At 03:50 PM 6/5/2008, you wrote: >This isn't really a historical costume question, but it's been ages >since I belonged to a general sewing/patternmaking email list. If >anyone knows of one that currently exists, I'd appreciate a link. > >My question concerns a jacket I am patterning and making for myself. >Actually, I am using a couple commercial patterns and adapting them. >I have a 2 piece sleeve and a bodice with front and back princess seams >that end at the armhole. I really can't adjust the front seam >downward any more than it already is and it isn't matching the front >sleeve seam. The back seams don't match either but I've frequently >garments where they don't match in the back or they don't match in the >front but they match on the opposite side. I know 2 piece sleeves are >often seen in 19th century onward women's garments so I thought I'd see >where you all stand on this issue. Do you really think the seams need >to match on either the front or the back? > >Sylvia
Personally, I wouldn't worry about matching them if you think they look okay. I'd baste the jacket together, put it on, and have someone take a look at it. If they don't see a problem, I'd go ahead and sew it up. How far off are they from matching? Could you add a row or two of plain stitching paralleling the seams to make them come together visually? Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
