First, while cutting out the pattern as I followed size 16... I then noticed there were TWO lines for size 16. Huh? Well, only 2 lines for the back piece. The other pieces had the usual 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20.
Error number one. I wonder if McCall's has an 800 number for my comment?
I had chosen View B. Longer than view A, shorter than view C. Simple enough.
But because I'm too short for my width, I need to shorten the pattern before I cut the fabric out.
What?
There is NO "cut here for view B" line. Hello McCalls?
After lots of trial & error... pin, fold, and try on paper... I think I have the length figured out.
However.... I still needed to cut 2 1/2" more inches off the bottom.
I hope this works!
Part of the struggle is that the shorts roll up into a cuff and have a button tab. I need to figure out how much will roll up and where to put the button tab.
Are you confused yet? Bored with this?
ETA: K was bored so here is a picture to help you visual followers! Maybe you'll be glad to know the fly-front zipper is shortened and installed! And it zips!
It could be that this is where you tell me I get what I pay for.... the pattern was $0.99 and I found the denim in my stash. Of course I paid for it in a previous year but for now... cheap shorts!
1 comment:
This is a perfect example of why I haven't sewn a piece of clothing in YEARS!!! I used to work in a fabric store during my college years and made 75% of my clothing myself. Ever since I had my kids, I seem to have lost my patience for altering patterns. Short torso, short legs, big bust...you get the picture! ;)
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