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Update on DGD's top

A couple of weeks ago I wrote moaning and ggroaning about the neckline stretching on GDG's black knit top. I followed up saying that when I measured it to the pattern I realized that no it hadn't, the problem was caused by my using interfacing on the neck and collor facings and I was going to recut them and not use anything in them.When I tried the top on her before I put the collar and facings on, she said she didn't like the way the sleeve cap fit. She left for home and there I was without to try the top on. I cut the sleeve pattern back a size, took out the seam allowance that I had to add, because it didn't come with them included in the pattern, and resewed the sleeves to the top. Yesterday, I went to see her and tried on the top. Fit perfect. Brought it home with me today to hem and will get it out to her this week. I still don't like the fabric and will buy more from a source other than JoAnn's and make it again. I then plan to deep six the pattern. It's a Neue Mode. I found the directions sadly lacking in everything, clarity of insstructions being the most important. I did get a good fit but I'm not happy with this brand. I doubt I'll ever use them again. Juno

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Juno
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They are long time members of my blacklist for having pattern pieces that do not fit together! New Look used to be the same... I think they have improved, but it sounds like Neue Mode are still the pile of waste paper they always were!

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Kate Dicey

I've had this pattern for about 1 1'2 years so I can't say if there has been any improvement since then. I do know that if I didn't follow along with this group I never would have attempted to make the changes I made. I've gained a lot of confidence in my own abilty because I know that if I run into trouble I have a place to go. That's such a good feeling. Next is my Loes Hinse Bolero Jacket. I hope to start that tomorrow. I have a ton of fabric a friend gave me so I can use some of that to make my toile with. If it comes out well I have a nice jacket. If not, I'm on my learning curve and it hasn't cost me anything. Juno

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Juno

I doubt you will have problem fitting the Loes Hinse pattern. DD just finished a bolero Jacket for herself, it's beautiful in the photos and she can't stop bragging about it. She insists I need to make myself one before fall. Emily

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CypSew

Dear Emily, I hope I do well with the jacket. I love the simplicity of it. It looks like the kind of pattern that you want to make up in every fabric available. I don't know if you saw my post from last week. I spoke to Loes and was so impressed with her.She told me not to worry so much about my figure problems and gave me quite a few suggestions for making the jacket. Her main susggestion was that I go with a larger shoulder pads than she usually recommends and to make the front band a little wider. I called "The Sewing Place" and ordered 3 different styles and sizes of shoulder pads to try in it. The woman there was also very helpful and I received my order in less than 48 hours. The other thing was that Loes told me to feel free to call her again if I had any more concerns. I really appreciated that. I just never expected when I emailed her that she would send me a phone number and ask me to call so that we could talk over my fitting problems. I love her designs, they suit my life style. Juno

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Juno

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