tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204432097294908162.post7935356624053462521..comments2024-03-26T23:49:45.255-07:00Comments on COME SEW LUTTERLOH WITH ME: Lutterloh Patterns Come Alive!Fonnell/Grammie/momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14428737043026677865noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204432097294908162.post-6305304147422255542015-02-16T20:25:26.557-08:002015-02-16T20:25:26.557-08:00No Sylvia, you're not missing anything. I'...No Sylvia, you're not missing anything. I'm not sure how many Lutterloh patterns you've completed but you will notice eventually that the placements for small details like pockets, buttons and even darts sometimes are merely a suggestion. Each person should be paper fitting their pattern to determine the placement and often even the size or length of these details. I usually tape my pattern together in enough spots to hold it together and then hold it up to my body to mark these placements. This is part of the reason Lutterloh patterns don't have notches and circles and squares to transfer from the patterns as do other companies. By deciding for ourselves where these details belong we can truly make the pattern "fit" our own unique shape. I hope that helps liberate you from some of the tedious habits we've gotten used to with most commercial patterns.Ann in Calif.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14420832663617562254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204432097294908162.post-82387929114354645092015-02-16T13:24:55.882-08:002015-02-16T13:24:55.882-08:00Hope you can help me. When I'm drafting my pat...Hope you can help me. When I'm drafting my pattern, how do I draw in the pocket placements on my paper draft. It seems impossible to get the correct place from the little pattern transferred to the correct place on the final pattern or am I missing somethingSylviaGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204432097294908162.post-84915105736855819832015-01-26T23:46:17.517-08:002015-01-26T23:46:17.517-08:00I am large busted. Enough so that I do both metho...I am large busted. Enough so that I do both methods...I use my chest measurement for the shoulders and the bust measurement on the bust and waist AND I do a large bust adjustment when the pattern is made. Why do both? The large bust adjustment is most successful if you don't go over 2". So I don't. I'm fast at it and it works for any pattern I make. Once you know your body shape you will enjoy sewing up your patterns because you will have adjusted your pattern. <br />Fonnell/Grammie/momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14428737043026677865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204432097294908162.post-73680183317692130052015-01-26T21:36:58.637-08:002015-01-26T21:36:58.637-08:00Thank you Ann, and good questions. I personally us...Thank you Ann, and good questions. I personally use the high and full bust measurements always for anything that fits above the waist. I also use these measurements for the sleeves where they would fit into the bodice in these areas.You do not have to use these two measurements if you are accustomed to doing a full bust adjustment on patterns with a slash and spread or pivot method. In that case you would just use the high bust measurement to fit the shoulders and then do your FBA to add more room for your bust area. <br /><br />The original pattern appears to me to be designed with a lowered empire seam. Since I am a little taller and bustier than average I always use generous seam allowances on any seams that affect the length and then fit as I construct. My dress ended up with the seam at my natural waist. This was partly due to the length of the zipper available to me. Each person needs to paper fit their pattern after enlarging to decide on any length adjustments. I chose the natural waist length because I thought I might belt this dress sometimes.That is the beauty of sewing for yourself. If the pattern doesn't suit you as designed you can change it!Ann in Calif.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14420832663617562254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204432097294908162.post-35861135148794375042015-01-26T16:10:08.178-08:002015-01-26T16:10:08.178-08:00I am new to Lutterloh. Your dress fits very well....I am new to Lutterloh. Your dress fits very well. From what I've read, you have to do 2 bust measurements a high and low one, if you are C size or greater. Could you tell me if you had to do this or did the standard measurement work? Also, the drawing looks almost empire style but your dress is some where between natural waist and empire. Did you make this change or is the pattern picture just misleading. Thanks for showing a real photo - it helps a lot to visualize what the item will look like,Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12980872073432140039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204432097294908162.post-39642534353217752532015-01-21T22:20:12.962-08:002015-01-21T22:20:12.962-08:00Thank you folks for the nice compliments on the dr...Thank you folks for the nice compliments on the dress. I'm finding it very comfortable to wear all day. It's even turning out to be totally wash and wear too, no ironing, yay! Gotta love that corduroy.<br /><br />Ann in Calif.Ann in Calif.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14420832663617562254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204432097294908162.post-84467528409473253162015-01-21T21:38:58.682-08:002015-01-21T21:38:58.682-08:00Oh Ann this dress really came out lovely and the c...Oh Ann this dress really came out lovely and the color looks good on you too! I agree with you the metal zipper teeth are not comfortable. I hadn't thought to try invisible zippers instead. Thank you for posting this and thank you for the tips!kathiego88https://www.blogger.com/profile/04670793248042996878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204432097294908162.post-41021891749059932652015-01-20T21:19:39.799-08:002015-01-20T21:19:39.799-08:00Actually Beth, since I usually add just 1/4 inch s...Actually Beth, since I usually add just 1/4 inch seam allowances I admit that I most often just eyeball it while I'm cutting around the pattern. My favorite marking tools, when I use them, are a clear 1 x 5 inch quilting ruler and a Chaco Liner made by Clover. The Chaco liner is sort of a pen that holds loose chalk powder. There's a tiny wheel at the tip of the pen that dispenses a thin line of chalk as you roll it on the fabric. You should be able to find it wherever you buy quilting tools. <br /><br />Ann in Calif.Ann in Calif.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14420832663617562254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204432097294908162.post-24046939772157154352015-01-20T18:30:57.325-08:002015-01-20T18:30:57.325-08:00It is tailors chalk and because of the little rule...It is tailors chalk and because of the little ruler I use it only puts the chalk on the cutting line. I love both the chalk and the sewing gauge use them on everything! (I'm a quilter also) glad you enjoyed my posting on my favorite tools! <br />Fonnell<br />Fonnell/Grammie/momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14428737043026677865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204432097294908162.post-59273653573066737542015-01-20T18:13:44.959-08:002015-01-20T18:13:44.959-08:00Ann, I found an older post on the blog that showed...Ann, I found an older post on the blog that showed you using your favorite marking tool and what looks to be wax chalk. I own that tool, and have never used it, so must give it a try! I have been using the Dritz sewing guage with the little red triangle that moves up and down the ruler, or a 1" c-thru ruler. Thanks for your tips!! BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204432097294908162.post-30125459336222961902015-01-20T17:45:51.381-08:002015-01-20T17:45:51.381-08:00Thanks for this post! Your dress fits and looks gr...Thanks for this post! Your dress fits and looks great on you! I love this blog too!! Do you add seam allowances before cutting out your fabric? I have been using chalk and a ruler to mark around the pattern, without adding the seam allowances. BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204432097294908162.post-45823909333077860742015-01-20T16:37:05.399-08:002015-01-20T16:37:05.399-08:00That is so cute on you. I love it! Thanks for th...That is so cute on you. I love it! Thanks for the review.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14566609869424244344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204432097294908162.post-42058924597114858792015-01-20T14:15:14.866-08:002015-01-20T14:15:14.866-08:00I love your dress and thanks for doing these real-...I love your dress and thanks for doing these real-life versions of Lutterloh. Sometimes it all is a bit much when there are no pictures of finished garments. I love this blog!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500490363731355974noreply@blogger.com