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I think your seam allowances are probably off, there is normally a big difference between a serger seam allowance and the 5/8″ (1.5cm) huge seam allowance that standard patterns use. If you can perhaps try and sew the side seams and shoulder seams with your sewing machine (using a basting stitch so you can take them out) to 5/8″ and see if it makes a difference, if it does you can take apart the dress and put it together again so it fits.
I like the dress though, I don’t think it looks too huge on you. I wish I could wear a dropped waist, just can’t carry it off!
The dress looks great! I love it. And what a treat to visit the Meg site…I especially liked the custom dresses. I wish I could wear that keyhole dress.
Nice case for your copyediting supplies, too. That fabric!
Love the dress. How to know when a pattern is too big?? maybe use muslin and cut out the top, just to see where the princess seams fall. I have had the same problem, and the only recourse is unacceptable.. a seam down the middle front of the dress. It still looks good to me, but I know what you are talking about…they won’t catch you on this one again.
This looks gorgeous and just so classic on you–like something Grace Kelly would have worn. Which is also to say it doesn’t *look* huge at all. Man, wish I could wear a drop waist.
The salad sounds delish! Is that the same Meg you used to shop in NY?
I think your seam allowances are probably off, there is normally a big difference between a serger seam allowance and the 5/8″ (1.5cm) huge seam allowance that standard patterns use. If you can perhaps try and sew the side seams and shoulder seams with your sewing machine (using a basting stitch so you can take them out) to 5/8″ and see if it makes a difference, if it does you can take apart the dress and put it together again so it fits.
I like the dress though, I don’t think it looks too huge on you. I wish I could wear a dropped waist, just can’t carry it off!
The dress looks great! I love it. And what a treat to visit the Meg site…I especially liked the custom dresses. I wish I could wear that keyhole dress.
Nice case for your copyediting supplies, too. That fabric!
Oh what a scrumptious sounding recipe! I will most definitely have to try it out.
cute dress, even if you say it’s to big! i wish i had some time to actually sew a garment, instead of just doing alterations.
i am going to have to try red quinoa.
yum. i’ll have to try the quinoa. i had a similar farro salad last week – both perfect for summer weather!
Love the dress. How to know when a pattern is too big?? maybe use muslin and cut out the top, just to see where the princess seams fall. I have had the same problem, and the only recourse is unacceptable.. a seam down the middle front of the dress. It still looks good to me, but I know what you are talking about…they won’t catch you on this one again.
Super dress!
And a belated happy 30th!
Oooh, even if it’s too big it does look lovely! You always do such a beautiful job with everything you make!
This looks gorgeous and just so classic on you–like something Grace Kelly would have worn. Which is also to say it doesn’t *look* huge at all. Man, wish I could wear a drop waist.