I got the sleeves sewn on yesterday. They are very nice, with nifty pleats at the sleeve cap, gathers at the bottom and a nice, inch wide band.
Imagine my irritation when I went to try the darn thing on and I discovered that the sleeve bands are too tight! Not just snug, but literally too tight to wear.
How did that happen? Especially since I clearly remember measuring my upper arm (I always make my sleeves bigger- Burda designs for a much slimmer arm than mine!) I knew exactly how long to make the sleeve bands, and yet, when I made the pattern piece, I made it an inch too short. Stupid mistake.
Sigh.... So now I have to take the sleeves off and make new ones. The current sleeves are completely finished (serged, and hand sewn) and since I have more fabric, it will be faster, and easier just to start over.
Of course, right now I'm too disgusted with myself to even get started. I think I'm going to go play with my pattern stash instead.
5 comments:
Must be something in the 'sewing-air' this weekend! The last blog I just read had a similar problem (Mary, from biblioblog). Her solution was to go and eat another cookie. Maybe the two of you could eat cookies while playing with the pattern stash!!! ... J
I often find a glass of wine helps too. Funny how much more relaxed I am abut my sewing then and things seem to slip together easily. Looking forward to seeing the finished blouse - I was rather keen on making this one too. Do let us know what other fitting adjustments you make/made, if any...
I feel for you...today I had to remove a collar and collar stand that had been graded and topstitched. The shirt spent a few hours in the wadder pile before I tackled it.
I've put things in the rubbish bin when I've done lots of silly things and am absolutely fed up with the garment. After the choccy, and a good night's sleep, it usually gets retrieved, for unpicking etc. Usually with a headache and a bad mood! So I feel your pain as well!
This is so something I would do! Actually I have been thinking of making this shirt so you've saved me from that mistake, but I'm sure I'll stuff up in some other way!
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