Sunday, April 21, 2013

Stupid Rookie Mistake

Here is a peek at Burda Style 04-2013-119, the cute little wrap front blouse I've been working on.


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:

Judith said...

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

Unknown said...

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...

NewRibena said...

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.

Sarah Liz said...

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!

Kristy Chan said...

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!