I am plus sized too. And a tip i learned for style is to accentuate your positive instead of hiding what you are self concious of. I used to wear shapeless tunics to cover up but i changed to fit and flare dresses because my top part is the best. I feel much better in those even though im heavier than i have ever been.
This is so important! Because that is exactly what we all should think. The mere concept that we should hide our bodies because they are not following a standard that is impossible for the majority of the people on this earth to live up to, is just crazy. And it is a type of crazy I'd like to do my part in getting rid of. It isn't our bodies that need to change in order to fit into what hangs on the clothes rack in the fast fashion industry, it is the clothes that should be adjusted to the bodies we have. So yeay for accentuating what we love about ourselves, and no more hiding of our strong, capable bodies that carry us through life! 👏💪❤
It looks really cute on you. The only thing I’d change is to topstitch the pockets in place so they don’t add extra bulk at the hip. And maybe shorten the sleeves. The current length accentuates the width at hips but shorter would accentuate your narrow waist. If you want to redo the neckline, just carefully trim it off. That .5 cm won’t make much difference if you are adding a wider binding anyway. Then snug up the binding. Jalie patterns has an excellent method for neckline bindings and you don’t have to buy the pattern to see the instructions. Well done! I love the shawl too! The bright yellow is yummy ❤❤❤❤
Thank you for all the tips! The pockets are topstitched at the opening, and actually stay pretty well in place. Why it is bulky is because I changed the line of the silhouette and the pockets sits in the same line on the pattern as my width extension. That's why they lay kind of funky. I won't make any changes in this particular dress, but there will be other, similar patterns in the future where I will take the lessons from this project into account for sure. Thank you so much for all your thoughts on the project, I will absolutely incorporate them in future projects! 🙂❤
Your shawl is absolutely lovely. I am a big fan of yellow. And the dress is a learning process - I personally hate sewing knit fabric . You can get some of that tubular knitted fabric that is used for cuffs and collars. That will pull the neck in a bit for you and make it lie flatter for you. Love your work !
This is so helpful...this is the first time I've seen anyone add more than like .000523 cm LOL, I've messed up many potential garments because of this LOLLLL
I know, right?? You NEVER see anyone making the really big adjustments, so I figured I'd give it a go just to show that it can be done. It didn't turn out perfect, but it's a lot better than if I hadn't made any adjustments at all. I'm happy it was helpful! 🙂
Your shawl is gorgeous, Well done!!! And it draws the attention up your lovely face 🥰 With the pockets, have you thought about taking them out and putting pockets on the front, but put the stripe on an angle? Does that make sense? ( i have a rather large tummy and thighs, and cant wear anything with side pockets)
Thank you, that is so sweet of you! ❤ I think that is a lovely idea about the pockets, I might just do that the next time I make a pattern like this. I have to say though that I'm loving this dress more and more each day, and I have pretty much been living in it since I made it. So I'm just going to leave this one as is, but I do have the intention to make more dresses similar to this one, and I really love your idea about the pockets! I will for sure make a dress with pockets like that. Thank you!
@anilovecreations it did look very nice once you put the darts in. They made such a difference❤️ and I loved the length of your sleeves. And you have actually inspired me to get the same pattern and make one for myself. :) 😀
@@Keturah53 Oh, how exciting! I hope yours turn out as comfortable as mine is. 🙂I'm so happy I could inspire you, that's such a huge compliment. Thank you! ♥
I don't think you ruined the shawl, I think it's beautiful. Thank you for showing us your sewing process. I learned a lot.
Thank you, that is very sweet of you! 🙂
❤❤wow, I like the yellow yarns!😊your shawl is beautiful and happy colour!😊
Thank you! 🙂
Hi Annie!!! Thanks for showing us your skills!
Thank you for being here! 🙂
I am plus sized too. And a tip i learned for style is to accentuate your positive instead of hiding what you are self concious of. I used to wear shapeless tunics to cover up but i changed to fit and flare dresses because my top part is the best. I feel much better in those even though im heavier than i have ever been.
This is so important! Because that is exactly what we all should think. The mere concept that we should hide our bodies because they are not following a standard that is impossible for the majority of the people on this earth to live up to, is just crazy. And it is a type of crazy I'd like to do my part in getting rid of. It isn't our bodies that need to change in order to fit into what hangs on the clothes rack in the fast fashion industry, it is the clothes that should be adjusted to the bodies we have. So yeay for accentuating what we love about ourselves, and no more hiding of our strong, capable bodies that carry us through life! 👏💪❤
@@anilovecreations what a lovely response. Thank you. 👏
It looks really cute on you. The only thing I’d change is to topstitch the pockets in place so they don’t add extra bulk at the hip. And maybe shorten the sleeves. The current length accentuates the width at hips but shorter would accentuate your narrow waist. If you want to redo the neckline, just carefully trim it off. That .5 cm won’t make much difference if you are adding a wider binding anyway. Then snug up the binding. Jalie patterns has an excellent method for neckline bindings and you don’t have to buy the pattern to see the instructions. Well done! I love the shawl too! The bright yellow is yummy ❤❤❤❤
Thank you for all the tips! The pockets are topstitched at the opening, and actually stay pretty well in place. Why it is bulky is because I changed the line of the silhouette and the pockets sits in the same line on the pattern as my width extension. That's why they lay kind of funky. I won't make any changes in this particular dress, but there will be other, similar patterns in the future where I will take the lessons from this project into account for sure. Thank you so much for all your thoughts on the project, I will absolutely incorporate them in future projects! 🙂❤
Your shawl is absolutely lovely. I am a big fan of yellow. And the dress is a learning process - I personally hate sewing knit fabric . You can get some of that tubular knitted fabric that is used for cuffs and collars. That will pull the neck in a bit for you and make it lie flatter for you. Love your work !
Thank you, that is very kind of you. And thank you for the tip! 🙂♥
I like your yellows
Thank you! 🙂
This is so helpful...this is the first time I've seen anyone add more than like .000523 cm LOL, I've messed up many potential garments because of this LOLLLL
I know, right?? You NEVER see anyone making the really big adjustments, so I figured I'd give it a go just to show that it can be done. It didn't turn out perfect, but it's a lot better than if I hadn't made any adjustments at all. I'm happy it was helpful! 🙂
@@anilovecreations it’ll make my stuff better too!! Thanks for being a pioneer 😂
@@jadziaschillzone Haha! A pioneer! I love it! 😂
looks comfortable to me.
It absolutely is! I've been pretty much living in it ever since I made it. 🙂
Your shawl is gorgeous, Well done!!! And it draws the attention up your lovely face 🥰
With the pockets, have you thought about taking them out and putting pockets on the front, but put the stripe on an angle? Does that make sense?
( i have a rather large tummy and thighs, and cant wear anything with side pockets)
Thank you, that is so sweet of you! ❤ I think that is a lovely idea about the pockets, I might just do that the next time I make a pattern like this. I have to say though that I'm loving this dress more and more each day, and I have pretty much been living in it since I made it. So I'm just going to leave this one as is, but I do have the intention to make more dresses similar to this one, and I really love your idea about the pockets! I will for sure make a dress with pockets like that. Thank you!
@anilovecreations it did look very nice once you put the darts in. They made such a difference❤️ and I loved the length of your sleeves.
And you have actually inspired me to get the same pattern and make one for myself. :) 😀
@@Keturah53 Oh, how exciting! I hope yours turn out as comfortable as mine is. 🙂I'm so happy I could inspire you, that's such a huge compliment. Thank you! ♥