Smock Pattern/Large Apron? Bust Problems.

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Thu, 01/08/2009 - 19:31
happylittlemom1
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I found a good free pattern online but the first go round ended up a "bust"... mine is too big for the pattern and so it looks terrible. Do any of you know of a simple way to remedy this. I'm new to sewing and just want a cute smock to wear when I'm working in the house. Thanks ;-)

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Fri, 01/09/2009 - 00:54
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Nehzat
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RE: Smock Pattern/Large Apron?

Dear Happylittlemom,

I need to know what style smock you are using.

Could you send me the link to the free pattern as well as the product number? This way I can check out the style and get back to you.

 

 

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Sun, 01/11/2009 - 11:52
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happylittlemom1
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RE: Smock Pattern/Large Apron?

The lady who did it is BitterBetty and she has a segmented video on YouTube starting with this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSoAa6LbHJE . (This is how I found you as well... I think I found you both on the same day! How lucky was that!!).  Here's the link to the .pdf file for the actual pattern http://www.sewmamasew.com/media/blog/smock.pdf . She explains how to modify the width of the pattern within the first 5 minutes of the first segment of the video, but it doesn't seem exactly right. I think I'm missing something. Maybe what I need to do is add an inch to the width (which she explains actually adds 4 inches due to cutting 4 pieces) AND then add an insert into the shoulder since the size of the pattern 'as is' brings the shoulders down. What do you think?

Thank you SO much for taking the time out to answer questions. I really appreciate your time!! 

~Happy 

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Tue, 01/13/2009 - 00:36
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Nehzat
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RE: Smock Pattern/Large Apron

Dear Happy,

Thanks for sending me the links. I have printed out the pattern. 

This pattern is suitable for small busted women. Once we publish the Bodice Block Pattern Making video title, you will easily be able to modify it to make your own smock according to your measurements. 

 

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Tue, 01/13/2009 - 09:52
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happylittlemom1
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RE: Smock Pattern/Large Apron

Great! I look forward to seeing the new video ;-) I am looking over the waistline video now and am very grateful. I have been hemming pants like a pro, by hand, for the past few days and am VERY proud of myself... even though it is your expertise that has allowed me to do so. Thanks!

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