The Wind of Change

The new Giveaway seems to attract some attention, I promise that La Mia Boutique issue will not disappoint. I reduced the giveaway period to 2 weeks, it seems there is a lot of freebees I have to give to my lovely readers, that monthly draw is just not often enough! Good for you ))))

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My affair with Pattern Master Boutique has ended.

I returned it for a refund, after the simple peplum top pattern I designed (using their presets) came out with different side seams length and the armhole 2.5 inches larger than a sleeve cap (???)

I just used standard Burda measurements for size 34 to test it, so it wasn't me taking wrong measurements, it was a programming issue. I mean, it is an over $200 piece of software- this is a lot of money for a faulty fit like that. I just have no intention of going back to it, and it is off my Recommended list for good.

I didn't even expect that I will have to re-measure these settings and I even cut out and started my peplum top, and when it came to side seams- well, I was seriously ticked off by that. Luckily it is still possible to fix the muslin ( as it looks ok to actually wear in public), but I have been spending a lot of hours learning CAD pattern drafting instead.

 I have finally found a program that works for me on all levels, so I decided to stop publishing my free pdf patterns for a little while as I would like to offer much better quality of patterns. I would also like to learn more about global fit approach, so my patterns could be used by more people, I am also planning to offer my designs as made-to-measure printable patterns, how does that sound? Sound like a plan to me, at the end of the day, everything should have a positive direction towards success. 

But first- back to the desk, tutorials, calculator and, of course pencil and paper. Even though I love drafting on screen, I think it is handy to have a little sketch prepared with all calculations written on it. It is all basic slopers for my own measurements for now. The drafting technique I am using is based on Italian drafting technique described in Il Modellisimo - a book in Italian and English with drafting instructions for all you need, from basic slopers, to unique styles. 

They say the straight trousers drafted using this technique known for a particularly good fit. Well I will just have to find out for myself, don't I?

It is very strange how life takes us sometimes to a direction we never even thought to turn to before, so I am asking myself, what are all annual resolutions and plans for? Looking over my 12 in 2012 lists, I am wondering if there even a need for half of those goals now. But there's no regrets. I learn to embrace the change, it makes you feel alive.  And if you feel it is too challenging sometimes, do not worry- it is only making you stronger. I am really looking forward to the future now, that I have clear vision of what I would like to do. And it feels good.

P.S.: One more note, before I go- I am opting out of 12 in 2012 program. I also think that making a long-term commitments like that can be hard sometimes, as everything is moving forwards, sometimes in a direction far away from those resolutions, like in my case. It was a great motivator at the time and I am grateful for the energy charge it gave me then. Now, my 12 in 2012 page is gone. But I do wish good luck to all my sewing friends who are still in and getting through their lists! 

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