tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post7471195992796296957..comments2024-03-21T22:00:15.368-07:00Comments on Communing With Fabric: Lekala Pants (5458) and Other Stuffshamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-27875125993784684362013-02-01T19:14:38.317-08:002013-02-01T19:14:38.317-08:00I'm sorry that the jacket is too big. I know ...I'm sorry that the jacket is too big. I know you put a lot of work into and hopefully you can find a way to make it work. Love the neckwarmer!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-87769563927350493772013-02-01T06:20:56.975-08:002013-02-01T06:20:56.975-08:00Thanks for the post on Lekala. I had been contemp...Thanks for the post on Lekala. I had been contemplating trying their patterns. Now I'm not sure it's worth it. However, your pants look great and you look terrific! You are shrinking before our computer screens!Carolyn's Sewing Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10093812075988698038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-12509461335565999042013-01-29T21:53:04.641-08:002013-01-29T21:53:04.641-08:00You are looking healthy and happy. Does the weight...You are looking healthy and happy. Does the weight loss put more spring in your step? The neck warmer certainly suits you, both design and color. Good save on the pants! ElleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-76572513556520359412013-01-29T13:14:23.064-08:002013-01-29T13:14:23.064-08:00Interesting to read about Lekala pattern software....Interesting to read about Lekala pattern software. I hadn't considered the 'bugs' that not being a standard shape (whatever that is) would cause to a computer. You made a great job of saving the pants and they look great on you.<br />I love the neck warmer! Perfect for this time of year. Very sad about dd's jacket - though I'm sure you will sort it out when you have her there to fit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-19853553802267821912013-01-28T20:36:35.718-08:002013-01-28T20:36:35.718-08:00That is the best use of your merit badge that you ...That is the best use of your merit badge that you could ever have thought of! Everyone who sees you better be giving you much greater respect now that they know of your merit. It looks just fabulous!!!!Claire R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09937988030390654215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-65489077615443704992013-01-28T18:37:34.673-08:002013-01-28T18:37:34.673-08:00I also use pattern software but have been getting ...I also use pattern software but have been getting acquainted with Lekala. I'm also tall. I have been pleased with minimal pants adjustment and nice proportion in garments. The European cut pants is a good fit right out of the box and on a top, the sleeve cap actually fit without lengthening. I'm a convert!karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03074572023860341842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-90114838844033217232013-01-28T15:01:24.909-08:002013-01-28T15:01:24.909-08:00Kudos on making those pants fit! They're very ...Kudos on making those pants fit! They're very cool, with all of their styling details.<br />Please try to make the jacket fit your DD. Or maybe find someone else who can wear it? It's too good to toss.<br />love the funky neck warmer!Dixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14712003004658269721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-73151595732238534222013-01-28T14:32:01.879-08:002013-01-28T14:32:01.879-08:00The pants are awesome (thanks for the step by step...The pants are awesome (thanks for the step by step breakdown of alterations) but the neckwarmer is a thing of beauty (joy forever?). Very cool.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-19936658855229743392013-01-28T12:41:54.453-08:002013-01-28T12:41:54.453-08:00That jacket and neckwarmer are incredible! I tend...That jacket and neckwarmer are incredible! I tend to be a lurker but I just had to tell you how fabulous I think they are. Shame the jacket's too big. The plaid is gorgeous!~Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429033079544276430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-15121808424689792912013-01-28T09:50:20.319-08:002013-01-28T09:50:20.319-08:00Nice save with the pants, Shams! Lekala's comp...Nice save with the pants, Shams! Lekala's computer system can only spit out results from the parameters you input. Obviously tweaking the results for your unique shape is not part of the $2 deal! However I'm happy to see they have improved the website interface. Awhile back while they were free I downloaded a bunch of patterns in a standard size that *almost* fits me. At least the tweaks are not far off the usual ones for me that I have to do with every commercial pattern! So far though I've only made a simple skirt. Perhaps I'll try a custom sized one sometime soon just to see how it works.Louisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685532773952211627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-60033960985458659672013-01-28T09:27:51.877-08:002013-01-28T09:27:51.877-08:00I love that neckwarmer! Great plaid fabric. What a...I love that neckwarmer! Great plaid fabric. What a strange pants pattern -- good to see you found a fix for it!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11994553975406806627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-19296000379451132522013-01-28T09:20:37.667-08:002013-01-28T09:20:37.667-08:00Wow Shams! Those pants did have a weird shape befo...Wow Shams! Those pants did have a weird shape before you fixed them. I can't imagine them fitting any human body. An ET maybe? But you succeeded and they look great on you!<br />I'm sorry about your DD's jacket. I have a complete set of measurements for mine and every time I make her something, I'm convinced it won't fit her but usually it does although I have a problem with her sleeves being too tight.<br />The neckwarmer is adorable!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-56679298869970395552013-01-28T08:15:46.592-08:002013-01-28T08:15:46.592-08:00wow I think those pants looks great. and so do you...wow I think those pants looks great. and so do you! glad you tried the Lekala. Beth (SunnyGal Studio)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08891740887743925587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-87391619992242407722013-01-28T08:06:21.902-08:002013-01-28T08:06:21.902-08:00Carole, Style Arc continues to be my favorite. How...Carole, Style Arc continues to be my favorite. However, since my size is in flux, and Style Arc is pricey for a single size, I am waiting for my weight to stabilize before ordering more.shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-61503603634021986462013-01-28T08:02:20.270-08:002013-01-28T08:02:20.270-08:00While I agree that the pants pattern has interesti...While I agree that the pants pattern has interesting seaming, I'd like an update on whether or not StyleArc comes out ahead as a pattern company. Right now I'm in love with StyleArc...but I have to say, you do look good in those!Miasewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07597551802534518767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-60187544344980522352013-01-28T07:12:02.575-08:002013-01-28T07:12:02.575-08:00Yay and Argh...those pants LOOK fabulous (as do yo...Yay and Argh...those pants LOOK fabulous (as do you, Slim) but what work you had to do to get them like that! I think I will bypass that pattern line for the moment...and the Jacket...it's way too pretty to forget for long. I'll bet you can fix it when you have DD1 in front of you. LOVE the neck warmer...such beautiful colors on you!Margyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530078687246891396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-37282962850724109632013-01-28T05:47:15.748-08:002013-01-28T05:47:15.748-08:00That pants pattern is so unique!?! If anyone coul...That pants pattern is so unique!?! If anyone could make it work, it's definitely you. Really hate to hear about the jacket. It's such a great color(s). Hopefully, you will be able to "make it work" when you see her in person. I hope so!Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345674465845908156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-36785635963090449392013-01-28T04:22:13.839-08:002013-01-28T04:22:13.839-08:00You are looking fabulous! My weight loss efforts h...You are looking fabulous! My weight loss efforts have been derailed, your success might be just what I need to get going again.<br /><br />Love the neckwarmer, now I'm going to go and look at that site.ElleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16656569539140359204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-65221246013209295882013-01-28T03:57:35.558-08:002013-01-28T03:57:35.558-08:00The jacket is beautiful. College has a way of exp...The jacket is beautiful. College has a way of expanding more than just your mind. I think you should tuck it away for next year. ;-)vtmarthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04057808840273791308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-33146296525805344162013-01-28T03:47:31.196-08:002013-01-28T03:47:31.196-08:00Thank you for showing the strange and interesting ...Thank you for showing the strange and interesting pattern pieces the software generated for you--and for describing their process. I usually cannot face printing out PDF patterns, but I might have to check Lekala out. Your resulting pants look so sleek and very consistent with your overall style. Glad you have some that won't fall off!<br /><br />That zippered patch pocket from the jacket is exquisite. I am really bummed to hear that the piece is turning out too big for your daughter. Maybe save it against possible future weight gain for her? That's not a very optimistic strategy, I suppose!Virginia at A Sewing Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15734911883557993627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-37830833032707491422013-01-28T03:44:32.445-08:002013-01-28T03:44:32.445-08:00I am so glad you reviewed a Lekala. I've been ...I am so glad you reviewed a Lekala. I've been interested in those, but didn't understand how to use the 'string code' for the more custom proportioned patterns. I also use software and while I've got it down mostly, there's a thing or two that software just can't fix without messing up too much of what's working so I fix that by hand or in the CAD editor.I'm amazed how well your pants came out all the same.<br />The jacket looks great too. Nice colors although it didn't work out. The neck warmer looks a lot more interesting than a scarf. Very cool. : )Easily Amewsedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126346591277402781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-39984229590883774332013-01-28T00:24:03.606-08:002013-01-28T00:24:03.606-08:00They are very smart looking trousers, and the neck...They are very smart looking trousers, and the neckwarmer is awesome - I love the fastenings.<br />It is interesting that made-to-measure patterns still have these assumptions built in. I have tried drafting according to instructions in books, but these drafted patterns don't fit any better than "standard" patterns - adjustments are always needed :). <br />It is a shame about the jacket sizing. The construction details are lovely.kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-1748638401987615542013-01-27T23:56:18.539-08:002013-01-27T23:56:18.539-08:00Shame the jacket doesn't fit - it is really st...Shame the jacket doesn't fit - it is really stylish. I couldn't see a reference to the pattern. Love your neck warmer.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622769905155059570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-34623185852722399102013-01-27T23:51:25.397-08:002013-01-27T23:51:25.397-08:00I agree, I'm in awweeee of your skills. The j...I agree, I'm in awweeee of your skills. The jacket looks pretty, I'm sorry is not going well.House of Pinheirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665402078342817113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-52549199929193238512013-01-27T22:06:12.462-08:002013-01-27T22:06:12.462-08:00JillyBe, I think the pattern line would work well ...JillyBe, I think the pattern line would work well for you. It works well for many people. I think they use a very European style crotch and that fits me well.shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.com