Re: More show shirt fun!

betsey wrote:

Kathleen--

i'm just starting to think about doing some show shirts--my daughter is
doing the palomino breed shows. Can i pick your brain?????

Sure!

what patterns did you use, and what type of fabric???? I just ordered
some of the suitability brand patterns--what do you think of them??

I've used Suitability's Slinky pattern (3500). Found the collar was too tall and floppy. Will reduce the height next time.

Am currently using 3820 - Knit Show Tops with French Cuffs. View A is a very tight fit. Like, swimming suit tight. Absolutely awesome if that's what you're going for.

Did a muslin of Western vest 4700 and was so disappointed with the fit on a 32 DD frame that I switched over to an entirely different pattern.

I've been using both swimming/dance lycra from JoAnn's and lycra ordered from StretchHouse.com. Call them up and ask for a set of swatches. Prepare to be mentally paralyzed by the overabundance of gorgeous fabric choices.


and....do you do custom work via mail <grin>

Oh now, come on. You can do this, it's fun! And the Suitability instructions assume access to a standard sewing machine only, so you're not out of luck if you don't have a serger.

still a quilter, struggling as a seamstress <Grin>

Kathleen

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