Sloane features a fitted bodice with a princess seam, which is my favorite for fitting the bust area! Having a seam over the bust makes modifications to this area a pleasure.
In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create a full and small bust adjustment for this style. I'll show you the quick and dirty method for those of you who have just a little bit to add or take away, and I'll also walk you through the traditional approach to a bust adjustment for this style.
Welcome to the FINAL DAY of the Lola sewalong! We're so close to finishing this dress, and I'm so excited for you guys to welcome this cozy new dress into your wardrobe!
It's time to cut out your Lola! Let's go over everything you need to know as you prepare for this important task, and get you on the road to sewing this lovely up!
In this part of the Lola sewalong, we'll be customizing the pattern to our size by making a grade between size adjustment, as well as a length adjustment.
In this portion of the Lola sewalong, we'll take our measurements, find our size, and determine if a bust or length adjustment is needed, or if we need to grade between sized to get a more accurate fit.
Sourcing the right fabric for the lola dress involved considering the fabric weight, percentage of stretch and colour coordination between self and ribbing fabrics. Let's talk about each of these in detail before you head out to the fabric shop.