Obsessive Costuming Dude (Alex)
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It looks like you did a great job with that collar, Hannah!
I'm glad you enjoyed the book. 🙂
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The sewing tutorial is also available as a free PDF download. 🙂
https://doctorwhocostumeguide.com/eleventh-doctor-costumes/anniversary-waistcoat/sewing-tutorial/
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The costume analysis is also available as a free PDF download. 🙂
https://doctorwhocostumeguide.com/eleventh-doctor-costumes/anniversary-waistcoat/costume-analysis/
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The sewing tutorial is also available as a free PDF download. 🙂
https://doctorwhocostumeguide.com/eleventh-doctor-costumes/velvet-waistcoat/sewing-tutorial/
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Hi Thomas, and welcome!
From the sound of things, I like your costuming tastes. 😉
Neat how you started with ties. I'd been actively sewing for over a decade before I first tried those.
If you're looking to branch out into costumes and apparel, I'd suggest trying something relatively quick and simple yet usable, such as pair of basic elastic pants. (Pajama pants patterns are plentiful.)
If that seems too easy, then you might try a costume-y Renaissance shirt, or even a basic vest/waistcoat.
Just some ideas for you! 🙂
– Alex
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The costume analysis is also available as a free PDF download. 🙂
https://doctorwhocostumeguide.com/eleventh-doctor-costumes/velvet-waistcoat/costume-analysis/
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The sewing tutorial is also available as a free PDF download. 🙂
https://doctorwhocostumeguide.com/eleventh-doctor-costumes/scales-waistcoat/sewing-tutorial/
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The costume analysis is also available as a free PDF download. 🙂
https://doctorwhocostumeguide.com/eleventh-doctor-costumes/scales-waistcoat/costume-analysis/
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The sewing tutorial is also available as a free PDF download. 🙂
https://doctorwhocostumeguide.com/tenth-doctor-costumes/blue-suit/sewing-tutorial/
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That said, the DS9 and NEM uniforms were generally more refined and much better fits.
The issue is fixable … but it'll take some precision work and patience.
My eventual, updated TGW sewing patterns for these will be re-drafted to compensate for this issue.
With the current (Bad Wolf Costumes) pattern*, I believe you have two options:
1 – Simply lower the corners of the neckline. This is the easiest option, although it will result in a proportionately shallower yoke, which may not look “right” once it's all said and done.
The second is more involved, but will produce a better result if done well:
2a – Lower the corners of the neckline so they're flush with the division shirt neckline/collar (as described in #1).
2b – Lower the bottom edge of the front yoke by the same amount, taking in the difference from the upper edges of the front and side front body panels. (In other words, if you lower the neckline corners 3/4″, extend the lower edge of the yoke downward by 3/4″ and trim away 3/4″ from the aforementioned front panels to accommodate the deeper yoke.)
2c – Redraw the front edge of the shoulder point to meet the new front yoke seam.
2d – Trim away the corresponding amount from the front edge of the sleeve so it fits the new shoulder point.
I hope that makes sense.
Believe me, I know adjusting the finer details of these uniforms is like the domino effect … but like I said, it can be done with some rulers and patience! 🙂
Hopefully that helps.
– Alex
* For the record, this is the older/current Bad Wolf Costumes sewing pattern, not the as-yet-unreleased, updated TGW sewing pattern. Same with the post about the corresponding DS9/NEM trousers. 🙂
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I feel your pain … The originals often did that too (especially on Geordi and Data, in First Contact and Insurrection – see attached screencaps).
More in my next comment.
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It looks like the image didn't attach the first time for some reason? Hopefully it'll work this time.
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The curve is because the trousers (like the human waist) are slightly higher in the back than the front.
Your waistband facing assembly looks correct, although the orientation should be with the open/free ends flush with the center front of the trousers, and the center seam flush with the center back of the trousers.
Basically, wrap around around the top edge of the trousers, right sides sides together and matching the seam lines (side front, side, side back, center back).
Sew the facing assembly to the trousers along the top edge.
Then, in separate stitches, sew the front edges of the trousers/facing assembly together.
The only visual references I have handy are those already in the tutorial, but I did label the attached image to hopefully clarify for you. 🙂
– Alex
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The sewing tutorial is also available as a free PDF download. 🙂
https://doctorwhocostumeguide.com/tenth-doctor-costumes/brown-suit/sewing-tutorial/
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The costume analysis is also available as a free PDF download. 🙂
https://doctorwhocostumeguide.com/tenth-doctor-costumes/brown-suit/costume-analysis/
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For anyone interested in the Joker's ties, I've published an assortment of Spoonflower print designs that you can use to make your own replica tie(s). 🙂
Links to each are in the blog post:
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Congratulations on finishing the skant!
But I don't see an image attachment; would you share one (again)?
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No firm ETA – hopefully this coming year (2022)?
My immediate priority is finishing these sewing courses, and then I have more TNG patterns to crank out before revisiting the VOY and DS9/NEM-era uniforms.
– Alex
