tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863792023187803515.post9179589982763361841..comments2024-03-20T14:03:40.992-04:00Comments on Polka Dot Overload | Sewing, knitting & embroidery projects by Mikhaela Reid: Book Review: Built By Wendy DressesMikhaela Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02817367214920267825noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863792023187803515.post-9106130095509642262010-03-24T22:58:57.115-04:002010-03-24T22:58:57.115-04:00That Full Busted DVD is great, I have it too. But ...That Full Busted DVD is great, I have it too. But really, FBAs are NOT that scary. Just start with a simple one--like a basic sheath dress bodice that has both a horizontal dart and a vertical dart. Sit down with the FFRP book and follow the clear instructions. I know they suggest using tissue fitting, but I prefer to trace the bodice pattern (so I don't screw it up), compare the final bust size to the final bust size I want (taking ease into account), make a muslin from my adjusted bodice pattern, then decide if I need more or less of an FBA. You can do it!Mikhaela Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817367214920267825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863792023187803515.post-46926301668060016152010-03-24T22:05:50.118-04:002010-03-24T22:05:50.118-04:00I pre ordered this book and read it all in one sit...I pre ordered this book and read it all in one sitting. I like it a lot but I agree that she doesn't really turn her attention to curvy women - and by that I mean relatively narrow people with large breasts. I think I mentioned that I haven't tackled the FBA yet - though I do have the FFRP and the Full Bust video. And the fitting pattern (McCall's version). And all the required props the book says I'll need. I'm still intimidated but I'm getting closer to putting the principles into action. And once I've got that sorted, I think I'll feel more comfortable sewing woven everything.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863792023187803515.post-33493179343931186362010-03-24T02:12:09.461-04:002010-03-24T02:12:09.461-04:00Thanks for this review. I'm a real beginner, ...Thanks for this review. I'm a real beginner, and I have all of the Built by Wendy books. Thank you for the additional recommendations. I will have to add them to my shelf!Radhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01946279879863336523noreply@blogger.com