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I pleated it myself. I pleated 12 rows on a 5.5" x 22" strip of 45" broadcloth. If you don't have a pleater or access to a shop that does, really old pattern have dots that are used to evenly bast fabric. Google smocking pleating dots and you can see an example of the dots I'm referring to.

@@1moproject Thanks so much!

I only know how to thread home machines with drop in bobbins. If you are having trouble with your machine, it might be better to google your specific machine. While they all use the same basic principles, each manufacturer has its own specific approach.

Thanks, and as a bonus, my husband who is an engineer is willing to wear it.

I think your daughter has excellent taste!

I drew the maze myself. I just posted it on my Facebook page also 1 Mo Project. You should be able to get to it there. I hope it helps.

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So much FUN!!

Yes, it is a strange idea to keep soap in your bed at your feet. Not that it will or will not help any physical condition but rather how to keep it in the bed. This may not be the best way but we at least enjoy the smell of the soap. Thanks for your comment.

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Thanks a lot

That sounds fun! Be sure to use a new Sharp needle and use lots of pins to hold the fabric in place. Check your iron temp on a sample piece of fabric. And make a plan before you start, you can't get any extra fabric. I would love to see your finished quilt. I have a FaceBook page with the same name, 1 Mo Project, where you can post a picture.

It needs interfacing to strengthen the fabric

I think I understand your problem. If I'm right it has to do with the angle you sew the fabric together across the top of the vent. Line it up before you sew it and pin it in place on the outside. Then turn it so you can sew it. That should allow you to see that it is straight.

Yes, but at what point it would look bad is hard to say. The ease of the sleeve (how much bigger the sleeve is then your arm) should be about 1 inch but I'm sure 1.5 inch would still look ok.

Making the arm bigger may or may not be possible. There is only so much fabric available in the seam allowance. The most you can hope to add would be about 1/2 to 2/4 inch, not much for the amount of work needed. If you need more room in the shoulders, you should consider buying a new suit jacket. Sorry, there is no easy fix for making it bigger.

I understand you problem. It is hard to make the placket when there is no fabric to make it from. I'll try to work on an answer for you, but it may take me a little time.

@@1moproject Ok, thank you very much.

Lose weight, we’re about the same height & I wear a chest 34-36 & usually always having the jacket an inch too long which sucks since it’s almost perfect but since it’s just alittle long if u do shorten it it won’t be too weird, if u get chest 42 that means it’s a very big size which means the length & shoulder width will be too big & wide on u, so u should try to lose weight & get a chest 38 max which is a S/M if not get a chest 34 or 36 & the sleeves might even be perfect on u

@@nathanchang7713 wrong advice, it is the dress that must be adapted to our body, not the other way around. the weight of a person is not a mathematical rule, we are all different, thinking your way often leads to serious eating problems

@@BHBULOP The thing is that size 42 is one of the largest size which means the proportions & length is made for someone 6’1 & above so if you’re 5’7 & you get size 42 the proportions will never fit u right because it’s made too wide & long unless u can get one that is made the same length & width regardless of the size which isn’t possible

Thank you for the encouraging words.

I just found you and have subscribed. First video I found in the spiderweb technique! I have a few book references to it but this was much better to follow! Great explanation

I usually use Pellon fusible interfacing. I think that is mostly about availability. it is easy to find locally. I try to iron with the fabric up instead of the interfacing up as much as possible. When i'm using a fabric that can take high heat sometimes it can melt the interfacing a little. I think the most important thing is to get the correct weight interfacing for the project. I hope this helps.

@@1moproject Thank you very much for your reply. It is very useful.

Thank you for your kind words. Are you in the Dominican Republic? I went there once on a trip there with my church. We taught sewing lessons including smocking.

@@1moproject si vivo en la República Dominicana 🇩🇴 con que congregación, me gustaría aprender bien todo porque quiero poner mi negocio de ropa de Niñas de tejidos y vestidos en la la técnica de smoking, si puede enséñame se lo agradecería mucho ❤️❤️❤️ 🙏🙏🙏 estamos a la orden para cualquier cosa que necesites

I am a Southern Baptist. I don't remember exactly where all we went. I was there in 2000 and 2005. On my 1st trip we worked with 3 different churches and the 2nd trip we stayed at a hotel and the ladies came to us. But I can't remember all the details. I have made 2 more smocking videos on Christmas ornaments that may be helpful to you, Smocking a Christmas Ornament parts 1 & 2. I just make videos of the projects I do as I do them. There is no real order. I just decided if my grandkids are going to learn from UA-cam, why not learn from me.

No, I don't count pleats when I am making an ornament. I start at one side and work as many repeats of the longest row (the row with the most steps in a wave), that will fit. That allows for a seamless look to the finished ornament. When I smock a dress I start with the longest repeat of the pattern and work from the center. Then work from side to side with the rest of the rows. There is a Smocked Christmas Ornament Part 2 video that may help show how the seamless smocking is worked out. It may help you to see why it works without counting pleats. I think you can use this link to get to it. ua-cam.com/video/BSPATS_orOA/v-deo.html

If your suit is too big in the shoulders it is difficult to alter it. However, if it just a little big around the middle, you can take in the back seam maybe 1 inch and each side seams maybe 1 inch. Sorry I don't have a video of that type of alteration.

@@1moproject you're great lady's tailor While i am boy I am only shirt pant maker... Thinking to learn to cut and stich the coat as well...

Your point is valid. I don't expect it will be washed in a washing machine, only wiped with a damp cloth on the inside. However, it most likely could be washed in a washing machine and line dried without problems. I agree that a cycle in the dryer could cause problems. Thanks for your comment.

Thank you so much!

You're welcome. I hope it was useful.