It needs shoulder pads. This is a wool coat and coats are more structured. The pads will help it hang properly because they will support the weight of the coat and keep the fabric across the shoulders smooth.
Love this coat! I think the shoulder pads work fine for the coat. I'd rather have it a bit big to accommodate clothing & I'd for sure wear this coat all the time!
I think you should add the shoulder pads, correct the curve of the embroidery pattern, and smooth out the shapes in the embroidery pattern. I suggest using photoshop to plot and clean up the embroidery pattern before you plot the stitches. With photoshop, you can warp the pattern image to the shape of your collar piece and smooth out the outlines in your pattern. You will then end up with a pattern that is streamlined and precise.
I've only made one suit jacket in my life and that was challenging enough. It was in fuchsia linen. This is major and I'm sure it will look amazing when you are done. The shoulder pad looked great!!❤❤
The chain stitch looking stitches were likely done with an actual chain stitch embroidery machine. You can do it by hand, which is probably a lot easier than buying and learning how to use a whole new machine, and will probably look a lot better than trying to make a similar looking stitch with your regular embroidery machine. When it comes to digitizing, I think it's probably the best idea to use the reference photos as a loose reference of general shapes and proportions rather than trying to trace the image exactly. That'll allow you to concentrate more on making the shapes smooth and flowing, and the result will probably look a lot better.
I'd keep it with the shoulder pad and don't move the sleeve up. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!! AND YOU ARE DOING AN AMAZING JOB!!!!!! CAN'T WAIT TO SEE IT FINISHED ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Definitely use the shoulder pads because it looks more polished. I actually like the embroidery in the brown thread and it would also look amazing in a dark blue. I look forward to seeing how it all comes together. I purchased an embroidery machine a few years ago and I still need to learn how to use it. I was dealing with a number of health issues and it got put off to the side unfortunately.
I went to a lecture class at Costume College by Sewstine on digitalizing which convinced me that it's not something I have spoons to learn. I am totally in awe of people with that skill.
i love the way you can mix and match different pattern pieces and tailor them so seamlessly, that's quite a talent👏👏👏🌹 i guarantee if i tried something like that it would turn out more frankenstein -y
I enjoy hand embroidery. I like it even more now. :) Still, this is a beautiful project. [Aside from the cosplay, as a collarless coat that is stunning!)
It's fun seeing you handling old tech! Digitizing is a dream of mine. I got a new old stock machine (older than yours) off marketplace, and my son got me some hardware to help get the designs into the machine. For fun. We'll see 🤣😂
What a huge project. You're right, I don't remember seeing that coat in the movie, but it is very pretty. I like the pink fabric you are using. Now that I have been seeing you wearing clothing with vintage shoulder widths I really don't like the modern broad shoulder designs. I guess it works better for mass marketing, making clothing that covers and rarely fits anyone well but is supposedly their size so they buy it anyway. I do my sewing by hand, so I haven't tackled big projects like this. But I would happily fill in the gaps in the machine embroidery... which wouldn't impress any potential buyers for your embroidery pattern.
The coat is looking great. I have had many good-quality coats over the years; each one had shoulder pads. Take the shoulder up a bit more and make shoulder pads out of scraps.
This is exactly why one needs a pattern library. Whenever the $1.99 sales happen, I stock up. Having many pattern options helps when trying to accomplish a specific look.
if it was just a coat for you id say raise the sleeve but as your going for a cosplay look you might want to do the shoulder pads to give the complete look
I've often wondered if you'd be happier with your mock-ups if you did narrow shoulder and narrow chest (not small bust, but narrow high bust) adjustments first thing. Even your highly-fitted bodices usually have a little extra fabric in that area. Anyway, love this so far, and I can't wait to see the embroidery done.
The coat is looking nice, as is the embroidery. The latter just needs a bit of (no doubt time-consuming) tweeking. Looking forward to seeing the finished result.
01:42 Computer geek here: If you know anyone who owns an external drive, you could ask to borrow it. You plug it into your newer computer with a usb cable, and Bob's your uncle, you can access your disk. 😁🤗
13:26 CG again. Google your machine make & model for the users manual. It will likely be in a PDF format, which is downloadable. That hopefully will answer your question about sizing on the drawing pad. 😁
Oh, I have the manual. Unfortunately it doesn't say anything about the scale of the drawing pad (in fact, there's very little in there about the drawing pad at all).
The pads instantly make the coat look more tailored and expensive. Stick with the shoulder pads. Also, I love how to you did the out-tro with a random thread on your boob. I feel like I’m always covered in rogue threads and I was tickled to see it’s not just me.
I might have an idea about how to do the embroidery. if possible you could make a paper pattern using sew-able/Swedish tracing paper and drape it over the mannequin with the coat on and draw the design on the pattern. that way the distortions can be taken care of. after you can scan the pattern or take multiple pictures and stitch them together in PS. I think I saw another youtube costumer do this with stitching the embroidery pattern together from pictures; I think it was Bella Mea. IDK if this will help. I'm 3d minded so this would be the first thing I would try, because removing distortion from a digital picture is hard, and drawing on a surface is easy.
A very late comment, but I think the large collar will disguise any problems you feel you have at the shoulder arms eye seam. I too have very narrow shoulders & always have to trim off the shoulder seam. Love from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺
I have your problem with shoulder seams and always need to adjust them. I think it would look better if you removed some of the excess at the shoulder seam :)
As you were digitizing the embroidery I wondered if you had contacted @Sewstine. She digitizes all her machine embroidery and could possibly offer some suggestions on how to make the adjustments in it and make it look more like you want it..
It needs a shoulder pad but not necessarily a full one. Ive seen some garments that just took a 1-2" width of batting and placed it in the seam. Perhaps that would be enough.
Love all your projects. Will you be offering the embroidery pattern? If not, where is it available for purchase. I would like to add it to my embroidery collection. Thanks for all your beautiful sewing.
I’m sorry to have been the 666th like on this video. 😅 But! The coat is looking so good, and seeing the embroidery process is really interesting! I had voted for the shoulder pad on Instagram, too, btw. It gives it the perfect shape!
@@LadyRebeccaFashions yes I just watched the rest. That is amazing how you deal with the tech'. Am hopeless with all that. I had a fab programme for creating embroidery cross stitch and access to Apple at that time so that could take pictures and transfer into patterns - it even identified the DMC/Anchor thread colour needed for each stitch. Lost to time now but fun while it lasted. I'd have just laboured over this by hand (and have new Bernina with embroidery unit! too scared of it)
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It needs shoulder pads. This is a wool coat and coats are more structured. The pads will help it hang properly because they will support the weight of the coat and keep the fabric across the shoulders smooth.
Love this coat! I think the shoulder pads work fine for the coat. I'd rather have it a bit big to accommodate clothing & I'd for sure wear this coat all the time!
The brown embroidery actually looks great on that pink
i thought so to it was like a nice golden brown and looked nice
I thought the same and it would also look amazing with a dark blue.
Yes to the shoulder pads, that looks great
I think you should add the shoulder pads, correct the curve of the embroidery pattern, and smooth out the shapes in the embroidery pattern. I suggest using photoshop to plot and clean up the embroidery pattern before you plot the stitches. With photoshop, you can warp the pattern image to the shape of your collar piece and smooth out the outlines in your pattern. You will then end up with a pattern that is streamlined and precise.
I've only made one suit jacket in my life and that was challenging enough. It was in fuchsia linen. This is major and I'm sure it will look amazing when you are done. The shoulder pad looked great!!❤❤
I think you should use the shoulder pads. It's a tried and true not to mention easy fix! Everything is lovely amazing don't be so hard on yourself!
The chain stitch looking stitches were likely done with an actual chain stitch embroidery machine. You can do it by hand, which is probably a lot easier than buying and learning how to use a whole new machine, and will probably look a lot better than trying to make a similar looking stitch with your regular embroidery machine.
When it comes to digitizing, I think it's probably the best idea to use the reference photos as a loose reference of general shapes and proportions rather than trying to trace the image exactly. That'll allow you to concentrate more on making the shapes smooth and flowing, and the result will probably look a lot better.
Shoulder pads definitely, they are not the enemy! It is looking good.
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I'd keep it with the shoulder pad and don't move the sleeve up. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!! AND YOU ARE DOING AN AMAZING JOB!!!!!! CAN'T WAIT TO SEE IT FINISHED ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Definitely think it needs the shoulder pads. Don’t think it would be wise to move the seam anymore. ❤love this project!
Definitely use the shoulder pads because it looks more polished. I actually like the embroidery in the brown thread and it would also look amazing in a dark blue. I look forward to seeing how it all comes together. I purchased an embroidery machine a few years ago and I still need to learn how to use it. I was dealing with a number of health issues and it got put off to the side unfortunately.
I went to a lecture class at Costume College by Sewstine on digitalizing which convinced me that it's not something I have spoons to learn. I am totally in awe of people with that skill.
Aww darn, I wish I had gone to that class!
I like it with the shoulder pads.
Shoulder pads. Yes!
i love the way you can mix and match different pattern pieces and tailor them so seamlessly, that's quite a talent👏👏👏🌹 i guarantee if i tried something like that it would turn out more frankenstein -y
I love the shoulder pads! It smooths and neatens up the shoulder area. That will be a very nice coat!
I enjoy hand embroidery. I like it even more now. :) Still, this is a beautiful project. [Aside from the cosplay, as a collarless coat that is stunning!)
It's fun seeing you handling old tech! Digitizing is a dream of mine. I got a new old stock machine (older than yours) off marketplace, and my son got me some hardware to help get the designs into the machine. For fun. We'll see 🤣😂
What a huge project. You're right, I don't remember seeing that coat in the movie, but it is very pretty. I like the pink fabric you are using.
Now that I have been seeing you wearing clothing with vintage shoulder widths I really don't like the modern broad shoulder designs. I guess it works better for mass marketing, making clothing that covers and rarely fits anyone well but is supposedly their size so they buy it anyway.
I do my sewing by hand, so I haven't tackled big projects like this. But I would happily fill in the gaps in the machine embroidery... which wouldn't impress any potential buyers for your embroidery pattern.
Definitely better with the shoulder pads! 😁👍
Lovely coat! 🤩
I'm obsessed with this coat so far ❤
The coat is looking great. I have had many good-quality coats over the years; each one had shoulder pads. Take the shoulder up a bit more and make shoulder pads out of scraps.
This is exactly why one needs a pattern library. Whenever the $1.99 sales happen, I stock up. Having many pattern options helps when trying to accomplish a specific look.
if it was just a coat for you id say raise the sleeve but as your going for a cosplay look you might want to do the shoulder pads to give the complete look
Yes, I think that the shoulder pads would solve the issue.
Great video!
I look forward to seeing the completed coat on you when it's finished!
I've often wondered if you'd be happier with your mock-ups if you did narrow shoulder and narrow chest (not small bust, but narrow high bust) adjustments first thing. Even your highly-fitted bodices usually have a little extra fabric in that area.
Anyway, love this so far, and I can't wait to see the embroidery done.
You are a joy to watch. I’m for the shoulder pads.
The coat is looking nice, as is the embroidery. The latter just needs a bit of (no doubt time-consuming) tweeking. Looking forward to seeing the finished result.
I know you already polled viewers about the shoulder pads, but I agree with the use of pads. Maybe even just a thin, softer pad.
The angle of the original collar is correct. It will create a slight stand in the collar instead of it laying flat.
I have not watched the whole video yet; however, I will definitely buy the human size pattern once it’s ready!!!!
01:42 Computer geek here: If you know anyone who owns an external drive, you could ask to borrow it. You plug it into your newer computer with a usb cable, and Bob's your uncle, you can access your disk. 😁🤗
I was able to put it into the old computer and copy the disc files to a USB.
I love Dora's cameos!!!
Love this! My library recently got an embroidery machine and seeing how you are using it is super helpful.
13:26 CG again. Google your machine make & model for the users manual. It will likely be in a PDF format, which is downloadable. That hopefully will answer your question about sizing on the drawing pad. 😁
Oh, I have the manual. Unfortunately it doesn't say anything about the scale of the drawing pad (in fact, there's very little in there about the drawing pad at all).
The pads instantly make the coat look more tailored and expensive. Stick with the shoulder pads.
Also, I love how to you did the out-tro with a random thread on your boob. I feel like I’m always covered in rogue threads and I was tickled to see it’s not just me.
I might have an idea about how to do the embroidery. if possible you could make a paper pattern using sew-able/Swedish tracing paper and drape it over the mannequin with the coat on and draw the design on the pattern. that way the distortions can be taken care of. after you can scan the pattern or take multiple pictures and stitch them together in PS. I think I saw another youtube costumer do this with stitching the embroidery pattern together from pictures; I think it was Bella Mea. IDK if this will help. I'm 3d minded so this would be the first thing I would try, because removing distortion from a digital picture is hard, and drawing on a surface is easy.
I think that would be terrific
Yep, that's what I'm planning to try to help me tweak this one. I'm working on it this week. 😊
Glad I could help
Shoulder pads look good on you and in this coat
I think the side with the pad looks much better
Love the coat, maybe it is just me? But I think most coats need a shoulder pad
A very late comment, but I think the large collar will disguise any problems you feel you have at the shoulder arms eye seam. I too have very narrow shoulders & always have to trim off the shoulder seam. Love from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺
i love the front princess seams 🎉❤
I have your problem with shoulder seams and always need to adjust them. I think it would look better if you removed some of the excess at the shoulder seam :)
Looks beautiful! You are a perfectionist. I wish I had your patience.
As you were digitizing the embroidery I wondered if you had contacted @Sewstine. She digitizes all her machine embroidery and could possibly offer some suggestions on how to make the adjustments in it and make it look more like you want it..
I haven't. I don't think she does commissions?
I know she did some appliques for @CostumingDrama when Noelle was making her Merida bustle dress. And she did have an Etsy store.
It needs a shoulder pad but not necessarily a full one. Ive seen some garments that just took a 1-2" width of batting and placed it in the seam. Perhaps that would be enough.
this is one the most amazing garments you have made-- very impressive work!
Looks better with the shoulder pads
This is absolutely the Dora show :P
Hahahaha YESSSSSSSSSS.
#SewingWithCats
It's turning out lovely.
I have that pattern and have been too frightened to start it.
Could you use the blown up embroidery for the shape of the bottom of the collar following the French knott embroidery
Love all your projects. Will you be offering the embroidery pattern? If not, where is it available for purchase. I would like to add it to my embroidery collection. Thanks for all your beautiful sewing.
Yes, once it's finished, I'll have it up in my Etsy shop (and I'll share a link here).
Yes to shoulder pads
Add the shoulder pads. I think if you bring it in more the collar will be too wide on top of your shoulders.
I’m sorry to have been the 666th like on this video. 😅 But! The coat is looking so good, and seeing the embroidery process is really interesting! I had voted for the shoulder pad on Instagram, too, btw. It gives it the perfect shape!
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If you need to take the shoulder in farther, couldn't you just take a deeper princess seam up the Middle of your shoulder?
I actually wound up doing a combo of this and bringing up the shoulder (and I plan to use a small shoulder pad as well).
@@LadyRebeccaFashions Wonderful. I, like you, have narrow shoulders and a full bust, and shoulder princess seams are my salvation. So easy to adjust.
Shoulder pads
Didn't your lovely sew sheen come with embroidery options? I thought it was a BR@£her with that lovely big screen..... haven't watched all vid yet...
Yep, that's what I used for this project.
@@LadyRebeccaFashions yes I just watched the rest. That is amazing how you deal with the tech'. Am hopeless with all that. I had a fab programme for creating embroidery cross stitch and access to Apple at that time so that could take pictures and transfer into patterns - it even identified the DMC/Anchor thread colour needed for each stitch. Lost to time now but fun while it lasted. I'd have just laboured over this by hand (and have new Bernina with embroidery unit! too scared of it)
Shoulder pads look better
Embird would have been your friend
Is that easier to use than PE design?
Promo SM
Shoulder pads looked better.