why does nothing work? ever?

[robinsnest]

I'm following this tutorial...and the slits seem HUGE..in fact that gap everywhere. but now I think about it why don't all regency gowns gap massively? UGH. I'm almost ready to throw in the towel and sell my damn sewing machine. Nothing I make works. Nothing I make fits. I used to think I was sort of, a little good at this.

Comments

[blackcat452.livejournal.com]

The slit is too big, I'd shorten that as much as you comfortably can, it seems to fit at the top. You might be able to fake it even more by sewing down one side so that it only opens on the other. I had trouble when I tried this style too, so don't feel bad.

[sewloud.livejournal.com]

I decided since it's just muslin it'll be easier to just make a new skirt rather than try to replace the front panel or sew up the slits so they don't look stupid.

It does help to know others have struggled. It SEEMS so simple..it's deceptive.