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Is there a way to get Model Properties to appear after the model has been dressed in a style? |
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You can toggle back and forth between Model Properties and Style Properties but the model needs to be undressed. |
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When I installed the My Label fullversion I get this error message: "The Demo version is installed on this system. Please uninstall the demo version before running My Label installation." But I have uninstalled the demo version already. What's wrong? |
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After uninstalling the Demo version, please be sure that the computer will be REBOOT before trying to install the full version. |
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The shoulder slope on many of my patterns is extremely sloped, why is the happening and what can I do to correct this? |
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When you have a long front length (CB neck to waist measurement) and a lower bust level, the software will give you the length you need by increasing the shoulder slope on patterns that do not have bust darts. To correct this, subtract 1-2 cm from your front length, decrease the shoulder slope to 3 cm, and increase your across shoulder measurement by 1 cm. This should correct the problem. These changes are made to Style Properties measurements.
This happens to body shapes that are hourglass. The software maintains a certain ease at the waist. To make a gentler waistline curve on tops, dresses, and jackets, increase the waist measurement in the Style Properties by 1-2 cm. |
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If I print to my home printer, doesn't it take an awfully long time to tape all the pieces together? |
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Not really, especially if you have a large table to work on. (A cutting table works especially well.) The pieces are labeled so that A1, A2, A3, etc. go across the top; B1, B2, B3, etc. form the second row; C1, C2, C3, etc. form the third; and so on. If you've worked on the layout and placed the pattern pieces close together so that they use only 30-40 sheets of 8.5" x 11" paper, it generally takes less than an hour to tape them together (seems like even less if you're watching a movie or talking on the phone at the same time!). |
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A dip occurs in the back seam of my two-piece sleeve, how is this corrected? |
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Increase the bicep measurement slightly to straighten the seam. See the information in the Adjusting Style Properties document. (Help/Measurement & Fitting Consultant/Adjusting Style Properties.) |
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Do I have to check the "Update Style According to Model Measurements" each time I want to change a measurement? |
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This box only needs to be checked once. All your changes can then be made to the model. To return the style back to the original model measurements, simply check the box again. |
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I see there are 20 styles in the collection. How do I know what adjustments I can make to each style to make it look a little different? |
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Each style has certain properties which can be adjusted. For example. It is possible to select the T.Shirt with either a long or short sleeve, finished length and sleeve width and with the gored skirt you can change the length and the width of the hem. |
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How do I know what My Label styles are good for me? |
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Once you have entered your own measurements the 3D model will give you a good indication of the final look of the style. The Program comes also with an excellent help program including much information to assist you with using the program and getting good results. One of them is the Style Consultant. This includes helpful tips on body proportion and body shape, design elements and also garment proportions. |
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How can I make sure that the PDF of my pattern will print correctly when I send it out to be printed on a plotter? |
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First, open your PDF file and look at all the pages. Are the pages oriented so that the short ends (the width of the plotter paper) are at the top and bottom, and the long edges at the sides? Are all of the pattern pieces visible? Are they any blank pages?
Delete any blank pages from the PDF file; otherwise you'll be charged for the paper even though nothing is printed on it. This is especially important if you've changed paper sizes; the 56 pages needed for printing on 8.5" x 11" paper might still be in the file – empty – after you switch to plotter size paper, and you'll be charged for dozens of blank pages.
If the first page of the file is a map of how the pages should be assembled, delete it; with only a few pages to join together, you won't need a printed map. You can always look at it on your computer if you need to.
Make sure that the PDF file is printed at full size: do not select "Shrink to Fit" or "Scale to Fit Page" or any similar option. The file must be printed at 100% of the original size. |
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Why is it important to make the tunic style and the flared pattern first? |
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To ensure you get a good fit with My Label it is recommended that you first "Qualify you Measurements" What this means is that you should make both these garments from a plain cotton fabric such as calico or muslin to test the fit. Once you try on the garment and it fits well you can then make other styles in the range and because they are based on the same block they should fit. Any alterations made to the style should be first changed in the style properties and then once the fit has been achieved saved in the style properties. |
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