Comments on: Sew Expo 2008 – Independent Pattern Designers http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/03/04/sew-expo-2008-independent-pattern-designers/ Color the Ordinary Tue, 22 May 2012 12:37:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: commercial glass door refrigerator http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/03/04/sew-expo-2008-independent-pattern-designers/comment-page-1/#comment-260411 commercial glass door refrigerator Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:12:15 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/03/04/sew-expo-2008-independent-pattern-designers/#comment-260411 The subsequent time I read a weblog, I hope that it doesnt disappoint me as a lot as this one. I imply, I do know it was my option to learn, but I actually thought youd have something attention-grabbing to say. All I hear is a bunch of whining about something that you might repair in case you werent too busy looking for attention. The subsequent time I read a weblog, I hope that it doesnt disappoint me as a lot as this one. I imply, I do know it was my option to learn, but I actually thought youd have something attention-grabbing to say. All I hear is a bunch of whining about something that you might repair in case you werent too busy looking for attention.

]]> By: monica http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/03/04/sew-expo-2008-independent-pattern-designers/comment-page-1/#comment-47493 monica Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:48:41 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/03/04/sew-expo-2008-independent-pattern-designers/#comment-47493 If you're really interested in sewing a wardrobe, you might want to look at a the Sewing-With-A-Purpose (SWAP) idea. Links are posted at the Peacock Chic blog (http://peacockchic.wordpress.com/) -- go to her categories dropdown menu and choose SWAP. It's a pretty interesting concept that I've bought a bunch of fabric for, but haven't had the nerve to cut into yet! Happy sewing. If you’re really interested in sewing a wardrobe, you might want to look at a the Sewing-With-A-Purpose (SWAP) idea. Links are posted at the Peacock Chic blog (http://peacockchic.wordpress.com/) — go to her categories dropdown menu and choose SWAP. It’s a pretty interesting concept that I’ve bought a bunch of fabric for, but haven’t had the nerve to cut into yet! Happy sewing.

]]> By: zookeeperjulie http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/03/04/sew-expo-2008-independent-pattern-designers/comment-page-1/#comment-47286 zookeeperjulie Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:10:46 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/03/04/sew-expo-2008-independent-pattern-designers/#comment-47286 I encourage frustrated sewers to abandon the Big 4 patterns for all but the most basic of garments. The body measurements from which they design the sizes are very outdated for today's figures ( unless you happen to be a supermodel). I do like Kwik Sew, however, the patterns are so easy to alter and generally fit my plus sized body better than the others. I have just ordered some Ottobre magazines and I can't wait to get started on trying out some of their patterns! I encourage frustrated sewers to abandon the Big 4 patterns for all but the most basic of garments. The body measurements from which they design the sizes are very outdated for today’s figures
( unless you happen to be a supermodel). I do like Kwik Sew, however, the patterns are so easy to alter and generally fit my plus sized body better than the others. I have just ordered some Ottobre magazines and I can’t wait to get started on trying out some of their patterns!

]]> By: Administrator http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/03/04/sew-expo-2008-independent-pattern-designers/comment-page-1/#comment-47157 Administrator Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:25:19 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/03/04/sew-expo-2008-independent-pattern-designers/#comment-47157 No wonder so few of us are sewing clothes for ourselves these days! I was very tempted by the Wild Ginger software but ran out of time. That's definitely on my radar screen. They also have this body scan thing at the Expo. I'm already scheming for next year! Kathy No wonder so few of us are sewing clothes for ourselves these days! I was very tempted by the Wild Ginger software but ran out of time. That’s definitely on my radar screen. They also have this body scan thing at the Expo. I’m already scheming for next year! Kathy

]]> By: Sassenach http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/03/04/sew-expo-2008-independent-pattern-designers/comment-page-1/#comment-47111 Sassenach Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:52:58 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/03/04/sew-expo-2008-independent-pattern-designers/#comment-47111 I gave up sewing clothes for myself years ago out of frustration. I sewed for my daughter up until two years ago -- used two patterns by the same line within the same pattern company, and the sizing was vastly off in each. That did it, and I haven't made a thing since. I'll be interested to see what your experience with these patterns pans out to be. I've been toying with the idea of the Wild Ginger software, too. I gave up sewing clothes for myself years ago out of frustration. I sewed for my daughter up until two years ago — used two patterns by the same line within the same pattern company, and the sizing was vastly off in each. That did it, and I haven’t made a thing since.

I’ll be interested to see what your experience with these patterns pans out to be. I’ve been toying with the idea of the Wild Ginger software, too.

]]> By: Jo Ann http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/03/04/sew-expo-2008-independent-pattern-designers/comment-page-1/#comment-47036 Jo Ann Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:47:07 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/03/04/sew-expo-2008-independent-pattern-designers/#comment-47036 Hi Kathy: I used to make all my clothes. Glad that others also have had the same problems w/fitting for "women of a certain age". I'll be watching your progress, ready to jump in. Good Luck Hi Kathy: I used to make all my clothes. Glad that others also have had the same problems w/fitting for “women of a certain age”. I’ll be watching your progress, ready to jump in. Good Luck

]]> By: DeeLight http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/03/04/sew-expo-2008-independent-pattern-designers/comment-page-1/#comment-47015 DeeLight Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:57:10 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/03/04/sew-expo-2008-independent-pattern-designers/#comment-47015 Just the other day I was thinking of making myself a skirt, but short of some elastic waste number I was fearful of how it would fit. So I opted to sew for my daughter instead. I'll have to give one of these pattern designers a try. Thanks for the tip. Just the other day I was thinking of making myself a skirt, but short of some elastic waste number I was fearful of how it would fit. So I opted to sew for my daughter instead. I’ll have to give one of these pattern designers a try. Thanks for the tip.

]]> By: Juanita http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/03/04/sew-expo-2008-independent-pattern-designers/comment-page-1/#comment-47014 Juanita Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:48:19 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/03/04/sew-expo-2008-independent-pattern-designers/#comment-47014 I Love the idea of sewing my own clothes. I did in high school and, like you, the patterns fit, but not now. I just get so frustrated. I have given up on the actual sewing part, however, there is still the glimmer of a dream that I could find a pattern that sews up to fit me somewhat closely. Instead I get absorbed in quilts and other fun crafts that have to fit no one. As long as I can sew something, I'm happy! Best of luck, Juanita I Love the idea of sewing my own clothes. I did in high school and, like you, the patterns fit, but not now. I just get so frustrated. I have given up on the actual sewing part, however, there is still the glimmer of a dream that I could find a pattern that sews up to fit me somewhat closely. Instead I get absorbed in quilts and other fun crafts that have to fit no one. As long as I can sew something, I’m happy!
Best of luck,
Juanita

]]> By: Birgit http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/03/04/sew-expo-2008-independent-pattern-designers/comment-page-1/#comment-47009 Birgit Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:47:14 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/03/04/sew-expo-2008-independent-pattern-designers/#comment-47009 Dear Kathy, I love the pattern from www.patterncompany.de. Have a look at the page the patterns are wonderful. Have a nice day Birgit Dear Kathy,
I love the pattern from http://www.patterncompany.de. Have a look at the page the patterns are wonderful.
Have a nice day
Birgit

]]> By: katrin http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/03/04/sew-expo-2008-independent-pattern-designers/comment-page-1/#comment-47001 katrin Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:05:14 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/03/04/sew-expo-2008-independent-pattern-designers/#comment-47001 that silhouette skirt looks cool... make it black with a pink piping! (at least that would be what I would do *g*) the dress is awesome, i love the kind of retro-feeling it has about it :) i really like it when the pattern/sewing folks do present their patterns on "real" women, so we can se that the special dress we are longing for really does look good if you have wider hips or narrower shoulders or if you are a bit smaller than others. this would have worked with me as well - i probably would have bought everything they have ;) that silhouette skirt looks cool… make it black with a pink piping! (at least that would be what I would do *g*)
the dress is awesome, i love the kind of retro-feeling it has about it :)

i really like it when the pattern/sewing folks do present their patterns on “real” women, so we can se that the special dress we are longing for really does look good if you have wider hips or narrower shoulders or if you are a bit smaller than others. this would have worked with me as well – i probably would have bought everything they have ;)

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