tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post3745448160441863438..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Peter visits The McCall Pattern Co. + Vogue Patterns Dec/Jan issue GIVEAWAY!Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-58640475136210296122011-11-11T00:49:26.242-05:002011-11-11T00:49:26.242-05:00Oh, my! Looking through those archived pattern bo...Oh, my! Looking through those archived pattern books would be such a treat!<br /><br />I'm always bamboozled by the price difference between fabrics and notions and interfacing etc purchased in the US (from your blog and others) versus the price we pay here (in Australia). <br /><br />I know the extra $15 a metre we're paying isn't going to the people who made the fabric so it's not like I'm delusional. <br /><br />Perhaps a suggestion of a blog entry would be the true cost of fabrics...<br /><br />Some people sew to avoid purchasing garments made in factories with dubious employee conditions. I know I'm one of those people. However, the fabric shop is surely stocked with stuff made in similar conditions? It's a dilemma I struggle with every time I purchase fabric new. If I can, I prefer to buy from the op-shop, knowing that the fabric has perhaps already had a life as a curtain or a tablecloth or a bedspread. Sometimes, though, a person needs a certain type of fabric in a certain length and the op-shop just can't deliver.<br /><br />Well done on the article in Vogue Patterns. I'd love to read it. Do you write for magazines in the same conversational style you write your blog posts?Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029698815705532383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-24916348495548596002011-11-11T00:44:27.270-05:002011-11-11T00:44:27.270-05:00I just missed the EST deadline, but I figured it c...I just missed the EST deadline, but I figured it couldn't hurt to see if my name could still be thrown into the hat. I've never owned a sewing magazine of my own before, so what better first magazine than one with your article in it. Congrats, by the way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-57535233372573190692011-11-11T00:19:36.067-05:002011-11-11T00:19:36.067-05:00Ooooooo! I could get lost in those archives! Wish ...Ooooooo! I could get lost in those archives! Wish I had tagged along! Thanks for giving us access. Nice seeing James in the photos, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-74222190978000470692011-11-10T22:31:29.354-05:002011-11-10T22:31:29.354-05:00Yay for you! Nice ploy by them to get us to read t...Yay for you! Nice ploy by them to get us to read their next issue (which I will happily buy!).<br /><br />I would like to see an article which discusses why there is no equivalent of ravelry.com for sewers.skhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606208691181691112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-9804984459747857562011-11-10T19:59:42.692-05:002011-11-10T19:59:42.692-05:00Woo-hoo! Congrats on your article!
Regarding you...Woo-hoo! Congrats on your article!<br /><br />Regarding your McCall’s tour, I am jealous, jealous, jealous. Those pattern books. I am drooling over them.<br /><br />I like the idea of accessorizing photo shoots entirely from the Salvation Army. Or perhaps discuss the fall and rise of home sewing.Robertanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-66641625568537501602011-11-10T19:00:16.422-05:002011-11-10T19:00:16.422-05:00I know just how you feel--just seeing your picture...I know just how you feel--just seeing your picture of the stacks of bound pattern catalogs, I know I could have spent days in that room! Congrats on the article too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-50645145056703720712011-11-10T16:55:38.299-05:002011-11-10T16:55:38.299-05:00Aww congrats on getting your article published! Lo...Aww congrats on getting your article published! Looks like a really interesting day going round their office.Tillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346200271671855136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-91817512792138552752011-11-10T15:31:04.679-05:002011-11-10T15:31:04.679-05:00I am SO JEALOUS of your trip to the pattern compan...I am SO JEALOUS of your trip to the pattern companies that I could spit tacks! Something I've always wanted to do. <br />I already subscribe to Vogue, but not to the pattern magazine. I'd love to read your article.<br />What should you write about next? Probably an article about how you learned to sew so well in such a short time!!! Inspire some new seamsters.Ustabahippienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-68214779232452964142011-11-10T14:20:07.235-05:002011-11-10T14:20:07.235-05:00You AND Selfish in the same magazine! Something t...You AND Selfish in the same magazine! Something to pass down through the generations! Please include me in the giveaway drawing. I can't buy it on the newsstand here in Italy.Erzulimojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475371609166418042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-883749388561444812011-11-10T13:45:06.165-05:002011-11-10T13:45:06.165-05:00First off Congratulations! How wonderful to see yo...First off Congratulations! How wonderful to see you in print! Secondly I am green with envy! You got to see all those lovely old fashion patterns! So Cathy's next dress is sure to be fabulous after all that inspiration!Kristiannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10316153838874741157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-42944899946350720932011-11-10T11:08:42.805-05:002011-11-10T11:08:42.805-05:00Peter how exciting for you!! I too am a self taugh...Peter how exciting for you!! I too am a self taught sewer who is constantly buying fabric even when I don't have a specific pattern in mind. What can I say I love fabric and can't imagine being able to be in a room of fabric samples and not taking any home with me.<br /> I have never purchased the magazine because I felt as if it catered more to the professional seamtress (actually I only saw your blog when it appeared on my facebook page). With that being said I think they should hire you to write on a regular basis as someone that can appeal to all of us self taught sewers. Wouldn't that be GREAT for you and for all of the sewers who won't buy the magazine because they feel just like me? Oh and it would be even better for them because they would sell more magazines. Sounds like a win, win,win situation for everyone. <br /> And speaking of win I would love to win the magazine just to read your article.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-18680817669028343242011-11-10T10:41:23.872-05:002011-11-10T10:41:23.872-05:00Peter, I saw your name in the magazine's onlin...Peter, I saw your name in the magazine's online preview - congrats! (No need to enter me in the draw.)<br />I too am envious of your tour of the archives.. I actually wrote to McCall's asking about access, and was told it was impossible to open the archives to "outside visitors." So, mazel tov on your insider status and thanks for posting those photos! Looking forward to more of your published work ;)Sarahhttp://blog.pattern-vault.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-50615361419859797672011-11-10T10:17:30.546-05:002011-11-10T10:17:30.546-05:00It's not fair, living in Europe, the opportuni...It's not fair, living in Europe, the opportunities of finding understandable vintage patterns seems much harder. How about an article about that? Vintage patterns around the globe.<br />Anyways, would love to win!<br />Keep up the good work.vnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-22915890220770343482011-11-10T09:56:56.327-05:002011-11-10T09:56:56.327-05:00I'm drooling over the archives. Someone should...I'm drooling over the archives. Someone should make that available online. Also loving your writing (and the shared passion). You've got a new fan.theaphxhttp://aol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-61807903735293588232011-11-10T09:52:54.421-05:002011-11-10T09:52:54.421-05:00Peter, Congratulations and lucky YOU! And Cathy w...Peter, Congratulations and lucky YOU! And Cathy would look fabulous in one of those vintage fur collars! Don't count me in the giveaway. I picked up a copy last night. I can't wait to read it when I have some time later today. I just wanted to say congratulations.Gracahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07709238617916016462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-5635526896768947502011-11-10T09:50:04.599-05:002011-11-10T09:50:04.599-05:00Congrats Peter! I am of course insanely jealous of...Congrats Peter! I am of course insanely jealous of your trip, and will sign your petition to have a Disney style boat ride installed in their office. Or at least a guided tour planned on weekly basis. Imagine you could be the guide!<br />I vote to write more about vintage machines, the featherweight. I know one day one will find itself in my lap! Until then, I will read what you have to say about it!<br />Kudos! shkoober@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-41562778544559483322011-11-10T09:41:58.259-05:002011-11-10T09:41:58.259-05:00I would love a copy of your journalistic debut in ...I would love a copy of your journalistic debut in Vogue Patterns! Vintage pattern sewing advice in general would be a great article and another excuse to plunder those archives. Particularly the use of non-printed patterns?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-42556946793140758152011-11-10T09:16:14.526-05:002011-11-10T09:16:14.526-05:00I want that magazine but more importantly I second...I want that magazine but more importantly I second the request for an article on men's clothing. Why aren't there more patterns for men?Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462778923752050820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-76838050617524113562011-11-10T09:10:12.183-05:002011-11-10T09:10:12.183-05:00Best. Post. EVER!!!! You should have asked to see ...Best. Post. EVER!!!! You should have asked to see the bizarre Vogue mannequin on which they design their patterns so that they all fit two sizes bigger than they oughta ;-) Seriously tho congratulations!!!<br />As for your next article, it would be very cool to mine those archives - how about their ten most popular styles over the years? Also, I seriously would love to read a feature entirely accessorised from thrift stores! or how about following a pattern through from inception, to production thro to being featured in the mag? That would be cool! XXXMissiePhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/meanwoodcraftmafia/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-10418993801086687652011-11-10T09:06:30.934-05:002011-11-10T09:06:30.934-05:00Peter I was so happy to find your blog! I've r...Peter I was so happy to find your blog! I've recently been laid off from my job and have been thinking of all the things I love to do and haven't done in so long! I love the whole vintage look and recently came across some old patterns I gave to my step daughter-she's the perfect model for them! She just moved to D.C. and I'm thinking I need to be her seamstress! I am enjoying getting to know you through your blog,congrats on finding your bliss..its mine, too!johnagayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01350127510577257125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-50245883435103420252011-11-10T08:57:04.091-05:002011-11-10T08:57:04.091-05:00Peter I'll be looking for that issue and it...Peter I'll be looking for that issue and it's fabulous that you got that inside tour! I only wish that they feature men's patterns again, it seems that they're disappearing not only from their catalog but everywhere else too!scorpioninbluenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-35343570690662219912011-11-10T08:17:02.859-05:002011-11-10T08:17:02.859-05:00Just found your blog...love it!!! What a fabulous...Just found your blog...love it!!! What a fabulous day you had. I would adore a copy of the magazine!sunnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13226264236656495143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-37305670383051989682011-11-10T08:16:03.947-05:002011-11-10T08:16:03.947-05:00What a great time! The book from 1876 was what gr...What a great time! The book from 1876 was what grabbed my attention the most. How exciting. Thank you for sharing it with us!!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893589467049692136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-48894798874576155632011-11-10T08:02:46.953-05:002011-11-10T08:02:46.953-05:00Oh, my gods.... What a fabulous way to spend a day...Oh, my gods.... What a fabulous way to spend a day! I have a head full of designs, for men and for women, and I'd love to get into this place and tap into their creativity! I also want to echo a question posed above - why aren't there more patterns for men's clothing? I make a lot of garments for men, and the selection is pretty limited. One thing I've noticed as patterns change over the eras is the changing measurements corresponding to different sizes. I'm all for consistent sizing, all across the ready-made and pattern industries, and world wide, as well. I think it's absurd to create a garment that is Size 0! But I envy you your experience and applaud your abilities and drive. You go, dude!Donna Donaldsonhttp://www.etsy.com/shop/DharmaRagsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-19058870199457255502011-11-10T07:31:29.745-05:002011-11-10T07:31:29.745-05:00A what a lovely day! Thank you for sharing it with...A what a lovely day! Thank you for sharing it with us. And what about sewing for Cathy as a future article? I am sure you aren't the only bloke sewing for a Cathy...<br />If I don't win the lovely copy, I shall just wait till it arrives on the shelves (sigh, in about three months, double sigh!). Hugs, Jasmine in OzJasminehttp://www.banaghaisge.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com