tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post6000108326134446155..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: FIT Class #9 -- OUTEDPeter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-84640862632420167872014-04-01T16:28:29.895-04:002014-04-01T16:28:29.895-04:00I don't know why you felt that way and don'...I don't know why you felt that way and don't care. I was bowled over by the fabulousness of the close-up detail of the pleating--if that's what it's called--and of the cuff--if that's what that other thing is called. Dammit, you are good and the next time you get outed in your class you should proudly say "I made it." Because the seams are... perfect. Green with envy here. lonelybakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08467340853508457440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-77680575873648014502014-03-31T08:19:00.710-04:002014-03-31T08:19:00.710-04:00Professor B. is a really stand-up guy, and wouldn&...Professor B. is a really stand-up guy, and wouldn't look down upon someone who had prior experience sewing. So no need for you, or anyone else, to be shy about your ability around him.Kenneth D. Kinghttp://kennethdking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-92047385809680038972014-03-30T16:43:33.071-04:002014-03-30T16:43:33.071-04:00I use the edge of my presser foot -- and wear &quo...I use the edge of my presser foot -- and wear "readers" that magnify!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-5149631981466228562014-03-30T16:41:02.779-04:002014-03-30T16:41:02.779-04:00Peter - I would like to know how you get your top ...Peter - I would like to know how you get your top stitching so close to the edge - I can see it on your cuffs and plackets. What do you use for your guide.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-49106995405933409192014-03-29T13:40:14.045-04:002014-03-29T13:40:14.045-04:00That is a good approach, trying to accommodate all...That is a good approach, trying to accommodate all levels. Taking a class is about learning, not showing what you know or who you are. That teacher is probably a lot more observant than he lets on, about ability levels, and it is kind of an art form in itself, as a teacher, to deal with so many different skill levels.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04453937194958239655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-20455256969976906362014-03-29T10:27:00.104-04:002014-03-29T10:27:00.104-04:00Oh yes, I'd actually include you in that secon...Oh yes, I'd actually include you in that second category of "newbies who do a beautiful job!" <br />haha! Seriously, 5 years of sewing is very little in terms of time, but you've squeezed a lot of learning into those 5 years!Mariannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-42684809408383682982014-03-29T09:55:34.058-04:002014-03-29T09:55:34.058-04:00He probably didn't ask because the answers may...He probably didn't ask because the answers may not have been relevant to him, especially at the beginning of a course. I mean, I've seen people with years of experience who I think sew kind of crappily, and newbies who do a beautiful job. He was most likely coming to his own conclusions by observation as the course moved along.<br /><br />But yeah for the student, there are different things going on, and you would have felt better if you'd had the opportunity to say a bit about yourself in the beginning.<br /><br />I just went to a course where we all expressed our reasons for attending the course and the instructor incorporated all these things into his teaching. I liked this a lot.Mariannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-22415128223675988622014-03-28T10:48:43.990-04:002014-03-28T10:48:43.990-04:00I completely understand. I've been asked that ...I completely understand. I've been asked that same question, by designers, about garments I made, and I'm always slightly embarrassed. I guess I panic that they might want to examine my work, and then find it wanting. It's never happened but I still get nervous about it.Gorgeous Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105281854898289918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-47137055467053756022014-03-28T09:59:09.685-04:002014-03-28T09:59:09.685-04:00Totally understand. I'm a professional singer...Totally understand. I'm a professional singer and st it at my sister's church choir once (she is in the choir but not a trained musician) and felt like a total poser as people were explaining to me 'how I could learn the melody' (I can sight read music no problem) and then realized I SHOULD have said something but now I couldn't so I was left with people trying to be helpful when I didn't need it and then felt I couldn't point out when they/we were singing wrong notes... it was awkward. I was trying to blend in and be one of the team and I should have outed myself from the start because later my sister innocently outed me and then I looked like an idiot. LOL. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-48260343688681923902014-03-28T05:33:24.599-04:002014-03-28T05:33:24.599-04:00Wow what a response to this intriguing post. Remem...Wow what a response to this intriguing post. Remember that you are a stitching guru, and an Internet luminary. (those that can do. And those that can not teach) , sweet memories concerning craving that important teachers approval in a past life. And we all have one do we not? Shirts I try to get by without putting one on, having worn to many in the past, but you have reawakened my interest. Ps take an apple for the teacher and see if they keep you back after class. Gregor 007https://www.blogger.com/profile/03346636027934228889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-60909637057569561012014-03-28T02:43:33.528-04:002014-03-28T02:43:33.528-04:00I can understand why you felt awkward. However, ju...I can understand why you felt awkward. However, just for the record, I think a shirt like yours would be quite expensive to buy because those pleats take up quite a bit of fabric and making them, perfectly lined up like that, requires time, attention and skill and therefore a serious amount of labour cost. Laurianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16602295642057814667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-85446377231794368372014-03-27T18:00:59.858-04:002014-03-27T18:00:59.858-04:00You're right. I don't know why it didn...You're right. I don't know why it didn't occur to me to do that right off the bat -- it seems so obvious in retrospect.Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-37058063813491188052014-03-27T17:42:55.683-04:002014-03-27T17:42:55.683-04:00If it bothers you, it is perfectly acceptable for ...If it bothers you, it is perfectly acceptable for you to tell him your experience, instead of waiting for him to ask. A quick introduction after class with a small dose of humility and a large dose of excitement for what you will be learning in his class...it seems like that would be acceptable to any professor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-71263324802430516162014-03-27T15:31:25.045-04:002014-03-27T15:31:25.045-04:00I would have to agree with both of these comments....I would have to agree with both of these comments. I took a class on something that I was interested in. Everyone pretty much knew each others level of skill. We were all asked to bring in a sample of something we created. The teacher decided at what level each of us were capable of. I don't think there was a level for me, because I had no experience at all. It was fun, learned a lot from others in the class, shared their shortcuts and skills. Teacher was great.<br />Don't ever be embarrassed or made to feel uncomfortable about what you can do. You made that shirt, it is amazing and I really don't think you could easily buy one like that.Josettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17470039217443534947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-15037946210091329572014-03-27T14:32:56.943-04:002014-03-27T14:32:56.943-04:00I think that professors not asking is more for the...I think that professors not asking is more for the inexperienced students benefit. Students who find out they have a lot less experience than others may feel pressured and overwhelmed, or even feel they don't belong in the class. Professor B. knows there will be a mix, but doesn't make a public point of it. He seems willing to give extra advice on the side. Use it to your advantage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-59921863419929903332014-03-27T14:10:25.016-04:002014-03-27T14:10:25.016-04:00Better yet, ask them to bring something in they...Better yet, ask them to bring something in they've sewn to be evaluated and let the instructor decide their level.Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-86454622606761585622014-03-27T14:08:05.425-04:002014-03-27T14:08:05.425-04:00I have taken a few classes now at FIT and not once...I have taken a few classes now at FIT and not once has a professor asked the class about their level of experience. I find this strange. Even if the goal is to teach the Industry methods, wouldn't it be more efficient to know in advance what students already know and at what level? Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037636603903648365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-21684909116975451712014-03-27T13:21:08.524-04:002014-03-27T13:21:08.524-04:00Having taught myself at the college level (not sew...Having taught myself at the college level (not sewing classes, but in the field of education leadership), I always welcomed students with experience as long as they didn't take over the discussion, not allowing other students the opportunity to verbally process. In other words, as long as they didn't act like know it all's, it was fine. So, while you might have felt uncomfortable, I'd take the fact that he shared the pattern and offered assistance as a compliment that he really wanted to enrich your experience even more and recognized that you had some talent beyond the run of the mill. <br /><br />That's what good teachers do. When I was a professor, I always said, "The art of teaching is in your heart. You learn the science." Alaskapsychhttp://alaskapsych.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-71970237816776049602014-03-27T13:16:28.803-04:002014-03-27T13:16:28.803-04:00And that's the beauty of taking a class. You d...And that's the beauty of taking a class. You don't have to figure it out. Professor B will teach you. FIT is for learning. Your blog <br />is for teaching (and entertaining) and I have learned so much from you. Thanks!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-69422087719783632362014-03-27T11:52:30.760-04:002014-03-27T11:52:30.760-04:00I still haven't figured out what the next step...I still haven't figured out what the next step is!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-47253567261449119312014-03-27T11:44:35.244-04:002014-03-27T11:44:35.244-04:00Ohla-la, mountains and molehills. But isn't it...Ohla-la, mountains and molehills. But isn't it nice that it interests people enough to discuss it. As a rank amateur, fortunately I don't have to bother about such dilemmas. On a more technical note, I for one, am going to try folding 1/4" and edge stitching the arm shoulder. I prefer attaching the arm flat anyway. Sounds like it will save trimming and folding under for the felled shoulder seam. Cool.Papadesdeuxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11629184020220545924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-13019880044400025342014-03-27T11:39:52.643-04:002014-03-27T11:39:52.643-04:00Some people might wonder why you'd take an int...Some people might wonder why you'd take an intro class, but it makes sense to me. When you learn to sew on your own, you don't necessarily get the benefit of someone who's been there and done that telling you the tricks they've learned along the way. There are a few things that never occurred to me that came in a Eureka moment much later than I'd have liked. Bunnykinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884512446294782011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-18730552051650439052014-03-27T10:48:26.089-04:002014-03-27T10:48:26.089-04:00At the age of 38 after sewing for others for 18 ye...At the age of 38 after sewing for others for 18 years I went back to school to learn factory technique and earn a full degree in Fashion Design but when I reached the required Tailoring class the teacher recognized my experience and asked me to teach the rest of the semester for her...which I did and never even got a free lunch or coffee for it...be glad your Prof didn't make you take his place! Be proud of your background and cool shirts...you make a statement that others only WISH they could pull off!mrsmolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16329515914613595719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-82883819884852894672014-03-27T09:43:58.144-04:002014-03-27T09:43:58.144-04:00Wow- this post sure brought out a lively conversat...Wow- this post sure brought out a lively conversation! Peter, I understand your reaction and, after all, these are your feelings regardless of what the perception others seem to believe about the classroom situation. They were not there!sewingkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747001697655177474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-27054972727473126092014-03-27T09:02:21.152-04:002014-03-27T09:02:21.152-04:00Exactly. He can tell from the work you give him a...Exactly. He can tell from the work you give him and adjusts the assignment accordingly. What if a student says he's a professional, but actually sews like crap (not every designer can sew)? He has to assess your level from what you show him. To be blunt, if he thought Peter was so advanced he didn't need the initial exercises he would have given him a different project or even told him he could skip a couple of weeks when the basic stuff is covered -- I've seen that happen. <br /><br />The nice thing about the teacher is that he does try to foster some friendliness in the class. He asked us what we did for a living, he had us organize a party for the last class, etc. I've had classes in which after 15 weeks I knew the names of maybe four people. Everyone was very cold. Whenever I see classmates from Prof. B.'s class they actually smile at me and we have a chat. We all wanted to improve, but the competition was almost entirely with oneself. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com