tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post8707395386292540161..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: 2016 EPIPHANY: I don't have to sew EVERYTHING!Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-71129937232461063492016-06-19T23:08:27.717-04:002016-06-19T23:08:27.717-04:00When I first started sewing my clothes, I was obse...When I first started sewing my clothes, I was obsessed with doing everything myself! I still sew most of my clothes, but I've realized I don't really want to waste sewing time on things like sweat pants and tee shirts. Also, sometimes I find stuff I really like in RTW! It can be hard to source good ribbing and other notions, so sometimes RTW has nicer or more unique options than I can find. What I like about sewing my clothes is that they fit, and also that I have unique things. But often, I still like trends. I usually make sketches of RTW that I see in stores or catalogs and make them with my personal edits or fabric choices.Rachel Langhttp://makingsomethingrad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-6866149778293524042016-03-14T22:30:38.391-04:002016-03-14T22:30:38.391-04:00Oh hell no! I do NOT have the time to sew ALL THE...Oh hell no! I do NOT have the time to sew ALL THE THINGS!! Certain basics that wear out easily like socks, basic T-shirts and tanks, are best store bought for me. I'd rather dole out my precious precious sewing time to projects that I get to show off to a wider audience. Grumpy Without Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950799655229470467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-81867424105189473102016-01-31T15:11:54.251-05:002016-01-31T15:11:54.251-05:00I just really enjoy learning more about the variou...I just really enjoy learning more about the various facets of clothing design/production. Always more to learn!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-84115911024258750552016-01-30T07:46:03.481-05:002016-01-30T07:46:03.481-05:00I think Lladybird, at http://lladybird.com, might ...I think Lladybird, at http://lladybird.com, might actually sew everything she wears, or comes very close to it. She is obviously a superb and fast sewer, though. Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06095580862342439906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-68921981285540986602016-01-30T00:12:56.042-05:002016-01-30T00:12:56.042-05:00Here's a link to a woman who modified an out o...Here's a link to a woman who modified an out of print pattern that you could probably find on ebay. http://columbiascloset.blogspot.com/2011/03/modifying-tailcoat-pattern.htmlBarbaraShowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026317469719944260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-58903240921483233842016-01-29T15:20:41.867-05:002016-01-29T15:20:41.867-05:00I can't find a reason to sew EVERYTHING, unles...I can't find a reason to sew EVERYTHING, unless it is only to feed the blog, and write inspirational posts about it. But for me it is a recreational art form. I make things I love (mostly), take my sister's cast-offs, and then buy the pieces I love. Sewing is about not ever having to settle, mostly.mimi jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046101113822427313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-53734141512847081782016-01-27T21:59:59.967-05:002016-01-27T21:59:59.967-05:00Hey Peter, one question for you. You have said th...Hey Peter, one question for you. You have said that you're taking a class at FIT. As someone who can obviously already make some nice clothing, what are you getting out of your pattern-making class? Do you feel that it's really helping to elevate your game? I've always considered going back to FIT to take some classes (Majored in something completely different there). THISSAYSNOTHINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04070738893954502927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-66226522589784225662016-01-27T20:05:15.789-05:002016-01-27T20:05:15.789-05:00Think of the bragging rights he'd have, though...Think of the bragging rights he'd have, though! :DMousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15242005980195348193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-22505300153239463392016-01-27T19:51:02.982-05:002016-01-27T19:51:02.982-05:00No way. I sew so slowly that I'd be picking my...No way. I sew so slowly that I'd be picking my son up from school in a Chanel jacket and my underwear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-55528160525084603942016-01-24T15:31:23.356-05:002016-01-24T15:31:23.356-05:00Does anyone actually sew everything for themselves...Does anyone actually sew everything for themselves? I don't read every blog and I suppose it's possible but I've yet to come across anyone who actually does. Is that a worthy goal? Why?Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15242005980195348193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-36003891241099499552016-01-23T21:28:03.737-05:002016-01-23T21:28:03.737-05:00I've been a loooooong time lurker and this is ...I've been a loooooong time lurker and this is the first comment I'm making. haha Love all your creative designs. I love style and fashion so I've recently started sewing classes with a local instructor and I'm not the biggest fan of sewing myself (some stuff is such a long process) but I promised I'd give it a year before I give up to see how I feel once I know more! Can't wait to see what more you create!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-62956763579594809892016-01-23T14:12:14.724-05:002016-01-23T14:12:14.724-05:00yes, you don't have to make everything. Especi...yes, you don't have to make everything. Especially, as now you know you can if you want to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-17787464301767801072016-01-23T14:06:56.785-05:002016-01-23T14:06:56.785-05:00When I think of pointless-waste-of-time-energy-and...When I think of pointless-waste-of-time-energy-and-money sewing, I immediately think of the time I decided I was going to sew my own bras. Gigantic pain in the butt, and you can only sew styles that have annoying seams through the cups that can be itchy and often show through clothing. Much better to buy readymade bras with smooth, molded cups. I could always decorate my Maidenforms with trim and rhinestones if they get too boring! :-)Rebecca Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-48148566063862941072016-01-22T18:41:37.007-05:002016-01-22T18:41:37.007-05:00I concur, stranded colorwork. Intarsia is for isol...I concur, stranded colorwork. Intarsia is for isolated motifs, not all over designs.Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14800522660951414782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-56284020029131343332016-01-22T16:54:42.414-05:002016-01-22T16:54:42.414-05:00I don't sew knit t-shirts. I can get them 3 fo...I don't sew knit t-shirts. I can get them 3 for $5 at any women's store in the mall. I'd rather spend time working on something more substantial.TheTellTaleTashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-87535991594519799862016-01-22T14:08:04.600-05:002016-01-22T14:08:04.600-05:00oh crap, forgot to click on Notify me! Click here ...oh crap, forgot to click on Notify me! Click here to respond pretty please. Thanks! :DTimia6300https://www.blogger.com/profile/09728485457392414895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-24327696429548682652016-01-22T14:06:28.205-05:002016-01-22T14:06:28.205-05:00I HAVE to sew some things, and I am very surprised...I HAVE to sew some things, and I am very surprised how expensive sewing really is. I'm new to sewing, well kind of forced! My daughter loves cosplay, and there is no way I can buy the outfits she needs, they are so unique. I stumbled onto your site from clothingpatterns101.com in the comment section, trying to find out how to make a pattern for this jacket, https://www.flickr.com/photos/trekkiebeth/9604022636. The photo doesn't show it, but the jacket has tails. I searched online and cannot find anything close to the pattern of this jacket. I am self taught, kind of, if you can say I am actually learning something lol. My last project took me 3 times, and 3 months to make. If you or anyone else can direct me to a pattern, I would love you forever and ever. I am still looking, but I think I have exhausted Google.Timia6300https://www.blogger.com/profile/09728485457392414895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-2751506998035907622016-01-22T08:51:41.338-05:002016-01-22T08:51:41.338-05:00I prefer my me-made wardrobe pieces for fit and co...I prefer my me-made wardrobe pieces for fit and comfort and they seem to last the longest through laundry, etc., but realistically, I just don't have the time, energy, or budget to make every last thing. And it's OK. Debbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-3538360458187112542016-01-22T07:38:20.510-05:002016-01-22T07:38:20.510-05:00Like many others who have commented, I only make f...Like many others who have commented, I only make frosting pieces, and only ones that I can't buy. And a small thing, but that lovely sweater you are wearing in the last shot isn't intarsia, it's stranded knitting and more specifically Fair Isle stranded knitting. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984755022387357252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-20732312717699520252016-01-21T21:50:54.116-05:002016-01-21T21:50:54.116-05:00As Nancy Zieman, founder of Nancy's Notions, o...As Nancy Zieman, founder of Nancy's Notions, once said, "Even Julia Child eats out occasionally!" Instead of sewing everything you wear, enjoy makng everything you sew.Bees Knees Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018513406059803134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-56090535305753618352016-01-21T12:56:17.581-05:002016-01-21T12:56:17.581-05:00Limited time means I sew the frosting and leave th...Limited time means I sew the frosting and leave the basics to RTW. I hope one day I will have time to sew everything I want including jeans, bras, pjs and casual tops. But I just can't see ever spending my precious sewing time on undies, tank tops and running clothes. Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-88790372369638430322016-01-21T12:42:02.793-05:002016-01-21T12:42:02.793-05:00Sewing is expensive, more expensive than the thrif...Sewing is expensive, more expensive than the thrift store shopping I usually do. I also like to buy and alter things from thrift stores but usually I don't have to alter them much. Sewing is also more difficult and I often end up with things that don't fit or just don't look right so I get very discouraged about sewing.Connie Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526657792519056005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-47050865791057002992016-01-21T12:20:49.146-05:002016-01-21T12:20:49.146-05:00I'm just beginning to learn what I need to kno...I'm just beginning to learn what I need to know to make my own clothes, and I can definitely see the draw to making everything I wear. At the same time, I have to be realistic about cost (and, in some cases, quality). I very much like the idea of becoming capable of having a choice, though -- right now, I've told myself I can't buy anything new as a way of disciplining myself to focus on learning to sew what I want. In the future, I'd like the have the option to do that -- or to purchase something I really love from a source I feel good about.Wacohttp://www.groovylittlecity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-13556369071221136562016-01-21T12:16:20.713-05:002016-01-21T12:16:20.713-05:00I'm so with you! There are a few things that I...I'm so with you! There are a few things that I just *won't* sew (jeans, bras) because I have a few brands that fit me really well so I don't feel a need to make my own. There are certain types of garments that I LOVE to sew (jackets and knit tops) that are pillars of my wardrobe, so those are the things that I sew most often. <br /><br />Love that intarsia sweater!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16517857617218378817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-62298288730311239342016-01-21T12:12:22.554-05:002016-01-21T12:12:22.554-05:00I know!I know!Leigh Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17459054294111375380noreply@blogger.com