tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post2503211967983851485..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Some Like It HautePeter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-42237185274775239022018-12-17T07:44:42.412-05:002018-12-17T07:44:42.412-05:00Thank you so much for sharing this lesson and the ...Thank you so much for sharing this lesson and the examples. You are so lucky to have this resource in your "backyard!"<br />Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15149059586187005612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-88268247544258786302017-09-25T08:34:10.459-04:002017-09-25T08:34:10.459-04:00Big sigh. I wish there were such classes near me,...Big sigh. I wish there were such classes near me, let alone be able to attend FIT. Even without such classes, I figured out long ago that sometimes hand basting takes less time than ripping out and retrying, often multiple times.<br />JustGailhttp://justgail.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-67584587172503288222017-09-17T17:33:39.958-04:002017-09-17T17:33:39.958-04:00Wish I could attend those classes! Awesome! Any tu...Wish I could attend those classes! Awesome! Any tutorials you would like to post would be VERY appreciated!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14625862236301365474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-58844971816933041402017-09-16T15:19:34.666-04:002017-09-16T15:19:34.666-04:00Yay - another baste-o-holic in the making!Yay - another baste-o-holic in the making!Tomasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001675806748209852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-17617440945263989212017-09-15T23:02:32.772-04:002017-09-15T23:02:32.772-04:00I loved the haute couture classes at FIT; I learne...I loved the haute couture classes at FIT; I learned so much in 'slower' techniques and it completely changed the way I sew.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03303921118797999599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-33724937190308000772017-09-15T21:13:48.284-04:002017-09-15T21:13:48.284-04:00I love seeing all of this. You're on your way...I love seeing all of this. You're on your way to becoming a baste-o-holic! Mainelydadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05718855427399616514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-19027854033826293552017-09-15T17:30:57.266-04:002017-09-15T17:30:57.266-04:00I loved these classes when in fashion college year...I loved these classes when in fashion college years ago. I finally understood the value and pleasure of hand sewing. Can't wait to see your French seams!Ustabahippiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07122575920295309826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-40710180900213406072017-09-14T18:08:31.007-04:002017-09-14T18:08:31.007-04:00Lovely, Peter. I so enjoy you sharing information...Lovely, Peter. I so enjoy you sharing information about the classes you take at FIT.Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345674465845908156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-41893569739097359452017-09-14T12:30:23.160-04:002017-09-14T12:30:23.160-04:00Mais oui, monsieur! Whenever a presenter mentions ...Mais oui, monsieur! Whenever a presenter mentions the words "glue stick" I immediately lose interest. I'd rather remove blood from the project (via pricked fingers) than glue.LinBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201009126846898608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-55769747264763565672017-09-14T06:01:54.988-04:002017-09-14T06:01:54.988-04:00Great work, your enthusiasm is so contagious you m...Great work, your enthusiasm is so contagious you make me want to take the class!<br /> WhatAreWeCrazy!!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12145066134632441501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-13364716777216252962017-09-13T22:11:58.669-04:002017-09-13T22:11:58.669-04:00She'll baste with cotton but only sew with pol...She'll baste with cotton but only sew with polyester as cotton breaks too easily. Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-86300485814663009722017-09-13T22:11:15.912-04:002017-09-13T22:11:15.912-04:00Carol, it depends on the context. Here we have an...Carol, it depends on the context. Here we have an outward-facing curve turning into an inward facing curve. If we only clipped, all that excess fabric (in multiple layers) would have to lie on top of other layers, creating bulk. By notching, you eliminate the bulk.<br />Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-32862173646519453662017-09-13T21:28:13.367-04:002017-09-13T21:28:13.367-04:00Peter, I wonder what type of thread your instruct...Peter, I wonder what type of thread your instructor recommends for hand and/or machine basting? What would be both easy to remove and would not leave fuzz? Opinions seem to be all over the map. I was thinking rayon embroidery thread perhaps. I usually just use regular sewing thread but if there is something better ... The violet gingham with floral print is making me think of Spring already. Annushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706167121825931925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-61816073405042429832017-09-13T20:43:01.605-04:002017-09-13T20:43:01.605-04:00I've seen excellent sewists say to never notch...I've seen excellent sewists say to never notch seam allowances, only clip, so it's interesting to learn what you're being taught in your couture techniques class.Carol in Denverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14040851935970426022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-19212101651734858142017-09-13T17:17:01.127-04:002017-09-13T17:17:01.127-04:00So jealous! Keep us posted!
So jealous! Keep us posted!<br />MamaBearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12849030304111785161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-38204669301217777992017-09-13T16:34:10.156-04:002017-09-13T16:34:10.156-04:00I love hearing about what you are learning. I may ...I love hearing about what you are learning. I may never use the technique but it will give me an option.janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637808893882629744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-82913287102628464112017-09-13T13:54:45.369-04:002017-09-13T13:54:45.369-04:00What gorgeous samples. The corded facing would be ...What gorgeous samples. The corded facing would be fabulous on the edge of a jacket. Hand stitching is a pain but you really do get much better results. I think finishes like these really set sewing apart as well as making garments hang better, etc. XxMother of Reinventionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409826036412353940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-73553789862078549712017-09-13T12:00:06.090-04:002017-09-13T12:00:06.090-04:00In theory, yes, you could use pinking shears but t...In theory, yes, you could use pinking shears but this is haute couture dahling. 😉Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-68039810072331172442017-09-13T11:40:57.399-04:002017-09-13T11:40:57.399-04:00I have always found hand sewing to be relaxing. Th...I have always found hand sewing to be relaxing. These days we need to slow down sometimes and get closer to our work. Almost without exception, when I say "French seams", the conversation becomes a show and tell. The more effort I put into a project, the more satisfied I am in the end. Sometimes it's hard to explain. Annushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706167121825931925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-24938165877070293192017-09-13T10:11:20.193-04:002017-09-13T10:11:20.193-04:00Why the notching? Could you not use a pinking she...Why the notching? Could you not use a pinking shear?<br /><br />Theresa in Tucsontheresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13871779245121626075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-41759472575152601942017-09-13T09:39:53.711-04:002017-09-13T09:39:53.711-04:00Thanks! ❤️Thanks! ❤️Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-13736226133441921172017-09-13T09:38:59.746-04:002017-09-13T09:38:59.746-04:00And less messy than a glue stick! 😉And less messy than a glue stick! 😉Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-68432537377764185542017-09-13T09:32:30.964-04:002017-09-13T09:32:30.964-04:00All that basting IS necessary to get the result yo...All that basting IS necessary to get the result you want. Takes less time than pinning, stitching, ripping, re-pinning, stitching, ad infinitum.LinBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201009126846898608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-54664737045508365142017-09-13T08:38:15.439-04:002017-09-13T08:38:15.439-04:00The results are wonderful. I took a class where w...The results are wonderful. I took a class where we did basting (although by machine, not hand) prior to sewing the seam. It does indeed add more control for me. <br />All of these treatments look great. I love the stripe cut on the bias that you did in class. Being a quilter, I have learned the joy of using a bias cut for edgings.<br />Gene Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731141629634998152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-19306161516919978942017-09-13T02:47:57.530-04:002017-09-13T02:47:57.530-04:00Thank you so much for sharing this! It's almos...Thank you so much for sharing this! It's almost like I'm living vicariously through you as I'm reading your posts of the classes you're taking at FIT. I wish there were a class similar to this where I live!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00588629729538767440noreply@blogger.com