does anyone do this anymore?
#31
Originally Posted by Olivia's Grammy
Originally Posted by Lisanne
I'm surprised there isn't some kind of computer software that would let you put in your measurements, then show you a body form and let you create designs, see what they look like, and then print them out.
#32
I used to make all my clothes. Sometimes it was hit or miss. Some looked good and some didn't. Hard to justify the time spent when you didn't like wearing it after you finished it. When you add in notions, pattern, Thread and material, you can't sew cheaper than you can buy at TJMaxx, Target, Marshall's, Clearance racks for Nordstrom, and Loehmanns. I may go back to it though, just to get a pair of slacks to fit.
#33
Originally Posted by jraff
I used to make all my clothes. Sometimes it was hit or miss. Some looked good and some didn't. Hard to justify the time spent when you didn't like wearing it after you finished it. When you add in notions, pattern, Thread and material, you can't sew cheaper than you can buy at TJMaxx, Target, Marshall's, Clearance racks for Nordstrom, and Loehmanns. I may go back to it though, just to get a pair of slacks to fit.
I buy most of my clothes now because I don't have the time to make them, but if I did have the time, I'd much rather have make them because they fit so much better.
#34
Originally Posted by CrystalKicks
I dont sew either...only quilt ha ha ha but I ran across this yesterday and I think Im going to try it...see what happens...
http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=791
so cute and sew easy...
http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=791
so cute and sew easy...
#35
Thanks, both of you.
MissTreated, your advice was not at all too basic, at least not for me. I copied it to refer to whenever I finally get that sewing machine.
When you say Vogue patterns are engineered better than McCall's/Butterick, and they are better than Simplicity, what makes them better or worse?
MissTreated, your advice was not at all too basic, at least not for me. I copied it to refer to whenever I finally get that sewing machine.
When you say Vogue patterns are engineered better than McCall's/Butterick, and they are better than Simplicity, what makes them better or worse?
#36
Originally Posted by Quilter7x
Oops, I gave the wrong site name. Sorry about that. :oops:
Anyone who is not the "average" size or shape should check this out.
http://www.uniquepatterns.com/
Anyone who is not the "average" size or shape should check this out.
http://www.uniquepatterns.com/
#38
Originally Posted by QBeth
Originally Posted by Quilter7x
Oops, I gave the wrong site name. Sorry about that. :oops:
Anyone who is not the "average" size or shape should check this out.
http://www.uniquepatterns.com/
Anyone who is not the "average" size or shape should check this out.
http://www.uniquepatterns.com/
After you get scanned, they send you an email a week or so later and ask you to take some measurements, then email them back. Makes perfect sense when you consider that the scan can only do so much.
They give you a catalog of patterns you can buy. The patterns are around $18-20 each and are printed on about 20 lb paper (same as regular copy paper). When you order an item, you can get it with different collars or different sleeves for a small fee. The patterns are wonderful - the 5 pocket jeans pattern is their most popular.
#39
I've thought of doing this. How do you keep up with the new pattern designs? They offered this service at the Expos. I've even seen one software that allowed you to print your patterns. Then you would have to tape them together. Some times I take pieces of patterns from different patterns to make my own designs.
#40
Originally Posted by Lisanne
Thanks, both of you.
MissTreated, your advice was not at all too basic, at least not for me. I copied it to refer to whenever I finally get that sewing machine.
When you say Vogue patterns are engineered better than McCall's/Butterick, and they are better than Simplicity, what makes them better or worse?
MissTreated, your advice was not at all too basic, at least not for me. I copied it to refer to whenever I finally get that sewing machine.
When you say Vogue patterns are engineered better than McCall's/Butterick, and they are better than Simplicity, what makes them better or worse?
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