“Tangentially, I’d mentioned a delightfully intriguing draft from a vintage German pattern drafting book I have. A scan of the crotch curves is here (in the forum). I plan to test it very soon. I think it will be very flattering, particularly for the bottom-endowed. I’ve never seen this in any other drafting book.”

Non-DEs join the forum all the time. They are a valuable resource in pointing out inconsistencies and errors in our thinking. They gain too; they use the forum to get straight answers on their sewing, fitting and pattern questions sans rumor mill and hyperbole that are typical elsewhere. I don’t know of a fair way to include enthusiasts other than requiring the bok. If there were no criteria for them, we’d be inundated and the board would lose its focus. I mean, how could I pick and choose people who’d be good candidates? That’s not a rhetorical question.

And yes, there’s a book in the works on construction that would benefit many, not just pros. We discuss it on the forum frequently. It’s a difficult job, the initial difficulty is defining its purpose and scope. Obviously it can’t be written by committee but even there, it’s surprising how everyone wants something different.

I’m a home sewer and I bought The Book so I could join the forum. No, it is not a reference I turn to at home, but it’s absolutely fundamental to intelligent participation in the forum.

I would love to support you, but I’m not sure your DE book will have enough utility for me (home sewer) to justify the price. I’m sure it’s worth every penny to a DE, but if 3/4 of the contents aren’t useful to me …

Or, is there any other way for a non-DE to join the forum?

[For that matter, is there a better way to contact you, other than blog comments?]

These Rockies (Dallas style in relaxed fit) fit much better. They have room for the butt, fit fairly snugly in the crotch, but don’t pull because of the room in the seat. Plus, the sizing seems accurate; I’m used to having to buy up a size.

Thanks for the recommendation!

Oh, and I lost my job last week. The upside for everyone else is that all those vintage pattern drafting books on ebay have one less bidder

I save all registration response emails Sarah. I don’t find a registration from you. Actually, I save a lot of your emails, you’re always interesting and come up with good stuff. Honestly, I was feeling a bit moxied that you bought the book (Jul 31, 2007) but never signed up for the forum. I’m happy to help you rectify that, go here to register. Once I get it, I process it and send you an approval notice. Be sure to check your spam folders. Be advised we have a username policy. While private, the forum isn’t anonymous. It must be your label name or a variation of your real name.