Comments on: News From You 9/18/09

By: Stormy at SizeTracker

Stormy at SizeTracker — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:33:58 +0000

Thank you for taking the time to read the SizeTracker Blog, Kathleen! There’s always room for improvement, so I appreciate your feedback.

By: A better way to sew linings and facings

A better way to sew linings and facings — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:34:44 +0000

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By: dosfashionistas

dosfashionistas — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:39:55 +0000

Thanks for reinstating this feature! It has always been one of my favorites, leading me off in interesting directions. Please do keep it up.

By: Esther

Esther — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:51:21 +0000

Thank you for including the update on my sizing experiment!

By: Becky

Becky — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:09:18 +0000

Thanks for the link to the blog Erin. It was just what I needed this morning. I have always felt uncomfortable with our throw away lifestyle. Beyond the quality though, home sewing gives me a sense of comfort and satisfaction. It is the process of making the garment. I am trying to get young people interested in sewing again by offering low cost sewing lessons. It can instill a sense of process and pride, a slowing down in one’s life. It can also instill an ok sense of individuality, not having to follow the crowd. Making a one of a kind can catch other kids’ eyes, asking “where did you get that great outfit”. So far I have had only one person inquire to the lessons, but I have just begun. What a great feeling, to share my knowledge and skills.

By: Erin Whitney

Erin Whitney — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:24:03 +0000

Oh yes, and my other favourite blog these days also has a little discussion on home sewing as an alternative to “fast fashion” that you may find an interesting follow up to the forum on Pattern Review.

http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2009/09/vintage-sewing-anti-h.html

By: Erin Whitney

Erin Whitney — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:12:52 +0000

Yes Kathleen, I’d love to hear what you have to say about these so-called “dominant seams”. My post describes pretty much all that I know, which admittedly isn’t much. It was an a-ha moment when I asked my teacher about it when I sewed the crotch last for the first time ever. Flattered by the mention, now I feel like I should post something to make the place more welcoming to new visitors…

By: LisaB

LisaB — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:14:03 +0000

It’s great to see News From You again! I always looked forward to it as a round-up of interesting items I probably wouldn’t have seen otherwise.

I’d be interested in a blog entry on dominant seams even if you think you can’t articulate it quite right. I’m sure you’ll be able to get your points across, and I’d like to know your thoughts.