Fashion-Incubator

Kathleen, as I don't have access to the forum, could you either post the image here, or at least the name of the book?

I've spent far too much money buying pattern drafting books since I started reading Fashion Incubator - all of my bookshelves are now overflowing!

Anne,
If you'd like access to the forum, then I think you need to buy Kathleen's book like the rest of us forum-accessers did. (I'm not a DE and I bought the book.) I think the reason Kathleen posts certain things in the forum is to make the forum a value-add and encourage people to buy her book, because buying her book is what gets you access to the forum.

There's a "buy now" button under the picture of the book at the upper left corner of this page.

I have done this on my own pants for many years now and it works great both in the tummy and the back. I have a "bubble butt" as one might call it and need even more room than most!

I started doing because I drape most of my patterns (I actually have a personal butt form that goes from waist to mid-thigh that I made!) and in doing so I kept coming up with that weird curve at the back, at first I straightened the line in the back, but over the years I have come to trust the weird curves that show up when draping, including draping sleeves.

Wow. Really??? How cool is that?!

Kathleen, you blew my cover ;)

I did buy the book. And I am still barred from the Forum, or at least I don't know how to gain access. And I realllly would like to see that German pattern.

Sarah@dosfashionistas

at least I don't know how to gain access.

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.

Alison, last year Kathleen told me that for my needs, I wouldn't find the book useful (although I'm happy to find out that I would). Kathleen also said some time ago that she was planning something appropriate for amateur dressmakers available by subscription, so I've been waiting for that.

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 ;-)

After reading the last blog entry on jeans, I tracked down a pair of Rockies (at Drysdales). They arrived yesterday and they are terrific! After years of avoiding jeans, I started wearing Avenue brand, which I basically like. They have a very baggy, comfortable fit, are heavy weight and wear forever.

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!