tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622232746785186773.post7210758850073683428..comments2023-06-09T14:41:26.174+01:00Comments on Welsh Pixie: Sewing: The Lessons, The Frustrations & The JoyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622232746785186773.post-64572851634832130892010-07-20T19:54:07.014+01:002010-07-20T19:54:07.014+01:00I hear you, friend! :-) You're lucky you have ...I hear you, friend! :-) You're lucky you have a mom who can show you the ropes. While waiting for her, I can recommend trying to draft slopers based on your own measurements. I have <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1405175672/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=103612307&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=1405102780&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=1MSXTTY9M2MGX940Q5FY" rel="nofollow">this</a> book, and I like it. <br><br>I have drafted the basic bodice and pants sloper, and I have used the bodice sloper to compare with pattern pieces from patterns I have bought, and that helped me see where I needed to make changes. <br><br>Good luck, I enjoy reading your blog! :-)Kjerstihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06379292189788755842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622232746785186773.post-36702289002207495802010-07-20T21:44:43.636+01:002010-07-20T21:44:43.636+01:00Thank you and thanks for the tip on the book, as s...Thank you and thanks for the tip on the book, as soon as I have some spare cash I'll get that. I've been thinking about slopers ever since reading a post <a href="http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/" rel="nofollow">Gertie</a> did about them but figured I should learn the basics of construction by following commercial patterns first. I may have to rethink that particular gem of wisdom!Torshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02730092231227512200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622232746785186773.post-49758189511442255032010-07-22T19:48:51.365+01:002010-07-22T19:48:51.365+01:00Toria, I hear you in the frustration department an...Toria, I hear you in the frustration department and I think that's all part of the process (at least that's what I'm telling myself:0, half the time I feel like the little train that could). Your list of sewing know-how seems impressive to me (I'm still terrified of collars, etc) and these particular projects seem intensive! Don't beat yourself up, and don't worry about the sew-along -- I'm not going to make it by Aug. 1 either. If anything, this is going to be a wonderful exercise in patience, sewing and style for me. I, for one, have enjoyed following you this summer on this shared journey! :) <br><br>Thanks for the tips on tres chic French women, I need more tailored basics! <br><br>Sending you seamless sewing mojo!Alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15575104493258544397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622232746785186773.post-38532715824757647522010-07-25T18:31:08.432+01:002010-07-25T18:31:08.432+01:00Ali. I bloody love you. Will you talk me down ever...Ali. I bloody love you. Will you talk me down every time I get in over my head? Your collars look fine (I am loving your Simplicity 3263 blouse by the way) and I'm deeply envious of how well your sewing <i>fits</i>. <br><br>And once again you're absolutely right. So I have decided that maybe jumping straight in to vintage patterns which require some knowledge and experience of sewing when I clearly have neither is probably not the best way to start and have bought some modern patterns with a retro twist in the hope that I'll have better luck with those. We shall see!Torshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02730092231227512200noreply@blogger.com