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From: msgreenandbrown
Date: 03-21-2005, 12:27 AM (1 of 4)
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Hello Everyone, I am new to the forum and I was browsing through reading different threads and getting a taste of the site. Almost everyone on here seems to really know where they're talking about in a garment construction aspect. I have never used a pattern and everything I have done I have only used a tap measure and my eye. I was wondering if there was any resource that would be PERFECT for me to read/look up on/etc. to really learn about proper garment construction. Thank You |
User: msgreenandbrown
Member since: 03-21-2005 Total posts: 6 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 03-21-2005, 07:52 AM (2 of 4)
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If you want to start using patterns, Simplicity has a book. So does Vogue and Butterick (one book). These explain the techniques the big three patterns call for. But there are a lot of other good books out there. I like Sandra Betzina's books for basic instructions that are sometimes different and sometimes better -- I think -- than the traditional or pattern companies' ways. I don't think there is one single book. You just have to read as much as you can -- including magazines. And practice, practice, practice until you find the techniques that work best for you. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: paroper
Date: 03-21-2005, 09:19 AM (3 of 4)
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Msgreenandbrown, it would be a good idea to read up on technique and even take a class at a college if you get a chance. I suspect that you already know many of the tips by instinct, but you might find some really good tricks. Most college professors have their own ways of doing things. I had one that had several cool methods. She kept a box with index tabs that had step-by-step and hands on illustrations of her techniques. I had a wonderful high school teacher who had her own methods so I didn't always think hers were the best, but she had some really good ideas. There are so many sewing methods out there that the more information you have the better you are as a seamstress.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: AndreaSews
Date: 03-22-2005, 02:59 PM (4 of 4)
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I don't know....I guess like most of the threads I read here, there can be as many different opinions as there are posters, right? Well, how about buying a relatively simple pattern, in fashion or decor or whatever you enjoy, get it on sale, and then sit down with it, and read it over. Look over every last word, and see if you're ready to give it a whirl. Most of my patterns include a glossary to expain terminology. It's not hard, but there's a learning curve to get through. In the beginning, you really have to study the pattern, and that part taks longer than the sewing, but it gets easier and easier. Come back to post here again as you begin the process and ask away! I have seen some sites that explain "how to read a pattern." If I come across one later, I'll post again. Also, don't be intimidated if people here seem expert--Everyone here is good at something and terribly challenged about something else. We ask about our challenges and we answer about our expertise!
Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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