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From: Sancin
Date: 02-13-2007, 03:13 AM (1 of 16)
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That I ordered came in today. I didn't quite know where to put this thread as it is magazine of basic sewing but as it is published by Threads, it really is much more. SewStylish - full of lots of hints,tips and techniques, new and taken from the magazine. Threads, years ago, used to publish similar magazines but seemed to have stopped over the years. This is a nice addition to a reading library. I think they plan quarterly publications of different topics. *~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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User: Sancin
Member since: 02-13-2005 Total posts: 895 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 02-13-2007, 08:25 AM (2 of 16)
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Nancy, I've been considering ordering that. So, you think it is worth it? Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: Sancin
Date: 02-13-2007, 08:21 PM (3 of 16)
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Dorothy Worth? I think you, like I, am an experienced sewer. It is not an expensive book, so yes. (US $6.99, CAN $8,99). It has lots of tips and creative things that you may have seen before thus is a good memory jogger. For instance, there is a section on adapting a pattern for casual, to formal wear. Also a section of types of fabrics with good descriptions and pictures. Not new, but inspiration. A fun section on what type of sewer are you. For a beginning sewer there is a section on how to install zippers in a variety of ways and a section on seam finishes. A large section on taking and using measurements and making a muslin. A beginner would find these very helpful and well illustrated, but would need more than just this magazine. I think beginners still need a basic, how to sewing book. On the section on installing zippers they show how to add beads to hand picked zipper installation. I don't think most basic sewing books show hand picking zippers, yet many of know. We may not have thought about what adding beads is like or even how to do it.  Incidently, this is a magazine and most of the larger new stands should have it on display with in the next month. I only ordered it as I wanted to be sure I got it. I don't always go to the large new shop next to my grocery store. 
*~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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User: Sancin
Member since: 02-13-2005 Total posts: 895
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From: DorothyL
Date: 02-14-2007, 08:49 AM (4 of 16)
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Nancy I buy every sewing magazine I see and I don't see enough. If this is on the news stand I'll pick it up. I prefer getting them from news stands -- I guess for the thrill of buying something. Often I don't really read them just look. But I love Threads so I will certainly keep an eye out for it. If I don't see it soon I'll probably order it. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: searose
Date: 02-14-2007, 11:45 AM (5 of 16)
| i received my SewStylish mag. today and i love it. I am a self-taught sewer and many of the articles are basic so they cover techniques that i did not know or understand on my own. I receive Threads but I find many of their articles a little too advanced for me-but i still enjoy the it--just for inspiration if nothing else. Lynne |
User: searose
Member since: 09-30-2006 Total posts: 45 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 02-14-2007, 07:23 PM (6 of 16)
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I had put an order in for this magazine and am not patiently waiting for it. It should be in any day if you have yours Nancy! I am also wanting to order the Vogue book of Sewing - does anyone have it, and is it worth it?
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: MissTaraTara
Date: 02-15-2007, 10:24 PM (7 of 16)
I finally received mine today and I do like it LOTS! I hope subsequent issues will be as good as I see that a subscription is available. For beginner sewists, I prefer this one over SewNew's Sew Simple. The page on sewing signs(like zodiacs) was too funny. I see myself in quite a few of the descriptions I have the Vogue Sewing book and I like it. I don't, however, care much for the glossy-like pages in the newest edition.
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User: MissTaraTara
Member since: 01-24-2006 Total posts: 227 |
From: SummersEchos
Date: 02-16-2007, 09:17 AM (8 of 16)
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I looked it over while I was at work today. It looks very informative on quite a few subjects. I meant to buy it to bring home, but at the end of day I forgot :(.
Summer
FREE FALLIN |
User: SummersEchos
Member since: 09-29-2004 Total posts: 884 |
From: Sewhappie
Date: 02-22-2007, 10:39 AM (9 of 16)
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I am very impressed with it. This is what a sewing magazine should be like. Have you checked out their website yet? www.besewstylish.com |
User: Sewhappie
Member since: 10-27-2001 Total posts: 1427 |
From: temom
Date: 02-22-2007, 12:13 PM (10 of 16)
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I went and bought it. One thing I noticed was that the article Two Hour Peasant Skirt, which came directly from Threads magazine, states that it has a total finished length of 26 inches. If you look at the cut pieces, they add up to 26 inches. Anyway, after 8 hours with that puppy, it went into the scrap pile. It was way too short and I didn't have any more material. Theresa
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User: temom
Member since: 01-19-2007 Total posts: 410 
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From: bridesmom
Date: 02-23-2007, 11:33 PM (11 of 16)
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I finally got mine yesterday but have been trying to get through the new Sew News accessories issue, which I am quite disappointed in. OH well, there's always next month. Now, off to the new Sew Stylish!
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: mozeyrn
Date: 02-24-2007, 12:03 AM (12 of 16)
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temom - I'm sure the pattern company means 2 hours stitching time (not including cutting the paper pattern, cutting the fabric, marking it, etc.). I tried one of those 2 hour patterns and it took me a whole weekend! In the end, looking back, it didn't take too long to do once I was sitting at the sewing machine.
- Maureen.
Learning something new with every stitch!! Kenmore 16231000 |
User: mozeyrn
Member since: 11-29-2005 Total posts: 349 |
From: dmoses
Date: 03-03-2007, 07:29 PM (13 of 16)
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temom, I also noticed the discrepancy between the 'finished' length of the skirt and the length of the tiers as I was reading it. I couldn't find any mention in the article of seam allowances...not a good thing, if the person reading it is relatively new to sewing. mozeyrn, the two hours is for the total project, from making the pattern to cutting the pattern pieces, to putting it together. It's a project in the magazine, and is a simple enough pattern; but as I mentioned, it is missing some important information. I think, in an effort to make the article look 'cute', the instructional part was sacrificed. The seam allowance info was probably inadvertantly edited out. I like the magazine, although I've really only browsed it so far. I like the little projects (in spite of their shortcomings). 
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 03-04-2007, 09:43 AM (14 of 16)
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Donna, Normally I would say the writer assumes the reader knows to use a 5/8 seam allowance (that's what I usually figure if nothing is stated) but the magazine makes a big deal about being for beginners so it is a pretty basic thing to leave out. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: dmoses
Date: 03-04-2007, 02:23 PM (15 of 16)
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I agree, Dorothy. Even for experienced sewers, at the very least, they should have stated that seam allowances needed to be added to the pattern in order to achieve the finished measurements. I think that Threads 'dropped the ball' here.
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964
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From: DorothyL
Date: 03-05-2007, 08:10 AM (16 of 16)
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I read through the article when it was in Threads -- someone said it was the same, I'm not sure -- before I made the skirt for my daughter to get married in. I don't remember if that one said anything about seam allowances. I just remember all those gathers. After we made a yoke (she wanted a zipper and no elastic) We just kept adding tiers until it was where she wanted it I kinda knew it would need seam allowances. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
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