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From: Stuart Anderson
Date: 05-24-2007, 03:56 AM (1 of 13)
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Hi Everyone, Just introducing myself. I'm a 'desperately trying to retire' stretch fit pattern maker who came across this place by accident. It's really amazing to see people helping each other out so freely. My specialty is swimwear if I can help anyone just ask  Stuart Stuart
Swimwear Pattern Guy http://home.iprimus.com.au/seanderson/index.htm |
User: Stuart Anderson
Member since: 05-24-2007 Total posts: 12 |
From: PaulineG
Date: 05-24-2007, 04:20 AM (2 of 13)
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Hi Stuart and welcome from the colder end (of Australia). I can imagine there would be a great deal of demand for your services where you live. And almost certainly on the site here too. I guess with winter (such as it is for you) coming you'll be slightly less busy at the moment. All the better for checking out the best of the websites. Look forward to seeing you on the boards. It's a great group here - all very friendly and helpful. Pauline
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User: PaulineG
Member since: 09-08-2006 Total posts: 901 |
From: mumof9
Date: 05-24-2007, 04:24 AM (3 of 13)
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Hello Stuart and welcome. Desperately 'trying to retire' and admitting you are a pattern maker.  Forget retiring, you may be about to become the most popular person on this site!  There are a few aussies on this site, but you are the first male that I have heard of. Maybe some more gentleman will come out of the woodwork. 
Cheryl, mum to Kathryn, Adrian, Nicole, Matthew, Vanessa, Rebecca, Cassandra, James and Monique. Phew, I really need
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User: mumof9
Member since: 05-20-2007 Total posts: 16 |
From: cshortsew
Date: 05-24-2007, 05:21 AM (4 of 13)
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Hello Stuart and welcome to the group. This really is a group of amazing people who enjoy helping each other. I'm sure you'll enjoy it here.
cshortsew
Projects Completed in 2007: Sewing: biscuit quilt, 7 baby dress sets, piggy pillow, 7 baby pants, eyeglass holder, purse, 5 baby outfits, toddler dress set Crocheting: red purse, piggy slippers, sweater shawl, 5 pr. sock trims, 89 squares, baby sweater, 2 afghans, toddler harness, baby poncho, baby dress Other: 14 Autism pins Works in progress: Sewing: toddler overalls & shirt Crocheting: vertical stripes afghan |
User: cshortsew
Member since: 06-28-2006 Total posts: 380 |
From: MaryW
Date: 05-24-2007, 06:17 AM (5 of 13)
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Hi Stuart and welcome. Can you make me slimmer with gorgeous curves?
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: Stuart Anderson
Date: 05-24-2007, 06:42 AM (6 of 13)
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I get asked that alot My standard reply is "I can always make a more beautiful swimsuit, but gorgeous comes from inside". Thanks for having me aboard Stuart Stuart
Swimwear Pattern Guy http://home.iprimus.com.au/seanderson/index.htm |
User: Stuart Anderson
Member since: 05-24-2007 Total posts: 12 |
From: MaryW
Date: 05-24-2007, 07:46 AM (7 of 13)
~sigh~ok, enjoy the discussions. 
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: MartySews2
Date: 05-24-2007, 05:38 PM (8 of 13)
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Hi Stuart, you will find that this is a fun group with all sorts of topics. As a pattern maker, what are some of the challenges that you find in designing women's clothing? Happy Stitching! Marty 
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User: MartySews2
Member since: 05-03-2007 Total posts: 293 
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From: lendube
Date: 05-24-2007, 05:58 PM (9 of 13)
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Hi Stuart, Welcome to this wonderful board. Are you aware that you are a restauranteur in the States?? There's a large chain called "Stuart Anderson's Black Angus Steakhouse". Quite good and around for a long time. Hope to see you here often. Lennie
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User: lendube
Member since: 08-06-2006 Total posts: 1548 |
From: esrun3
Date: 05-24-2007, 06:09 PM (10 of 13)
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Welcome Stuart-thanks for offering your help so freely! I'm sure people will be taking you up on that offer!!
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: Stuart Anderson
Date: 05-24-2007, 09:42 PM (11 of 13)
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As a pattern maker, what are some of the challenges that you find in designing women's clothing? Happy Stitching! Marty I pretty much exclusively did swimwear and a little dancewear here and there, but yes all women's. The biggest challenge for any pattern maker is the enormous variation in size and shape. I could write a whole page on this topic for something that appears self evident! The second challenge is probably the speed at which modern textiles are evolving. Stretch fabrics can do new things every year. Everytime I write the rules I have to start again. I often think it's hard for me, but if you consider students .... what they learn at the beginning of their course has changed by the time they reach third year! Stuart  It's so nice to be welcomed by so many people so openly. I'm not sure if I can do this but I do have a website on swimwear patterns that I'm half finished writing ... if anyone wants to help proof read it (I'm sure it has bugs here and there) that would be of great value to me and hopefully I can share knowledge in return. http://home.iprimus.com.au/seanderson/index.htm Stuart
Swimwear Pattern Guy http://home.iprimus.com.au/seanderson/index.htm |
User: Stuart Anderson
Member since: 05-24-2007 Total posts: 12 |
From: temom
Date: 05-26-2007, 08:28 AM (12 of 13)
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Welcome to the group, Stuart. This is a great, international group of incredible people.
Theresa
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User: temom
Member since: 01-19-2007 Total posts: 410 
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From: Skye
Date: 05-26-2007, 06:59 PM (13 of 13)
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Stuart, Thank you so much for generausly sharing your knowlege - brilliant I have bookmarked your link so that I can read it at my leisure - got to get some sewing done today - just convinced DH that he really needs a game of golf today Skye ( Wellington NZ) PS visited Cairns for the first time last year - loved it |
User: Skye
Member since: 09-28-2000 Total posts: 233 |
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