tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post4060798665099292071..comments2024-03-28T09:14:59.192-04:00Comments on La Sewista!: On Creativity and TapingBunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-24215686223678122672013-09-02T04:21:37.718-04:002013-09-02T04:21:37.718-04:00Nice summary of the previous debate! Nice summary of the previous debate! Ana Stepalicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04938418843936123660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-16782243757219272952013-09-01T13:35:24.472-04:002013-09-01T13:35:24.472-04:00Good point, Kathy and Tinyjunco. Good point, Kathy and Tinyjunco. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-13521467638971539442013-09-01T07:55:48.538-04:002013-09-01T07:55:48.538-04:00So, when you have a PDF pattern printed at an offi...So, when you have a PDF pattern printed at an office store all the pages are lined up and the pattern complete and you don't have to do any of that? That would be great, though it adds an additional expense to the pattern, and many of them are already quite pricey. <br /><br />I completely agree with the previous poster - check out the qualifications of the pattern seller. It will save you many hours of wasted time and/or disappointment on time wasted over a pattern that has been poorly drafted. Cute/trendy fabric does not make up for a poorly drafted pattern. If the pattern maker does not divulge her qualifications, then buyer beware.KathyDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16376905060751881570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-41337356692275634262013-08-31T17:48:42.858-04:002013-08-31T17:48:42.858-04:00Interesting that you can get the PDF's printed...Interesting that you can get the PDF's printed at an Office Max. We have Office Works here which sounds like a similar type of shop. I know my daughters have done lots of printing there for uni projects. See we all learned something :)Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-81600549582603714372013-08-31T10:50:06.947-04:002013-08-31T10:50:06.947-04:00Hi Bunny! i thought your post and the ensuing disc...Hi Bunny! i thought your post and the ensuing discussion was very illuminating and quite timely. I've been sewing 35 years, and have used the Big Four as well as indies on paper and also download and tape patterns.<br /><br />To me the main point is: before you commit your time and energy to any pattern, do your research on the designer and on the particular pattern. Colette's Sobetto top (free!) has become a TNT summer wardrobe workhorse, filling a big hole i had in my closet. I've sewed some jaw-droppingly amazing Vogue patterns in my time (i'm looking at you, Issey and Marcy) but oh have there been some stinkers! And with my bust and shoulders busting out, any pattern i make is a major tape-fest ;)<br /><br />Every pattern format has it's drawbacks, in tissues case including the hazardous attraction of rustling tissue for pouncing cats - once a playful puss has had it's way with a piece of tissue, it's all over!!!<br /><br />So take your time to evaluate the pattern online before you make the purchase. It's obvious that designers of lines like Sewing Cake and Disparate Disciplines are serious sewists and designers who put huge amounts of thought and effort into their work. Their Flickr pools and reviews of happy sempstresses reflect this and should give purchasers confidence (as well as an idea of the target audience and the appropriateness of the design for their individual style).<br /><br />Have fun sewing however you go about it!!! stephtinyjuncohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614867046924013061noreply@blogger.com