tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post3380016293777995413..comments2024-03-28T09:14:59.192-04:00Comments on La Sewista!: What is a Master???........Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-27566774228513007602012-08-09T23:08:08.013-04:002012-08-09T23:08:08.013-04:00I am going to trip getting to the computer to sign...I am going to trip getting to the computer to sign up for this class when it is available. This is awesome news... <br /><br />And Bunny, I really do enjoy your blog. Thank-you so much for sharing. <br /><br />LornaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-35319283879359194812012-07-28T18:47:48.362-04:002012-07-28T18:47:48.362-04:00Thanks, Miriam. Thanks to all. There will be more ...Thanks, Miriam. Thanks to all. There will be more of these posts, more sewing stars, info on tutes, etc.....I really want people to succeed at this craft. DH and I decided a long time ago that people with a passion are usually pretty happy people. They always have a place they can go to to rest their weary souls and get rejuvenated with the spark of creativity.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-70526201875480985262012-07-28T10:12:11.862-04:002012-07-28T10:12:11.862-04:00"Sewing" covers such a multitude of skil..."Sewing" covers such a multitude of skill sets - operating a machine, using a pattern to get both style and fit, making smart fabric choices and smart finishing choices, AND actually creating something you LIKE enough to wear. However deeply you go into your mastering topic, Bunny, I'm so glad you have provided newbies (and all of us who love sewing)with these three examples of what can be achieved.<br />I appreciate your efforts in creating this post and applaud your motives. Very good job - as always.<br />MiriamUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600782043405299788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-90796069335646914612012-07-27T19:00:27.311-04:002012-07-27T19:00:27.311-04:00What a great post! I seriously started sewing clot...What a great post! I seriously started sewing clothes this year and found Susan Khalje's Couture Dress course to be immensely helpful. I'm sure I'll get around to Kenneth King and Claire eventually. I hear Susan is offering an online Chanel Jacket course - out this fall!Goodbye Valentinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14486272703047522537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-19085090649501098122012-07-27T16:41:48.271-04:002012-07-27T16:41:48.271-04:00I'm definitely not a newbie, but I am really e...I'm definitely not a newbie, but I am really enjoying your posts. This one was great, even though I am familiar with all three and their work. I would venture to say that YOU are a Master as well. You have technical knowledge, artistic talent, perfect technique and follow through, and are a teacher as well. We are a blessed sewing community to have you also!<br /><br />Denisedeep1084https://www.blogger.com/profile/17162497887953560132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-31723049982933445302012-07-26T16:23:38.371-04:002012-07-26T16:23:38.371-04:00Great post. These are some extraordinary masters....Great post. These are some extraordinary masters. Thanks!Cennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-34137051824018760542012-07-25T10:16:11.159-04:002012-07-25T10:16:11.159-04:00Thank you for this post, Bunny! I'm already e...Thank you for this post, Bunny! I'm already enrolled in Susan Khalje's Craftsy course, and have Claire Schaeffer's book on Fabric, but now can look to Kenneth King for more information. I hadn't looked into his work yet.adriprintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03924063778972115705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-24347374767819739472012-07-24T19:25:33.037-04:002012-07-24T19:25:33.037-04:00Thanks for that information. I have added that inf...Thanks for that information. I have added that information to the post.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-78750969598273406192012-07-24T19:24:53.391-04:002012-07-24T19:24:53.391-04:00I agree, Jean. You also need to know where the &qu...I agree, Jean. You also need to know where the "bar" is set. It will only help with all of our sewing and these masters have set the bar as high as it will go.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-20988223376085268732012-07-24T11:38:46.411-04:002012-07-24T11:38:46.411-04:00I had already signed up for the Kenneth King class...I had already signed up for the Kenneth King class and last night went ahead and signed up for Susan Kalje's. I'm no sewing whiz, but I'd like to be! Thanks for the prompt to go ahead and do it.Alaskapsychnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-80228569144948350642012-07-24T00:01:18.876-04:002012-07-24T00:01:18.876-04:00Yea, Bunny! Three cheers for your three masters!
...Yea, Bunny! Three cheers for your three masters!<br /><br />I have only been able to study with them by poring over their books, (Well, I did study in-person with Catherine Stephenson, who used to be Susan Khalje's partner in teaching couture.), but I've learned a whole lot. <br /><br />And whose sewing reference library would be complete without a copy of Ms. Shaeffer's "Fabric Sewing Guide". (I've read mine through too, Bunny. Oh, for a cold day, a cup of tea and a nice, fat reference book!)Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06167158263312210595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-50070118846747123222012-07-23T22:14:27.128-04:002012-07-23T22:14:27.128-04:00I am no longer a "newbie", many thanks t...I am no longer a "newbie", many thanks to you, Bunny! But I learn something new every day. And I have learned so much from my classes with Susan Khalje! She is truly a master -- and a delightful person as well! She has pushed me to levels I never would have imagined and has totally changed the way I sew and approach a project. <br />CissieCissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08464868677429256017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-68766077625996977232012-07-23T20:10:55.515-04:002012-07-23T20:10:55.515-04:00In addition, Kenneth King also has a class on Craf...In addition, Kenneth King also has a class on Craftsy on copying your favorite jeans (without taking them apart) that applies to more than just jeans. I also have to say that you learn things that apply to all aspects of sewing in this class, particularly his discussion of grainlines.<br /><br />I think it's a great deal if you want to copy anything, not just jeans.<br /><br />And, he is just so down-to-earth, as well as entertaining.bustermommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506067340139721750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-9905647943302664232012-07-23T18:03:16.131-04:002012-07-23T18:03:16.131-04:00Thank you for this and thank you for your educatio...Thank you for this and thank you for your educational blog posts.golden starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15040028349486948045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-72339686292937698352012-07-23T17:33:16.674-04:002012-07-23T17:33:16.674-04:00Fantastic post. I know there would be people from ...Fantastic post. I know there would be people from all over the world (I'm in Aus) lining up behind you to salute these Masters.margkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876940332359458738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-23780326763628990352012-07-23T12:36:43.615-04:002012-07-23T12:36:43.615-04:00Oh yes, these three are astoundingly talented and ...Oh yes, these three are astoundingly talented and knowledgeable, and we are lucky to have them. I would add one comment: Even if you think you don't "need" to know couture-level sewing, for whatever reason, it's worth getting their books, reading the articles, etc. You just never know how things will percolate in your mind and life. <br /><br />So, even though I don't care for structured jackets (they just aren't "me"), I will get that Claire Schaeffer Chanel jacket pattern. I love learning new things, and I am determined to advance my skills.Jean Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-73002555542463010062012-07-23T10:58:05.392-04:002012-07-23T10:58:05.392-04:00What a great post, Bunny. I look forward to your n...What a great post, Bunny. I look forward to your next ones. I took the Craftsy online Susan Khalje class and thought it was great, plenty to learn and observe even though I can be considered an advanced sewist. plus it is a bargain. Also I second your opinion on the Claire Schaeffer Vogue patterns, they are fantastic.Beth (SunnyGal Studio)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08891740887743925587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-88960122317042559692012-07-23T10:51:50.754-04:002012-07-23T10:51:50.754-04:00Thank-you, Bunny. I bought 2 of the Vogue pattern...Thank-you, Bunny. I bought 2 of the Vogue patterns, and I put the others on my Christmas wish list. What a wonderful blog series! A gal in my smocking guild asked me, "What is couture sewing?" and I didn't really know how to answer. Maybe you could tell us, in general terms, what couture is and why we should want to sew that way.Jenny Jonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-44566175765577104852012-07-23T10:01:59.605-04:002012-07-23T10:01:59.605-04:00PS. I have found many wonderful sewing books by re...PS. I have found many wonderful sewing books by requesting them at our local library... some they don't have on our library's shelves, but they can get them for me! Some I have checked out again and again! But I hadn't yet read Cotton and Linen or The Fabric Sewing Guide, so they've now been requested! Thanks again for your informative, interesting and very well-written post!KarlaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17571554968017931589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-1686822575174560162012-07-23T09:59:46.952-04:002012-07-23T09:59:46.952-04:00Great post. I have taken classes with Susan and Ke...Great post. I have taken classes with Susan and Kenneth and the are true Masters of the craft.Mariela Alethiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109474450521019305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-4351708102892025392012-07-23T09:56:02.961-04:002012-07-23T09:56:02.961-04:00Beautiful post! I have learned a lot in this pas...Beautiful post! I have learned a lot in this past year of "getting-back-into-sewing" from reading articles and books by each one of these Masters, and also videos as a member of Threads. I have also learned a lot from reading blogs such as yours and reviews. Thanks for posting!KarlaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17571554968017931589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-11101452143690705502012-07-23T09:04:35.839-04:002012-07-23T09:04:35.839-04:00I have had the pleasure of taking several classes ...I have had the pleasure of taking several classes with both Susan and Kenneth and they are just that "Masters". They are fantastic teachers and just a joy to be around / learn from.Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12878435365442893003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-37884970776438978592012-07-23T08:45:51.980-04:002012-07-23T08:45:51.980-04:00Aren't we lucky to have those wonderful artist...Aren't we lucky to have those wonderful artists to teach us? I'm anxious to see what you have lined up, Bunny.gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-65671166992365280682012-07-23T08:15:02.220-04:002012-07-23T08:15:02.220-04:00This is a great post! Cynthia Guffey is a wonderf...This is a great post! Cynthia Guffey is a wonderful teacher, as well. Her teaching method is very technical and her explanations are exceptionally clear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-71895564383774572042012-07-23T07:50:54.616-04:002012-07-23T07:50:54.616-04:00Thanks so much, Bunny, for anticipating the needs ...Thanks so much, Bunny, for anticipating the needs of newer sewists. I learn so much from the blogs of experienced folks, and the pictures are a delight. Thank goodness for the Internet, for I so enjoy the artistry, creativity, passion and humor!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com