Comments on: Free Fitting DVDs from Tauton Press

By: rosanne

rosanne — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:11:47 +0000

I’d like to nominate myself I have two common fit issues that have resulted in more UFOs than I care to mention. I’m actually taking a class now on clothing construction, and fit is part of that, but I don’t think we are going to get to what I really need, which is common sway back alterations and fuller hips/protruding backside. The idea of the DVDs travelling around the world being helpful to many sewers who need them is fantastic, so I would support that kind of result, too.

By: Mary Beth

Mary Beth — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 07:15:07 +0000

The hour has passed and Vicki has garnered the most comment votes!

Let’s keep this set moving around the world. I, too, hope that they get sent on to Beth and maybe Beth will pass them on to one of the other people who have written in here.

WordPress passes along the email addresses of everyone who comments so I can help you get in touch with each other.

It is my fervent hope that good fit will happen in ~~all ya’ll’s~~ everyone’s sewing rooms!

By: Marji

Marji — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 05:56:31 +0000

I’d vote for Vicki, and then have Vicki follow up with sending them on to Beth after she’s gleaned what she needs from them.
Vicki’s sewing is beautiful, I’d no idea she’s only been back at it 2-3 years, and she has been diligently working on fit. And been pretty brave in posting her process.
But I’ve also seen some of Beth’s comments left on blogs recently, and her lament has been that she’s trying to sew for herself with limited success because of fitting issues.
What a generous gift MaryBeth.

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:34:58 +0000

I’m Beth’s fiance, Paul. I vote for her.

By: Mary Beth

Mary Beth — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:09:07 +0000

If someone is just starting to tackle the fit of wovens then I’d say they are quite qualified for this give-away. The alteration of patterns for wovens is exactly what this set addresses. And you do have to make a few garments first to know what it is you don’t know and need to improve upon.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to see this set move across the world from sewist to sewist?

By: Vicki

Vicki — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:43:00 +0000

Thankyou Mary Beth for this very kind give a way. And thankyou Sigrid, Tany and Els for nominating me :)))

I am not sure if I qualify as being “new to sewing” as I have been back at it for a few ( 2 - 3 years). I have mainly made skirts and knit tops as these are easier to fit. I haven’t tackled pants and the few jackets I have made have fit issues - hence the sudden interest in correct fit. I do have several resouces to work with but have been wondering if the DVD’s were of benefit.

As I have already done a lot of work (but not yet reached success) maybe someone else would benefit more than me.

By: Els

Els — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:31:39 +0000

Like Sigrid and Tany I vote for Vicky.

By: Angela

Angela — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:57:52 +0000

Hello. First, I’d like to say thank you for adding me to your blogroll. As soon as I figure out how to do it, I’ll be updating my site. But thank you so much for visiting.
Secondly, I vote for Vicky(HongKongshopper) as well. Watching the development of her sloper has been informative and entertaining. I will help pay for shipping.
Angela

By: Cathi

Cathi — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:13:36 +0000

This past weekend I sewed the neck facing to the wrong side of the fabric. My excuse was that the fabric was very similar inside and out. Of course the seam allowances on the outside should have been a clue. Sheesh! You’d think I didn’t pay attention in home ec all those years ago! I suffered enough humiliation this weekend so I think I should have the dvds. Thanks!!

By: Tany

Tany — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:36:19 +0000

I vote for Vicki (Hongkongshopper) too! I second Sigrid’s comment!