tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post6327822016173742277..comments2023-09-16T05:56:01.927-07:00Comments on Create / Enjoy: 5 tips for getting into your sewing grooveAdventures in Dressmakinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-72730285056327751092014-07-28T22:08:39.228-07:002014-07-28T22:08:39.228-07:00Closet standard size is different than retail sizi...Closet standard size is different than retail sizing. Patterns are in closet standard size. Google a chart to help convert.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-13437854858378678472014-06-01T19:56:24.930-07:002014-06-01T19:56:24.930-07:00Well, I've dandled around in my sewing "s...Well, I've dandled around in my sewing "studio" this weekend -- and you've inspired me to make a sewing playlist. . .Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-38983273148688399452014-06-01T17:15:33.625-07:002014-06-01T17:15:33.625-07:00Definitely doable! Check out this post - you can m...Definitely doable! Check out this post - you can measure the pieces minus the seam allowance to find the right widths. http://www.adventuresindressmaking.com/2010/08/sewing-circle-how-to-cut-out-right.html#.U4vCSvldV8E Also, most patterns will have a "lengthen/shorten here" line so you can make them longer or shorter at the right point.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-17358189829898580612014-06-01T17:14:02.697-07:002014-06-01T17:14:02.697-07:00Wow, that's incredible! So interesting how pol...Wow, that's incredible! So interesting how policy is made. I'm not sure where she learned about the survey!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-60895751201655910122014-06-01T17:13:40.756-07:002014-06-01T17:13:40.756-07:00It is nice when patterns fit without modifications...It is nice when patterns fit without modifications! I'd worry that you have to take out SO much in the back, though; you don't want to end up with the front piece disproportionately wider than the back. Maybe try cutting out a 10 next time and try it on at every stage just in case!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-37348789032652083682014-06-01T17:10:41.634-07:002014-06-01T17:10:41.634-07:00Oh, boy... I do, but I don't remember which on...Oh, boy... I do, but I don't remember which ones! What kind are you interested in? Send me an email!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-90379718919158721332014-06-01T17:08:51.148-07:002014-06-01T17:08:51.148-07:00Absolutely, great point! I missed that very key el...Absolutely, great point! I missed that very key element--dedicated space. When I've lived in smaller places before and had to keep the sewing machine in a closet, I almost never used it! <br /><br /><br />So glad you enjoyed the post!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-42149522355675332552014-06-01T17:07:56.747-07:002014-06-01T17:07:56.747-07:00Aaw, thanks! So glad you enjoyed and thanks so muc...Aaw, thanks! So glad you enjoyed and thanks so much for sharing, Anne, I always love being on your site! =)Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-76866023223618842932014-06-01T17:06:10.893-07:002014-06-01T17:06:10.893-07:00Thanks for sharing! That table sounds awesome.
I...Thanks for sharing! That table sounds awesome.<br /><br /><br />I don't label my projects, no, but I can usually remember which pattern they were from (although I never read the instructions or look at the pattern envelope again once I've cut something out from it). I do tend to stick to the same type of patterns/dress construction methods, though!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-27229721867107968962014-06-01T17:04:38.003-07:002014-06-01T17:04:38.003-07:00I have a hard time stopping after just one step! B...I have a hard time stopping after just one step! But if you can physically sit down each time for a short while, that could work great! Doesn't sound lame!<br />Sewing space is so important, too!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-41776994119361812112014-06-01T17:03:48.481-07:002014-06-01T17:03:48.481-07:00Aw, thanks! Glad to help. "Sewjo" - love...Aw, thanks! Glad to help. "Sewjo" - love it!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-87616257536137850242014-06-01T17:03:25.505-07:002014-06-01T17:03:25.505-07:00Good point! I've also marked how long somethin...Good point! I've also marked how long something took to complete by how many episodes of New Girl it took... ;)Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-17154526421519359752014-06-01T17:02:43.568-07:002014-06-01T17:02:43.568-07:00Sewing SPACE, yes, so important!! I missed that on...Sewing SPACE, yes, so important!! I missed that one. That podcast sounds great!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-1769489097494659692014-06-01T00:05:35.403-07:002014-06-01T00:05:35.403-07:00I love this post. This has really put my sewing cr...I love this post. This has really put my sewing craft style into perspective. I really would like to add one more that you hinted on- create a space for sewing. I like your space pictured a lot. However, I'm sharing a cramped apartment space and I don't have an extra room. The moment I set up a tiny area in my living room to cut/sew without compromising the integrity of the rest of the space, I found that I got more excited to create! I feel that if you have a designated spot for just creating, projects won't just pile up unfinished and you can get to the 'hanger stage' quicker. Thanks again for inspiring!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-7948392486130751332014-05-30T07:51:36.321-07:002014-05-30T07:51:36.321-07:00I needed to read this post this morning! I'm ...I needed to read this post this morning! I'm in a sewing slump right now. I've got tons of inspiration, but not the time or energy to follow through with any of it. I'm sharing your post with Craft Gossip readers in a post scheduled for this evening:<br /><br />http://sewing.craftgossip.com/5-tips-for-finding-and-keeping-your-sewing-groove/2014/05/30/<br /><br />--AnneAdventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-55977333073488638572014-05-30T07:17:44.012-07:002014-05-30T07:17:44.012-07:00Another indicator of knowing when to go to bed is ...Another indicator of knowing when to go to bed is when the sun comes up. ^^Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-63709446605389676562014-05-30T07:06:44.745-07:002014-05-30T07:06:44.745-07:00Thanks for the tips! So when you say you cut out m...Thanks for the tips! So when you say you cut out multiple projects at a time, do you label them? And is this done with patterns that you have made at least once?Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-10185013264739311282014-05-30T02:05:35.020-07:002014-05-30T02:05:35.020-07:00I'm really interested in your patterns if you ...I'm really interested in your patterns if you still have some.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-4412431843720034502014-05-29T20:49:38.124-07:002014-05-29T20:49:38.124-07:00As a very busy mom, I find it hard to find time to...As a very busy mom, I find it hard to find time to sew. One thing I like to do is get through a step a day on a printed pattern. That may sound lame, but I find that having a small goal is actually not so bad, even if it might take 2 weeks to get something done, at least it's getting done. And if I have a little bonus time to get extra steps done, so much the better!<br />It helps that I have a dedicated "sewing space"- a small table in my messy bedroom. Not ideal, but I like having the stuff at hand.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-23001639586296275052014-05-29T20:39:09.516-07:002014-05-29T20:39:09.516-07:00I'm bookmarking this post. I've lost my s...I'm bookmarking this post. I've lost my sew-jo and am looking to get it back. Perfect timing.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-65616896782178048202014-05-29T20:07:13.163-07:002014-05-29T20:07:13.163-07:00How wuld you be able to change the meausurements o...How wuld you be able to change the meausurements of a pattern. Like if you liked a pattern but they didnt have it in your size, howcould you make it into ur size?Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-9656029649942931442014-05-29T19:25:43.013-07:002014-05-29T19:25:43.013-07:00I use tv shows to gauge the time I've spent. ...I use tv shows to gauge the time I've spent. I mostly sew late at night, so knowing another hour or half hour has passed helps me know when it is time to quit and go to bed. Otherwise, I have NO concept of time when sewing! ;) <br /><br /><br />I also cut out multiple projects at one time so I can continue to sew without having to clear my sewing table in order to have a cutting table available. (My dining room is my sewing room.)Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-34265306849411651512014-05-29T12:20:23.156-07:002014-05-29T12:20:23.156-07:00I never used to have a dedicated sewing space so e...I never used to have a dedicated sewing space so every time I wanted to work on a project I had to pull everything out of the closet then put everything back when I was finished. It was definitely a deterrent to sitting down and sewing for short periods of time. Now I have a dedicated sewing space and being able to leave projects out means that I can easily sit down and sew whenever I have time - even if that's only for 20 minutes!<br /><br />I'm with ya on finding media to enjoy. I'll often work my way through the documentaries on Netflix (they're easy to listen to without having to watch too intently), but lately I've been really into the Thread Cult podcast. So fun to listen about sewing while sewing!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-27035060507183862282014-05-29T08:28:51.654-07:002014-05-29T08:28:51.654-07:00thanks for this advice! it might be just what I ne...thanks for this advice! it might be just what I needed.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-58567895953625498312014-05-29T08:07:11.134-07:002014-05-29T08:07:11.134-07:00I also try to cut a few project in one go... it...I also try to cut a few project in one go... it's just to keep me sane!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.com