tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.comments2024-03-14T15:40:11.601-04:00A Tailor Made ItTerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192103872756970288noreply@blogger.comBlogger771125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-23280007210279291252023-11-18T16:11:44.310-05:002023-11-18T16:11:44.310-05:00What is the name/type of heavy paper used to draft...What is the name/type of heavy paper used to draft patterns and where would I be able to order it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-21275388432543268232023-05-25T18:24:15.053-04:002023-05-25T18:24:15.053-04:00Yes, I do still look in the books! They are still ...Yes, I do still look in the books! They are still my favorite reference sourcesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-9437743423213158922023-05-25T13:56:48.311-04:002023-05-25T13:56:48.311-04:00Do you still look in those books? Have you seen ol...Do you still look in those books? Have you seen old department store catalogs or fashion catalogs by retailers from 1890 thru 1950's? My grandmother had a lot. Before all the department stores, you would get magazines or books and order from those. It's so interesting and useful. Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10677150824523518407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-72355066581753829502023-02-22T14:17:32.534-05:002023-02-22T14:17:32.534-05:00May I ask, which of the three lines are the left f...May I ask, which of the three lines are the left front and the right front? How do those L +R crotch lines tend to differ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-72773774082809424322022-12-18T11:45:56.579-05:002022-12-18T11:45:56.579-05:00This has reminded me of my long neglected LibraryT...This has reminded me of my long neglected LibraryThing account. I seriously need to get back to it, as my collection has expanded!leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07855584170118763056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-73096445856599297092022-11-07T09:48:03.976-05:002022-11-07T09:48:03.976-05:00Hi Michael, Sorry, but I no longer take on private...Hi Michael, Sorry, but I no longer take on private client work, thank you for asking.Atailormadeithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02267831144435498467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-72805353470811237272022-11-07T00:33:04.225-05:002022-11-07T00:33:04.225-05:00Hello Terri,
I'd like to have a Bekishe made ...Hello Terri,<br /><br />I'd like to have a Bekishe made that I could wear on Shabbat, on top of my suit. It seems that you primarily deal with theatre, but if you'd be willing to make one for me, it would be most appreciated!<br /><br />Best Regards,<br /><br />MichaelMichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05829244363016818163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-37625424140916032062022-05-28T21:08:29.167-04:002022-05-28T21:08:29.167-04:00Most of the old drafts do have seam allowances, bu...Most of the old drafts do have seam allowances, but you do need to figure it out by reading any provided information included in the book or draft, as it is assumed the person using the drafts has been trained by a master tailor. I would say 1/4 inch SA is standard in the old drafts. But occasionally some areas are net. You need to be a sleuth. TerriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-81435915498729172432022-05-28T12:34:24.670-04:002022-05-28T12:34:24.670-04:00Hi Terri, I am recently stumped on an old drafting...Hi Terri, I am recently stumped on an old drafting page. I tried to follow the instruction when I read through. However, I didn’t find any information regarding whether there is a seam allowance already or not. Should I add them later on or there is might be some hidden infor which I failed to notice? Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-82828595962590340142022-01-11T03:07:17.464-05:002022-01-11T03:07:17.464-05:00Yes it is a Reece 101 eyelet buttonhole machine. T...Yes it is a Reece 101 eyelet buttonhole machine. They were invented in the 1930's and didn't change much for about 40 to 50 years.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08929678991590360704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-35686518703767544202021-11-10T11:02:18.276-05:002021-11-10T11:02:18.276-05:00Hi. It’s the all in one collar also known as a Cal...Hi. It’s the all in one collar also known as a California collar. I have a photo of your comments but I’m sot sure how to attach them here. Many thanks for your reply. Nic Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707948988138566039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-51899303211069016652021-11-09T07:15:54.463-05:002021-11-09T07:15:54.463-05:00I am not sure of what you are referring to. Cooper...I am not sure of what you are referring to. Cooper collar isn't ringing a bell at the moment. Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192103872756970288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-66120839117996379852021-11-09T01:49:19.670-05:002021-11-09T01:49:19.670-05:00Hi. Many thanks for all your valuable content. I r...Hi. Many thanks for all your valuable content. I read some comments you made on a post discussing the cooper collar and wonder if you could point me in the direction of any pattern drafting literature. Kindest regards Nic Nic Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707948988138566039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-19123041264619669022021-10-22T22:14:12.399-04:002021-10-22T22:14:12.399-04:00Thanks for the info about Pattern Workshop Online....Thanks for the info about Pattern Workshop Online.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192103872756970288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-17374357022999837402021-10-22T18:24:33.842-04:002021-10-22T18:24:33.842-04:00Take a look at Pattern Workshop online. A lot of i...Take a look at Pattern Workshop online. A lot of indie pattern designers use Adobe Illustrator and from what I understand this course can help. I haven't taken it myself but was looking into it. Also if you make some period menswear patterns I would totally be interested, especially in the construction instructions that you could include. I would love to learn from you.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14089800075127589345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-50007609100317852892021-10-14T12:10:04.090-04:002021-10-14T12:10:04.090-04:00duplicateduplicateTerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192103872756970288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-31790084577916168572021-10-06T10:15:34.143-04:002021-10-06T10:15:34.143-04:00The other option sometimes is purposeful disregard...The other option sometimes is purposeful disregard of matching. Sometimes that will work especially if you have no other way of arranging the fabric elements on the body. But it really has to be obvious, and obviously needed.<br />Patterns that are a little bit off will look like a mistake.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192103872756970288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-88002891291451763672021-10-06T09:49:30.417-04:002021-10-06T09:49:30.417-04:00Well it really does depend on the pattern for the ...Well it really does depend on the pattern for the garment, combined with the fabric.<br />For instance, lets imagine a shirt. If the fabric is wide, you might be able to lay your front and back piece right beside each other, so the detail in the fabric is at the same level front and back. At the sideseam you wont have a vertical displacement.<br />Think about wall paper, when it is on the wall, Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192103872756970288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-42977982571993859302021-10-06T06:50:54.702-04:002021-10-06T06:50:54.702-04:00I have a question after reading your post: as a in...I have a question after reading your post: as a intermediate sewer how does one handle a fabric with a one way design? I understand the importance of cutting it so that the fabric design is running in the same direction but in the description of the fabric it is stated that it has a 21 inch repeat. Is there a way to roughly estimate how much additional fabric I might need? The pattern itself Merrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12918235894942223877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-3962775763528830162021-10-04T19:55:11.136-04:002021-10-04T19:55:11.136-04:00So glad to see you posting again! And I am particu...So glad to see you posting again! And I am particularly looking forward to your thoughts on pattern drafting for women.SilverMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12805572131213530740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-68874472477700606422021-09-18T12:25:58.149-04:002021-09-18T12:25:58.149-04:00Well, there are many tools used for tailoring. A l...Well, there are many tools used for tailoring. A large ham can also be useful in this instance. I have made a large ham myself, using felt to build up a shape making a cover, and stuffing scrap cut up fabric to augment it.<br />Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192103872756970288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-27735744937738257032021-09-18T11:59:23.680-04:002021-09-18T11:59:23.680-04:00I do not have access to a woodworker unfortunately...I do not have access to a woodworker unfortunately. Thanks for the quick reply. LWEBERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11957847855315629991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-37189964775707922182021-09-18T11:54:20.284-04:002021-09-18T11:54:20.284-04:00As I mention in teh post above, these are not item...As I mention in teh post above, these are not items that are commercially available, but were made for us.<br />If you know a local woodworker interested in creating one, that would be your best option.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192103872756970288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-85196724528258289712021-09-18T11:34:13.424-04:002021-09-18T11:34:13.424-04:00Where can I obtain a tailor's egg?Where can I obtain a tailor's egg?LWEBERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11957847855315629991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-10432477923043825182021-09-18T11:33:47.748-04:002021-09-18T11:33:47.748-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.LWEBERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11957847855315629991noreply@blogger.com