But tailoring is part of the reason I say everyone should learn to sew.
I almost posted an addendum to my last post saying, "I really should learn how to sew." It's true.
Auto classes and sewing classes.
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Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
JenP - Sep 12, 2011 6:18:24 pm PDT #25697 of 30001
Kat - Sep 12, 2011 6:19:30 pm PDT #25698 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Oh! I missed the Sparky news but am wishing good things to come from it!!
I am lisah in this one!
For the stuff I'm interested in, it seems like there's super-basic and then serious study. Where's the casual enthusiast level?
I want to start an adult ed provider and I'll label the classes as beginner, dilettante, and enthusiast, just for Jesse.
le nubian - Sep 12, 2011 6:21:39 pm PDT #25699 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
I know some sewing, but damn if it is a pain in the ass for me to do. I think I would rather clean my bathroom.
Amy - Sep 12, 2011 6:21:39 pm PDT #25700 of 30001
Because books.
I'm going to take all the dilettante ones, just because.
DavidS - Sep 12, 2011 6:22:35 pm PDT #25701 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Dilletante classes should comb with cigarette holders and flirtini glasses.
beekaytee - Sep 12, 2011 6:25:13 pm PDT #25702 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant
Erin, have you done media training? Your post to Sparky was right on!
The only thing I'd add is, if you wear a long top, sit on the back of it so the shoulders don't ride up.
Sparky, I'm saying a prayer that THIS is the thing that brings her home.
JenP - Sep 12, 2011 6:25:34 pm PDT #25703 of 30001
Please start with sewing and auto, Kat?
I think I'd rather sew than clean my bathroom. But, really, all I've ever sewn is buttons on and some really atrociously bad seam/rip repairs.
I did use my mother's sewing machine once for a sewing project in home ec. The one and only time I used a sewing machine.
Atropa - Sep 12, 2011 6:27:22 pm PDT #25704 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
For example (what, you guys started me off on clothing modification, one of my fave pastimes): just about any blazer I buy, be it off-the-rack or from a thrift store, goes through what I consider a "basic" round of alterations. I unpick the back seam of the lining so I can take in the center darts/seams to make it more fitted through the waist. I split and finish the back two side seams up to just above the hips, so the bottom of the jacket will lay smoothly over petticoats. I usually end up adding extra buttons and button holes, because most blazers don't have enough to deal with my bosom-to-waist ratio.
Yes, that's what I consider to be basic alterations. I know, I'm crazy.
Kat - Sep 12, 2011 6:27:31 pm PDT #25705 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Oh wait! Not beginner... it should be tyro, dilettante and enthusiast.
heee!
I can tailor, sort of, but mostly my skills are used for hemming at this point. Or redoing Grace's soccer uniform to fit her. I hemmed it too small, but the darts I put in the back make the top more fitted without losing the jersey number nor the seaming/decoration.
I just mailed an envelope of poop to someone.
DavidS - Sep 12, 2011 6:32:23 pm PDT #25706 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I just mailed an envelope of poop to someone.
Non sequitur!