tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post3398411632958891600..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Meet Alyson Clair: Our New Knits Guru!Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-47002206194739029082013-06-09T12:57:33.579-04:002013-06-09T12:57:33.579-04:00thanks admin good blog and text. mirc indir mevlan...thanks admin good blog and text. <a href="http://www.mirc-indir.net" title="mirc indir" rel="nofollow">mirc indir</a> <a href="http://www.mevlanasozleri.org" title="mevlana sözleri" rel="nofollow">mevlana sözleri</a> <a href="http://www.kapaksozler.net" title="kapak sözler" rel="nofollow">kapak sözler</a> <a href="http://www.abiyemodeli.net" title="abiye modelleri, elbise modelleri" rel="nofollow">abiye modelleri</a> <a href="http://www.canlikadin.com" title="moda sitesi" rel="nofollow">moda sitesi</a><br />Siberbackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07964696345098510838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-24571052962809191442010-10-04T18:22:07.973-04:002010-10-04T18:22:07.973-04:00Dear Alyson -- So here I am surfing the net and co...Dear Alyson -- So here I am surfing the net and come across your name. That is so great that you are taking part in this blog. We're having our next Sew Knits class in January. We should figure out some way for you to show your styles to the students. Maybe something in conjunction with our Machine Knitting classes?<br /><br />xo -- sharon@portlandsewing.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11840106814743914536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-75020426378852300302010-07-05T20:02:21.775-04:002010-07-05T20:02:21.775-04:00Fantastic, welcome Alyson! I look forward to posts...Fantastic, welcome Alyson! I look forward to posts from a knits guru, as I'm someone who shies away from sewing with knits. Yay!Tasiahttp://sewaholic.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-45140737360471503722010-07-01T13:47:42.754-04:002010-07-01T13:47:42.754-04:00Wow! Thank you all for the warm welcome. I'm s...Wow! Thank you all for the warm welcome. I'm so excited to be working with Gertie. Keep the questions coming!Alyson Clairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12165924077927247799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-86012272007502001262010-07-01T05:14:06.421-04:002010-07-01T05:14:06.421-04:00I am so excited. I love those collections. I start...I am so excited. I love those collections. I started sewing knits for the first time a couple of years ago and I am guessing that I have a huge amount to learn.Tashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02216773844356794636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-90461587764363430362010-07-01T01:00:03.607-04:002010-07-01T01:00:03.607-04:00OOOOO!!! I am so excited! I don't have a ser...OOOOO!!! I am so excited! I don't have a serger but would love to sew knits. I have a Bernina that is 35 year old and it works great. I am afraid of knits. When I zigzag to finish edges they scallop. What type stitch is best to use, stitch length, needle, finishing, stablizing, I need it all. And, YES, buy local!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430065113036026350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-61952425640006416432010-06-30T22:44:02.030-04:002010-06-30T22:44:02.030-04:00Holy wow! I have the black and gray dress picture...Holy wow! I have the black and gray dress pictured. Bought it on Mississippi in Portland before I learned to sew. It's one of my favorite dresses, so it's safe to say that I'll be paying attention to these posts!<br /><br />AllieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-7265643305025864902010-06-30T22:07:23.480-04:002010-06-30T22:07:23.480-04:00whoo! thanks alyson for being willing to offer up ...whoo! thanks alyson for being willing to offer up your expertise and thanks gertie for setting this up! i hope you will give some advice to sewing knits with a regular sewing machine, because I don't have a serger.fangaronihttp://fangaroni.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27361343680103887952010-06-30T19:21:31.929-04:002010-06-30T19:21:31.929-04:00Your website is total eye candy! I love that your ...Your website is total eye candy! I love that your models aren't pin-thin, too. <br /><br />I'm planning to make a knit cardigan soon, and I'm a bit curious about making buttonholes on a knit fabric. Should I interface? Sew them by hand or use my machine's buttonholer? Is there any way to prevent the awkward stretching that you see on many commercially produced knit garments' buttonholes?<br /><br />Thank you so much!Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10733768934905300849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-55082679245504728282010-06-30T18:04:32.377-04:002010-06-30T18:04:32.377-04:00I agree with Racheal on choosing the right knit fo...I agree with Racheal on choosing the right knit for the right project.. the options are almost endless. (unlike my skill) Also, Thank you Gertie for putting this together! you are awesome! :)miminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83054363872834963032010-06-30T17:15:06.766-04:002010-06-30T17:15:06.766-04:00Love your blog and am excited about futures posts....Love your blog and am excited about futures posts. Rachael mentioned about buying knits and how to know what your getting... my question along with that is where to buy? My fabric stores usually only carry a couple [ugly] knits, usually rib knits and so I'm usually at a loss. Also- but somewhat out there- I recently endeavored to sew a bathing suit but had a problem with sewing the elastic on: is there a secret to sewing elastic on knits so tha it won't buch when you wear it? I gently stretched the elastic while sewing but it got weird when I put it on. (I know this is different than other fashion knits, but I thought I might just ask in case anyone knew!)Dana Bradshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14973515790101606199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11598739520476986972010-06-30T16:52:02.568-04:002010-06-30T16:52:02.568-04:00I am really not anonymous, I'm Celkalee, sorry...I am really not anonymous, I'm Celkalee, sorry.celkaleenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-14802606317457192052010-06-30T16:48:43.809-04:002010-06-30T16:48:43.809-04:00I am not anonymous, just too quick on the button.....I am not anonymous, just too quick on the button.....Celkaleecelkaleenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11052138707297446502010-06-30T16:46:50.134-04:002010-06-30T16:46:50.134-04:00Dear Gertie, thank you for sharing Alyson's st...Dear Gertie, thank you for sharing Alyson's style and expertise with us. Since I found you, I have been so inspired! I am dealing with the unfortunate gravitational pull of middle age and would love some tips about knit sewing that suits a real body with-out looking matronly. Great style is available at any age if you Sew! I love Olga's idea of a sew along project. I have sewn for a long time and find that there is always more to learn. I have two sergers, one that I have barely used and have never even used the cover-stitch function. My Bernina dealer was rather overwhelmed with it as well. Any info to assist is also appreciated. On-line sourcing would be great too. I have purchased many items on-line that I would not have bought if I had seen them in person. I'll stop now....thanks again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23017847293909273362010-06-30T15:53:43.226-04:002010-06-30T15:53:43.226-04:00Oh my gosh I'm so excited! I'm scared of k...Oh my gosh I'm so excited! I'm scared of knits too. All the things everyone else has already said...cutting on grain, pulling, no serger...oh I can't wait! Thanks for the introduction Gertie!victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00154234676639187138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23022498886081808422010-06-30T15:19:38.526-04:002010-06-30T15:19:38.526-04:00Gertie, just when I thought your blog couldn't...Gertie, just when I thought your blog couldn't get any better....here you go & enlist Alyson. And what great timing! Jo-Mar Fabrics in Philly--perhaps the world's best discount fabric emporium--has so many knits (bolt-ends from design houses, many of them). I look and covet, but don't buy because I have zero experience sewing knits & don't want to mess up that great fabric. I look forward to what you have to share, Alyson!Charlotte Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09584389308420834826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-33913585275632499812010-06-30T14:40:09.520-04:002010-06-30T14:40:09.520-04:00Yay! I'm excited for all of your future posts...Yay! I'm excited for all of your future posts.zilredlohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626730299584724606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73174727033165642562010-06-30T14:07:49.702-04:002010-06-30T14:07:49.702-04:00Oh! How exciting! I'm always so scared of work...Oh! How exciting! I'm always so scared of working with knits.<br /><br />One of my main questions is: How to stabilize knits, especially at necklines, and shoulders, etc.?Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02998216871239619397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73573164254817978672010-06-30T13:57:40.618-04:002010-06-30T13:57:40.618-04:00Wow! Thank you, Gertie! Welcome, Alyson! I just...Wow! Thank you, Gertie! Welcome, Alyson! I just returned from a week-long vacation in Portland, and I am absolutely in love with that city. I just wish I would have known about your line when I was there and went to the shops to see it for myself! Your designs are wonderful -- simple and beautiful and wearable. What a great idea to combine vintage inspiration with the comfort of knit fabrics. Can't wait for your posts -- I have much to learn about sewing knits. Perhaps it would be possible to do a series of posts around a specific project? For example, you can pick a knit dress pattern and show how you put it together, from laying out the pattern, cutting, finishing the edges, hems and neckline. I would really like to see how professionals handle sewing knits in real life but without industrial equipment and learn about construction sequence and techniques used for knits. Every time I sew knits myself, it seems like it's more complicated than it should be, and I am sure it's because of my amateur approach.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13851521850477762049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53103055109609887722010-06-30T12:24:49.310-04:002010-06-30T12:24:49.310-04:00I totally love your collection...I've avoided ...I totally love your collection...I've avoided knits like the plague because all that shifting makes me crazy and they seem to get off grain like nobody's business...how in the world do you cut them out and keep them on grain?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44228408541819216052010-06-30T11:35:31.957-04:002010-06-30T11:35:31.957-04:00Welcome Alyson! I too am looking forward to your p...Welcome Alyson! I too am looking forward to your posts on working with knit fabrics (as a novice they scare me a little !!).Claire (aka Seemane)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05175575205044308437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-26876396019989337782010-06-30T11:20:22.352-04:002010-06-30T11:20:22.352-04:00Welcome Alyson, from the other side of Oregon! I ...Welcome Alyson, from the other side of Oregon! I love your line, and look forward to your posts.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03517527498809073174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-28727958930674243352010-06-30T11:19:04.164-04:002010-06-30T11:19:04.164-04:00Glad to "meet" you! Your designs are AW...Glad to "meet" you! Your designs are AWESOME! I love that you use models that eat! Nice to see "juicy girls" in well-fitting sexy dresses!Erica Bunkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07023668349294387098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-76915734887453836482010-06-30T10:54:35.406-04:002010-06-30T10:54:35.406-04:00Great designs that don't need a size 0 body to...Great designs that don't need a size 0 body to look fabulous and flattering.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-71931228369912173672010-06-30T10:50:57.531-04:002010-06-30T10:50:57.531-04:00Welcome, Claire! I'm knit-ignorant so I'm...Welcome, Claire! I'm knit-ignorant so I'm happy you're here! Nice find, Gertie!FairLadyofCardiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03958098025745729595noreply@blogger.com