tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post4886587036431877861..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Threads Magazine: Yea or Nay?Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-50160991492996490002013-05-23T11:53:52.474-04:002013-05-23T11:53:52.474-04:00I've been a subscriber since Issue #1. You...I've been a subscriber since Issue #1. You're right -- there's a lot in there that isn't useful, but so much that is! I used their article, and their article only, to make custom slipcovers for my sofa. There's a wonderful old article on how to make Dior roses -- not at all cheesy, and they lay out the technique perfectly. Their articles on fitting have be very helpful, too.<br /><br />I'm sure you know by know that you can purchase something like 150 back issues on one cd. I own that now, so now I can purge much of my old collection. I just need to get around to that now....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-32277860572790563112010-01-09T15:35:19.884-05:002010-01-09T15:35:19.884-05:00I absolutely love my Threads magazine. I read the...I absolutely <b>love</b> my Threads magazine. I read them just for fun. One issue helped me a lot when I was making two strapless princess styple bridemaids dresses with boning for my daughter's wedding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-61798141983143441392009-12-04T17:20:43.887-05:002009-12-04T17:20:43.887-05:00I felt like I was reading my own thoughts with thi...I felt like I was reading my own thoughts with this one. I stood in JoAnns and read this issue and while I enjoyed the articles, the tailoring info didn't seem to be any different than what is in the Tailoring book you showed on a later entry (which I also have) so I didn't buy it because I've already far outspent my allotment at the fabric store. But in the past I have bought issues simply for reference for later - agreeing wholeheartedly on style being not right for me, but technique - invaluable information! I also tend to gravitate toward people's books who have had involvement with Threads because they seem to pick people with great experience to write for them.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730623235884693134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1076266767460884342009-11-28T15:47:42.025-05:002009-11-28T15:47:42.025-05:00I like Threads, but I read it at the library and p...I like Threads, but I read it at the library and purchase the issues that interest me. I'm a big library girl! :)Maryissewfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12780345687245124170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-13683206159264569522009-11-23T17:54:40.553-05:002009-11-23T17:54:40.553-05:00Definitely a Threads admirer, since the early nine...Definitely a Threads admirer, since the early nineties. I'm really excited about this new DVD, which sounds great: All issues 1 through 146, in their entirety and searchable! While I don't always use a technique immediately, I never fail to go back and peruse older issues.meredithphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17683287411020125224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-81705107754329629452009-11-22T11:30:32.528-05:002009-11-22T11:30:32.528-05:00Sounds like I'm in the same category as a lot ...Sounds like I'm in the same category as a lot of readers here, I take what I like from Threads and ignore the rest, but it's definitely been worth subscribing!Erika Mulvennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02754785341905724718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73446111021933729642009-11-20T23:57:54.116-05:002009-11-20T23:57:54.116-05:00pick the Kenneth King back up again Nathalie, the ...pick the Kenneth King back up again Nathalie, the techniques are worth it. The welt pocket using a ribbon is worth the price of the book. The clothes date from when he was doing custom work for Elton John.<br /><br />Vogue pattern magazine is the one for the advanced sewing articles. The Claire Shaiffer column is outstanding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-31986140028023597952009-11-20T22:17:25.005-05:002009-11-20T22:17:25.005-05:00I have never read Threads, but I only started sewi...I have never read Threads, but I only started sewing clothing seriously a few months ago. After reading about it on your blog and some others, I want to get a copy and see it for myself! I read about Burda on blogs and quickly became hooked!Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11152942097072530468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-3376990530958816462009-11-20T16:17:18.119-05:002009-11-20T16:17:18.119-05:00I started reading Threads a couple of months ago, ...I started reading Threads a couple of months ago, and I do appreciate the content though I don't get the embellishment/embroidery stuff. I've been picking up back issues at the library and I hope Santa brings me my own subscription because it's a bit tedious waiting 2 months to be able to check out an issue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11715671453939178572009-11-20T04:13:07.430-05:002009-11-20T04:13:07.430-05:00I subscribe and lapse and subscribe and lapse. I ...I subscribe and lapse and subscribe and lapse. I find now I get more inspiration from online. But I'd still love that DVD collection.ejvchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16990256443923019343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17942430732590387182009-11-19T21:22:52.424-05:002009-11-19T21:22:52.424-05:00I love Threads magazine. I have every issue except...I love Threads magazine. I have every issue except one - #9. I do love the old Threads better then I love the new Threads. The old Threads had articles that was about, well threads. It had knitting, weaving, quilting. The articles were interesting. I would never go up in or make a hot air balloon, but the article they had was interesting. Now some times(well a lot of times) I think I've read the same article before, and some times I think there nothing new under the sun.But I'll will not stop reading My Threads magazine. And yes I'm saving my pennies for the dvd all <br />threads.KARIMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016716965565229162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-22584670038731014532009-11-19T20:07:06.806-05:002009-11-19T20:07:06.806-05:00I went to FIDM and their sewing teaching is about ...I went to FIDM and their sewing teaching is about a half a quarter. If it weren't for threads I wouldn't even know how to baste.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44627493995429519442009-11-19T19:30:34.270-05:002009-11-19T19:30:34.270-05:00Yea! I love Threads and have for many years! I a...Yea! I love Threads and have for many years! I also like the article of couture cleaning.SEWButterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03629129775841036996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-47862261503765919512009-11-19T18:35:37.702-05:002009-11-19T18:35:37.702-05:00I love Threads. Like any magazine, or book, every...I love Threads. Like any magazine, or book, every article isn't going to appeal to every reader.gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-15562877273314638212009-11-19T17:07:30.869-05:002009-11-19T17:07:30.869-05:00I subscribe to Threads and really enjoy the articl...I subscribe to Threads and really enjoy the articles on technique, the crafty and embellishing stuff I leave behind. I also like Australian Stitches which is a little difficult to find so I only have a few issues but they have great articles. They also use models that are normal sized women and it is nice to see.Tiffanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-91798361288740455252009-11-19T17:01:37.362-05:002009-11-19T17:01:37.362-05:00I used to be a Threads and SewNews subscriber, but...I used to be a Threads and SewNews subscriber, but not any more. I let my subscriptions lapse about 4-5 years ago. It used to be that SewNews was practical and Threads was for advanced sewists. Not any more! Threads no longer has the articles that I find useful and I really miss the amazing pieces on vintage or historic garments that used to be featured on the back cover. SewNews is now abysmal! All the articles are for beginners or time savers. I no longer read any sewing magazines.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703375641957058876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-3162634117140674232009-11-19T16:54:29.275-05:002009-11-19T16:54:29.275-05:00Threads is sewers heaven as far as I'm concern...Threads is sewers heaven as far as I'm concerned. It has very very useful articles than can be applied to modern aesthetic. By contrast Australian Stitches is totally daggy, full of terrible embellishments and horrible fabrics. My sewing compatriots reckon that we should purchase Stitches over Threads so that it doesn't die. Well call me a murderer!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622769905155059570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-37791543513198127192009-11-19T16:31:46.596-05:002009-11-19T16:31:46.596-05:00To borrow from the old rhyme: When Threads is good...To borrow from the old rhyme: When Threads is good, it's very, very good; but when it's bad, it's horrid. I check out copies from the library and copy only those articles that are useful. I agree with others - I'm not spending money for a publication where 2/3 of the articles are tedious, ugly, or ridiculous. And you're right, Gertie, they do try to hard to satisfy the masses.Twill Jillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27709353323499516462009-11-19T16:19:13.144-05:002009-11-19T16:19:13.144-05:00I am a loyal reader of Threads and, like you skip ...I am a loyal reader of Threads and, like you skip over many articles. On the other hand, I appreciate the pattern reviews, the Master Classes, some of the basics and the back cover. The Embellishments section leaves me cold... but my sister loves that stuff! Look at these articles as what they need to do to keep circulation up!NewHampshireRobinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-77652862968521104162009-11-19T16:10:11.267-05:002009-11-19T16:10:11.267-05:00I LOVE Threads. I don't subsribe right now (i...I LOVE Threads. I don't subsribe right now (it's expensive!) But when I'm at a bookstore I always pick one up and look through it and buy it if there's any articles I think I can use. I use their website to search through pretty often, too.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474033571158410724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-80071877220969727332009-11-19T15:55:30.216-05:002009-11-19T15:55:30.216-05:00I don't read Threads, mainly because I find it...I don't read Threads, mainly because I find it too tedious to slog through all the stuff I don't like to get to the one nugget I'm interested in. I usually go to the internet or my sewing books for techniques though. I do take an Ottobre subscription (Woman not kids) and I love it.Knitosaurusrexhttp://knitosaurusrex.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60067620245265190362009-11-19T14:48:29.911-05:002009-11-19T14:48:29.911-05:00My mom gave me a subscription to Threads for my bi...My mom gave me a subscription to Threads for my birthday last year. Honestly, I don't look forward to getting them, but it's nice when they appear in the mail. They are fun to look through and a few articles are inspiring, but I won't be rushing out to renew the subscription when it runs out in a few months.<br /><br />I'd much rather have a BWOF subscription ;)Erin@TrailerTreasurehttp://trailertreasureblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29429656394129425892009-11-19T13:33:16.934-05:002009-11-19T13:33:16.934-05:00I have quickly become a Threads lover, with much t...I have quickly become a Threads lover, with much the same taste as you. I love some of the techiques and tricks but tend to skip over the emboidery and crafty things (like that vile sculpted necklace)Cisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235120233640110968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-46476914294470598222009-11-19T13:29:05.750-05:002009-11-19T13:29:05.750-05:00I feel the same as you. I love Threads articles on...I feel the same as you. I love Threads articles on techniques, history and notions info. The styling, like the lace applique on the denim skirt made me cringe.Lisette Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13332082021185663844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-21755221540114343362009-11-19T13:20:11.247-05:002009-11-19T13:20:11.247-05:00I've been a Threads subscriber for years and y...I've been a <i>Threads</i> subscriber for years and years and years. I admit, the magazine is not what it used to be, but I certainly enjoy it more than <i>Sew News</i> or any other magaize out there. There are not a lot of sewing magazines for us to choose from, unfortunately.Elarayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06487492651398001387noreply@blogger.com