tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post5899397589252554093..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: "Make It Crafty" Must Be Stopped! (Plus $3.99 Sale!)Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-40989508230235142462010-08-20T16:48:51.614-04:002010-08-20T16:48:51.614-04:00Gertie, this is so funny - one of my students just...Gertie, this is so funny - one of my students just sent a link - we use that t-shirt pattern in class and I always assure people that we will definitely NOT be making it crafty. It's a great shape, but not with all that crap down the front!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16603529885870426467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44053631960069061162010-07-12T00:07:09.263-04:002010-07-12T00:07:09.263-04:00I've been reading your blog for awhile and abs...I've been reading your blog for awhile and absolutely adore it, and while going through the archives I found this entry and I just have to say the following:<br /><br />This is what passes for fashion in Moscow, where I'm currently living. I know some will say that Moscow is like some new fashion-capital but, based on what I see (and the looks I get in my own outfits around town) they are way out of touch. And these "make-it-crafty" things are EXACTLY the types of things you'll see in markets and on women. I understand different aesthetics etc etc (I mean, I HAVE lived here for 5 years) but all I can think when wandering around town or heading into work is "taste level!"Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08564438524413433338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-840567713864768852010-06-10T03:01:32.479-04:002010-06-10T03:01:32.479-04:00Not to mention the dishonour it's doing to the...Not to mention the dishonour it's doing to the word craft!Gennyhttp://Www.grannygcrafts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44059189887948850112010-02-01T19:57:04.114-05:002010-02-01T19:57:04.114-05:00I think it's pretty sad that anyone should fee...I think it's pretty sad that anyone should feel they need to follow a pattern for embellishment. Really, what McCall's is saying is that if you're a crafter, then you can't possibly have your own imagination or creativity, which I thought was the point of being interested in those things.<br /><br />Most of the images pictured are pretty hideous, but I think that the grey jacket would be nice if all of the trim were black instead of both black and white. Funny, though, because I put some of Emma Pillsbury's necklaces and bows into the same category as the giant poufy flower, and <a href="http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2009/12/what-do-you-buy-and-what-do-you-sew.html" rel="nofollow">this tank you posted about</a> seems pretty closely related to the tank with the ruffles to me.Gaidighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11137796009019992269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-21392623333284776822010-02-01T15:24:24.330-05:002010-02-01T15:24:24.330-05:00I thought that I was the only one that hated "...I thought that I was the only one that hated "crafty" additions to perfectly good patterns...and a lot of other things too. Not only why ruin the pattern, but what about letting the fabric speak for itself. The beauty of the fabric that you surely shopped especially for and the $$$ spent should speak for itself.marietweethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13681974906581520497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-63755651048060713292010-02-01T12:47:02.879-05:002010-02-01T12:47:02.879-05:00I can't help but cringe every time I see those...I can't help but cringe every time I see those patterns. While I'm not really a vintage sewer, I've been finding that I want to make things that are constructed well and tasteful. (Well, at least tasteful in the realm of my more Boho-casual-somewhat undefined sense of style...working on that part.) And, well, while I have nothing against good embellishment, I have yet to see it on these patterns. It really goes right along with a recent revelation I've had while continuing to follow the Wardrobe Refashion blog that I used to be a part of--a lot of it just looks badly made and cheap, and just because that old shirt can become a ruffle or something on that other old shirt doesn't mean that is should.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09913795373618902575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-28555391524725500202010-02-01T12:09:58.803-05:002010-02-01T12:09:58.803-05:00Just the word "crafty" is enough to put ...Just the word "crafty" is enough to put ME off these monstosities. But I guess junior high girls need something to wear.Mrs Gracklenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-9981578012921945702010-02-01T11:51:15.488-05:002010-02-01T11:51:15.488-05:00As I was waiting to pay for the patterns I was abl...As I was waiting to pay for the patterns I was able to imagine those garments sewn up MINUS the fu-fu embellishments, and proceeded with purchasing the 2 patterns. As I walked out the door I silently uttered, that the purchase was warranted as I continued thinking that the patterns has good bones, which would make great essentials to any wardrobe.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41068004187790765072010-02-01T09:20:34.909-05:002010-02-01T09:20:34.909-05:00While I'm not against embellishment, there is ...While I'm not against embellishment, there is something about these patterns that just reminds me of the awful trend in the 80s/early 90s for random embellishment (remember outlining appliques with puff paint? The Beadazzler machine?). *shudder* There is a difference between tasteful embellishment that harmonizes with the overal design and material, versus embellishment that is just for the sake of embellishing (and really has no relation to the overall look). ;)<br /><br />♥ Casey<br />blog | elegantmusings.comCaseyhttp://elegantmusings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-66684192203694949742010-01-31T22:16:28.096-05:002010-01-31T22:16:28.096-05:00I don't really have a problem with making your...I don't really have a problem with making your clothes crafty if you'd like, I just think it'll be better if you use your own ideas and not copy something from a pattern envelope.mjbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270657379178402124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11295834347302768322010-01-31T21:03:50.913-05:002010-01-31T21:03:50.913-05:00OMG I agree with you...I viewed these patterns whi...OMG I agree with you...I viewed these patterns while in Joann's one day a while back and thought the very same thing. The are cute designs that have been ruined by all the "crap" they put on them. The pink blouse in the one pattern is just rediculous!!! Who in their right mind would want all those rosettes on their blouse and in such "bad" locations. They fell short with these patterns in a major way!!!<br /><br />As to the $3.99 pattern sale on Vogue I couldn't resist and purchased three:<br /><br />V1160 DKNY Dress & Slip<br />(Thought this pattern was fun and flirty for spring/summer)<br /><br />V8615 Very Easy Vouge Dress<br />(I liked what you did with your dress and wanted to try one of my own with some form of waistline accessory)<br /><br />V8146 Jacket & Dress<br />(Love the jacket...could be made as an evening coat to go with V8615. The dress I have plans to alter for a designer dress I'd like to knock-off)mimi ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03308969238826902872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57327622290228095042010-01-31T12:16:53.001-05:002010-01-31T12:16:53.001-05:00You know, I have to step in and defend some of the...You know, I have to step in and defend some of the rosettes. I make large-ish silk fabric rosette brooches and get compliments on them ALL THE TIME. All that other crap on the pattern, though, is just that - crap. I think part of the problem is some of the jarring colour combinations too. Blech, just blech.<br /><br />I'll also defend the magazine Altered Couture - to an extent. I own one issue and I really enjoy some of the visual stimulation. I even made my own version of a jacket that was featured and it's gorgeous (if I do say so myself).<br /><br />Otherwise, with 65+ Burda magazines I just don't buy many envelope patterns other than vintage and vogue. So, during this sale I knocked 7 patterns off my "Vogue Patterns I Want" list!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73263854739397541112010-01-31T11:45:34.707-05:002010-01-31T11:45:34.707-05:00I'm with you 100%. But one thing I noticed, th...I'm with you 100%. But one thing I noticed, the knit tops/tanks seems to be channeling Athropologie - and maybe not in a good way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-700497973066510252010-01-31T04:15:20.234-05:002010-01-31T04:15:20.234-05:00I bought that pattern, mostly because the cut look...I bought that pattern, mostly because the cut looks very nice. i.e. over the shoulder princess seams, which make alterations easy, as well as proper 2 piece sleeves. I thought it would work to copy a Milly jacket I liked, which was ivory wool boucle with a bit of subdued black tulle trim. <br /><br />I also bought McCall's 6039, a jacket which I thought had nice lines, until I got home and realized it had NO bust shaping whatsoever! It's perfectly suited to a 10 year old! I was going to do it in a black check wool, but I think I will save my fabric. I can't imagine a cotton jacket with no shaping; that's even worse!Pamela Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49398033704704626112010-01-31T00:29:49.153-05:002010-01-31T00:29:49.153-05:00I thought the same thing!!!I purchased the new Cha...I thought the same thing!!!I purchased the new Chanel jacket pattern knowing I wouldn't follow any of their horrid "make it crafty" suggestions.NuJoihttp://seamsenjoiable.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23417879160332291742010-01-31T00:11:19.310-05:002010-01-31T00:11:19.310-05:00Oh Gertie, how I agree with you, but how I fear fo...Oh Gertie, how I agree with you, but how I fear for your safety from pinking-shear attacks from the refashioning army.... they <i>love</i> this stuf...livebirdhttp://livebird.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-84208874204195664742010-01-30T20:20:26.481-05:002010-01-30T20:20:26.481-05:00Amen sister! That jacket pattern has great bones. ...Amen sister! That jacket pattern has great bones. Why ruin it with frou frou?Gorgeous Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105281854898289918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-37972665269997746862010-01-30T18:55:29.239-05:002010-01-30T18:55:29.239-05:00*screams* Oh, the horror! Yuck and double yuck.*screams* Oh, the horror! Yuck and double yuck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-14406853517869571542010-01-30T18:29:43.858-05:002010-01-30T18:29:43.858-05:00I think there's a skill that any pattern-sewer...I think there's a skill that any pattern-sewer needs, and that's to look past the ugly fabrics and corny model poses on the envelopes to see what the garment really looks like. These types of patterns just provide a good test of that skill. I recommend focusing on the technical drawings and not the images.Bananna_AnnAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02922834359087021066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-40558137102110341542010-01-30T18:06:16.470-05:002010-01-30T18:06:16.470-05:00"Make It Crafty" = disappointing."Make It Crafty" = disappointing.lexihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05803974098934443459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-61877795998351279622010-01-30T17:57:00.019-05:002010-01-30T17:57:00.019-05:00Agree with Nancy above, I have nothing against ref...Agree with Nancy above, I have nothing against refashions, but don't make it look all hodge podgy and like you stuck something on it to detract from the material being washed out. I only refashion things that look basically new, but had horrible fit or something, make it over for one of my daughters, a top, maybe. But I use a commercial pattern to cut it, and it works. Any time I refashion something for me from my old clothes, I cannot make it work. The DIY crafty patterns mentioned remind me of some of those overdone refashions. The patterns have good bones, there's nothing wrong with ruffles, trim, etc., but in moderation. Carolyn mentioned once a book about embellishments, and if she reads this, maybe she can elaborate, but I remember there's a number limit to shoot for so you're not overdone.Myrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16163175961766563965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-45724296586548732752010-01-30T17:03:40.618-05:002010-01-30T17:03:40.618-05:00Why did women work so hard to leave the home and g...Why did women work so hard to leave the home and go to work only to dress like an art project when they got there?<br /> <br />[This was the end of a much longer rant about office/elementary school/library style dressing that I feel is the demographic these "make it crafty" patterns are supposed to appeal to. I had written it up, but I'll spare you all the rant, and just ask the question.]elizabethenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-80058483487732082010-01-30T16:37:44.097-05:002010-01-30T16:37:44.097-05:00I with you on the horrible crafty embellishments!I with you on the horrible crafty embellishments!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-20739376121353627672010-01-30T16:09:58.585-05:002010-01-30T16:09:58.585-05:00Hm. IIRC, they're doing a $1.99 sale on McCal...Hm. IIRC, they're doing a $1.99 sale on McCalls and Butterick at Joanns. And week after next, Simplicity patterns are once again $1 each. Since Simplicity has the prettiest christening gowns at the moment, and my niece is due in a few months, I'm eagerly awaiting it for Simplicity 2457...Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07717835382469677601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-42912495936264609072010-01-30T16:09:15.459-05:002010-01-30T16:09:15.459-05:00Re. above post, have just discovered links to the ...Re. above post, have just discovered links to the whole House of Chanel series via http://www.sassybella.com/2007/06/a-look-inside-the-house-of-chanel/. <br /><br />The particular bit with the little old lady is here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaVHOk2IQP0.Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570545194570856281noreply@blogger.com