tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post9031699393693478197..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Guest Post: Assembly-Line SewingGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23127601604888338062011-08-22T18:04:15.700-04:002011-08-22T18:04:15.700-04:00Great advise! I was a frustrated sewer until I dis...Great advise! I was a frustrated sewer until I discovered the rotary cutter and started doing all my cutting at once. Cutting in multiples is even better. Equally invaluable are the pattern weights. I use as few pins as possible! Let me add that sometimes the fabric is just too squirrely for even pattern weights (linen, I'm talking to you)and I recommend temporary spray adhesive, specifically he 505 variety. I swear I will never sew some things without it again!RoguesofThreadhttp://bythebodkin.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57510587994137989102011-08-20T17:37:11.906-04:002011-08-20T17:37:11.906-04:00Inspiring post, thank you Robin!
This reminds me o...Inspiring post, thank you Robin!<br />This reminds me of the once a month cooking (OAMC) idea. However, OAMC usually combines a few recipes in big batches. I bet that, with careful planning, this could be done to speed up sewing items that are more distinct from each other as well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-78693749711809524112011-08-20T12:27:11.801-04:002011-08-20T12:27:11.801-04:00I've actually worked at a factory myself, hehe...I've actually worked at a factory myself, hehe... and it's true! You just have to turn boredom and repetition into "zen" and... I don't know, creative thoughts?Astridhttp://www.deunanena.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-54640652593708255072011-08-18T21:37:31.904-04:002011-08-18T21:37:31.904-04:00Wow, this was a great post! Thank you for all your...Wow, this was a great post! Thank you for all your wisdom and tips :)Ginger Lemonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11257223273399322604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58535904753618520632011-08-18T20:56:25.468-04:002011-08-18T20:56:25.468-04:00I finally got that same rotary cutter and guide ab...I finally got that same rotary cutter and guide about five months ago. I am so glad I did. I saw writer David Coffin, the shirt guy, using one and I had to have it.<br /><br />Pattern weights are next!<br /><br />Thanks for the great post.Solangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11602452519397717693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-18392096551336432011-08-18T19:47:10.825-04:002011-08-18T19:47:10.825-04:00Awesome advice! I do a lot of production-lining fo...Awesome advice! I do a lot of production-lining for the costume sewing I do, and these tips definitely help. <br /><br />A great pair of noise-canceling headphones with a long cord really helps stave off boredom when you're mindlessly gunning your way through the easy construction bits.<br /><br />If you're making multiple garments cut from the same color fabric but in different SIZES, it really helps me to have, say, a different, labeled shoebox for each garment. I carefully replace each bit in its appropriate spot each time I handle it, and I always progress through the boxes in the same order. That way, you never end up accidentally sewing a lady's small sleeve to the extra-large bodice. (It sounds stupid and unlikely, but would you rather be careful or would you rather rip out yet ANOTHER seam? :P)Rachel W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10208753701516539405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-33650917752930102232011-08-18T19:29:09.335-04:002011-08-18T19:29:09.335-04:00I need to try this method..........thanks for the ...I need to try this method..........thanks for the advise, Miss Gertie xone denim birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07149001927822266427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-89095039348067182662011-08-18T03:54:15.675-04:002011-08-18T03:54:15.675-04:00Excellent post! I've never sewn in this manne...Excellent post! I've never sewn in this manner before but I definitely think I will try this in the future.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07142947905050151725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11599914846787210172011-08-17T19:01:48.869-04:002011-08-17T19:01:48.869-04:00Great post- great attitude- thanksGreat post- great attitude- thanksMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14633657864850834128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53866010013761908132011-08-17T17:22:24.614-04:002011-08-17T17:22:24.614-04:00Hi all, glad I am not the only one who likes to bu...Hi all, glad I am not the only one who likes to buzz along sewing multiples now and then. I wish I could clone myself :D<br />Happy sewing!a little sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086285440873869055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-43664437932009349832011-08-17T14:13:10.551-04:002011-08-17T14:13:10.551-04:00I have just been making aprons in this exact way! ...I have just been making aprons in this exact way! I have never done it with clothing as I don't usually make more than one of something.sorbetsurprisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03641390039457024522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25836531383858712402011-08-17T13:30:38.472-04:002011-08-17T13:30:38.472-04:00Great post and advice! I've applied this home...Great post and advice! I've applied this home dec before, but am often constantly trying a new garment pattern. I think I'll apply these rules to some fall sewing :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59524657156985486702011-08-17T12:01:25.455-04:002011-08-17T12:01:25.455-04:00Fantastic advice. I try to implement this approach...Fantastic advice. I try to implement this approach whenever possible; it is a great way to speed up the process. Muscle memory can go a long way when it comes to speed and efficiency. In the case of something I haven't made before, I may make one from start to finish in order to pinpoint the most clean and efficient assembly procedure to do factory style. Even when thread colors vary, I prefer to do the same steps together, changing thread as necessary. (It really doesn't take long, even on a serger, to tie knots onto a new thread color and pull them through to rethread. Just get all your threads set out from the beginning so you don't have to get up from the machine to change colors!)Ladybirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08381729031136485010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-24663032714379814512011-08-17T11:31:33.128-04:002011-08-17T11:31:33.128-04:00Yes, yes, yes!
This is my 'go to' method f...Yes, yes, yes!<br />This is my 'go to' method for most gift sewing and kid's wear (everything gets white top stitching) and I also use many of the industry techniques mentioned by melody m. Once I problem solve a technique, it goes too fast to be boring.<br />This is when I watch old movies--love a good Fred Astaire flick while I'm buzzing along!Jen Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12371112170847037417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-38903202716486261282011-08-17T11:18:10.315-04:002011-08-17T11:18:10.315-04:00Very cool post. I like this method when I am doin...Very cool post. I like this method when I am doing craft sewing.<br /><br /> I love the "zen" quote, because that's how I get the hand sewing process done, especially when I am re-attaching linings in sport jackets, etc. at work, which can really be boring.<br /><br />Thanks for a great post!paulahttp://www.learnhowtosewnow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11883229733603156012011-08-17T10:40:31.010-04:002011-08-17T10:40:31.010-04:00I am so happy to see this post!
One of the proje...I am so happy to see this post! <br />One of the projects in the Apparel Studio class I teach is based on mass production techniques. The students are divided into groups and they must design and assemble a bag using Mass Production Sewing Methods. Efficiency is stressed throughout the project, from concept to construction. <br />Packaging and bundling the cut pieces as you mentioned is a major time saver. I also find that machine connected seaming of each bundled set saves time and energy. Opposed to stopping after each piece to clip and trim. Turning, trimming and pressing can also each be done in one batch step of the operation to contribute to an efficient production.<br /> Also recommend is Block Fusing for efficient cutting. If you fused your interfacing to the fashion fabric and cut the pieces requiring fusing as one unit opposed to 2 separate cutting steps, efficiency at its finest.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351109731474410749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-77225362138770002772011-08-17T10:15:43.354-04:002011-08-17T10:15:43.354-04:00Unfortunately I am in opinion with atelierflou. I ...Unfortunately I am in opinion with atelierflou. I found that when doing something I'm not *really* good at (auto-pilot good), then it's best for me to make one item all the way through, learn from my mistakes, and make the second item after all that learning. Otherwise, I just make the same mistakes twice. Also, I like the variety of switching from cutting to pinning to sewing. If I had to cut a zillion pieces one after the other I would get bored much faster. I agree that the factory method is a good method if I want to make many of the same thing fast - but I would use it only if I have a tried and trued pattern like Robin said. That, and being sure what fabric I want to use for each item.Keren Duchanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05714455369141947796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60167479564724854362011-08-17T10:12:07.089-04:002011-08-17T10:12:07.089-04:00I've been thinking about doing assembly line s...I've been thinking about doing assembly line sewing too for a bunch of t shirts. Now to save my sanity and $$, I would cut all the pieces one day, and sew another. Really, life is too short when it all becomes a drudgery. And drinking on this job is perfectly fine. Just don't get tipsy or all your work is for naught.Mary Beth https://www.blogger.com/profile/06913468668645542284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-61382090499822499382011-08-17T09:38:54.961-04:002011-08-17T09:38:54.961-04:00I read Robin's blog, and am glad to see her po...I read Robin's blog, and am glad to see her post appear here. I've considered this style of sewing; unfortunately, I've not so far been in a position where there were enough similarities -- even with exactly the same pattern -- for me to benefit from this method. <br /><br />For example, the fabrics differ in weight, slightly, but enough to require a different weight or color of underlining, or the great underlining I finally found ran out. I always need a different thread color.<br /><br />I might look into the rotary cutter guide. But I'm such a klutz I might make a mistake in the cutting. I generally draw in the sewing line and then cut off the seam allowance.<br /><br />Even when I use weights, I still add a couple of pins. My fabric slips. I'm also usually working at a table that does not allow me to walk around to cut the piece without turning it. I generally have to move it, even though that's not recommended.atelierflounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-65513216184699675872011-08-17T08:24:05.496-04:002011-08-17T08:24:05.496-04:00love the post...keep these great guest posts comin...love the post...keep these great guest posts coming, hope all is going well for you, we all know how busy you are with the new book and can't wait to see it!...Blessings~~Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05192327446302070444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-18678816398844879082011-08-17T08:23:07.587-04:002011-08-17T08:23:07.587-04:00I'm a fan of this method too...especially when...I'm a fan of this method too...especially when you get to crank up the music in your "factory"!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16667468394278887535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-21625330030757234552011-08-17T07:52:49.539-04:002011-08-17T07:52:49.539-04:00I use this method when occasionally sewing lots of...I use this method when occasionally sewing lots of bags, what I call a bag-a-thon. It works.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29964105897863089052011-08-17T07:46:28.799-04:002011-08-17T07:46:28.799-04:00What a great post! I'm currently halfway throu...What a great post! I'm currently halfway through sewing 20 aprons for a kids cooking event at church. This sounds like a much better way then how I've been doing it! I've also learned only to pin when necessary. It saves so much time!Stephanie Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04210449948990020456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-31630928198404439862011-08-17T07:16:55.953-04:002011-08-17T07:16:55.953-04:00Thanks so much for this Robin! I often make two at...Thanks so much for this Robin! I often make two at once (one for me, and one for a friend). My favourite bit? "Remember, boredom can be transformed into zen and/or learning time"; I tell my (cinema studies) students this all the time!lexihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05803974098934443459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57895520188309304622011-08-17T07:15:41.669-04:002011-08-17T07:15:41.669-04:00Excellent post! I find that Robin's method wor...Excellent post! I find that Robin's method works beautifully when I have to sew home dec (curtains, especially). It makes it go so much faster.Gorgeous Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105281854898289918noreply@blogger.com