tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67730370104633704.post1845511479433550395..comments2024-03-02T20:32:43.119-05:00Comments on Tales of a Wannabe Seamstress: If You Were The Boss For One Day...Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352160013222440581noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67730370104633704.post-84363286492477571062012-01-15T22:24:22.080-05:002012-01-15T22:24:22.080-05:00Good ideas! I'd love to be able to search one ...Good ideas! I'd love to be able to search one database for all patterns. Wouldn't that make our lives easier?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67730370104633704.post-89757626104514732822012-01-12T02:11:04.875-05:002012-01-12T02:11:04.875-05:00I wish there were one big resource, but don't ...I wish there were one big resource, but don't overlook (and add to) the Vintage Pattern Wiki. There are other collections out there, I use the Commercial Pattern Archive, but there is a fee for that site and it's missing quite a bit. <br />I'd love to know other helpful places..any ideas?What-I-Foundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960612319902765855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67730370104633704.post-21416480224208403702012-01-11T12:18:56.837-05:002012-01-11T12:18:56.837-05:00I love your ideas! I would especially love to see ...I love your ideas! I would especially love to see fresher designs from Vogue. Your Make It Crafty example is cracking me up! I would probably go home and change if someone said that to me.Stacie Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694744568965329641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67730370104633704.post-69576772846163491392012-01-11T08:55:06.234-05:002012-01-11T08:55:06.234-05:00I want finished garment measurements-bust, waist a...I want finished garment measurements-bust, waist and hip- printed on the outside of every envelope. I hate when these are hidden on the actual pattern pieces somewhere or, worse, nonexistent.<br /><br />I also vote for more vintage reprints and better covers. Seriously, so many of the samples just look ugly. Where do they shop for fabric? The bargain bin?Stephanie Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04210449948990020456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67730370104633704.post-15593412332639383722012-01-11T07:51:29.210-05:002012-01-11T07:51:29.210-05:00If I were the boss overseeing these companies, it ...If I were the boss overseeing these companies, it would be a serious styling overhaul, I have too see really hard through the blah pictures just envision something great. I love simplicity patterns for their fit and ease of use. Vogue is a great challenge pattern but please more vintage looks or things that are geared towards serious new fashion.<br />McCall's- please lets jazz it up a bit, I do like the patterns that are designed for larger busts meaning no FBA but that ease holy mother of fashion.<br />Butterick-this is where the serious styling needs to occur more often than not I am turned off by the envelope. What happened to the old styles that looked great.<br /><br />Back to all companies-Vintage patterns that complement the modern women so that when sewn look more like they were intended and those websites...something exciting maybe? I would love to see more male patterns for children and men alike and I am not talking about looks out of the 80's....Brandy Laytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00967614111165031144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67730370104633704.post-43836535147463770032012-01-11T07:19:46.665-05:002012-01-11T07:19:46.665-05:00"your outfit looks so, so crafty..."
lo..."your outfit looks so, so crafty..."<br /><br />lol!liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67730370104633704.post-72047001091661119282012-01-11T01:06:17.076-05:002012-01-11T01:06:17.076-05:00I love your ideas! It would be great to have some...I love your ideas! It would be great to have some say on what patterns get printed by the Big4. It would also be pretty amazing to have an online database of all of the patterns ever printed by these companies - even if we couldn't buy the patterns imagine the inspirations!<br /><br />To Simplicity - Keep up the good work! Of the Big4 I think they most consistently produce interesting/new/trendy patterns and have a wide selection of patterns. Also love their selection of costumes, and I also really like their Project Runway pattern selections. Also they get props for adding the "Suede Says" patterns for guys. Only wish - more Vintage Reprints!<br /><br />To Butterick - I understand that the target demographic are the people who want to dress like the first lady (seriously, go look at their patterns), but could you please try to jazz it up a bit? Envelope styling shouldn't make a difference, but it does.<br /><br />To McCall's - Please please please add Finished garment measurement to the back of all your pattern envelopes! Or add less ease. Or both.<br /><br />To Vogue - More vintage looks, more classic jackets and coats, more gowns inspired by runway collections. I understand that of the Big4 you are the one label that can most easily get away with the crazy patterns, but please try and limit yourself to 1 crazy pattern per release cycle. Also, more men's patterns!T. Sedaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09684101466551796470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67730370104633704.post-21048181344678814502012-01-10T22:29:30.424-05:002012-01-10T22:29:30.424-05:00These are really great ideas. I love the idea of ...These are really great ideas. I love the idea of voting to bring back an OOP pattern.<br /><br />If I were the boss, I'd force a major overhaul in the styling department. So many times I buy a pattern only after seeing it on a blog or Pattern Review because it looks so much better than what is shown on the envelope. And while they're at it, why not feature bloggers on their pattern envelopes? What a great way to create some buzz and free advertising :)<br /><br />I'd also overhaul the websites. Add in a lot more social media integration and a rating/review system. I know that's what Burda Style and Pattern Review already do, but if I were the Big 4, I'd want to take advantage of the strong online sewing community (it's good they're all on Facebook now).<br /><br />I really like the Big 4, though. They're good companies and they're all freshening up their lines and the way they portray their businesses. Hopefully they can strive to be even better and help us convert even more people to the sewing world :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67730370104633704.post-53215414414573852962012-01-10T22:16:30.257-05:002012-01-10T22:16:30.257-05:00About that pattern database: I would like to find...About that pattern database: I would like to find the pattern I used for a certain dress with a flare below the asymmetrical seam (from one hip to the other knee, or there-abouts).marysewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04482564881192516660noreply@blogger.com