Comments on: Fitting

By: Puja

Puja — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:49:06 +0000

Hi. I would like to know the teacher you trained under. I live in Pune and I too am looking for someone to train under.
Thanks.

By: A change in scene, weather, craft

A change in scene, weather, craft — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:15:19 +0000

[...] Janome Stitch Magic, periodically also dreaming about one of the old Singer foot-treadle machines. My tailor woes continue, so a more serious, methodical approach to the whole clothes fitting question is at hand. [...]

By: Sheetal

Sheetal — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:50:24 +0000

Hi,

wanted to know which classes did you attend n where in Pune. I jumped into a certificate fashion course and ended up being confident of paper drafts at the same time terrified of cutting fabric. The institute where I studied gave more stress to drafting than sewing; so my knowledge is theoretical.
An advantage I have- I have been sewing basic curtains n throw pillow cases, so am confident of straight stitches..

Thanks

By: Lise

Lise — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:24:18 +0000

Hello,
I’m a french tailor’s student, and the book of your sister is really interesting. In my country it’s not possible to find theses patterns.
Could you post all her book on your web site? Or send me the pictures?
The right part of the blouse pattern picture looks very interesting to make a nice pattern !!
Many thanks

lise

By: Adventures of a Desi Knitter » Sewing stories I

Adventures of a Desi Knitter » Sewing stories I — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:24:03 +0000

[...] laughed out loud when I read Swapna’s comment a couple of posts ago about the sewing machine roaring away at the slightest provocation. Mine (or [...]

By: Aniket Alam

Aniket Alam — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:02:21 +0000

I am left wondering what the correct marxist approach to this should be …

This post reminded me of the hand-driven Singer black-beauty with gold coloured designs that my naani got as part of her dowry in 1942. She used it till she was alive and after 2000 its been with Manjari. Still works fine….

One more reason to come to Hyderabad. (and by then, I’d've worked out the relevant marxist interpretation)

By: evolvingtastes

evolvingtastes — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:16:07 +0000

Wandered on to your blog after a long time, and it was quite timely. I have some odd fitting pieces too, some too tight and some too loose. Others even more odd. I have been tempted to learn to sew for all the same reasons you mentioned, but alas, no time.

By: desiknitter

desiknitter — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:27:48 +0000

LOLA, nowadays the trend is to have blouses with some positive ease – at least in the sleeves. I had one made like that, and it really makes a difference to the comfort level!
ZAINAB, if I do transition to blouses, I might follow your example and pick one of mine apart too!
TEXANNE, thanks for that link!

By: Zainab

Zainab — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:01:08 +0000

Fitting a saree blouse is a whole other science. There are so many approaches- katori cut, simple pleats, bias vs straight, varied necklines, sleeves etc. After many attempts i personally found the best way for me was to sacrifice one well-fitting blouse, pick it apart and reproduce its pattern carefully. This has stood me in good stead for lo the many years, with a few alterations for middle-aged spread. But then I’m partial to plain, ordinary v necks and elbow sleeves– no fancy stuff for me.

By: Preeti

Preeti — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:56:47 +0000

Digging those lethal-looking scissors!!! Hope all goes well in the sewing arena and that there will be no more tailor wars for you! Love the fabric choices you’ve made – crisp and cool at the same time!!