Comments for Designer Stitch School of Fashion and Design

Comment on Italian Fabric Warehouse Sale 28th November by Chris Prossor

Chris Prossor — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 13:04:35 +0000

Hi, just letting you know that I will be coming to the Italian Fabric warehouse sale. I hope to get there early (traffic permitting) because I’m coming from near Bendigo. Looking forward to it again, the last one was great. Cheers Chris

Comment on Vintage Butterick Pattern 5708. by Sharal

Sharal — Wed, 20 May 2015 10:48:40 +0000

Beautiful!

Comment on The Pants Block Draft – German Versus English Pattern Drafting Systems – straight out of the box !!!! by Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 11 May 2015 03:46:16 +0000

Hi Annie

A fantastic site. Congratulations. So much thought and passion for sewing is shown on this site. I look forward to reading all the information you send out. What a difference between the two blocks. So looking forward to reading all about the bodice blocks.

Regards
Jenny

Comment on Hand Made Pattern Weights by Virginia Severns

Virginia Severns — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 17:15:11 +0000

I made my pattern weights using 3 inch squares of fabric in two colors. Using the [I think is bi-corn) pattern. Fold each set of s0quares in half and snip 1/4 inch in each side. Sew together, the corner of opposite square at the center snip. Sew around, stitching a few stitches in each end of the lastti side of each weight. Turn and using a funnel with a big opening (I used a Tupperware rectangular funnel) in the opening and fill with about 1/4 cup of weighted material. I purchased new clean aquariom rock for mine. Pin the opening closex after filling and stitch all in evening while watching TV or sitting outside. I finish my hand sewing or menfing this way, is very relaxing for me.
Using the 3 inch squares makes the weights just the right size. I keep mine in a tall plastic (32 oz size) container I get cotton candy in, on sale, after a holiday. You mentioned ay find a plastic container with a good fitting lid for yours, it keeps the weights together, clean and you can move them where you need to use them.
I also purchased about 8 or 12 flatware knives at a thrift shop to supplement my weights for when I need a weight along the edge of a long seam. This I read on Facebook and liked the idea.

Comment on Sharon H’s Colette Skirt. by annieg

annieg — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 03:27:38 +0000

Thanks Kim. I glad that you were able to learn something. Cheerio. Annie G

Comment on Sharon H’s Colette Skirt. by Kim

Kim — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 12:19:29 +0000

Thanks! Sew easy to understand.

Comment on What do you LOVE about SEWING. by Debra

Debra — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 12:01:26 +0000

I’ve got this book, might even be that edition! It’ll make a great prize.

Comment on Vintage Fabric Sale. by annieg

annieg — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 06:02:40 +0000

Hey Anne. I know Jim is in Italy as I write this organizing more shipping containers full of fabric – so start saving all your gold coins – the new fabric shipment should be absolutely sensational . All the best. Ann.

Comment on Hand Made Pattern Weights by annieg

annieg — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 06:01:00 +0000

H Wanda. Yes they are much easier and a lot faster than using pins. Plus you can make so many with different types of fabrics. I am glad that you will be able to share them as gifts.
All the best. Ann

Comment on Hand Made Pattern Weights by annieg

annieg — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 05:59:18 +0000

HI Susie. I am so glad that you are able to make your own set of pattern weights – I just love mine. All the best and kind regards. Annie.