tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2727235494106626079.post5205044845293227121..comments2017-08-14T12:37:13.014-04:00Comments on The Bitchin' Stitch: The greatest of virtuesMz. Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16795252523182627852noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2727235494106626079.post-12022847573373881192009-10-22T23:01:52.339-04:002009-10-22T23:01:52.339-04:00Yes, you're right, that was a dumb statement. ...Yes, you're right, that was a dumb statement. Thanks for calling me out!) <br /><br />Fitting was pure mystery to me too until I got a job as a fit technician and started doing some homework to improve my results at work. I really love it now.<br /><br />I know the forms are expensive, it took me a long time to save for it believe me, but it was so worth it!<br /><br />Oh, the blog, it's not top secret, I just haven't decided if it's worth anyone's time to read.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462463877612496311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2727235494106626079.post-35307331798898575152009-10-22T16:28:42.823-04:002009-10-22T16:28:42.823-04:00Alexandra, that's a funny statement. Of course...Alexandra, that's a funny statement. Of course nothing is difficult once you understand it! <br /><br />As for dress forms, I do work with standard forms at school, and have made myself a duct tape dress form, not having $2000 lying around anywhere. (Any generous benefactors out there?) Maybe one of these days!<br /><br />Thanks for commenting, but now you've got me all curious about your top-secret blog!Mz. Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16795252523182627852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2727235494106626079.post-87349129530642062382009-10-22T10:48:57.184-04:002009-10-22T10:48:57.184-04:00Fitting is not difficult once you understand body ...Fitting is not difficult once you understand body structure and movement. A Dress Form is an absolute must if you are sewing for yourself. When fitting, you have to look at the garment all the way around the body which is impossible to do when you're wearing it. Dress forms are expensive, but believe me, it will save you money and time in the long run. Wolfe forms will customize a form to your specifications. I own a Alva Form which I love. They don't customize but they do have standard forms which might work for you. Cost is around $2000 either way.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462463877612496311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2727235494106626079.post-62875880065872804832009-10-21T17:53:23.606-04:002009-10-21T17:53:23.606-04:00Oh god, fitting. I made a few cotehardies 10 or 15...Oh god, fitting. I made a few cotehardies 10 or 15 years ago, and the only reason they fit me was that (luckily?) i had so little shape variation to fit to. those days are gone. when you figure out fitting, let me know, okay? i've got cute dresses i'd like to make.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14756914994989211123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2727235494106626079.post-86431031156262843692009-10-13T06:38:23.654-04:002009-10-13T06:38:23.654-04:00This trade school program sounds fab. And fitting....This trade school program sounds fab. And fitting... hmm... the thing that we must master for all of this sewing business to come together properly. I'm smack in the middle of learning about this too and I've already forgotten some of the adjustments I have to make - short waist, narrow shoulder, slight sway back, something else here, something else there... makes you wonder how I ever went clothes shopping and found things that fit. Oh wait - normally they don't. <br /><br />P.S. I love your banner too.Jenavevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210038477356983232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2727235494106626079.post-7563098867574911352009-09-23T07:16:52.917-04:002009-09-23T07:16:52.917-04:00Thanks Alex. I have H J-A's "Patternmakin...Thanks Alex. I have H J-A's "Patternmaking for Fashion Design" but I'd love to have a look at her other one. So many books on the list...Mz. Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16795252523182627852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2727235494106626079.post-35230618314420401072009-09-23T01:51:53.033-04:002009-09-23T01:51:53.033-04:00If you want to learn about fitting, I would highly...If you want to learn about fitting, I would highly recommend taking a draping class or buying a book on draping. You will have a multitude of "aha" moments as you move through the exercises.<br /><br />For books, I would recommend "Dress Fitting" by Natalie Bray and "Draping for Apparel Design" by Helen Joseph-Armstrong.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462463877612496311noreply@blogger.com