Comments on: The Handmade Clothing Project http://www.planetjune.com/blog/the-handmade-clothing-project/ The crafty journal of a crochet pattern designer and multi-crafter with a passion for making cute and realistic animals. Thu, 23 May 2013 06:55:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Melissa http://www.planetjune.com/blog/the-handmade-clothing-project/comment-page-1/#comment-115400 Melissa Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:24:14 +0000 http://www.planetjune.com/blog/?p=5053#comment-115400 This online course might be neat. They’re having a 50% off special over at BurdaStyle.

http://www.craftsy.com/class/Sewing-Studio-Fashion-Fitting-Home-Decor-More/19

Also, these two ladies are experienced seamstresses who host sew-alongs on their blogs and show you the related techniques as you go. They might also be good just to check out for inspiration:

http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/
http://blog.caseybrowndesigns.com/

]]> By: ~Lori http://www.planetjune.com/blog/the-handmade-clothing-project/comment-page-1/#comment-115349 ~Lori Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:28:33 +0000 http://www.planetjune.com/blog/?p=5053#comment-115349 Here’s one suggestion I can make – avoid set-in sleeves if you want simple! Raglan sleeves seem to be the easiest, and t-shirt sleeves are pretty easy too, especially in knits. (I was sewing a shirt with set-in sleeves this morning, which is what made me think of this!)

]]> By: Cassie Hale http://www.planetjune.com/blog/the-handmade-clothing-project/comment-page-1/#comment-115228 Cassie Hale Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:40:18 +0000 http://www.planetjune.com/blog/?p=5053#comment-115228 Alas, the reason I quit knitting! I’m also a musician and never had a single issue until I started knitting. I only make small garments (as in little people size) with crochet. I have been thinking more and more about sewing for the same reason–to save my hands! I’m sure your sewing will be great! I purchased some shirting fabric and wide elastic to make a super simple fun skirt for toddler to wear to preschool. That’s my kind of project!

]]> By: June http://www.planetjune.com/blog/the-handmade-clothing-project/comment-page-1/#comment-115173 June Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:45:22 +0000 http://www.planetjune.com/blog/?p=5053#comment-115173 I agree, that’s a great idea, and I’ve done that in the past with cheap clothes I’ve bought on sale and fixed up. I’m sure there must be thrift stores here, but I’m squeamish about second-hand clothes (I have to get over that hangup because I know it’s irrational!) For the time being I’ll just use my stashed fabric remnants and attempt to create my own patterns and see how I do.

]]> By: June http://www.planetjune.com/blog/the-handmade-clothing-project/comment-page-1/#comment-115171 June Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:32:59 +0000 http://www.planetjune.com/blog/?p=5053#comment-115171 I know that feeling. I very rarely have time to sew either, especially as my sewing table is now also my photo studio table… guess which one I use more often?! But now I’ve announced in public that I’m going to sew, I’m going to have to make time for it, or I’ll look stupid – this is all a cunning plan to make me stop being too busy and too scared to try and just have a go.

]]> By: June http://www.planetjune.com/blog/the-handmade-clothing-project/comment-page-1/#comment-115169 June Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:23:20 +0000 http://www.planetjune.com/blog/?p=5053#comment-115169 That’s a great idea – babies must need a lot of stuff, and they grow out of things so quickly. I bet baby clothes are expensive too, so making them makes a lot of sense. And modifying existing shirts is a nice way to ease into making things from scratch for yourself – doing a few clothing mods is what has given me the courage to try making some simple garments…

]]> By: Susan http://www.planetjune.com/blog/the-handmade-clothing-project/comment-page-1/#comment-115159 Susan Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:40:31 +0000 http://www.planetjune.com/blog/?p=5053#comment-115159 I used to sew all my clothes back in school but that was quite a while ago and I was a pretty standard size. I haven’t found any commercial patterns that fit me very well even after trying to ‘size’ them to my ‘size.’ BUT I am the queen of modifying existing clothing, usually purchased from thrift shops. It’s affordable and is good for the environment to re-use things. At least that’s what I tell myself with my bursting closet ; ). looking forward to your progress and do they have any thrift stores there??

]]> By: June http://www.planetjune.com/blog/the-handmade-clothing-project/comment-page-1/#comment-115145 June Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:54:45 +0000 http://www.planetjune.com/blog/?p=5053#comment-115145 Oh Tara, I walked into pretty much every shop in Canal Walk, and walked straight out of most after glancing at one price tag… I have very simple tastes – I just want plain, unfussy basics that won’t look dated by next year and don’t cost the earth. If you know of anywhere like that in Cape Town, do let me know – I haven’t sworn off shopping for good! Thanks also for the link – I’ll check it out :)

]]> By: Silverlotus http://www.planetjune.com/blog/the-handmade-clothing-project/comment-page-1/#comment-115144 Silverlotus Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:51:07 +0000 http://www.planetjune.com/blog/?p=5053#comment-115144 Way to go, June! I wish I had the time to dedicate to sewing. But, because of space constraints, just getting everything out and setting it all up takes up most of my time. :( I consider myself lucky if I can sew a bag once a month or so. And I hate to admit that I’ve had fabric to make a pillow case for my little guy for about two months. Eek.

]]> By: June http://www.planetjune.com/blog/the-handmade-clothing-project/comment-page-1/#comment-115143 June Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:39:40 +0000 http://www.planetjune.com/blog/?p=5053#comment-115143 Good luck with the new patterns! I think that if we all cheer each other on, we can do this…

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