tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post6973934808913655689..comments2024-01-31T11:06:20.456-09:00Comments on Two On Two Off: I'm sure glad I sewDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11099128922590283342noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-57500420074778261222008-08-27T15:06:00.000-08:002008-08-27T15:06:00.000-08:00I totally agree. Its not just that the quality has...I totally agree. Its not just that the quality has gone down - the prices have gone up too! I only buy shoes, bags, accesoires and stuff like that.Matrosehasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02017134642512332357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-91201605641088653772008-08-26T17:03:00.000-08:002008-08-26T17:03:00.000-08:00I sewed some clothing for my mom during the last y...I sewed some clothing for my mom during the last years of her life -- she was so amazed at the fit and enjoyed the things I made her very much ... it's a happy memory that I treasure (and it felt good to finally do something right in her eyes ha ha!!)<BR/><BR/>I just found your blog from Pattern Review; I love the clothes you make and think you do an amazing job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-74685576584991905722008-08-26T07:25:00.000-08:002008-08-26T07:25:00.000-08:00I don't know if it's gone done hill more lately or...I don't know if it's gone done hill more lately or if we just see these things because we sew and know how they *should* be. I've been told on numerous occassions, that I should just go to Target and buy $10 t-shirts. Sorry, but usually they look like crap and the colors never seem to be what I want. I like sewing for me. I get something just like I want it, in the exact color I want, and the fit is much better. Plus it's made in the good ole USA.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16357944348284103102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-77659711953901991802008-08-25T20:25:00.000-08:002008-08-25T20:25:00.000-08:00I've noticed myself only purchasing stuff I can't/...I've noticed myself only purchasing stuff I can't/won't make: shoes, underwear, jewelry, purses. Yes, I know I could make the jewelry and purses... but I'd rather sew garments! Hope you've been enjoying all the company!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126043161321731207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-54097445600629340132008-08-25T17:42:00.000-08:002008-08-25T17:42:00.000-08:00Yes, the quality has definitely gone down. And the...Yes, the quality has definitely gone down. And the selection for petites has diminished in the past few years too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-11287619896155784322008-08-25T16:10:00.000-08:002008-08-25T16:10:00.000-08:00I had a similar incident with my daughter. She was...I had a similar incident with my daughter. She was buying a hoodie, the zippers were so off on these tops which made the front pockets not match up. It was so visible, I can't beleive people buy them. Do they not see the imperfections? We must of put back 6 before we found one that was acceptable. I think the quality has definetly gone down!Ann Made Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736679240367173915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-7056648129975983982008-08-25T15:41:00.000-08:002008-08-25T15:41:00.000-08:00Hi Dawn!! I started sewing everything Mom & I...Hi Dawn!! I started sewing everything Mom & I wore when I was 12. We're 5'1" and there was only "Half-Sizes" available then... Gramma stuff. Petites came later on. It's still not a well-designed category. Could SOMEONE tell "them" that "we" don't have Audrey Hepburn necks, giraffe arms, enough space for hugh collars & buttons?? Tee! Hee!!<BR/>Hope you and your Mom had a good visit!!<BR/>Warm greetings,<BR/>Rhonda in MontrealRhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245549330245537017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-76942263189464748812008-08-25T15:07:00.000-08:002008-08-25T15:07:00.000-08:00I know, even my efforts (since I rip out mistakes ...I know, even my efforts (since I rip out mistakes and redo) are better than a lot of RTW in a normal price range. People need to get over the "homemade" mindset and appreciate that we take the time to make unique and better fitting items. Even when we have trouble getting a perfect fit, our things are still better.Myrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16163175961766563965noreply@blogger.com