Comments on: Podcast: The Art of Fabric Selection

By: julieann

julieann — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:29:11 +0000

Paula~I have a Mac, so the typewriter software is for Mac and not a PC: http://www.sustworks.com/site/prod_keyclick_overview.html

If you do a Google search, you will find lots of options for a PC, if you are of that flavor. I think I saw names such as Jingle Keys, Home Typist and Sound Pilot. Google those and see if those meet your needs.

Of course, if you do the Mac thing, I recommend Key click and I think it is going to cost me only $15 when the trial period ends.

By: SewPaula

SewPaula — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:51:31 +0000

Love the shirt and have always enjoyed your pod cast — but purty please, could you tell me where you found that program that makes your computer sound like an old type writer?

By: Terry

Terry — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:27:55 +0000

Great work! could Mr. Honey have squeezed out a tiny smile?

By: julieann

julieann — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:44:58 +0000

Well, Karen, I have to admit that when I started the cowboy shirt, I, too, thought I was using a pre-made pattern! It was only when I thought I had it all cut out that I realized that there were key pieces missing.

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:41:15 +0000

Your husband’s cowboy shirt turned out great, Julie-Ann! Good job! I made a cowboy-type shirt for my father several years ago, but I used a pre-made pattern, so I took the easy way out. I’m amazed at your pattern drafting skills!

I, too, am learning a lot from your reading from the McCall’s book. Thank you!

By: Vivian Love

Vivian Love — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:17:24 +0000

Enjoyed the recent podcast. And I’ve enjoyed hearing about the progress of the cowboy shirt. It turned out very nice. I’m also enjoying the McCalls book reads. I’m learning a lot. Keep up the great work!

By: Kathy Warnock

Kathy Warnock — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:28:06 +0000

Julie-Ann: I listened to the podcast this afternoon and enjoyed it very much. I was amused to hear that Jo-Ann’s also drops you from their mailing list. I’ve had that trouble for years. And I’m really a pretty faithful customer. What kind of marketing is that? And I also have trouble receiving their email. I guess I should just go to the website. Thanks for sharing your good ideas. KW

By: julieann

julieann — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:39:30 +0000

Deborah, the pattern actually calls for contrasting fabric for the yoke and cuffs (or pocket flaps if you make it without the yoke and with pockets).

Kathy, I never did the embroidery on the chambray shirts, but my older sister did it on her own shirts (and jeans).

By: Deborah

Deborah — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:18:30 +0000

Very nice. I like the deep yolk [is that the name of the part?] Would the pattern call for a different color on that part if you prefer?
I have a cowboy shirt that is just worn out, maybe I will try this.
I see you haven’t put the baby blue brick-a-brack on yet….
[you are really too funny with the slack]

By: Kathy Warnock

Kathy Warnock — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:03:22 +0000

I think I learned my lesson. I would give him some slack . . .

He was a good sport about the shirt — wore it for years. I also embroidered purchased chambray shirts in those years. KW