Comments for Grandma's Sewing Cabinet

Comment on Podcast: Chained to the Sewing Machine Again by Dr. Julie-Ann

Dr. Julie-Ann — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:50:16 +0000

I’m sure that they just fixed typos and such between the two versions because their publication dates are so close together. My understanding is that later editions started eliminating a lot of the tailoring information.

Comment on Look What Came Home With Me Yesterday by Nancy L.

Nancy L. — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:54:17 +0000

Hi Julie,

Loved seeing what followed you home! The wool you bought was a gorgeous color and I’m sure will look nice on you since you’re so fair. Also loved listening to your last podcast. Sounds as though you are enjoying tutoring in class. They’re fortunate to have you. Thanks for sharing your experiences with all of us.

Nancy

Comment on Podcast: Chained to the Sewing Machine Again by Linda A.

Linda A. — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:46:59 +0000

Thanks, Dr. J-A. I ordered a “very good” 1978 version, which has the same number of pages as the 1976 version (528). So I’m hoping it still has the “good stuff.” Now I have to wait for it though. Boy, am I ever spoiled by Amazon Prime!
………… Linda

Comment on Look What Came Home With Me Yesterday by Dr. Julie-Ann

Dr. Julie-Ann — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:55:45 +0000

I don’t blame your displeasure of flying. I hate it, too! My friend Alex is a flight attendant and just dashes all over the world at the drop of hat. No thank you!

Did you use pattern cards when you were at RBC?

I would LOVE to show you around L.A.’s garment district. It is so different than NYC’s.

Comment on Look What Came Home With Me Yesterday by Carolyn

Carolyn — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:30:06 +0000

The story about the wool crepes is funny! I haven’t bought wool crepe in the district in years…it all comes from Fabric Mart now. But you are naming names…and I may have to get over my displeasure of flying and come visit you so that you can take me to all of those fabric places. I would love to shop the LA Garment District! And good luck with the jacket!

p.s. I knew what a pattern card was, btw!

Comment on Podcast: Chained to the Sewing Machine Again by Dr. Julie-Ann

Dr. Julie-Ann — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:05:04 +0000

I actually have the 1995 version but only because I couldn’t find a 1976 version (we didn’t have Amazon back then!). My sister owns the 1976 version and I learned a lot from it. I understand that the latest version took out a lot of the good stuff, so avoid that one.

My recommendation: Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Sewing, 1976

Comment on Podcast: Chained to the Sewing Machine Again by Linda A.

Linda A. — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:57:14 +0000

Soooooo glad am I for another Grandma’s Sewing Cabinet podcast! I want to know about all your classes. I went to Amazon.com to order the Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Sewing you mentioned, but I’m not sure which version to get. I think it might be the 1981 publication. Is that the one you have?

Comment on Podcast: Chained to the Sewing Machine Again by Dr. Julie-Ann

Dr. Julie-Ann — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:17:19 +0000

Truthfully, I wouldn’t have either. But her mother is a professional belly dancer, specializing in Persian dance, and chose the fabric for the dress. I was truly amazed at how perfectly it went with the pattern. It showed me that I need to think outside of the “JoAnn’s Juvenile Fabric” selection!

Comment on Podcast: Chained to the Sewing Machine Again by SparkkleSox

SparkkleSox — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:41:06 +0000

Oh my goodness, how cute is that baby in that perfect little outfit. How well made it appears. I would never have gone to the fabric store and considered that material for a baby but boy, did my eyes open.

Comment on Crispy Fried by Erika Sews-it-all

Erika Sews-it-all — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:09:24 +0000

Cool! I bet you will learn all kinds of inspiring things to make you want to sew! And, if you’re looking online for tutorials, patterns, or tips – try clicking over to http://www.WeAllSew.com!