Traditionally things are pretty slow in the business come August. This year I thought I’d do things a bit differently and schedule classes to take advantage of the lull so unlike past years, I’ll be very busy this month. Meaning, amid competing priorities, I don’t know how often I’ll be posting.…
This post has been amended 7/30/11
Thanks for your many comments in response to part one. I was unable to respond more promptly due to a spotty internet connection over the past two days.
Kate mentions in comments (and this post was accordingly amended) that she thinks the confusion arises at L’s company based on the description and instruction of an “inset cap sleeve” found in Metric Pattern Cutting, page 108/109 of the 1997 edition (see image below).…
Says L who works for a sporting goods manufacturer:
We love your site here at work. Can you settle a debate on cap sleeves, both woven and knit?
Our senior is an amazing patternmaker, we’re just not all on the same page.
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Judging from comments to the first entry, it is not universally understood that girth increases will require length increases in a grade. So, I made up one dress (1/4″ woven gingham) and put it on both balls to provide a comparison.…
Jasmin from New Zealand sent me some photos of a machine she uses to sew lifeboat covers -it’s a part-time voluntary job she has maintaining an old crane ship. Some of you lead such diverse and interesting lives, it gives a girl pause.…
