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Gail Odegaard left a comment for Claudette Grant

Hi Claudette, we are back home from out trip. I hope you all had a beautiful Christmas. Let me know what I will be needing to make my sloper so I can gather the items for after the new year and be ready for your instructions.

Dec 30, 2010

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I will contact you after the New Year. A Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Dec 17, 2010

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Hi Gail: Hope you enjoy your trip and I think when you get back would be better as this requires some concentration. Happy holidays.

Dec 17, 2010

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Hi Claudette. Gail here. I would like to know how to go about the sloper, I am going out of town, would it be better to wait until after Christmas, I don't have time to work on anything much right now with my preparations for the…

Dec 16, 2010

Claudette Grant commented on the group 'Dressmaking'

A sloper is a fitting tool, made from your measurements. Email me privately and I could walk you through the process.

Dec 16, 2010

Claudette Grant commented on the group 'Dressmaking'

If you haven't sewn for yourself in a long time, the first thing to do is make a sloper and use that as your base. It works everytime. Goodluck.

Dec 16, 2010

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Claudette Grant commented on the group 'Everything Sewing!'

Hi Elaine: The way to do this is being very careful. Stitch from one side down to the 'v' then do one stitch at the very point and then the other side. It should be a cinch. Good luck.

Jul 21, 2010

Claudette Grant replied to the discussion 'darts' in the group Everything Sewing!

Hi Lisa, Larri is right on point, but have you thought of taking out the dart amount on the side seam instead of making a dart, especially since it's a sweatshirt. Just a thought. Good luck. Claudette.

Feb 19, 2010

Claudette Grant commented on the group 'Pattern Making'

Hello Katrina: The very first thing is to take the correct measurement in the right places. A year ago I did an article for Threads and it really works. If you do not have that copy you can get the book and draft the perfect pants. Good luck and let…

Dec 2, 2009

Claudette Grant commented on the group 'Pattern Making'

Hi Joan Commercial patterns are going to fit like r-t-w. If you want a great fit you have to forget about the size and use measurements. The across front is the most important measurement you need for a dress. If you take correct measurements it…

Nov 30, 2009

Claudette Grant commented on the group 'Pattern Making'

Sorry, it didn't work for me at all. I have found out that old fashioned measurements and drafting is what really works, at least for me.

Nov 30, 2009

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Thanks, I will send you photos of the final outfit. I am going to try and do a pant and jacket set, using Vogue pattern number 1132. I have bad legs and want to make pants to go with the plaid jacket shown. I bough 6 yards of a plaid suiting that I…

Oct 2, 2009

Claudette Grant left a comment for Laurie C. Fowler

Hi Laurie: It will be in the mail today and I hope it helps as much as you need it to. I have been getting calls and emails about it. All I ask is that youtell other people about it so we can get the word out. Thanks and sewitsoitfits. Claudette

Oct 2, 2009

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About Me:: sewing since I was nine I concentrate on fit, realizing that it doesn't matter how beautiful the garment is; if it doesn't fit it doesn't matter much.

What type of sewing do you enjoy?: garment, drapery, home decor

What type(s) of sewing machine(s) do you have?: Industrial- straight stitch with reverse, merrow, blindstitch and zigzag

What brands of patterns have you tried?: Custom made.

I am updating and expanding my business reach by letting you know a little more of what we do. We offer custom clothing (we work with you long-distance), patternmaking, sloper drafting and pattern drafting.
If you need a pattern but do not have the patternmaking skills we'll do that for you. We have seminars on taking correct measurements and creating a pattern from measurements.
I'm currently working on TCouture Plus, which is a line of pattern for the petite plus woman, who'd rather be looked over than overlooked. It will be available to the public November 15th.

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Posted on August 18, 2009 at 12:52pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

Has anyone had a pattern that no alterations have to be made to? and if so from whom? I am so tired of clothing that does not fit right. Some of the most common alterations which is easily fixed; shoulder too long, across front too wide, armhole(armscye) too low/too big and the most trying, the nape to waist too long so there's always a bunch of fabric right there. Would like all your feedback.

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At 11:48am on December 30, 2010, Gail Odegaard said…: Hi Claudette, we are back home from out trip. I hope you all had a beautiful Christmas. Let me know what I will be needing to make my sloper so I can gather the items for after the new year and be ready for your instructions.

At 10:21am on December 17, 2010, Gail Odegaard said…: I will contact you after the New Year. A Merry Christmas to you and your family.

At 4:58pm on December 16, 2010, Gail Odegaard said…: Hi Claudette. Gail here. I would like to know how to go about the sloper, I am going out of town, would it be better to wait until after Christmas, I don't have time to work on anything much right now with my preparations for the trip. I was doing some checking on the internet after you mentioned it and I think I have the idea, but do not know for sure what to do.

At 12:55pm on October 2, 2009, Laurie C. Fowler said…: Thanks, I will send you photos of the final outfit. I am going to try and do a pant and jacket set, using Vogue pattern number 1132. I have bad legs and want to make pants to go with the plaid jacket shown. I bough 6 yards of a plaid suiting that I think is called Dark Watch. It is black,dark navy blue,dark green and has yellow thin lines. Gorgeous! Unfortunatly it is only 45" wide. If I can only make the jacket out of that material, I will find simialr fabric in probably the black or maybe the navy to go with it. Also I am a slow sewer since I work full time on the midnight shift and can't sew everyday. If it takes me awhile don't think I have forgotten you. I need to make the jacket first so I will know if I have enough material to do the pants out of it. Or at least cut it out first. I would like to add you as a friend so I don't lose contact with you. Thanks again, Laurie Fowler

At 2:41pm on October 1, 2009, Laurie C. Fowler said…: Hi, Laurie Fowler here- I can't tell you how much the pants book will help me. I sew or paint constantly and I am 5'4" , short waisted and long legged. It is almost imposible to find a pattern that fits, and I am just learning to make/alter patterns. My email address is: [fridayanne@cox.net] and my mailing address is: Laurie Fowler 6516 E. Stella Rd. Apt. T, Tucson, Az. 85730 Again, Thank you sew much! Laurie

At 1:50pm on August 28, 2009, Jane Schmitt said…: Hi Claudette,

Good to hear from you, I am in the process of looking for ways (inexpensively) to get more business myself. I have been pretty lucky with word of mouth and I also advertise on Craige's List. (free). I have gotten quite a bit from there. I have been reading a lot of books on 'sewing as a business' and have gotten some good ideas which I will put into effect soon. I am about 2-1/2 hours from Stuart. Why don't you give me a call sometime and we can bounce ideas off of each other, maybe we can help each other. My numbers are 321-507-4002 (home) 407 222 3866 ( cel). My email is jane3866@aol.com.
Have a great weekend.

At 4:05pm on August 21, 2009, Jane Schmitt said…: Claudette,
Sorry about the XXXXXXXXXXX. My 5lb dog tried to get some attention as i was adding the comment and jumped on my laptop.

At 4:03pm on August 21, 2009, Jane Schmitt said…: Hi Claudette,

Merritt Island is on the Space Coast, near NASA and Cocoa Beach. I get to watch the shuttle go off from my house.
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At 6:06pm on August 7, 2009, HELEN GARVIN said…: hi claudette,
believe it or not i have never travelled to states i have never left Trinidad its nice to know that you mahe your own patterns also so for the late reply i have been busy.