Laurie C. Fowler
Laurie C. Fowler
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Jen O replied to the discussion 'Pattern Inconsistencies!' in the group Stitch & Bitch
You have made a good point here: alterations and sewing are two very different things.  They require different skill sets, with alterations being intensive in pattern design.  Without pattern making training, it can be very difficult to…
Jan 30, 2011
Cat replied to the discussion 'Pattern Inconsistencies!' in the group Stitch & Bitch
Isn't Connie wonderful?  I took a class of hers at the SewDesign Expo in Pomona a few yrs ago.  learned so much.  the book is still on my wish list, but I am waiting till I branch out of alterations before I go for construction…
Jan 18, 2011
Binski replied to the discussion 'Pattern Inconsistencies!' in the group Stitch & Bitch
Butterick now has patterns by Connie Crawford that come containing multiple sizes that allow for a better fit. Basic styles can be adjusted by bust size, armhole size and three different body shapes. Combine them to your measurements, and…
Jan 18, 2011
Sewshesaid replied to the discussion 'Pattern Inconsistencies!' in the group Stitch & Bitch
Ive been sewing since I was very young. Lets just say I learned on a treadle and patterns have always been a bane. My body never fit the perfect pattern. I personally only buy for basic design and have learned by many trial and error torn and thrown…
Jan 18, 2011
Cat replied to the discussion 'Pattern Inconsistencies!' in the group Stitch & Bitch
What can I ad?  I started sewing in high school cuz I was tiny.  Nothing fit. I had a gymanst type body, girls sizes wouldn't fit certain areas.  So I started sewing, and therefore through trial and error, I started learning…
Jan 17, 2011
MsV54321 replied to the discussion 'New Machines vs. Older Ones' in the group Sewing Machine Reviews
It sounds just like the machine I learned to sew on, about 1967. In1976 or so I thought that's how all Singers were and bought one, but in 1984 or so I was told THAT Singer had ruined all the plastic they used inside of it (I wore it out), so I…
Nov 19, 2010
Ags replied to the discussion 'New Machines vs. Older Ones' in the group Sewing Machine Reviews
Deciding what machine to get really depends on how you're going to use it, like others have said. Whether or not you're sewing everyday/everything, or if you're going to use it once every 3-6months to sew a garment, or once in awhile…
Jul 16, 2010
Laurie C. Fowler commented on the group 'Everything Sewing!'
To Kay who wrote in April about an adult slipper pattern. I have been looking for a slipper pattern for a long time and have tried to make my own pattern (with little success). I finally found a pattern that I like. It is KWIK SEW #3627 I…
May 30, 2010

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What type of sewing do you enjoy?
garment, upholstery
What type(s) of sewing machine(s) do you have?
Singer Ingenuity
Euro-Pro Delux Denim Machine
Yamata Serger
What brands of patterns have you tried?
Any that provide sizes up to 24. McCall is the least likely to provide larger sizes.

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At 11:14pm on March 21, 2010, jodijeanjodijean said…
thanks for the add ...
At 11:27pm on November 11, 2009, RenataRenata said…
I hope to learn from it as well. I'll be sewing very slow and reading the instructs often. Thanks for the comment.
At 8:31pm on November 7, 2009, BirdieBirdie said…
Thanks for corduroy tips Laurie!
At 1:24pm on October 21, 2009, Susan gave Laurie C. Fowler a giftSusan
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since the singer dress form was so crappy.... lol!
At 7:37pm on October 20, 2009, diannedianne said…
loved your story about painting and the part about your life actually - I don't understand or even like Susan Else's work but I loved it as being her creation thats the part about art, craft, sewing, cooking etc. that I love. Best wishes
At 11:40am on October 2, 2009, Claudette GrantClaudette Grant said…
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
At 1:50pm on October 1, 2009, Claudette GrantClaudette Grant said…
Hi Laurie:
Congratulations on your win, if you will please let me have your address, I'll mail the book to you. Thanks .
Claudette
At 6:42am on September 29, 2009, SusanSusan said…
Congrats Laurie, you won last week's give-away draw! CG's Couture Designs should be in touch with you. Enjoy!

At 7:19pm on September 8, 2009, SusanSusan said…
At 4:45pm on September 2, 2009, ann st clairann st clair said…
Are you still interested in trading patterns? If so please let me know,thank you.
 
 
 

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