A Bit of Brainstorming

[girlygothic]

I'm pondering developing a new class in a pre-existing series, and have been trying to figure out what I should include. Then it hit me... Some of you here in this community might have some good ideas.

Comments

[girlygothic]

I'm sorry. I really didn't mean to jump down your throat. You just inadvertently hit upon a hot button of mine, and I was attempting (apparently poorly) to direct the conversation away from potential argument. But you had no way of knowing about this hot button, and it's entirely my issue, so you have my apologies.

Regarding why I included the information about the SCA... I guess I didn't make it clear. My point was that while these classes are (usually, although not always) taught at SCA events, they're not about historic costuming. I leave that for other people, where they can focus on specific time periods, garments, etc. My classes are about building a basic knowledge of sewing technique.

And again, not meaning to be argumentative, but just trying to understand what you're thinking of... When you talk about inappropriate use of princess seams in costume patterns, do you mean something like Simplicity 3809 (the first pattern image shown here)? If so, then yeah, I can't agree more that's quite possibly the stupidest design decision they could have made, and not just from a historic standpoint. But if you meant a different time period or style, could you give an example?

[sixtyforty]

That was exactly the pattern I had in mind, actually! It's a decent pattern otherwise (not great, but certainly reasonable), so it's disappointing that they put those seams in. There are a few others like that too.

[girlygothic]

Ha! That's funny I found the one you were thinking of.

Although actually, I disagree with you about it otherwise being a reasonable pattern. Yes, historically that seam would have been a straight one into the neckline. But even putting aside the historic reasons for having that seam arrangement, the only thing the princess seam accomplishes is that it makes the pattern require more yardage. Duh?!

[sixtyforty]

Reasonable for beginners, not for serious costumers =)