Question for you clothing-sewing type geeks out there

[flipping_hades]

This is a question for the other sewing dorks out there. I'm interested in branching out from making luggage to clothing. Tailored jackets, outerwear (athletic & formal), vests, and maybe shirts are what I ultimately want to make

Comments

[agntprovocateur]

i highly recommend this company, they've been around a long time.
http://www.folkwear.com/222.html

[uke]

Yeah those guys are good.

I'm also a favor of jumping into the deep end right away. Have fun!

[flipping_hades]

*splash* :-)

[ariyanakylstram]

I've used the Folkwear pattern numerous times, both for mens and womens vests. It's a great starting point.

[flipping_hades]

thanks! I knew you would know something of such things.

[ariyanakylstram]

heh.

Also possibly of interest may be the GBACG's Great Pattern Review, where, yes, we give our commentary on various and sundry patterns, by all kinds of makers.

http://www.gbacg.org/great-pattern-review/index.html

(Now you can read about all KINDS of patterns! Yes, inDEEDY!

[agntprovocateur]

there are some useful tricks to sewing collars so tht the under piece doesn't roll to the front. when you get to that, i'll tr an explain or show you.

cheers!

[agntprovocateur]

eeps, anonymous is me!

[flipping_hades]

Yes, I've heard that collars are tricky! All those *curves* everywhere. Most everything I do now is straight lines :)