Are you easy? (joke in in poor taste, I couldn't help myself, sorry) - The Sew Weekly Sewing Circle2024-03-29T00:37:12Zhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/forum/topics/are-you-easy-joke-in-in-poor?commentId=6365347%3AComment%3A62616&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noPerhaps the levels could be r…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-06-24:6365347:Comment:626162011-06-24T12:42:46.296ZRosemaryhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/Rosemary
<p>Perhaps the levels could be redefined as</p>
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<p>a) easy/simple/no-brainer/do it in your sleep</p>
<p>b) intermediate/needs a little thought/need to be awake</p>
<p>c) difficult/needs lots of thought/ get the caffine brewing!</p>
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<p>That said, One persons 'simple' could be another persons 'nightmare'. Personally I used to loathe zips, I would rather have sewn half-a-dozen buttonholes by hand than put in a zip; now however, through practise, I don't actively avoid…</p>
<p>Perhaps the levels could be redefined as</p>
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<p>a) easy/simple/no-brainer/do it in your sleep</p>
<p>b) intermediate/needs a little thought/need to be awake</p>
<p>c) difficult/needs lots of thought/ get the caffine brewing!</p>
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<p>That said, One persons 'simple' could be another persons 'nightmare'. Personally I used to loathe zips, I would rather have sewn half-a-dozen buttonholes by hand than put in a zip; now however, through practise, I don't actively avoid them.</p>
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<p>Another thing that can affect how you view yourself as to beginner/intermediate/advanced can be the people that you are talking to. Here I would consider myself as in the 'advanced' category, but if I was to toddle over to The Cutter and Tailor forum I could consider myself in the 'beginner trying for intermediate' category.</p> Great question Charlotte. Re…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-06-23:6365347:Comment:625432011-06-23T21:03:01.065ZDebbiehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/DebbieHealey
<p>Great question Charlotte. Reading through everyones comments has me thinking! I do tend to gravitate towards "easy" patterns - and I don't know why. I agree with many of the comments that the "easy" patterns are often shapeless and don't offer much of a challenge. Maybe this is why I'm a little "blah" about my sewing at the moment - I need more of a challenge? </p>
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<p>When I think about the things I made years ago, with very little experience or skill - they were much more…</p>
<p>Great question Charlotte. Reading through everyones comments has me thinking! I do tend to gravitate towards "easy" patterns - and I don't know why. I agree with many of the comments that the "easy" patterns are often shapeless and don't offer much of a challenge. Maybe this is why I'm a little "blah" about my sewing at the moment - I need more of a challenge? </p>
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<p>When I think about the things I made years ago, with very little experience or skill - they were much more complicated and challenging than what I'm doing now. My finish and detail is much better now - but not the actual design. SO .... I'm going to extend myself in future and tackle those more intimidating patterns .... nothing to loose but a few hours of my time and a bit of fabric (and a few dollars!!) - but lots to gain!</p> well put Jessie!tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-06-21:6365347:Comment:617492011-06-21T19:30:25.809Zcharlotte tilleyhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/charlottetilley
well put Jessie!
well put Jessie! That's a really good point Ta…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-06-21:6365347:Comment:619172011-06-21T19:29:48.589Zcharlotte tilleyhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/charlottetilley
That's a really good point Tanit-Isis, something for me to think about. I think you make some very good points, very encouraging for me to try something a bit more challenging!
That's a really good point Tanit-Isis, something for me to think about. I think you make some very good points, very encouraging for me to try something a bit more challenging! That's how I feel--why choose…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-06-21:6365347:Comment:616732011-06-21T19:22:41.162ZJessiehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/Jessie
That's how I feel--why choose an easy pattern only to spend hours trying to make it look half-decent? I'd rather take the time to research the construction techniques, work out how to do it properly, and spend a little longer on the details so the finished garment is something I'll actually wear.
That's how I feel--why choose an easy pattern only to spend hours trying to make it look half-decent? I'd rather take the time to research the construction techniques, work out how to do it properly, and spend a little longer on the details so the finished garment is something I'll actually wear. I am often rather put off by…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-06-21:6365347:Comment:617462011-06-21T19:07:22.076ZTanit-Isishttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/TanitIsis
<p>I am often rather put off by patterns that say "easy". Not because I'm the bee's knees or anything, but it seems like stuff labelled "easy" is often a code-word for "shapeless and not well-drafted". Maybe this isn't always the case, but it's happened to me often enough to put me off. For example I recently made a vest for my daughter from a "very easy" pattern. It was definitely easy---two pieces, using the same pieces for exterior and lining. No facings, no lining pieces. Yes, it was…</p>
<p>I am often rather put off by patterns that say "easy". Not because I'm the bee's knees or anything, but it seems like stuff labelled "easy" is often a code-word for "shapeless and not well-drafted". Maybe this isn't always the case, but it's happened to me often enough to put me off. For example I recently made a vest for my daughter from a "very easy" pattern. It was definitely easy---two pieces, using the same pieces for exterior and lining. No facings, no lining pieces. Yes, it was simple, but a garment from a pattern like that is always going to look a little crude, with the lining peeping out (no matter how you understitch or topstitch). I'd rather have a few more, properly adjusted, pattern pieces to keep track of, and get a much better result (with much less fiddling---which to me is the hard part).</p>
<p>At this point I'd label myself an intermediate (or advanced intermediate ;) ) stitcher, but I got here only by fearlessly (and sometimes foolishly ;) ) tackling things that weren't labelled easy. </p>
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<p>Obviously some patterns will always be easy---it doesn't get much simpler than a knit tee-shirt pattern. And I have nothing against those. But I'd rather make a garment whose pattern matches the sophistication required for the style, regardless of whether that makes it easy or "advanced". </p> I'm sad there is no codpiece…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-06-21:6365347:Comment:618262011-06-21T18:58:53.695Zcharlotte tilleyhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/charlottetilley
<p>I'm sad there is no codpiece but that is a fine looking tunic and no mistake, that hat is very impressive too ;0)</p>
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<p>I am super impressed, you are definitely not easy! xx</p>
<p>I'm sad there is no codpiece but that is a fine looking tunic and no mistake, that hat is very impressive too ;0)</p>
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<p>I am super impressed, you are definitely not easy! xx</p> Haha Charlotte, it wasn't for…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-06-20:6365347:Comment:616292011-06-20T22:55:38.205ZKirsty Adamshttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/KirstyMcCoy
<p>Haha Charlotte, it wasn't for me so no matching codpiece I'm afraid, how's a matching hat instead? :p It's the one I told you about at the meet, many a needle broken on this damned thing :)</p>
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<p>Haha Charlotte, it wasn't for me so no matching codpiece I'm afraid, how's a matching hat instead? :p It's the one I told you about at the meet, many a needle broken on this damned thing :)</p>
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Looks like you are not easy at all then Kirsty, Henry VIII tunic? I'm not even asking what you want that for young lady ;0) Hope it worked out well! Photos very necessaire.... hoping for a matching codpiece
Looks like you are not easy at all then Kirsty, Henry VIII tunic? I'm not even asking what you want that for young lady ;0) Hope it worked out well! Photos very necessaire.... hoping for a matching codpiece This is something I've been t…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-06-20:6365347:Comment:615442011-06-20T17:37:32.903ZKirsty Adamshttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/KirstyMcCoy
<p>This is something I've been thinking about myself lately and I still don't really know the answer to it. Not sure if I ever will... One thing is for sure, I'm not a beginner any more.</p>
<p>I never ever pay attention to the pattern label, if I like the actual garment I'll have a crack at it (The pattern lies anyway!!) I guess I'm adventurous when it comes to sewing, because I'll jump into something without thinking how difficult it will be because I want the end result, Henry VIII style…</p>
<p>This is something I've been thinking about myself lately and I still don't really know the answer to it. Not sure if I ever will... One thing is for sure, I'm not a beginner any more.</p>
<p>I never ever pay attention to the pattern label, if I like the actual garment I'll have a crack at it (The pattern lies anyway!!) I guess I'm adventurous when it comes to sewing, because I'll jump into something without thinking how difficult it will be because I want the end result, Henry VIII style tunic for example! Horrid thing and probably a gizzilion times out of my actual level at the time but I took the challenge and learned something from it. I tend to just go for it since failing is better than not even trying, and you learn from that too.</p>
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