Comments on: links: craft

By: Merisi's Vienna for Beginners

Merisi's Vienna for Beginners — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:38:41 +0000

Aprons! :-)
I must confess I wear them all the time when cooking. I feel so much better and so much more freedom to splash with my pots. I use the very utilitarian Williams Sonoma brand, they last through many splash feasts in my kitchen.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:01:56 +0000

Hey, thanks for posting my laser cutting question! I’ve gotten a couple of responses already, after a whole month of nothing. :)

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:21:17 +0000

when i read “tubular” i thought you meant as in “radical” or “awesome”.
hehe.

By: hnybny

hnybny — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:54:35 +0000

Are instructions on how to make that blood necklace anywhere?

By: Rita

Rita — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:46:10 +0000

aprons! perfect timing. Last night while making dinner, I wondered why I always end up with food spots on my top. I also love this one from zellig on etsy.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7560729

By: megan

megan — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:59:01 +0000

Thank you Valerie!

By: Valerie

Valerie — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:12:27 +0000

I did some research last year when I was in the market for a new dress form, and the post you linked to was one of the most helpful to me. Now that I’ve made the decision, I have some wisdom to impart:

I ended up buying mine (a collapsible-shoulder full misses’ form with legs in size 8) from http://www.studiorox.com/. Everyone has different needs, but mine is perfect for me since my clothes usually need to fit models for runway shows (or myself). A standard size 8 works well for me – I dislike adjustable forms and most of my models are close enough to the 8. Although it was pricey ($500-ish including shipping), it was considerably cheaper than the recognized brand names. AND, all I had to do was ASK, and they gave me a discount.

For those who do a lot of sewing for just one body, a custom-made form is a good way to go. Threads Magazine offers this tutorial: http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00002.asp
Also, one of my colleagues at the design school where I work ordered a kit from http://www.mytwindressforms.com/ and it turned out GREAT. She added a sturdy base and a nice fitted cover, and it looks like a professional form, but in her own body shape.

Hope this helps!

By: Delphine

Delphine — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:05:27 +0000

Thanks for the link in your post!