Changing from Advanced Beginner to Intermediate on the skill level of our profiles. |
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NanJones
 Intermediate TX USA Member since 10/16/02 Posts: 202 |
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Date: 7/23/09 12:59 PM If I knew how to post pictures on the internet I was considering entering the contest for beginners and advanced beginners. After reading the rules for this contest I had to take the daring step to up grade my skill level to intermediate. (Six out of the ten skill items I am able to do). It took me two weeks to finally get the nerve to upgrade but I did it this morning. Something strange happened when I realized that maybe I was no longer an advanced beginner. My clothes started looking so much better and I got a lot more done then before. In the two weeks since I have put out 5 blouses, two pair of shorts and a pair of pants. One of the blouses I wore to church and got a compliment from a fellow sewist. These are the best kind. So if you are on the fence, maybe you should just change your profile and see what happens. Next page>> |
Clareew
 Intermediate UNITED KINGDOM Member since 5/10/06 Posts: 651 |
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Reply to NanJones Date: 7/23/09 5:26 PM It is so long since I joined I may have changed level. Where did you find the list of skills for each level? ------ Clare
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tourist
 Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 7/23/07 Posts: 4540 |
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Date: 7/23/09 6:34 PM Yes, it took me awhile to get my courage up as well, but I did it. The biggest change I noticed was that I sewed more. Oh - and I started buying more machines... DH catches me now when I am anywhere there might be a machine I covet - at a friend's party doing the new home tour, this morning at a tailoring place. They had a coverstitch! Congrats on the change of status. And on your spiffier looking garments!  ------ http://bgballroom.wordpress.com to follow the progress on my next ballgown. Next page>> |
tr1c14
Advanced Beginner AB CANADA Member since 3/28/08 Posts: 636 |
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Date: 7/23/09 7:07 PM Hmm, maybe that will restore my mojo... ------ Tricia
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quixoticpixels

 Intermediate WA USA Member since 4/2/08 Posts: 1111 Contest Committee |
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Reply to Clareew Date: 7/23/09 7:10 PM Clare, I don't think there's a special list describing the skills for each level; however, the rules for the Beginner/Advanced Beginner Contest provide a checklist to determine your eligibility for that particular contest. You can find that here.
I wished changing my level had helped me in the same way it helped you! I've done most of the things on that list successfully--multiple times even (except for welt pockets)--unfortunately, a decent fit is eluding me right now and I've had several wadders in a row, which has demoralized me, lol. I demoted myself and feel better about being where I'm at on this particular learning curve :) ------ Amy
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lyrae
Beginner QC CANADA Member since 5/3/09 Posts: 71 |
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Date: 7/23/09 8:15 PM Wow, huh, I'm glad you posted about this because I never look at the contests. I'm surprised to read that list of skills because based on that I'm actually almost Intermediate. How is that possible?!
I guess I should switch to Advanced Beginner. 
(I'd actually switch to Intermediate but I'm uncertain about the language "have attempted and are proficient" -- those things do not go hand-in-hand for me! I mean, I've done collars on five or six garments but if I had to sit down and do one at this moment I'd still have to follow the steps in the instructions, y'know?) -- Edited on 7/23/09 8:17 PM -- Next page>> |
nancy2001
  
 Advanced AL USA Member since 12/3/05 Posts: 5032 |
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Date: 7/23/09 8:20 PM Last fall, I upgraded my skill level rating from advanced beginner to intermediate level right after I sewed my first wearable tailored jacket. I have to say that after that point, my sewing really started to improve. I still make my share of wadders and stupid mistakes. But I've learned to judge my sewing ability on the projects that succeeded, not the ones that didn't. ------ The essence of life is statistical improbability on a colossal scale.
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narcissaqtpie
 
Intermediate MD USA Member since 1/15/05 Posts: 116 |
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Date: 7/23/09 11:40 PM Thanks for posting that list! I feel comfortable upping my level. I'm comfortable with everything except welt pockets-which I'm about to try & hand stitching-which I don't have patience for. ------ sewing is my sanctuary
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Vintage Joan
Intermediate ON CANADA Member since 7/16/07 Posts: 7790 |
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Date: 7/24/09 1:11 AM I call myself intermediate-ish, mainly based on the fact that all but about two of the items on that advanced beginner list are skills I've been comfortable doing for many years. However, I may never get the nerve up to put "Intermediate" down as my skill level -- not as long as there are people on here with more advanced skills than intermediate who designate themselves as "Intermediate"... 
-- Edited on 7/24/09 1:14 AM -- ------ Formerly Joan1954
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indianajoni
Advanced Beginner IN USA Member since 4/22/07 Posts: 35 |
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Date: 8/10/09 8:00 AM So, if I change my status to 'Intermediate' then I will finally master zippers?! ------ www.embellishlife.blogspot.com Next page>> |