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Lekala patterns Which website for custom sizing?
halleyscomet   Intermediate PA USA Member since 3/27/07 Posts: 1392	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/10/13 8:31 PM I was on Modern Sewing, Keko-mail and Lekala website. I'd like to try the custom patterns where you give them your measurements. I'm confused on where to purchase them. Then I also saw a website from FehrTrade. Has anyone purchased these? If so, what site did you use?
Karla Kizer   Advanced FL USA Member since 4/8/02 Posts: 7049	Login to reply to this post In reply to halleyscomet << 1 member likes this. Date: 3/10/13 9:29 PM I've been using the Lekala.com site, which is based in the US - San Francisco, I think. Choose a design, put it in your cart, then click PROCEED TO CHECKOUT. On the next screen, you'll input the measurements. There's a little calculator at the top of the screen that will help you change inches to centimeters. Put the measurements in the appropriate boxes in centimeters. If you want seam allowances to print out, you'll need to change the default selection, also on that screen. Then choose paper size - Letter is the choice for most of us with home printers. When everything is entered, you tell it to submit the measurements; sometimes that can take a minute. Then you'll be sent to Paypal. One of the first screens asks if you want to register with the website. It asks only for basic info (address, ph#) and you get a discount on each pattern after you have registered. It also remembers who you are when you go back, so placing orders is shockingly quick and easy. I do it whenever I'm bored. ------ “Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig.” -Robert Heinlein and Ann's father. Thanks for the reminder, Ann. Where are we going, and what am I doing in this handbasket? Matthew 25:40 (New International Version) The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
sewme47   Intermediate IL USA Member since 8/28/08 Posts: 554	Login to reply to this post In reply to Karla Kizer << Like this post Date: 3/10/13 9:37 PM Thank you for your explanation. I've been wanting to give Lekala a try. Do you like the fit of their patterns? I also wonder about their instructions? ------ A balanced diet is a cupcake in each hand.
Karla Kizer   Advanced FL USA Member since 4/8/02 Posts: 7049	Login to reply to this post In reply to sewme47 << Like this post Date: 3/10/13 9:46 PM So far, I've been pleased with the fit of a sleeveless knit top and a blouse with semi-circular ruffles on the front; the blouse needed to have the front dart raised, but that was the only change. A pattern for the princess-seam dress is going to need some work, but honestly, so do similar Big 4 princess-seamed bodices. I'm holding off ordering any more princess-seamed things until I've worked out what changes need to be done. I've taped together a pattern for a knit dress, and instinct tells me it's going to work very well. All in all, I'm very pleased with the amount of ease that is included - very RTW. -- Edited on 3/10/13 9:46 PM -- ------ “Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig.” -Robert Heinlein and Ann's father. Thanks for the reminder, Ann. Where are we going, and what am I doing in this handbasket? Matthew 25:40 (New International Version) The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
diane s Intermediate OR USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 3919	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/10/13 11:24 PM The Russian site has more than the 4 basic measurements you can use. It's kind of complicated to use, if you look over at STtichers Guild board, there's more info with a link to a tutorial. ------ My grandmother taught me to sew when I was 10, and I've been sewing ever since.
halleyscomet   Intermediate PA USA Member since 3/27/07 Posts: 1392	Login to reply to this post In reply to diane s << Like this post Date: 3/11/13 11:44 AM Is the Russian site the leko one? Is there any problems if you have a Mac?
squirrellypoo Advanced UNITED KINGDOM Member since 3/27/05 Posts: 1545	Login to reply to this post In reply to halleyscomet << Like this post Date: 3/11/13 1:39 PM Quote: halleyscomet Is the Russian site the leko one? Is there any problems if you have a Mac? I use http://leko-mail.net and I'm entirely Apple products. I think the new US site is a lot easier for most people to use, but the Russian version has way, way more patterns on it, and it doesn't look like the credits are interchangeable. I've made quite a few Lekala patterns, both for myself and others, and haven't had any sizing issues whatsoever - everything fit great. The patterns are particularly heavy on paper, though, since they print the full patterns (not half then a "place on fold" line), but they're accurately drafted as far as I've found. So if you can put up with the extra printing & taping and the lack of instructions, go for the Russian version. ------ www.fehrtrade.com
halleyscomet   Intermediate PA USA Member since 3/27/07 Posts: 1392	Login to reply to this post In reply to squirrellypoo << 1 member likes this. Date: 3/11/13 4:56 PM THanks, I'm anxious to try them. I just received 21125 Nueu Mode pattern from sewing patterns.com in the mail today. My first for them too.

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