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Re: If there were an Academy Award for best sewing video, what would you nominate? (posted on 4/3/15 1:38 PM ET)
I would nominate Smart Tailoring, by Kenneth King. I've made tailored jackets and coats before, but have never been really confident. Now I am working my way through Kenneth's instructions for tailoring a jacket using what he calls "old school" methods, and am really enjoying the process. Then I plan to make another jacket from a different pattern and follow his "new school" methods.
I am learning not only techniques for a single project but an approach that's going to serve me for a lifetime.
Any other nominations?
-- Edited on 4/3/15 at 1:44 PM --
I am learning not only techniques for a single project but an approach that's going to serve me for a lifetime.
Any other nominations?
-- Edited on 4/3/15 at 1:44 PM --
Posted on: 4/4/15 2:50 AM ET
thanks, Vintage Tailor, I didn't realise Kenneth King had a tailoring DVD out. I've gone ahead and ordered it on your recommendation. But also because I think he's absolutely spot on with his advice, and his own work is beautiful. Based on this, I nominate his Smart Fitting DVDs. He does an excellent job of demystifying fit, whlist also explaining anatomical and spatial principles nicely.
Posted on: 4/4/15 9:06 AM ET
Suzy Furrer and her pattern sloper drafting classes they have changed my sewing life.
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Dawn T.
Posted on: 4/4/15 9:47 AM ET
I just finished Janet Pray's Sew Better Sew Faster class (Jacket Express) and I cannot say enough about her straightforward, natural teaching style as she sews each step along with the students. I thoroughly enjoyed the class, love my jacket and enrolled in 2 other of her classes.
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Posted on: 4/4/15 10:18 AM ET
In reply to Vintage Tailor
Thanks so much for tis review! I'm very proud of the DVD, and it represented a lot of work for all involved. Special call-out to Judy Neukam, who make all the parts and pieces fall together and make sense. A brilliant woman!
Posted on: 4/5/15 0:17 AM ET
In reply to Kenneth D. King
So good to see you on here Mr. King! 
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Posted on: 4/5/15 9:49 AM ET
In reply to Kenneth D. King
Kenneth, your response has made my day!
I've registered for both days of your class in Cleveland in July and will bring you the fruits of my labors--with questions!
Now, off to write about hemming the jacket and finishing the vent and then to view the next segment!
I've registered for both days of your class in Cleveland in July and will bring you the fruits of my labors--with questions!
Now, off to write about hemming the jacket and finishing the vent and then to view the next segment!
Posted on: 4/5/15 10:39 AM ET
In case anyone else is wondering where to buy Kenneth King's DVD, it's here: Smart Tailoring
I want to add that his CD book, Tailored Jacket, is available here on PR: Tailored Jacket. It's full of photos and a bargain at $28.
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I want to add that his CD book, Tailored Jacket, is available here on PR: Tailored Jacket. It's full of photos and a bargain at $28.
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Debbie
Viking Sapphire 930, Babylock Evolution
Viking Sapphire 930, Babylock Evolution
Posted on: 4/8/15 8:26 AM ET
I don't have much exposure to sewing videos but I would nominate Susan Khalje's couture dress class. Her approach is deeply intuitive to me and made so much sense!! I used her method to draft and construct a beautiful boned corselet and wedding dress, I couldn't have done it without that class.
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Finished my wedding dress !!
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Posted on: 4/8/15 8:39 AM ET
I love this thread - I don't have a lot to contribute but I now have Smart Fitting and Smart Tailoring on my birthday wishlist!
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karen
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