tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post833095924842597397..comments2024-02-14T11:30:59.237-05:00Comments on Nancy K Sews: Another Fit Clinic with the MasterNancy Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-35933208751880449002012-08-14T15:42:35.620-04:002012-08-14T15:42:35.620-04:00I only wear "expensive brand jeans" but ...I only wear "expensive brand jeans" but I get them on super sale at places like TJMaxx and outlet stores. The denim seems to be of a higher quality. I find that $20 jeans just don't hold the shape as well. However, having been to Mood with Mom I know that the difference in quality is not that much of a difference in price. 7 jeans started making having a 'brand name jean' be as important as a brand name hand bag in the fashion set. Utterly silly if you just want a good pair of pants.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043658533216174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-57595449420729158352012-08-08T07:52:12.235-04:002012-08-08T07:52:12.235-04:00Bunny is right about the fit evaluations...nice bo...Bunny is right about the fit evaluations...nice body = nice fit in many minds. And Nancy, you and Kenneth are right about the over-fitting. You are making great jeans progress and I look forward to seeing the end result!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-48890219213440785052012-08-07T23:39:45.590-04:002012-08-07T23:39:45.590-04:00So many truths here! Coloured denim is everywhere...So many truths here! Coloured denim is everywhere here. From $39 to $200+ pricemarks. I looked at the expensive ones and really they did not look any different from the cheap ones. Maybe the fabric might last longer but the trend will die before I wear them out!Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-35408425084073103252012-08-07T17:19:39.660-04:002012-08-07T17:19:39.660-04:00Smart woman!Smart woman!Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-45846191289571074422012-08-07T13:47:10.227-04:002012-08-07T13:47:10.227-04:00Great sewing so far! I can totally relate to you. ...Great sewing so far! I can totally relate to you. I spent about 4 months by myself last year trying to get my Colette Clover pants to fit, but it was worth it.Janicehttp://www.meladori.com/shesinfashionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-53647481592062241382012-08-07T09:23:22.830-04:002012-08-07T09:23:22.830-04:00Bunny hit the nail on the head about the fitting i...Bunny hit the nail on the head about the fitting issue. I think we expect our garments to fit like those we see on models. But-not only are they rail-thin, but the clothes they model are pinched, tucked and pinned on them to perfection. Lucky you, getting fit by Kenneth. Make yourself an awesome pair of jeans. That is something I need to do, also.gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-353478788529886532012-08-07T06:59:16.970-04:002012-08-07T06:59:16.970-04:00I think both muslins would make flattering jeans. ...I think both muslins would make flattering jeans. The second one looks better because of the length. <br /><br />I am certainly not one to "over fit"! Too much tweaking takes the fun out of sewing for me. I am well aware of my where my body differs from the standard. If I can move comfortably, I'm happy.Elarayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06487492651398001387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-46331265849681743192012-08-06T23:34:47.719-04:002012-08-06T23:34:47.719-04:00I love doing fittings with people, it's a grea...I love doing fittings with people, it's a great learning process! My friend makes his own line of jeans and orders in great denim also so he ends up charging a fair bit but they're beautiful jeans and unique too, I guess it just depends on what a person is looking for?Brihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04783823686564686418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-4372562101806428182012-08-06T22:33:34.030-04:002012-08-06T22:33:34.030-04:00Very Nice progress:) My expensive jeans last twic...Very Nice progress:) My expensive jeans last twice as long, which leads me to believe that the denim is higher quality along with the finishing. The details are unusual and things I cannot duplicate at home...like a very long stitch length with a very heavy decorative top stitch. rivets and buttons in colors I cannot get( which means most likely custom made for the company at extra expense) Overdying and distressing which I cannot replicate at home. I do like to make my own jeans but every 10 years or so I buy 2 pair of expensive jeans and wear them to death. Which reminds me that I am just about ready for some new ones:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03834795483116880383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-45542140216002355402012-08-06T17:22:29.064-04:002012-08-06T17:22:29.064-04:00The outcome you have achieved is great. Really nic...The outcome you have achieved is great. Really nice. I haven't attempted jeans - they are way down on my experience scale but I will certainly think of this when I do. I too have a flat butt.BeaJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071033898844018967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-28615968311874865302012-08-06T15:15:46.180-04:002012-08-06T15:15:46.180-04:00Jeans are on my "to-do" list in fact I w...Jeans are on my "to-do" list in fact I was even thinking of having a go during my two week vacation (this and next week). I did sign up for the KK class on Craftsy, so I guess I just have to jump in and try some.<br /><br />Your's are looking good.pdiddlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231666147175522583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-92174976096239516482012-08-06T15:04:04.692-04:002012-08-06T15:04:04.692-04:00I think jeans cost $200 because there are women th...I think jeans cost $200 because there are women that will pay that much for them? Just my opinion!knitmachinequeen (KMQ)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06905640436931172793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-23287193307055032112012-08-06T14:59:59.294-04:002012-08-06T14:59:59.294-04:00Looking good Nancy!Looking good Nancy!a little sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086285440873869055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-65214864151323576232012-08-06T14:49:29.699-04:002012-08-06T14:49:29.699-04:00I'll say you just won the "GOLD" in ...I'll say you just won the "GOLD" in Hurdles, Nancy!<br /><br />Like Shams, I'm thinking you are fortunate to have access to Kenneth in your back yard, as it were.<br /><br />As far as paying $200 for jeans, well, if I count my muslins, books,... ah, but the success of a good fit: PRICELESS!<br /><br />BrendaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-44836826563465069472012-08-06T14:46:25.273-04:002012-08-06T14:46:25.273-04:00I really enjoy your posts on fit, and appreciate t...I really enjoy your posts on fit, and appreciate the thoughtful comments as well. I suppose fitting is more of an art than a science. <br />I have a simple pair of pants cut out that I have made a ton of adjustments to. I am keen to sew them up and see what happens, but with all the Olympics hullabaloo here in London I can't get a chance. I'm basically running a B&B here with a distracted sports nut husband, and two small kids on summer vacation- whew!<br /><br />Regarding expensive jeans, I understand that "selvedge denim" from Japan is very pricy and for true connoisseurs. These are old US looms bought by Japanese factories. They make old fashioned 1950s denim in very narrow widths. I wonder if that is part of the price.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551387452771116176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-21243913561415600022012-08-06T14:42:18.592-04:002012-08-06T14:42:18.592-04:00Wish I had access to Kenneth King in my neck of th...Wish I had access to Kenneth King in my neck of the woods.Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345674465845908156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-62005181116875779432012-08-06T14:34:12.275-04:002012-08-06T14:34:12.275-04:00I have often found that I over fit pants more than...I have often found that I over fit pants more than anything else and end up worse off than I was before my endless tweeks.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-54577119743679798432012-08-06T14:20:16.292-04:002012-08-06T14:20:16.292-04:00I agree!I agree!a little sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086285440873869055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-24636770782877221362012-08-06T14:03:32.481-04:002012-08-06T14:03:32.481-04:00Amazing what a difference one tuck can make! The ...Amazing what a difference one tuck can make! The jeans are looking great.The Slapdash Sewisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668474749166329852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-1570179646554785232012-08-06T13:59:49.033-04:002012-08-06T13:59:49.033-04:00Interesting post, Nancy. You are lucky to have Ke...Interesting post, Nancy. You are lucky to have Kenneth in your sphere of the world! I miss having him here in SF. It's very interesting that home sewers tend to overfit, esp pants. Yours are looking very promising!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-81705547417564727302012-08-06T13:18:37.608-04:002012-08-06T13:18:37.608-04:00Sandra Betzina in a fitting class I took said that...Sandra Betzina in a fitting class I took said that in her opinion home sewers tend to grossly overfit. Because it's hard to see the one or two things that are not standard about your body, and recognize that most if it is just fine, it's easy to get into an ugly cycle of endless tweaks. So you did good to go back to the beginning..M-Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-61216027730374007622012-08-06T13:08:10.898-04:002012-08-06T13:08:10.898-04:00Sorry, typing on an Ipad gave strange typos (and I...Sorry, typing on an Ipad gave strange typos (and I need new lenses ;))Sigridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187364244385056641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-28653513012794288602012-08-06T13:06:14.405-04:002012-08-06T13:06:14.405-04:00I too think that we are often over fitting in pant...I too think that we are often over fitting in pants. Reallly, don't overdo it, it looks quite good, and certainly ,uch, much better than rtw will Imguess.Sigridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187364244385056641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-36304435813029085232012-08-06T12:18:00.562-04:002012-08-06T12:18:00.562-04:00I love that you brought up "over fitting"...I love that you brought up "over fitting". I think we are guilty of this in pants more than we are willing to admit. Thanks for bringing the subject up. <br /><br />I do think part of the jeans fitting mystique is that we have been marketed the look of jeans on beautiful young bodies and that sure isn't my reality. They need to be fitted differently for the less than perfect figure. I am always amazed how the young woman with the perfect body gets so many positive fitting compliments for her jeans on PR. It's not right. We have to recognize that good fit is about OUR bodies, not fitting to a fantasy shape. So glad you brought this up and I know these will be fabulous in the real denim. Kudos also for staying on task. You are an inspiration.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.com