You are my new favorite person right now. I could listen to you talk for hours! I also love and appreciate the information you put on the screen as you're working, it really helps my brain conceptualize what you're actively doing with your hands. 💙 -S.
Thanks so much for your compliment. Many think the industry is "down and dirty," but if one were ever to see the high-end garments the industry makes, one would quickly change one's mind. I had NEVER seen anyone sew like the sample makers did when I entered industry. They were so good, and their finished work so beautiful. I was fortunate to have wonderful mentors when I worked in the industry. But it was my sample makers who taught me industrial sewing techniques. I was not required to know how to sew, and many pattern makers (technical designers) don't have these skills even now, but I think it is essential to know how the industry sews if one is to draft patterns and set up the work that will go down the line. I asked my sample makers to show me how they sewed. This was a big compliment for them, as I was their boss. They eagerly showed me the techniques. I was not allowed to sew while on the clock, as every shop I worked in was union and I was management. So I practiced at lunch when I was "off the clock" and later at home. Sewing, as done in industry is far better than home sewing techniques. Easier, reliable - one can count on these techniques to enable professional results. I make my "best" clothes. I can't afford to buy what I can make. The fabric isn't expensive. It's the skills in the hands that makes high-end clothing expensive. Keep watching. I'm going to show you much more. Again, thanks, Laurel
Thank you, Miss Laurel for teacging me another sjil. I save this to watch later many times over. Im vision impaired, so I really need to spare time to rewatch vids, just so I "get it"❤🎉
You are most welcome. My goal is to present these skills, used in the industry, so lay people have access to them. Unfortunately, even in industry, few people know how it all goes. I was very fortunate, when I worked in industry, to have excellent mentors. I also made sure to learn how my sample makers sewed, and practiced when I was "off the clock" at lunchtime, and also practiced at home. Your comments, and the comments of others who watch my videos, tell me what you want to see, and how well my son's and my work is received. Thank you! Laurel
I never was either, until I learned in industry, how industry does it. Although I was management and was not allowed to use the machines because they were all union shops, I asked my sample makers to show me how they sewed. That's why I know sample making. But I don't have the speed they have. They are really amazing!
Would you believe? I don't like the shorts and plan to take out all stitches and cut a vest, which I need more to go with the jacket, pants, and skirt cut from the same fabric.
Thanks! I was trained in layouts at Alfred Angelos. I drew the layouts to scale on the front pattern. The layouts were used in the cutting room to cut 1000 garments at a time. I want others to have access to this information. That is why my son and I are making these videos.
You're a true treasure 😊 God bless you Laurel.
Thank you! Happy Holidays!
Loving you for this. If you only knew.
You are most welcome! We are eager to read comments so as to know what to video next. Lrl
Excellent! Thanks for the helpful instructions regarding how to eliminate the side seam.
When cutting to match it eliminates all that misery of trying to sew two seams to match. I use the technique all the time. Glad you like it too.
You are my new favorite person right now. I could listen to you talk for hours! I also love and appreciate the information you put on the screen as you're working, it really helps my brain conceptualize what you're actively doing with your hands. 💙 -S.
Thank you for your very informative videos. Always very practical & useful. Best garment sewing instructor I’ve seen in years. 🎉
Thanks so much for your compliment.
Many think the industry is "down and dirty," but if one were ever to see the high-end garments the industry makes, one would quickly change one's mind. I had NEVER seen anyone sew like the sample makers did when I entered industry. They were so good, and their finished work so beautiful.
I was fortunate to have wonderful mentors when I worked in the industry. But it was my sample makers who taught me industrial sewing techniques. I was not required to know how to sew, and many pattern makers (technical designers) don't have these skills even now, but I think it is essential to know how the industry sews if one is to draft patterns and set up the work that will go down the line.
I asked my sample makers to show me how they sewed. This was a big compliment for them, as I was their boss. They eagerly showed me the techniques. I was not allowed to sew while on the clock, as every shop I worked in was union and I was management.
So I practiced at lunch when I was "off the clock" and later at home. Sewing, as done in industry is far better than home sewing techniques. Easier, reliable - one can count on these techniques to enable professional results. I make my "best" clothes. I can't afford to buy what I can make. The fabric isn't expensive. It's the skills in the hands that makes high-end clothing expensive.
Keep watching. I'm going to show you much more. Again, thanks, Laurel
Thank you, Miss Laurel for teacging me another sjil. I save this to watch later many times over. Im vision impaired, so I really need to spare time to rewatch vids, just so I "get it"❤🎉
You are most welcome. My goal is to present these skills, used in the industry, so lay people have access to them. Unfortunately, even in industry, few people know how it all goes. I was very fortunate, when I worked in industry, to have excellent mentors. I also made sure to learn how my sample makers sewed, and practiced when I was "off the clock" at lunchtime, and also practiced at home.
Your comments, and the comments of others who watch my videos, tell me what you want to see, and how well my son's and my work is received. Thank you!
Laurel
Thank you, Laurel! ❤
Marking cutting direction is a brilliant idea! It is very helpful afterwards. Especially if you're left over piece has no salvage any more.
Thanks for the compliment!
That was an awesome lesson. I’m glad I’ve found you. Btw you look great ms New Yorker 😊
Thanks!
Thank you Laurel,I love your approach,looking forward to more fab lessons,as I’m never happy with anything I make for myself.❤️
I never was either, until I learned in industry, how industry does it. Although I was management and was not allowed to use the machines because they were all union shops, I asked my sample makers to show me how they sewed. That's why I know sample making. But I don't have the speed they have. They are really amazing!
My kind of sewist! Great info.
Would you believe? I don't like the shorts and plan to take out all stitches and cut a vest, which I need more to go with the jacket, pants, and skirt cut from the same fabric.
Fabulous 😊
Thanks! I was trained in layouts at Alfred Angelos. I drew the layouts to scale on the front pattern. The layouts were used in the cutting room to cut 1000 garments at a time. I want others to have access to this information. That is why my son and I are making these videos.
Why with the paper
The paper is the paper pattern. Thanks for asking. Please continue to ask questions.
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Thanks! Lrl