OT; Sewing Room Art

That looks just right there John. Its a very pleasant pleasing picture, that has lots of areas of interest. You wont tire of it I'm sure. Good luck with the clothing you are planning. I hope you will post pictures. I will be looking out for them.

Wonderfully done, John. One of the special delights of my heart is seeing a beautifully done framing and you hit it *just right*. It takes me longer to choose a frame than it would a bikini. Well, maybe not. Hard to even find a 7-piece bikini. Polly

Now that is something I would love to see. When you do find one, will you be posting pictures? John

With 7 pieces, Polly might be completely hidden >g

I agree, it is perfect. :-)

Michelle in Nevada

Taylor, the Tailor. I like that. I love the painting, very apt. DH taught himself tailoring when we first married and he saw my dressmaking deeds. Got books from the library and went from there. Made a 'ham' and constructed a wool jacket with all welted pockets, the whole deal. Gotta love him.

Bronnie

very very nice, John. I love original artwork, esp watercolor. Musicmaker

And lives on Taylor St. The perfect Tri-fecta. John

I was wondering about that. I was thinking of building myself one, but I never have seen one in real life. Why the slanted surface? Wouldn't things, "slip" as they were being cut? I realize that some of the fabric is hanging over the upper edge, but still. It would place the fabric in a better viewing position for cutting rather than bending over the flat table of a quilter. Maybe some "Tailors" or people who know some, could inform this Taylor.

John Taylor (Tailor Wannabe))

(Probably just a bit of a skewed perspective on the part of the artist..... a bit of artistic license as it were.) The tailor shops where I have worked have had large flat padded table tops. But that was mostly for alterations. For cutting fabric you probably want a firmer surface. And the height should be close to the same as for quilt cutting. You need to be able to reach to the center (or far side if you can't get around the table) without moving the fabric around. At least in theory. When cutting any fabric you don't want the fabric hanging over the edge of the table. When fabric hangs like that it stretches somewhat and then relaxes back after cutting. this causes some discrepancy in sizing of pieces. (And, yes, if you cut quilt fabric with part of it hanging off the edge, your cutting is not as accurate. ) There are several good books on Tailoring available. Both traditional and "speed tailoring" which uses fusibles instead of hand pad stitching for much of the construction. Have fun, ask if you have questions. I still remember a lot from my tailoring class and years in the shop.

Pati, in Phx

. (Probably just a bit of a skewed perspective on the part of the artis= t..... a bit of artistic license as it were.)

I have ordered the "bible" of tailoring. "Classic Tailoring Techniques", by Cabrerra. It should be here next week. Then the fun starts, or the agony.

John

I'm curious that you have room to hang art in your sewing room. You must not have nearly all the stuff I have. Any wall space has been shelved, peg boarded or cabineted.

Cindy

It is the Shaker minimalist in me. I am constantly re-arranging things looking for the elusive extra space. I have pared it down to 2 sewing machines and one serger, permanently set up. I don't use a design wall. I sketch everything out on paper to try various ideas. So there is not as much need for wall space. Plus, I love wall art, that is other than quilting. I have quilts hanging all around the house. But the sewing room is a laboratory for creativity for me. I don't want to be influenced by existing quilts when I am doing something new. Everybody has their own approach. Some people operate out of boxes kept under the bed. Whatever works for you is what I say. John

Oh, it doesn't work for me, rest assured! And I don't have a design wall, I have one sewing machine out, plus a closet that most people who use closets for clothes would be envious of.

I have fabric and notions and books and fabric and more notions and on and on and on.

This is not so much of an "approach" as an onslaught.

Cindy

Perfect as usual, John! Very you! Great frame...who would've expected less?? not me!

amy in CNY