tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post6058963142307717358..comments2023-10-17T13:15:22.879-04:00Comments on Another Creation: How Do You PR or SG?Elarayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06487492651398001387noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-14749812107423304552009-09-11T13:51:04.755-04:002009-09-11T13:51:04.755-04:00Delurking in case it helps...
1 and 2/ I check PR ...Delurking in case it helps...<br />1 and 2/ I check PR too often :-). Generally every day, even in passing, or every two days. I go through the gallery and check out patterns I am attracted to (or that I have or plan to buy), members I recognize, or, more often, an intriguing picture. I am sorry I don't comment more, but I appreciate the time the members put in their reviews. When I want to buy a pattern, I check most of the reviews.<br />3/ yes, I have often bought patterns where there were several reviews saying just that !<br />4/ I generally go google, as there are thousands of great tutorials on the web.. If I can't find what I am looking for, I also generally go to a book. I don't know why I am shy to ask on boards...Primatoide futilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02102191830505433443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-39202173429825770362009-08-05T13:56:01.193-04:002009-08-05T13:56:01.193-04:00Great questions:
1) It's a combination of fa...Great questions:<br /><br />1) It's a combination of favorite members, patterns I may sew and what appeals to me in the photo gallery. Most times I'm interested in learning a new technique or better fitting.<br /><br />2) Sometimes I check to see if someone has sewn with a pattern I'm going to try. Other times, it's to see what others are sewing, which is great inspiration.<br /><br />3) Yes. Sometimes it's good to know that there are no issues with a pattern. A report of "how great a pattern is" is just as good as a report of the poorly drafted patterns. Sometimes I may incorporate a process or design that isn't include with the instructions or pattern.<br /><br />I don't post questions to the forum. I usually consult my books or search other blogs for an answer.<br /><br />Thanks for asking!<br />CCennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-32286572920122199112009-08-04T12:21:52.342-04:002009-08-04T12:21:52.342-04:00I'm a regular PR viewer. I got multiple times ...I'm a regular PR viewer. I got multiple times a day, even on my phone. I am sucked in by the image of the FO, not the pattern company, although I don't usually spend as much time on Jalie or KwikSew since I use the Big 4 or BWOF patterns, mostly.<br /><br />Interested stats. I'm surprised that Butterick and BWOF are neck and neck with reviews, and that NL is so small.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13658613964862931960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-79103723083835019702009-08-03T05:03:07.604-04:002009-08-03T05:03:07.604-04:00Hi--My name is Em and I'll help you with your ...Hi--My name is Em and I'll help you with your survey!<br /><br />1) I don't read PR reviews everyday, but when I do read them, I visit every review on the gallery pages that I look at, except for costumes and children's things. I appreciate the time that people take to write reviews, whether I recognize them or not, so when I'm reading reviews, I try to read everyone's reviews on the pages that I'm looking at. <br />2) I look at more than just the reviews of the patterns that I'm planning to sew.<br />3) I think every review has something to teach, even if it's that the pattern didn't have any problems. So yes, I appreciate reviews of problem free patterns and I post reviews even when I didn't have a problem with the pattern.<br />4) When I have a question, I refer to my books. I share sewing/fashion info on certain PR threads, but I rarely ask questions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-71325549335567701312009-08-02T18:44:29.643-04:002009-08-02T18:44:29.643-04:00I use PR infrequently and only then to look up a r...I use PR infrequently and only then to look up a review of a pattern I'm about to make, or if I'm deciding between two patterns. I've never posted a review of anything because I don't feel competent enough to write a worthwhile review. I use SG a little more as I've actually found some great tips and I find the boards easy to navigate and a little more friendly. I find I use my sewing books and the internet for help more than I use the boards.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274649006496918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-6574170467481395802009-08-02T07:26:32.947-04:002009-08-02T07:26:32.947-04:00Ok, here are my answers (PR):
1 - I read the revie...Ok, here are my answers (PR):<br />1 - I read the reviews as they apeal to me from the picture gallery and also from my favorite members. I don't often get the time to browse through PR reviews but I always check reviews for patterns that I intend using<br />2 - I read any review that looks interesting, when I have the time<br />3 - I don't post every garment that I make; If I find the time and if I find that my review will be helpful for others, then I'll post it<br />4 - Usually I go to one or several of my sewing books :). I've never used forumsTanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073735708031525696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-84855770980679649222009-08-02T00:52:05.287-04:002009-08-02T00:52:05.287-04:00Great questions!
1. First I look at the reviews ...Great questions! <br />1. First I look at the reviews of any of my favorite reviewers. Then, I like to look at reviews of unusual pattern companies (some of the independents) and then I look at the gallery and see what looks interesting. I used to read ALL of the reviews, but there are so many now that it's just not possible.<br />2. When I think of it (which isn't all that often) I will read the reviews of a pattern I intend to sew. More often than not, I read these reviews AFTER I've sewn it - and then wish I would have read them first!<br />3. I post reviews on most things I make, even if I've made it before. The feedback is always encouraging, and I try to find new tips to share for each new thing that I make.<br />4. I'm all about getting the fastest answer, so I go to the books first. If I can't find what I'm looking for, I'll post on the boards.<br /><br />I usually read PR, but I like SG too. I'm not as familiar with all of the boards things on PR, and it's not as technologically user friendly as PR, but I do like the boards that I have been part of in the past. I find the boards/forums on both sites to be very helpful.Nancy Winninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01291320098379550586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-8281579140000152872009-08-01T21:38:01.156-04:002009-08-01T21:38:01.156-04:00I read reviews of favorites and of patterns that I...I read reviews of favorites and of patterns that I know by heart. But I primarily use PR for the database to see if a pattern has been reviewed and if the reviewer had any issues. I use so many TNT patterns that I only post a review every now and then. I need to use more of the patterns Ive accumulated but my goal is to own clothing not review garments I wont wear!<br /><br />I do go to the boards around the middle of the month because there is always a folder on when the new Burda or Burda Plus will be out. And occasionally I will check out the plus size boards but other than that I leave the boards alone.<br /><br />Your chart is very interesting. I would have thought that there were more BWOF patterns being used so to see that Simplicity is king is intriguing. Thanks for sharing that!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-81286958681906392982009-08-01T21:02:13.897-04:002009-08-01T21:02:13.897-04:00I read PR and usually only BWOF and some Vogue rev...I read PR and usually only BWOF and some Vogue reviews or if it is by someone whose sewing I admire. I do post reviews, but not of things I've made more than once.<br />I will search the reviews if I am unsure of a pattern or I am looking for something in particular and I want to see how it fits or worked out for others.<br />I tend to research a sewing or fitting question in my sewing library unless it is something I think is an interesting problem and want to share it. These days I'd probably pose the question on my blog.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-47027842360054935642009-08-01T20:54:13.577-04:002009-08-01T20:54:13.577-04:00I tend to read BWOF, Vogue and people whose work I...I tend to read BWOF, Vogue and people whose work I like. I do like to search the reviews to see how a pattern looks on real people. I will look in my extensive sewing library before I pose a question except if I think that it is an intersting or challenging problem.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-23147972865056528812009-08-01T18:42:30.981-04:002009-08-01T18:42:30.981-04:001. I generally don't read random reviews.
2. M...1. I generally don't read random reviews.<br />2. Mostly, or ones I'm considering sewing (particularly if it's BWOF or a trickier-looking Vogue.)<br />3. Since joining PR, I've been using their method as a guide for the finished project post on my blog as well. So yes.<br />4. I tend to check places like BurdaStyle or old Threads magazines first.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09913795373618902575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-23254862316405093362009-08-01T17:37:31.234-04:002009-08-01T17:37:31.234-04:00On PR I only read reviews, and then only if I'...On PR I only read reviews, and then only if I'm specifically interested in making/buying that pattern. I've never posted a review.<br /><br />On SG I read the general Vogue, Sewing Workshop and Petite Plus discussions. Otherwise I mostly look at the pattern questions/reviews if it's a pattern that I already know or am interested in.<br /><br />Hmmm... I rarely ask questions (don't know why), but I think that if I were to ask a question it would be one that wasn't easy to find in my books.KathleenChttp://dipndip.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-6853825106401286072009-08-01T13:56:59.907-04:002009-08-01T13:56:59.907-04:001. I seldom read reviews out of the blue.
2. I u...1. I seldom read reviews out of the blue. <br />2. I use it as a guide for patterns I want to buy. An example was a skirt I wanted, and changed to another after the suggestion by the reviewer in addition to the one I wanted. I made both, and found the review to be right.<br />3. I post reviews seldom, and then it's for one that's not usually reviewed, even if it went together perfectly. I figure someone can use the info. Since I make a large number of vintage ones, I never post those.<br />4. I got to my books. I don't think I've used the forum for that at all.<br /><br />I've been a member for a while, but I'm not overly active there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-10922427547078354852009-08-01T11:46:55.226-04:002009-08-01T11:46:55.226-04:00I use PR to search for reviews of patterns I plan ...I use PR to search for reviews of patterns I plan to make. I used to post questions on the message boards but now I'm more likely to ask a sewing expert directly. I still think it's an excellent resource and especially helpful to beginners or those reentering sewing after an absence, like me three years ago.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16245730088359572839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-70048013836259413372009-08-01T11:42:05.174-04:002009-08-01T11:42:05.174-04:00As far as posting reviews, I don't do it very ...As far as posting reviews, I don't do it very often since I use so many TNT patterns. However, for a new pattern I always post a review. I try to photo difficult things about the pattern and discuss my alterations so as to help other plus-sized sewers. That's probably why I won the "Most Complete Reviewer" Award.Sherrilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682899485401222209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-76112066908771594612009-08-01T11:39:27.384-04:002009-08-01T11:39:27.384-04:00I'm an everyday visitor (often several times a...I'm an everyday visitor (often several times a day) to PR. There are a few threads I keep track of like the Plus size sew-along and the Contest Committee since I'm a committee member. For reviews, if I buy a new pattern I pull up all the reviews for that pattern. If I'm getting ready to sew a new pattern, again I pull up the reviews and read them again. I usually peruse the review gallery and look for garments that appeal to me or ones that are plus-sized and leave comments. I will also do this for reviewers that I know from the threads or are my favorites. I don't usually use the extra goodies like keeping track of my patterns, etc. I will use the PM feature when I have questions or comments that I want to keep private.<br /><br />As far as SG, I am a member but I visit infrequently. I haven't become as familiar with how to use the site and feel a little uncomfortable with it. I really should spend more time there since PR membership is becoming so large that I don't know most of them any more. I probably know most of SG members from PR anyway.Sherrilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682899485401222209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-26790389364641256142009-08-01T11:24:16.557-04:002009-08-01T11:24:16.557-04:00Hi Elaray,
1. PR I read Vogue and BWOF and any ite...Hi Elaray,<br />1. PR I read Vogue and BWOF and any item I am considering making or that I need to research.<br />2. Wish I knew more about SG,is it easy to navigate?<br />3. I haven't but I would post to my blog if I need help, or contact another, or check my books or searches for questions.<br />Thanks!JoanneMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07218217151372072602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-51553420676634011952009-08-01T10:39:29.257-04:002009-08-01T10:39:29.257-04:00Good questions. The answers for me:
1. Mostly BW...Good questions. The answers for me:<br />1. Mostly BWOF /Patterns that attract me by the picture in the gallery/Favorite reviewers. <br />2. No, but I do often do read the reviews of a non BWOF pattern I want to make before taking the plunge.<br />3. I'll post a review when everything goes smoothly and there are no or only a few reviews.<br />4. For a specific question I go to the sewing books first, I don't post questions on PR or SG, but I'll post a question on my blog, often easier because of the direct picture.Sigridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187364244385056641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-58817799681151053242009-08-01T08:46:04.506-04:002009-08-01T08:46:04.506-04:00OK I'll go first.
1) I mostly read reviews of ...OK I'll go first.<br />1) I mostly read reviews of Vogue and BWOF.<br />2) Of other companies' patterns, I only read reviews of patterns I am considering, which aren't that many.<br />3) I only post a review if: a)the pattern hasn't already been reviewed; b)I did something unique and want people to know it's possible or not; c)I had real fitting problems or a very different figure than others who reveiwed it and feel people should know what to expect.<br />4) I go to my books first because they are right here with me; I post to Stitcher's Guild if I don't find a satisfactory answer and I usually have a new idea within 12-24 hours.<br /><br />I don't use PR much for forums because I find it harder to navigate and manage visually. I use PR mostly for on-line classes and pattern reviews. Sometimes I read the store reviews, never the machine reviews.BetsyVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14824251716471351275noreply@blogger.com