Hi, I love your attention to detail. I also wear long full skirts and use a cane as I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. I never line my skirts; I wear lightweight petticoats instead. Also, one of the purposes of corsets was to distribute the weight of heavy skirts over the whole torso, and I find them very helpful for this. I also like the extra support on a day out, and find being upright less fatiguing with a corset on - even just a $20 one from aliexpress )over a chemise, of course!) I make my waistband 12cm longer than necessary to allow for weight gain, but I put it on the button side, add 2 extra buttons either side of the main one, and just leave the extra length of waistband tucked inside after buttoning the skirt. That way I can tighten or loosen the skirt as needed depending on bloat etc.

Just beautiful! Lovely and incredible workmanship, or should i say "workwomanship" as always! I was sad to hear that it is too heavy for your body- I can only hope and pray your health has improved since making this skirt and you are strong enough to wear it now. I know the problem too well myself - I made a long hooded cape and i kept hurting myself trying to sew it due to the size and weight. It was a little devastating to finish it to realise my body could not bear the weight (i tear muscles and break bones easily and injured myself severely about 2 years ago and am only just starting to completely heal now) I made a shorter lighter cape to get by in the interim and I hoped and prayed that I might be able to wear it next winter, not this one (its winter here in Australia at the moment ) deep down I knew that i may never be able to wear it- I needed a miracle. My prayers were answered and i have actually been able to wear it twice which i could never of dreamed of. I hope that you will be able to do so much more than you could ever of imagined too beautiful lady! I love your determination, patience and resiliance. Amazing! This might sound crazy but I got rid of my couch, chairs, bed everything and I sit on the floor and sleep on the floor. I thought it was crazy myself being not a very fit or well person to do such a thing but I am so glad i did because my core body strength is incredible- i have a rock hard stomach like someone who works out but i simply sleep on the floor and sit on the floor. My back is so much better and i suffer lower back pain and injuries a lot less frequently and my circulation has improved dramatically. I thought i would mention it in case it was useful to you or anyone who reads this comment. Lastly i would like to thank you for taking the time to share your sewing journey and skills with all of us. I find you very fascinating how you approach the task at hand as well as your exceptional sewing skills. We have already sewn our skirts for now but you have certainly inspired my daughter and I to try victorian and edwardian style skirts next time. I find the long half circle skirts i have made to be not so practical for walking as they get tangled on the legs- i really do think historical garments and pattern making is far more superior as they put more thought and engineering into the garments and now i understand that the style and construction was not a fashion trend or for vanity but rather fit for purpose and would work and flow much better on the womans body. May God bless you and thank you again for your videos- I do enjoy them very much ❤

finally the skirt 👏👏 been hesitated to make the skirt because on how intimidating the drafting process is, but seeing you fully hand sewn the skirt made me wanting to make one as well!

@APenchantforSewing

3 жыл бұрын

I like skirts because they are straightforward to sew. And I really like stitching long straight seams. Very easy and meditative. Only the placket gives me a headache sometimes.

@SingingSealRiana

2 жыл бұрын

Skirts are reather easy sewingwise and therefor beginner friendly. Drafting or patternwise they are often very straight forword too, in most cases you only need 2 messurments that fit, waist and length, the rest can do whatever. There are a lot of patterns for this typ of skirt available and as long as your waist messurment is right, there is pretty much no way to mess it up. More 3 dimensionally shaped garments like fitted blouses, closely fittet skirts or throusers in generell are the things I would not start with for adjusting their fit is way more challenging than just ad an inch at the waist.

It's a lovely skirt. The black trim was the right choice it looked great.

@APenchantforSewing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you so much for showing how you drafted the hem facing! I'm planning on making a shortened walking skirt and wasn't sure how to figure out the hem facing, since the one with the pattern isn't going to work. Also, the skirt turned out so well! I love the trim on it too.

@APenchantforSewing

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you find my video useful. Whether I draft the skirt myself or buy a commercial pattern, the hem is always a mess. One must be creative. :)

You’ve done a wonderful job! I love the hem facing that you created. The fabric choice just feels right to me because in historical dressmaking they certainly didn’t waste expensive fabric on facing! And I imagine the skirt is meant to be worn with a supportive corset so it doesn’t hurt to wear it. 🥺Sorry!!

@APenchantforSewing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I can procrastinate a project for weeks which turn into months, but when I really want to sew lack of fabric will not put me off! Well, I don't really know why but the back of the skirt doesn't hang down much even without the bustle and the waistband very comfortably hugs my waist. I think this is why there is too much weight concentrated on the weakest point of my lower back. The waistband of the linen skirt is tighter and rather uncomfortable, still the weight of the fabric in the back pulls it down even with the bustle pad. This places the weight a bit on a different point.

@alisonrichardson4503

3 жыл бұрын

When this pattern was designed it would've been shaped and cut for the corsetted, padded and petticoated form with support for all that weight 'behind' distributed (much more) evenly around the figure by the stays. If I recall aright, Cathy Hay's 2nd (green) walking skirt was altered during construction to have a curved waistband, improving both the hang and the comfort. I'll need to watch that video again to check my facts, but that would account for the all but ubiquitous presence of curved waistbands in late C19 skirt patterns with the volume in the back. A 'last piece of the puzzle', so to speak. Something to consider or experiment with for your next one?

@APenchantforSewing

3 жыл бұрын

I actually prefer curved waistbands, they are prettier and more flattering. They beautifully follow the natural curve of the waist and make it look smaller. I've only used them on (more) modern skirts. But you're right, I should make a curved waistband next time. On the other hand, the band of this skirt feels very comfortable and hugs my waist without cutting into it. My problem with the weight of the skirt comes from having no core muscles. I have a swayback that hurts a lot anyway. However, I wore this skirt to the shop wearing my Edwardian blouse and a belt without any understructure and it improved my posture tremendously because my body tried to counteract the pressure on my lower back.

@SingingSealRiana

2 жыл бұрын

In generell, if the problem with a heavy skirt is just "that the waistband cuts in" wearing a strucktured garment underneith would be the solution. With an underlying medical condition I would not recommend it though, for it is unclear how that would effect it and it might even cause more damage. I love my corsets, I wear them all the time, I roll my eyes at people who uneducatedly are of the conviction they have to be harmful . . . but I have a healthy back. From others with a sway back I heared it turns reather painful reather fast if something changes the equilibrium, so the corset, that should take the weight, will most probably do the exact same putting a strain there, rendering the attempt counterproductiv.

The facts, nothing but the facts. this is a great video thank you

Beautiful skirt

I love that fun mix of lining and hem facing!

Your handwork is so precise and beautiful. I love this skirt

Basting down the felled seams is revolutionary, holy smokes.

@APenchantforSewing

2 жыл бұрын

Very time and energy efficient. Wool fights back, you have to keep it under control somehow.

Hello! I am in the same process right now and I'm so inspired to watch others do the same! Thank you for sharing!

Linda 😍 estou encantada com todas as peças do seu canal 😍

It's absolutely lovely. And amazing that it was done by hand!

@APenchantforSewing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I live in a household with 3 sewing machines.

As always you do beautiful work. I love the way you clean finish everything that’s the way I like to do it

@APenchantforSewing

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

im 1.17 minutes in your video but ım already hooked

You're very helpful.

Beautiful. You are very talented. Thanks for sharing.

@APenchantforSewing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I decided on my bottom hem to borrow a technique from history and made a kick hem of lining. It is about 4 inches wide already folded on the edges. It worked very nicely.

@APenchantforSewing

Жыл бұрын

My lining fabric was too soft. I wanted to add a little structure to the hem with a sturdier fabric. And I never have enough lining/main fabric. :(

Thank you for responding. Ok I understand now. I will go ahead and stabilise the waist by stitching on the twill tape. I was confused. The skirt is now very heavy and difficult to manage and tonight I am tired and frustrated by the gathers. The 2 back panels are 20 inches and I need to gather down to 4 or 2 inches each side the placket. I have had the gathers done and redone many times but am unsatisfied so will stop now and attach the twill tape and tomorrow I will try on myself. I think I may well need hip and bustle pad for the skirt to look right and especially hip pads to keep the shape as the hip dimensions given for the waist are much bigger than my hips and I’m concerned now that it may affect the way the side seam is falling. This skirt is skirt 3 in the book Practical Dressmaking by Mrs J Broughton. I want to make all of them but I’m thinking first I must walk before I can run 🤔 The twill tape is a good idea because I am scared to damage the skirt and pull it out of shape. I have been so careful to keep it flat and not stretch it. The tape will give me confidence to put it on and off and try different arrangements of gathers. Thank you for the advice about creating the waistband. I will checkout the link. I hope you are continuing to enjoy your hand sewing and are enjoying your lovely new chemise.

Thank you for sharing your work and experience. This is a video I will watch again and again as I take my first steps on my own sewing adventure. Your choice of fabric really made me happy because I also plan to use wool but I am sad that your skirt is causing you some discomfort. Perhaps you could wear it to sew in when you are sitting at home or perhaps you will be able to wear it more easily in the future. I am having fun drafting patterns onto paper using a 1907 sewing book and have learnt a lot. I didn’t realise there was so much maths involved. I have also made a couple of simple Edwardian inspired skirts and a blouse using my own ideas. On its way in the post is my first paper pattern. You guessed it, it’s the Truly Victorian skirt pattern and if it turns out to be even half as good as your wonderful creation then I will be extremely happy. I hope you have another absorbing project on the go that brings you joy and satisfaction because I know when I finish an item I feel a little lost. Take care and keep sewing 🧵

@APenchantforSewing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I will want to know how you like working with wool because I think it is a wonderful material. I used to dabble in felting and was surprised to discover how tame wool is even as woven fabric. But I imagine it's different when you use a sewing machine because you can't control the tightness of each separate stitch. Vow, you even draft patterns! I'd like to do more drafting as well, I'm getting tired of altering commercial patterns. Maths is daunting though. I'm working on some projects, very slowly. I never have any negative feelings when I finish a garment because just looking at it gives me a ridiculously huge sense of achievement.

@lilymcghee8363

3 жыл бұрын

@@APenchantforSewing I’ve only made two skirts so far but the first was in fact made from a length of wool fabric salvaged from a kilt I found in a charity shop. It was lovely to work with and I wear it daily especially when out and about on my bicycle but it definitely is more comfortable with a petticoat under! It’s not lined and I’m frightened to wash it so just put a damp cloth over any marks. I did a combination of hand sewing and a bit using my hand crank. I love the noise it makes. I’ve never used a paper pattern so am excited but also nervous about the Truly Victorian pattern (on order but currently out of stock apparently). The book I have from 1907 describes a number of walking skirts and also a house maids skirt. I want to try all of them! There’s a lot of maths in the drafting process but clear enough instructions and a whole section on taking measurements. There’s also parts where knowledge is assumed and that’s why I’m so grateful to people like yourself who post videos. I had no idea what a placket was a month ago and I’m still not entirely clear what grain etc means. What’s confusing me most is all the advice out there about lining, interlining, facing etc. I shall wish you well with your sewing and continue my research as slowly but surely things are beginning to make sense.

The braid looked so beautifully done!! I think you should be more gentle with yourself, you do wonderful work!

@APenchantforSewing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

A lovely skirt, a fairly loose underbust corset would help distribute the weight of the skirt over more area, I don’t know how viable a corset is for your specific body. I wish you luck and resilience in your health and weight gain, I lovingly hope you have to adjust all of your clothing. You also might try suspenders of some kind to put some of the weight on your shoulders…? You could put in a second waist band at the underbust to keep the suspenders for changing the drape of your top or button them outside the tucked in top as a design choice… I think I might have to make a suspenders 1890 skirt lol

@APenchantforSewing

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I got a little used to the weight of the skirt. The waistband does a very good service. I was really lucky with the fabric, it is flexible but strong enough to keep the skirt in place. It is still painful to wear the skirt, but I'm never without pain (in my shoulders too). A corset is out of the question at the moment. I got into this state due to neglecting my health. A corset would only mask the problem and induce some more. I'm not against corsets at all but I believe before putting one on I should get stronger.

Já uso a modéstia no meu dia a dia , então ia amar me vestir nesse estilo ☺️

@APenchantforSewing

2 жыл бұрын

Eu encorajo você a se vestir assim. É uma sensação muito boa.

@JN-pl4rt

2 жыл бұрын

@@APenchantforSewing Nossa ,eu posso imaginar 😍 Se Deus quiser vou me vestir assim 🙏

Hi there. I hope you don’t mind me asking you for a bit of advice. My walking skirt panels are all flat lined, joined together and all seams are finally felled neatly down. The skirt hems are all the same length which is probably due to your advice to keep the work flat. I now need to deal with the waist band situation and the gatherers in the back. Is it safe for me now to hang the skirt from my dress form and do you think I should use twill tape first? I don’t actually have any but perhaps a ribbon will do. I also need to make a waistband and the book I’m drafting from is very vague. I see now that the skirt from panel has a lovely dip feature and in the book it says “a shaped piece of double belting may be recommended”

@APenchantforSewing

3 жыл бұрын

Hi. You can safely put the skirt on your dressform or yourself. I prefer putting it on myself when placing the pleats or gathers because I think the final look depends on body shape, proportions, type, pattern or colour of fabric. What looks good on a dressform might look different on you. I'm a bit confused where you want to use twill tape because I used it on the waist to help me keep its shape while struggling with the pleats (then removed it). Instructions in books tell you to baste the waistband on for fitting. I also used twill tape on the hem. You first finish the waistband then hem the skirt. You hang the skirt to let it stretch after you've fiished the waistband. I sometimes even wear the skirt around the house before hemming it. When you make a shaped waistband you can't fold it as you do with a straight band so you cut it in two pieces which means you have a seam on top. I think that is meant by 'double belting'. You may want to google it or find it here on yt how to make it. There are different ways to make it, I make it in different ways, it depends on how much I altered the skirt in the making without altering the pattern too and whether the pattern includes seam allowance, or I used darts. I sometimes just fold the skirt in half (at centre front) put it on some drafting paper and draw around the waistline. Then I measure up the width I want the band and draw a parallel line. This is half of the band, I cut it with the centre front on the fold. I cut two of them. Of yourse you cut it with a seam allowance. Or I sometimes join the pattern pieces (when there is no seam allowance included) and trace the waistline. Or do it like this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dHxnqpJqn8a5maQ.html Could you tell me what book you're using?

Meu sonho é fazer essa saia 😍😍 Que pena que nao consigo entender seu idioma 😭 Parabéns 👏👏

@APenchantforSewing

2 жыл бұрын

Obrigado por assistir meu vídeo.

damned, this is a wonderful skirt so it is quite a shame you can not comfortably wear it. In generell I would recommend wearing a corset/stays to better support heavy skirts, but thats for people who feel a slight discomfort from the waistband cutting in, not a sevear medical issue that most likely will not take friendly to being subjected with such a strucktured garment. . . .

@APenchantforSewing

2 жыл бұрын

I kind of got used to it. I have a sedantary lifestyle, so I'm usually fine wearing it.

@SingingSealRiana

2 жыл бұрын

@@APenchantforSewing great to hear though still not "great". Chronical issues are a bane . . .

@APenchantforSewing

2 жыл бұрын

@@SingingSealRiana She who destroys her own health through negligence should suffer the consequences.

@sherryannsnyder

8 ай бұрын

We all make mistakes, Life is for learning@@APenchantforSewing

That's a beautiful skirt, What pattern did you use please. Thank you

@APenchantforSewing

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! trulyvictorian.info/index.php/product/tv291-1898-walking-skirt/

Fabulous! What pattern did you use please?

@APenchantforSewing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The pattern is TV291 1898 Walking Skirt

I found twill tape 😊

Thank you for this lovely video, the skirt came out really lovely, in spite of you saying that you would have preferred to have the wrong side on the outside. Sadly, the difference in colour and texture of either side didn't come over. Could I kindly ask, did you use a readymade pattern or drafted it yourself, either completely or with the help of a book? (Addendum: Oops, I was so keen on watching this, that I somehow completely missed you mentioning the pattern, sorry.) I was really impressed that you could cut out the whole skirt from 2 meters of fabric, and even have enough cabbage left to cut the waistband on the bias, though the width you chose is in traditional methods far, far too wide. Often the waistband was just a ribbon, which then sat underneath the upper garment, as that way the waist stayed as slim as possible. I very much liked the details of braid and watchpocket, but was saddened to hear that you didn't include any pockets. Please don't read this as shaming, I see the lack of good pocket access in women's clothing throughout history as part of the continued oppression of women. Pockets are liberating, one can carry ones own personal stuff with ease and fair safety without reliance on someone else (Sorry for the rant). And I very much liked the way you finished off the insides of the walking skirt. I hope that the weather is as lovely as it is here presently, so you can head out and enjoy wearing this beautiful garment, but don't forget to add a couple of petticoats for shape and warmth. Thank you again.

@APenchantforSewing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! As I am about the size of a twelve year old child I don't need much fabric. I also play a lot with placing the pattern pieces on the fabric. Depending on the light even the grey side can seem brown and both sides have a really lovely blue tinge. Well, I have never felt opressed but simply can't stand pockets. I much prefer a handbag, I don't have to unload it when I get changed, I can just grab it and go. I think my clothes should serve me and not make me mentally uncomfortable.

@renata_of_the_craft

3 жыл бұрын

@@APenchantforSewing, yes, you are right in saying that your clothes should serve you. I too carry a handbag 99.99 % of the time I'm out. Though, possibly through some of the traditional women's clothes I often saw throughout my childhood, I personally wouldn't want to be without any. But that is not your choice and I fully respect that. I so much liked how you made the skirt, treating outer fabric and lining as one, and the inner border to prevent wear is just like traditional skirts are finished in Southern Germany, Austria and Northern Italy, and took me straight back to my childhood. I already look forward to your next sewing adventure, take good care, stay warm and as healthy as possible, and find lots of beautiful fabrics, notions and whatnots (all for next to nothing!).

Can you please tell me whether you hung your gores once cut or did you keep them flat and stabilise the edge cut on the bias by joining immediately to the selvedge edge of the next piece? I’m making a 7 gore walking skirt I’ve drafted from a 1907 book and it’s very unclear. I made a mock-up using an old lightweight wool blanket and the hem on the bias side ended up much longer than that cut on the selvedge? I had the pieces pinned to my dress form so effectively hanging. I would be very grateful for your advice before I go ahead a cut my fabric. Thanks

@APenchantforSewing

3 жыл бұрын

Hang the skirt after you sewed all the gores and attached the waistband. Before that you'll want to avoid stretching as much as possible. Don't worry, I also always end up with some of the gores longer than the other. You can see in this video how much difference I had. When you join the gores start at the top/waist part. You can trim the bottom before sewing the hem. Are you going to flatline the skirt? Are you going to wear it with a bum pad?

@lilymcghee8363

3 жыл бұрын

@@APenchantforSewing Thank you for getting back so quickly. I really appreciate that as I am very excited about getting started on my actual skirt and am very keen to not ruin my lovely fabric. Your instructions are wonderful. They are so clear and helpful even for a beginner like me. Thank you especially for warning me to avoid stretching the fabric as much as possible as with my mock up I was pining each piece onto my dress form and letting it hang there! That’s reassuring that the same issue happened to you and that I can rectify this later. The fabric is to be cut to length of 40 inches but I will have to take off a fair bit as I’m only 5 feet 2 anyway. Yes I will be lining the skirt in a satiny type lining fabric and I also want to face the panels at the bottom but like you am keen to be able to wash the skirt. I’m not sure about the bum pad as I think nature has already provided adequately. I can’t wait to watch your new video btw.

@APenchantforSewing

3 жыл бұрын

Your lining may behave and stretch differently than your main fabric. When you pin or baste (I recommend) the two together make sure they lie flat. You may need to trim the edges of one or the other. My lining of the skirt in the video somehow came out narrower but longer. I'd say everything that doesn't seem normal is normal. There's nothing that can't be doctored. The placket will be a bit difficult because the centre back is cut on the bias. The back of these skirts is longer so if you want an even hem all around you will need to cut away more in the back. If you have someone to help you you can stand on a table and your help can measure around the hem the distance you want it to be from the floor. Enjoy your sewing and let me know how it goes. (I uploaded a video on Saturday, did you see that?)

@APenchantforSewing

3 жыл бұрын

If you want to be able to wash your skirt, don't forget to pre-wash your fabric. I usually treat the fabric the way I will treat the finished garment. You can make a test wash on a piece of fabric if you're worried about ruining your wool.

@lilymcghee8363

3 жыл бұрын

@@APenchantforSewing There is no much to learn. My brain was hurting doing the drafting and I spent ages crawling about on my hands and knees on the floor. I will certainly take your advice and baste everything flat but I just hope my lining will not come out a different shape or size. Yes my skirt also is cut on the bias on both sides of the back join. The book I have says they have to be stayed by having strips of tape sewn into the seam. I’ve really no idea what this means but will figure it out when I get to that point. Getting the hem straight will be a challenge but I hoped to use my dress form at that point. I plan to have strips of braid or velvet running around the bottom part of my skirt. Yes I saw your new video and it’s really good. I would love to make various neck accessories to coordinate with my outfits. I love your use of the chocolate brown colour.

Not a pocket person? Scandalous ^^ Has to be a first in the costuber community ^^

@APenchantforSewing

2 жыл бұрын

I feel intimidated by pocket people. What do you keep in pockets?? You have to empty them before you wash your clothes. How impractical! I can keep my nuts, pepples, twigs, pine cones, dried flowers, shells, pens, paper notes, invalid tickets and snacks in my bag for months! Although, I have to admit it's great when I find some coins in my winter coat from last season.

@SingingSealRiana

2 жыл бұрын

@@APenchantforSewing Hihihi, all the stuff one wants to keep close and not lose in a handbag one might misplace or that is more excessable for others. Phone, money, cards, keys, I just feel safer wearing them on my body. I actualy am a fan of tie on pockets, so I do not need to "waste" fabric on storage space for every new garment and I do not need to transfere my stuff every time I change. Also great for smuggling food into places ^^ I got one for my sewing stuff and gloriously, my workshop throusers are well bestowed with pockets for everything I might need on the job, having it all handy without having a bag that might get into the way or left behind is great ^^

@APenchantforSewing

2 жыл бұрын

@@SingingSealRiana Well, tie on pockets might be a compromise because they are easy to get rid of. I might make one. But I wish people would be more accepting.

@SingingSealRiana

2 жыл бұрын

@@APenchantforSewing Accepting how? Did you get mean comments about it? Yeah there are a lot of pocket enthusiasts, but I have not come across anyone jet, who was mean about it. Why begrdsge you having found a way that works for you? Seams nonsensical to me, you not sewing pockets does not effect them after all . . . . But welll, there are people who suck everywhere . . . So yeah I love my pockets, I will try to put them everywhere and sing they glory, but that is my thing. You do you, that is the great thing about sewing yourself after all ^^

@APenchantforSewing

2 жыл бұрын

​@@SingingSealRiana Nothing terrible. I get more criticism for wearing long skirts.

Being enchanted by the lady's prettiness

Tutorials should provide free patterns.

@susanhillis5952

2 жыл бұрын

Most people don’t understand the incredible amount of labor involved in making a pattern for others. Particularly if you want to be both size and shape inclusive, it generally requires fit testing many sizes which requires both labor and materials and willing participants of many sizes and shapes, who are willing to be measured and poked and prodded. Then you need some proficiency with some program that allows pattern drafting and then you have to write out instructions. This is a free video on KZread that isn’t producing any revenue for the creator, in the words of Trevor Noah “why do you want free things on free things”. It’s really easy to go online and find a drafting manual from this era and draft your own pattern for free or go buy the pattern this creator bought.

@SingingSealRiana

2 жыл бұрын

You are aware, that the pattern company could sue her if she made the pattern freely available without them getting their cut? . . . . yeah, she should buy the pattern and send it out for every single viewer, makes sense to me, totaly. Why should we apriciate her walking us through the process, spending money on equitment and a lot of time she put elsewhere to use just to help or entertain us, if she does not spend an aditional 20 bucks per viewer and video to make our lifes even easyer? It is like asking, when lost in a foreign city, for directions and then scream at the poor stranger, that was just being kind, for not paying you a cab there! If making patterns is no money worth in your eyes when it comes to effort and expertise, why don't you come up with them yourself? Funny thing, you can even get free patterns, if you follow the instructions of some videos that are focused on the drafting, or manuells that ran out of copyright, but that would take effort and time to develope the skill, almost as if it where work someone could get paid for to provide. . . Such displays of lacking consideration can make me irrationaly angry . . .so sorry for the biting tone, but maybe consider just what exactly you are demanding of someone and what that would mean for them to realise that. Free patterns everywhere would be convinient for sure, but with all the things that go togeather there it is extreamly unfair to demand them of someone, after they offered sewing advice.