LIVE Broadcast from the Fit & Sew Retreat

Sure-Fit Designs Blog
I am so pleased to announce our 2nd LIVE Facebook event which will be broadcast from the August Fit & Sew Retreat here in our Eugene/Springfield location.  I am so fortunate to be able to use Our Sewing Room, a fabulous facility and sewing studio.

Please join us.  This is our 2nd Facebook LIVE stream broadcast.

Event details: Where and When?

• In Eugene Oregon - Wednesday Aug. 31 at 4 PM (PDT - Pacific Daylight Time - Oregon)

• In Sydney Australia - this is 9 AM Friday morning Sept. 1

• In the UK & Ireland - this will be midnight August 31

• In South Africa - this will be 1 AM Friday morning Sept 1 (sorry it's so late for you ladies in countries that are east of the USA)

• To determine the time in your specific geographical location, do an internet search to convert 4PM (Portland OR) to your local time.

• Join us on our SFD Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/surefitdesigns

• Upon completion, this LIVE broadcast will be shared in our SFD (Closed) Group.  To join this group if you're not already a member, see instructions below.

• We'd love to have you join us.  Click this link - https://www.facebook.com/surefitdesigns.  When the video pops up at the scheduled time, make sure to click on the video image which will allow you to hear the audio.

• Be prepared - make sure your Flash player is up to date.  If you are watching from your mobile device, make sure you use either Chrome, Fire Fox or Internet Explorer as your browser - Safari does NOT support Flash which is required to see videos.

• You'll see the fabulous facility where I hold the SFD Fit & Sew Retreats.

• You'll learn an essential bust dart drawing tip to ensure excellent bodice fit.

About 3-4 years ago, Vogue magazine wrote an article featuring sewing studios throughout the US - Our Sewing Room was one of the six situated in the Pacific Northwest.  And yours truly (Glenda the Good Stitch) was teaching in their accompanying photo. This sewing studio is fully equipped with high cutting tables, necessary sewing supplies (like shears, rotary cutters, marking equipment, tape measures, quilting rulers, you name it... etc), pressing stations, sewing machines, sergers and even a kitchenette and sitting/chatting area.

As I said, I'm so fortunate to have a sewing studio of this caliber so close by to hold the SFD Fit & Sew Retreats.  I hope that lots of you will be able to join us for the Facebook LIVE event - 8-31-16 - 4PM.
https://www.facebook.com/surefitdesigns

My understanding is that you don't have to have a Facebook account in order to watch the Live Stream, but if you would like to join our SFD (Closed) Group, you can request to do so on this page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/SureFitDesigns

See you all there!

 

The Kimberly Blouse - a new designing project

I love sharing designing ideas with you.  And if you're not currently a member of our Sure-Fit Designs Facebook group, you would have missed the latest designing project.

It's called the 'Kimberly Blouse' in honor of one of our recent Facebook group members.

The most interesting part about this entire project is that it was Kimberly's first ever Sure-Fit Designs project.  Not only that, Kimberly had just recently acquired her SFD Kits.  In less than 1 1/2 months, Kimberly tested and finished her test bodice blueprint and then went immediately into this first project.

I thought this would be a great story and project to share with everyone and Kimberly so graciously agreed to be the topic of one of our Sure-Fit Designs how-to videos.  If you haven't yet seen this video and you have a few minutes, I think you'll enjoy the entire story.

I needed a new blouse and what a great way to show you the exact designing process by way of designing one for myself.  Totally fun, easy to do and almost qualifies for one of our Made in a Day projects.

And needless to say, Kimberly didn't stop there.  She is literally charging down the road and has sewn what she is calling her 'Spring Collection'.  If you want to see more and aren't yet a member of the SFD Facebook group, I invite you to join - all you need is a Facebook page, and then simply request to join.  It is a 'closed' group. All this means is that photos and comments shared are shared only within the group, not for the whole world to read/see.  But you are still welcome to join. Sure-Fit Designs Facebook group


 Here are a couple more pieces that Kimberly has sewn. Yes, of course, all from her Sure-Fit Designs Dress Kit pattern.

Happy Sewing to all of you!

Join our SFD User Group

Hi everyone!  We've just started a new Sure-Fit Designs (FaceBook) user group.  Many of you have emailed (me) and asked for a platform to post your SFD questions, ideas, project photos and helpful tips you've learned along the way.  It's finally available in the form of an easy-to-use FaceBook Group.

For anyone who likes to inspire, be inspired or ask questions related to your Sure-Fit Designs sewing projects, this is just the place for you.

I invite you to join the group.  You do need to have your own FaceBook page.  And then simply go to: www.facebook.com/groups/SureFitDesigns       Look for the Join button.

Watch for this header:

You can post:

• comments
• photos of SFD projects you might be working on
• ask questions
• offer answers to other 
• sewing tips
• fitting tips
• any relevant fun things you've run across

You are all welcome to join.  And if you don't have a specific SFD project photo to upload, simply take the time to introduce yourself and let us all know where you're from.  There are SFD users from all over the world who are enjoying their SFD experiences.

You can invite others to join the group.  Again just refer your sewing friends to this address:
 www.facebook.com/groups/SureFitDesigns    

It takes time to build anything worthwhile and to build a sense of community within a group.  We'll do our best to get your questions answered until members feel free to start replying to others.

I look forward to chatting with you.

Kindly,
Glenda...the Good Stitch!