tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post7186530313879971054..comments2024-03-23T02:08:36.897-04:00Comments on Smoking Needles/I'm Black Martha: Lend me your ear. What do you think?knitmachinequeen (KMQ)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06905640436931172793noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post-80019077067967528862013-05-29T07:53:01.170-04:002013-05-29T07:53:01.170-04:00Wow...well I will definitely pay attention to any ...Wow...well I will definitely pay attention to any classes by this individual. It is too bad your experience was not a good one and would have been easily rectified by being cordial and offering to replace the kit due to the pattern being off. Good customer service always leads to repeat business and one should want to make sure everyone in your class is happy with their results and offer some remedy to keep the customer happy. Sorry that this didn't turn out as you had anticipated.mimi ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03308969238826902872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post-12437854748344814582011-09-27T16:10:54.144-04:002011-09-27T16:10:54.144-04:00I'm so sorry you had such a horrible experienc...I'm so sorry you had such a horrible experience with this course. I was under the impression that the instructors that teach at the Sewing Expo were the BEST of the best. And I was hating I had to miss the Expo that came to Atlanta in March. I'm a beginner sewer so I can do bad all by myself (and not pay a arm and a leg to do so). I'm happy you finally got the perfect fit, but I now think I'll pass on the "Expert training" and keep on reading and you-tubing what I need.Kishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05461458469503705334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post-86705595425877275552011-09-27T13:21:34.681-04:002011-09-27T13:21:34.681-04:00Sorry to hear of that VERY frustrating experience....Sorry to hear of that VERY frustrating experience. It's so sad that she didn't realize that customer satisfaction should be #1.Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345674465845908156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post-11042564137192216762011-09-25T16:21:18.177-04:002011-09-25T16:21:18.177-04:00I have heard too many stories about sewing classes...I have heard too many stories about sewing classes gone wrong and opt for dvds. I don't know if there is a bra making one, but hope that for $ 175.00 you will be able to salvage a nice fitting bra between the two.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post-43768160507783996252011-09-24T14:24:51.816-04:002011-09-24T14:24:51.816-04:00I completely understand your frustration. That rea...I completely understand your frustration. That really stinks. I sure hope you end up with a bra pattern that actually fits you.Debbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post-39313539709382512792011-09-24T09:42:52.231-04:002011-09-24T09:42:52.231-04:00Definitely let JanetPray know about this. Tell her...Definitely let JanetPray know about this. Tell her exactly what you've posted here. She needs to be award of bad teacher behavior and classes that go badly. As far as I'm concerned, SewingExpo has gone downhill in recent years, and I don't bother to attend anymore. I don't need quilting supplies!gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post-16582475696061756612011-09-24T08:36:57.033-04:002011-09-24T08:36:57.033-04:00Yikes, sounds like a bad experience. I'm sorry...Yikes, sounds like a bad experience. I'm sorry it went so poorly, and I agree with all you say.<br />Her comments about wearing on the weekend/donating to a shelter border on totally ridiculous.<br />I hope you were able to enjoy the expo anyway! I actually think it was held not far from where I live, but I neglected to go..boo. Should have gone.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17411984306425518138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post-13252811397691252782011-09-24T06:44:41.415-04:002011-09-24T06:44:41.415-04:00What a horrible experience! I think the very leas...What a horrible experience! I think the very least Anne can to do is ensure that you are supplied with a custom fit pattern that actually fits you. That is what you have paid for and that is what you are entitled to. It is very disappointing to hear that someone who is part of the sewing community should treat you with such bad manners. Do keep us posted on whether or not you do get supplied with a pattern that fits. In the meantime, have a lovely weekend :)Eugeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584571701550775408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post-34906399345620009262011-09-24T02:48:12.788-04:002011-09-24T02:48:12.788-04:00How frustrating! All that time and money down the...How frustrating! All that time and money down the drain. I hope that you do end up with a pattern drafted that will fit in the end. I'm intimidated to even try sewing my own lingerie. I am amazed by people who do it.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551387452771116176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post-27858599981555635292011-09-24T02:27:01.640-04:002011-09-24T02:27:01.640-04:00"Ann suggested I wear my ill-fitting bra on w..."Ann suggested I wear my ill-fitting bra on weekends or donate it to a women's shelter" So apparently having 4 breast instead of 2 is acceptable on weekends? or Maybe its okay for women in a shelter to wear bras that are destined to be ill-fitting as they were CUSTOM MADE for someone else? Stand behind your product people. I'm happy to hear that you stood up for yourself.Sewtellmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10973674515617736993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post-29201798228680526312011-09-23T19:59:56.527-04:002011-09-23T19:59:56.527-04:00I am so sorry to hear that. I've heard so many...I am so sorry to hear that. I've heard so many good things about Anne and I've talked to her on the phone. Ended up buying the bra kit and her book. I was tired of spending $50 to $60 on a bra that doesn't fit. I was concerned about fit because of my cup size (G). She said when I was ready to sew, she would walk me through it. Now I am beginning to wonder if I wasted my money on a pipe dream. I won't attempt this project until next month when I have some time off.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11688809657787883372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post-57269156167908145222011-09-23T19:25:58.405-04:002011-09-23T19:25:58.405-04:00Wow - that's a terrible story! As a person who...Wow - that's a terrible story! As a person who has made her own bras (which have not fit perfectly after numerous "self-determined" custom fittings i.e. zillions of muslins) I've decided that the notions on handmade bras are just not up to snuff for large breasts. Ineffective notions - which must act architecturally - can worsen the fit problem, right off the bat. Having said that, a potential 1/8 inch of seam allowance is not going to make that degree of difference. Seems like she did some bad drafting, compounded by terrible client service. I won't be buying anything from her.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.com