Sewing Studio Vlog: Developing New Pattern + Jeans Making

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3 жыл бұрын

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@lindabridges445 3 жыл бұрын

Iron is iron pronounced the same. Different parts of the US have an accent that causes the sounds to be different .take your pick

@Thelaststitch 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the explanation! Good to know it's just an accent thing

@jwhitty8172 3 жыл бұрын

When one door closes another one opens, it may not be tomorrow but it will come. I worked at the same job for 30 years I wasn't crazy about it either but it was financial security. I often wonder how my life would be different if I had quit and tried something else. Give yourself a chance to at least try. Be positive. Happy New Year! Cheers to new adventures

@Thelaststitch 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience and thoughtful comment, as you said, it's hard to take that step when we have the security and the other option is riddled with uncertainties. So if this hadn't happened I would probably have kept going for a bit longer, so in a way it was good that the choice was kinda made for me

@myralorraine 3 жыл бұрын

I agree Johanna and I'm just like you too...when I get in my workspace I forget everything including eating!! Love those jeans! Good luck with you new pattern!

@Escape10mom 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'm the same way with sewing. I hate to stop when I get into sewing. I lose track of time. Yes, I would have taken those jeans apart and fixed them then like you did. I only sew one thing at a time as well. I hate to stop sewing one project and start another. Good luck on your new pattern! I just started reading your jeans book! Happy sewing

@Thelaststitch 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear we are kindred spirits 😊Yes it’s a bummer to having to redo something, but those hours are a minimal time investment compared to all the hours spent in something that’s not quite right

@debh2634 3 жыл бұрын

As other commenters have said, there is no difference in pronunciation. (Saying that as a "Scottish-Canadian". 😁) I love that you care enough to want to get it right. You do amazingly well with your English. Wishing you the best of luck with your ventures. ❤

@nelliejones6779 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing your knowledge of sewing. no one is perfect in english, thanks again

@nelliejones6779 3 жыл бұрын

how do we get your patterns

@Thelaststitch 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for clarifying this, it's a relief to hear it's just an accent thing. And thank you for your best wishes :)

@Thelaststitch 3 жыл бұрын

Nellie, here is my shop shop.thelaststitch.com :)

@LesAnnMore 3 жыл бұрын

You are amazing. I regret not having found you sooner but I am now a follower for life and wish you well and every success. I find myself nodding in agreement when you describe your thinking processes. You connect with people extremely well.

@lynnew5619 3 жыл бұрын

New pattern sounds interesting. I pronounce iron and ironing the same way....... I-er-ning. I’m from south UK, but we have a lot of different accents throughout the country, so just say it how it comes naturally to you. We’ll know what you mean. 👍

@Thelaststitch 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for clarifying this, good to hear it's just an accent thing!

@libbybowles 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, I was so sad when I realized this video was about to end! That was really fun and I just wanted to keep watching your week unfold. I can’t wait to see your new pattern. And I’m like you, I go deep into the sewing zone. Often I will have no clue about how much time has passed until it’s gotten dark outside. 😂...and that whole “iron“ pronunciation is bizarre. We do pronounce the “r”, as native English speakers but it comes *after* the “o”... “iern” is how I say it for both meanings.

@libbybowles 3 жыл бұрын

“American English”, I should say.

@Thelaststitch 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for clarifying this, I got confused because someone commented that I should pronounce it differently, but then it was just from their language perspective, say UK vs US for instance. And it makes me happy to hear you enjoyed the format, I've been watching a lot artist's and crafter's studio vlogs lately, and I think especially in times like these, this is such a great format, since it's so personal, friendly and inviting.

@marejensen8294 3 жыл бұрын

yes that is how we say it too

@daxxydog5777 3 жыл бұрын

In the Southern US it's pronounced as one syllable for the appliance or the metal, either one. Your English is wonderful. My Swedish (or any other language is non-existent, so you got me there, lol.

@Whateverkatiesews 3 жыл бұрын

In England we say Iron without the R for both types!

@Thelaststitch 3 жыл бұрын

Good to know, thank you!

@janinerosenke5463 3 жыл бұрын

You are awesome. Totally get “the vortex/frenzy/zone”. I love getting lost in it too. So glad I found your channel. Your skills are amazing.

@robyn3349 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing us the inner workings! Iron = I + rn, accent on the first syllable, northern-western (standard?) USA american accent. All definitions pronounced the same. You say it when your say, "When you iron something." Your english is fine.

@Thelaststitch 3 жыл бұрын

Ah, thank you for clarifying this, I got so confused since I got a comment about that, so I just assumed it was a differentiation. Then I can stop obsessing about it :)

@elizabethanstuff4430 3 жыл бұрын

I've had bad luck with paper cutters too. My favorite way to trim patterns is with a metal ruler and a craft knife (I like the Olfa ones). I can cut a number of sheets at a time and can get through a big stack very efficiently.

@Thelaststitch 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip, I will try that instead and see if it feels better!

@ingridmohr9824 3 жыл бұрын

Here in South Africa we pronounce iron with a soft r. Same pronunciation for the metal and the utensil used in sewing! Really enjoy all your vlogs!

@deanalovessewn6117 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Johanna!! Looking forward to seeing your new pattern.... 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵

@india239 3 жыл бұрын

The thing you do with your clothes is without the r. The metal bar is with the r

@india239 3 жыл бұрын

Without the r is the heating unit With the r is a metal bar

@jgsawka 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh! I thought it was just me! I also get into sewing frenzies where I lose myself in the sewing and forget to eat or move around lol!

@zashorion2114 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I love your organisation! So beautifullll ❤️❤️❤️

@lornadowie9236 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck and best wishes in your new move during this trying time Johanna, I love your videos and tutorials.

@TheMinot60 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I -rn with the rn part pronounced as "urn". Eye-urn. Or I- earn. All sounds the same. But if you are saying "ironic" its eye RON ick. That might have been the confusion. I'm working on spanish. Your English is very good. After many decades, I've learned how to be ok with only working on a project for 5 or 10 minutes several days in a row, till I get a nice piece of time. It is better when I can get lost for hours in it!

@Thelaststitch 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for clarifying this, I do tend to obsess way too much about this, so it's reassuring I wasn't doing it wrong. Good to hear that you've been doing the short sessions, that's something I want to start doing more of too!

@marianneoleary7540 3 жыл бұрын

It’s ion in New Zealand for both things. Iron without the r pronounced. Your English is great. Love your videos and bought the cover machine book. It uses the same machine that I have Which is a bonus.

@Thelaststitch 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for explaining this, it's so easy to get confused when I have no reference on the "proper" way of doing things. And thank you so much for getting my book as your coverstitch guide!

@lindalucia31 3 жыл бұрын

Jeans look fab, I don't wear jeans ,but my girls and Grand children do so I'm watching carefully . Always look forward to your vlogs.

@Thelaststitch 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, so happy to hear you liked my video!

@fouroakswisconsin 3 жыл бұрын

I’m ready to buy this pattern and I don’t even know what it will look like. I can definitely appreciate the detail you are putting into it. All of my patterns will be handed down to my daughters. Patterns showing detail construction techniques are appreciated.

@Thelaststitch 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for believing in my work! I do love figuring out how to explain things in the best manner possible, and I'm also a big believer in making classic, timeless styles, so that a design will feel relevant even as timepasses

@vivlee3840 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely video. Looking forward to seeing more of you and the new design. By the way "iron" is pronounced the same way for either here, in UK. In fact the "r" is almost silent so sounds like "I - un" or "I-on" !! Couldnt think of a better way to describe it. Your English is excellent anyway, but I understand why you want to be precise!

@gretabrown1408 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I am the same when I set up my machine I like to keep going until it is finished it before starting a new project On the pronunciation of iron, I am an Aussie and I don’t pronounce the r for either the mini Ned product or the clothes iron. Not sure about other English speaking people. :)

@hljozcymraeg 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely one pronunciation here in Australia too

@Thelaststitch 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for clarifying this!

@tracyfrost 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing your new pattern.

@cindyking3304 3 жыл бұрын

Another Great Video!!! Thank You!!!!

@sewhappysarahr8912 3 жыл бұрын

I am so excited that you are making patterns! I wonder if you could make trimless pages when you publish? Just a thought.

@PermaPen 3 жыл бұрын

The jeans look great! I have your book, will soon be using it to make some jeans of my own, hurrah. I sat saying 'iron, I'm going to do some ironing, how much is a pound of iron, does anyone have an iron?' all through the video... Conclusion: I mostly say it with a hint of 'r', regardless.

@Thelaststitch 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for clarifying the iron, I think I will keep it with a "soft" R since I learned UK english in school then, but since I hear so much US English, it does influence me quite a lot I think

@india239 3 жыл бұрын

I just did a small bicep adjustment. More or less the same but all the stitch lines stay the same

@mariontilton8494 3 жыл бұрын

In Australia we pronounce Iron the same ion

@Sewsew60 3 жыл бұрын

Always love your Videos and I learn so much, your so interesting! Can you tell me what make your sitting standing desk is, I have dreadful back problems and wondering if it would work as a (expensive) cutting desk? Thanks for all your hard work!

@Thelaststitch 3 жыл бұрын

I got it from a used office supply shop, so it's a great built and half the price compared to a new one. Maybe there are those shops in you area too? Also Ikea makes a similar desk that is also budget friendly and pretty popular

@Sewsew60 3 жыл бұрын

@@Thelaststitch thanks so much....will follow your advice x

@rncommercial 3 жыл бұрын

I'm from Canada and I pronounce the object, the verb and the element Fe all the same way-long i followed by "urn". I'm from Quebec/Ontario and within Canada I'm sure there are differences.

@tracyfrost 3 жыл бұрын

Which jeans pattern can you recommend for a boot cut? I don’t like patterns with lots of stretch. Would be interested to see what you recommend.

@Thelaststitch 3 жыл бұрын

Have you checked my list of jeans sewing patterns www.thelaststitch.com/list-of-jeans-sewing-patterns There are several boot-cut ones to choose from, but I’m not sure about the stretch factor. Have not sewn any boot-cut patterns myself unfortunately

@catherinegrebstad7452 3 жыл бұрын

is your desk ikea? the one you can lower/higher

@emsk9567 3 жыл бұрын

I have a southern English accent and pronounce both words the same: eye-un

@charlinegiroud9872 3 жыл бұрын

Are you preparing the pattern of your softshell jacket? I'll be the first one to buy it! Now, I'm confused as well with the way we are supposed to pronounce "iron" /ˈaɪərn/ I pronounced it completely wrong for years (/ˈaɪrən/) ... English pronunciation doesn't make any sense, I gave up :-))

@Thelaststitch 3 жыл бұрын

I know, so confusing 😊 I’m starting to suspect that it’s an accent thing, like UK vs US. I do have had UK people correcting me for doing US pronunciation and US folks saying I’m doing things wrong when I use the UK version 😂

@Thelaststitch 3 жыл бұрын

Forgot to add. Not a jacket, but it’s on my to-do list 👍

@charlinegiroud9872 3 жыл бұрын

@@Thelaststitch I suspect UK people to be peakier than US people with english. We live in the UK, my husband, who is a native US-English-speaker, gets corrected very often by his native UK-English-speaker coworkers. When I lived in the US, people kept telling me not to worry about my pronunciation because it was lovely and for sure they didn't want to offend me. Now I don't try to understand, when people correct me I answer "it's what I said" :-))

@charlinegiroud9872 3 жыл бұрын

@@Thelaststitch no rush!

@Thelaststitch 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great approach and something I'm going to start using too 😀All the comments I get on KZfaq regarding my accent and pronunciation has started to mess with my self-confidence, so I'm just gonna start letting it flow and not trying to obsess so much about it