Comments on: Book Review: Weekend Sewing by Heather Ross

By: sundress & weekend sewing « Living in the Fine Print

sundress & weekend sewing « Living in the Fine Print — Tue, 26 May 2009 02:44:56 +0000

[...] Sewing, sewing children’s clothes, shirring, Weekend Sewing So I was inspired by the many many reviews out in blog land of Weekend Sewing by Heather Ross. It’s the first time that I’ve [...]

By: orata

orata — Wed, 13 May 2009 02:22:03 +0000

Just a note, the pajama pants do go up to men’s sizes–I made a pair of flannel PJ’s from the Weekend Sewing pattern for my boyfriend. That still doesn’t exactly give this book a huge selection of men’s patterns, but there is one

By: Antoinette

Antoinette — Tue, 05 May 2009 02:41:05 +0000

Thanks for the comprehensive review — I want to check this out now! I’ve always loved Heather Ross’ fabric and know I will enjoy her book.

By: Nancy Stites

Nancy Stites — Mon, 04 May 2009 19:54:27 +0000

I’ll have to check this book out….that is, if I ever get my sewing mojo back. (

I completely agree that setting up your sewing space is of prime importance. Several things I couldn’t live without:
- My big cork bulletin board to stick things on (with Snoopy on it, of course).
- A mug rack to hang scissors and various things on.
- My sewing chair with casters and an office floor mat to make rolling around easier.
- Lots o’light, especially my true color lamp that lets me see the difference between navy and black.

And a pox on those who don’t think men are worth sewing for. There are exactly three patterns available in my husband’s size (3X). I have made him the same vest three times already.