tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post4931372762143461298..comments2024-03-29T03:54:45.048-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: The New Sew Sew Def MagazineCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-50769415421189702312017-12-09T17:18:16.444-05:002017-12-09T17:18:16.444-05:00I wasn't a subscriber, I bought issues as I li...I wasn't a subscriber, I bought issues as I liked them. However, all I know is that Mimi shut the magazine down. I don't know why, I just know it's no longer available.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-25434978907410824122017-12-07T12:51:05.147-05:002017-12-07T12:51:05.147-05:00Hi, Carolyn. The website for this magazine is no l...Hi, Carolyn. The website for this magazine is no longer accessible, it seems. All I get is a blank page. Is it now defunct? As a subscriber, I thought you would know. I looked around on MimiG's blog and other social media, nothing. Do you know anything that you can share? It seems odd there is no notice.La Karibanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771974153749815155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-75693314375361370122017-05-13T19:28:06.433-04:002017-05-13T19:28:06.433-04:00Carolyn I can't wait to see your version!!!Carolyn I can't wait to see your version!!! Shamjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516616826934250733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-52840279369411657352017-05-13T18:36:41.665-04:002017-05-13T18:36:41.665-04:00Thanks for the review. I like paper patterns the b...Thanks for the review. I like paper patterns the best. I have worked with digital patterns they are sometimes tedious and time consuming. You definitely need to be patient. I love Mimi G and will definitely support her. I haven't tried the magazine yet but will soon. I like both self check out and cashier service. It depends on the mood that I'm in.bpatricia74https://www.blogger.com/profile/07929095176117113670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-53472035645008700252017-05-13T14:03:52.338-04:002017-05-13T14:03:52.338-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02408965595212938290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-35975219550951861182017-05-12T15:56:41.648-04:002017-05-12T15:56:41.648-04:00Right there with you!Right there with you!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14625862236301365474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-62276698600706019832017-05-12T12:43:20.505-04:002017-05-12T12:43:20.505-04:00I downloaded that pattern because I wanted to make...I downloaded that pattern because I wanted to make a t-shirt version for me too. So I was glad to see Mimi's version of it!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-74030929126201572272017-05-12T12:33:02.115-04:002017-05-12T12:33:02.115-04:00Debbie - I think the magazine will be around for a...Debbie - I think the magazine will be around for at least a year, so maybe you should wait until you're comfortable with the content before you purchase it. Not every sewing thing is for every sewist.<br /><br />And Michelle, That Black Chick, is also starting a magazine but I think hers will be digital and paper.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-10416965402590832962017-05-11T20:15:13.563-04:002017-05-11T20:15:13.563-04:00Wow! So many opinions and views about this topic....Wow! So many opinions and views about this topic. I love Mimi G! She is a pioneer in the sewing world and I pray for her much success! <br />I am a paper magazine girl so I was disappointed that this magazine was only digital. <br />But after this review....<br />I will be purchasing at least one. <br />Be blessed!Like2Sewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07625631558394646637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-86556459022981335102017-05-11T16:21:09.197-04:002017-05-11T16:21:09.197-04:00Thanks so much for your review Caroline! I have b...Thanks so much for your review Caroline! I have been on the fence because of the cost but you have convinced me to at least try it at a per issue basis. I am glad it is such an inclusive publication. Plus, like you say our dollars will be supporting a few sewist. I think the App to have the magazine go to the Newstand is a great idea...and hope that that will happen. Thanks again for your thorough review!Tomasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001675806748209852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-63466565725773101152017-05-11T15:09:51.713-04:002017-05-11T15:09:51.713-04:00With Seamwork you can read the whole magazine for ...With Seamwork you can read the whole magazine for free. It's the patterns (credits?) you pay for. I haven't bought from Seamwork or Colette ever because their products are just full of mistakes and bad drafting.<br /><br />I'd love to see SSD succeed but I am leary of shelling out $10 for what I've seen described as a blog recap. Maybe for the first few issues, SSD should offer all, or at least most, of the articles for free and charge for the patterns.? IDK ... it's hard to say what the perfect solution is.<br /><br />Isn't That Black Chic coming out with her own digi sewing mag too? Debbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-80563404975672836062017-05-11T15:07:54.444-04:002017-05-11T15:07:54.444-04:00This is a great review.! I am a fan of Mimi G but ...This is a great review.! I am a fan of Mimi G but I haven't subscribed to her magazine. I want to wait until her third issue before I give it a try. I am intrigued by the patterns. Did you see the picture of the dress she made with the men's tshirt pattern? Absolutely brilliant! <br /><br />I'm a millennial and I hate digital books and magazines. This is the day of the PDF and ebooks so I have to conform. Surprisingly I hate self checkout. I guess I am confused. <br /><br />Shamjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516616826934250733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-91657868161275990912017-05-11T08:46:45.640-04:002017-05-11T08:46:45.640-04:00I haven't read the second issue yet, and I agr...I haven't read the second issue yet, and I agree that SSD is a great entry into the sewing world for so many different reasons! Craftytraveller, try googling textile recyclers in your area. Here in Boston we have several, and one of them has collection boxes at local high schools. They then make cash donations to the school system for every ton collected and recycled. It's a great program. I recycle all my old headers and scraps that way.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16517857617218378817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-5994250923701710702017-05-11T02:22:37.331-04:002017-05-11T02:22:37.331-04:00I hadn't heard of this magazine until now, so ...I hadn't heard of this magazine until now, so will be heading over to check it out. It certainly sounds good and that it's filling a gap in the market - hooray!<br />As an environmental scientist, I LOVE your last "pro". Now, if you could reconcile scraps with sustainability you'd really be doing my brain/guilt a favour 🤣 at the moment my approach is to sew vicariously... Which isn't as much fun!the craftytravellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00122562999314308422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-68287379061072499832017-05-11T02:17:06.247-04:002017-05-11T02:17:06.247-04:00Me either! I use a checkout line with a teller too...Me either! I use a checkout line with a teller too. Many a first/last job is as a checkout teller, and it's a great way to learn new skills or be social. I hope they don't go completely. the craftytravellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00122562999314308422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-22929123065289110792017-05-10T22:33:07.138-04:002017-05-10T22:33:07.138-04:00Thank you Carolyn for this great review of SSD. I ...Thank you Carolyn for this great review of SSD. I bought the first issue as a single because I couldn't figure out how to subscribe for a year! So it is good to see the second issue is out. Pros: Great diversity in contributors - Yay!; Great photos and nice links to YouTube. On the other hand: I hate pdfs that don't have a copy shop option. Printing and taping is SO tedious and then to have to trace and do an FBA - not happening. The Saldana Dress/Top did not have any illustration for an FBA with those cute curvy seams! No fair. I hope that the Cons can be addressed in future issues. In a digital magazine and with Mimi's skills, why wouldn't they?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03009998238182749864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-21362442191521596362017-05-10T21:58:31.628-04:002017-05-10T21:58:31.628-04:00Gillian - it was my pleasure. Im glad you enjoyed ...Gillian - it was my pleasure. Im glad you enjoyed the magazine. I too like the diversity the magazine represents and the fact that it celebrates ALL sewists.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-56762140356567914492017-05-10T21:33:54.196-04:002017-05-10T21:33:54.196-04:00Teresa - the menswear patterns in the second issue...Teresa - the menswear patterns in the second issue is fantastic! Especially the men's hoodie from Thread Theory.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-78205154487592166792017-05-10T21:17:57.548-04:002017-05-10T21:17:57.548-04:00Your blog never fails to inspire, and to find a re...Your blog never fails to inspire, and to find a review of a digital magazine that is new to me was fantastic. I love hard copy magazines, however, to this part of the world (New Zealand) they attract high postage charges so a digital one that appeals is excellent. I have watched some Mimi G. videos already and I love her enthusiasm. Thank you Carolyn.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07783461922126990376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-2086943285714406522017-05-10T21:11:42.175-04:002017-05-10T21:11:42.175-04:00This is a great review of the magazine! I will def...This is a great review of the magazine! I will definitely give it a try...just waiting for patterns that appeal to my style. I think the ones I have seen are nice, they just haven't piqued my interest yet. And a copyshop option would be wonderful! I will do PDFs but they are not my preference.<br /><br />As far as self checkout goes, I definitely used it a lot until I had my son. For me it depends on the store. I have shopped at places where the cashiers are lovely, and also at places where they could care less that you are there. For the latter, I much prefer checking myself out. Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-75119407419841223272017-05-10T21:10:46.176-04:002017-05-10T21:10:46.176-04:00Those comments were great! And I feel like I shoul...Those comments were great! And I feel like I should say... I'm a self-checkout-introvert ALL THE WAY, and also, I learned my alphabet by playing Commodore computer games in the mid-80's! :P My family were early tech adaptors, and I prefer digital and pdf in all ways! But I get that's not for everyone!Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306054198401843077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-55553160695296030002017-05-10T20:59:08.486-04:002017-05-10T20:59:08.486-04:00Thank you so much for writing this! I see lots of ...Thank you so much for writing this! I see lots of discussion in the comments, so I can't wait to read these too. You've convinced me that it's worth a try, in order to support awesome diversity in sewing, and to check it out for myself. My husband is larger than the largest men's size, which does make it have less value for me... but I'll fit the size range, so... more selfish sewing for me! ;) I have so much admiration for the concept and production values... I'm less convinced that I actually enjoy sewing magazine content, because the sewing mags I've flipped through in bookshops don't interest me.<br /> Thanks for reviewing it! Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306054198401843077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-57185612015972054932017-05-10T19:42:54.585-04:002017-05-10T19:42:54.585-04:00You are not the only one who prefers printed magaz...You are not the only one who prefers printed magazines and printed patterns. I suppose there will come a time when I cave but, for now, I'm holding on to printed paper.sewingkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747001697655177474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-23686298360480013972017-05-10T18:40:10.705-04:002017-05-10T18:40:10.705-04:00I straddle the fence between old-school & new-...I straddle the fence between old-school & new-school. Back when I first started sewing there were no computers, PDFs,sewing blogs, etc., however, I have fully embraced all the advantages that technology has provided to the home seamstress! I still use more Big 4 patterns than PDF, but I do have a very small collection of indie designers that I purchase from. I have never purchased an online magazine, but I may give MimiG's a try in the future, especially since there are patterns for men - which are very hard to find. My son has been bugging me to sew for him- lol. I've enjoyed reading your blog for a while now - thanks for the interesting subjects & comments.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809258296173400679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-75856890677784536112017-05-10T18:35:42.957-04:002017-05-10T18:35:42.957-04:00You are too kind Mimi! Doing it now!You are too kind Mimi! Doing it now!KS_Sews (Dressmakingbacles)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04687503853838975877noreply@blogger.com