skybytch 273 #1 January 18, 2005 I've been at my new job for almost two weeks. The job description includes drawing patterns and cutting out fabric for custom sized jumpsuits. That's what I've been learning the past couple of days. It's hard. Not the drawing part, that's easy. The figuring out where, how and why to adjust the pattern while drawing it out... that's what's making my head hurt. I'll get it eventually. What's really scary is I'm gonna have to be good enough at this to train someone else how to do it before summer. The embroidery machine is fun to play with though. So much fun that my new freefly pants are going to have more logos than most sponsored jumpers suits do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #2 January 18, 2005 Just take it easy __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #3 January 18, 2005 Sewing is A LOT harder than I thought it was gonna be, too. I had to take apart a Christmas dress and re-sew it back to gether for my tiny daughter's ice skating performance. 'bout knocked me out! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 January 18, 2005 Just start drinking heavily...that always works.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #5 January 18, 2005 Just think of how much worse it could be... like you could have me and Steve as coworkers or something... Now THAT would make anyone's head hurt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #6 January 18, 2005 The reworked the pattern for my jacket thankfully since the first one was big enough for you, me, and another BIG person to fit at the same time. Not all people are created alike....ie, not all of us are well endowed. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #7 January 18, 2005 Quotenot all of us are well endowed. Excuse me, you got a lot more then me! Lisa, hang in there, you will get it. Just think back to the days when you were first learning about gear, or getting your rigging ticket, or your TI. Before you know it, you'll be able to make a jumpsuit with your eyes closed. Don't do it on any of mine that I order, but you get the idea.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #8 January 18, 2005 hahaha... that working with your hands (work related... not whatever else y'all are thinking)is a bit tougher than anticipated? You'll have it down in no time.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #9 January 18, 2005 Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- not all of us are well endowed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Excuse me, you got a lot more then me! And that isn't saying much is it? Love ya Mar and you too Bytch! -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #10 January 18, 2005 What the heck! <-----Notice that? Say bye bye to it when I get homeMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #11 January 18, 2005 Quotelike you could have me and Steve as coworkers or something Or even worse, I could be your supervisor. Thanks Keely. I knew there was more than one bright side to this job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #12 January 18, 2005 QuoteOr even worse, I could be your supervisor. Hmm, supervising me and Steve.... yes, that must have been pure torture... so I'm sure you loved it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stardog 0 #13 January 19, 2005 Just burn one dude. I mean your sewing pants.. Cant be that bad ... Do your best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #14 January 19, 2005 QuoteJust burn one dude. Nah. I have to think to do this job. At least I think I do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #15 January 19, 2005 QuoteI've been at my new job for almost two weeks. The job description includes drawing patterns and cutting out fabric for custom sized jumpsuits. That's what I've been learning the past couple of days. It's hard. Not the drawing part, that's easy Yeah I know, staying inside the lines and cutting on the line can be a real bitch QuoteThe embroidery machine is fun to play with though. So much fun that my new freefly pants are going to have more logos than most sponsored jumpers suits do Sounds like employee waste and misuse of resources. your boss know about this? Who loves you ? "It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #16 January 19, 2005 QuoteYeah I know, staying inside the lines and cutting on the line can be a real bitch I can stay inside the lines if I want to. QuoteSounds like employee waste and misuse of resources. your boss know about this? Hey, I had to practice on something. My new pants were the perfect "scrap fabric" on which to do so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #17 January 19, 2005 Quote What the heck! <-----Notice that? Say bye bye to it when I get home Hey, I was talking about ME not having anything. My 10 y/o is geting larger ones than me. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #18 January 19, 2005 QuoteHey, I had to practice on something. My new pants were the perfect "scrap fabric" on which to do so. Correct answer, you pass. I will be sending you my own assorted "scrap fabric" to allow you to practice some more. you know what they say...Practic makes perfect"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #19 January 19, 2005 Lisa, does Bomber still make separate "toppers" to match my FF pants? I didn't see 'em on the website last time I was there. Also, can you give me an idea what it'd cost to have some material taken out of the lower legs to tighten them up a bit? Lost some weight, so I don't need quite as much drag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #20 January 19, 2005 Damn....I'm always out of the loop. Where are you working???? I thought Square1. I hate always being the slow one on the uptake.... linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #21 January 19, 2005 QuoteThe embroidery machine is fun to play with though. So much fun that my new freefly pants are going to have more logos than most sponsored jumpers suits do. Isn't it great? You ought to see one of my camera suits!---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiles 0 #22 January 19, 2005 QuoteIt's hard. Not the drawing part, that's easy. The figuring out where, how and why to adjust the pattern while drawing it out... that's what's making my head hurt. Would make my head hurt too!! All depends so much on who did the measuring for the custom suit...gotta luv the torso measure (standing straight measure from the hole in throat down under the crotch and back up to bone at base of neck.. Nothing beats having the actual body there to try it on, and make adjustments. Also depends on the pattern I suppose- The material measurements for just poly/cotton compared to working with spandex/supplex nylon or taffetta. Have to have extreme patients and attention to detail....you will get it I had to draw some suits on graphics today- of course had a picture to follow but still a bitch! attached: kneeflyin.jpg back in the 'old days' when life was simple ...suit patterns: suit1- suit2 - suit3 SMiles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #23 January 19, 2005 Are you sucking up to me now?May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #24 January 19, 2005 QuoteAre you sucking up to me now? Just stating the facts , ma'am. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #25 January 19, 2005 Okay, I'll let it slide this time, but you better watch yourself little missyMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
