tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33215142.post6440999450890768955..comments2023-12-19T23:35:09.482-08:00Comments on Encue Creations: Reality ChecksNancy Winninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01291320098379550586noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33215142.post-25181082772335853162015-06-03T13:47:54.344-07:002015-06-03T13:47:54.344-07:00This is coming from a college business instructor ...This is coming from a college business instructor who sews quite a bit. If an independent pattern design is almost identical to a big 4 pattern available, I refuse to pay the high price just to support an independent designer to whom I have no ties. Nothing against them--it just does not make sense for me to spend money unwisely. If I were planning to open a business, good marketing sense demands that I recognize the competition and my ability to compete with them in the current market and price structures. I cannot expect customers to support my business if I am not offering anything unique or if I am not offering the same thing already available at a better price. I see a lot of support for independents, and that is perfectly okay for those who choose to do so--I am not trying to put anyone down who does so. However, businesses thrive or go broke in the real market place based on competition and demand which ultimately drives prices or causes businesses to close if they cannot compete. Having said that, there are some Style Arc and other Indie patterns that are well drafted, and I have purchased a few of those and will continue to do so when I cannot find a pattern that is similar or identical from a cheaper source. There are simply other ways I choose to spend discretionary income. Good luck on your mission trip! I would love to join a trip such as the ones you are doing some day.Sewing at the Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03689501190893677693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33215142.post-88950015933472784552015-06-03T13:45:58.499-07:002015-06-03T13:45:58.499-07:00This is coming from a college business instructor ...This is coming from a college business instructor who sews quite a bit. If an independent pattern design is almost identical to a big 4 pattern available, I refuse to pay the high price just to support an independent designer to whom I have no ties. Nothing against them--it just does not make sense for me to spend money unwisely. If I were planning to open a business, good marketing sense demands that I recognize the competition and my ability to compete with them in the current market and price structures. I cannot expect customers to support my business if I am not offering anything unique or if I am not offering the same thing already available at a better price. I see a lot of support for independents, and that is perfectly okay for those who choose to do so--I am not trying to put anyone down who does so. However, businesses thrive or go broke in the real market place based on competition and demand which ultimately drives prices or causes businesses to close if they cannot compete. Having said that, there are some Style Arc and other Indie patterns that are well drafted, and I have purchased a few of those and will continue to do so when I cannot find a pattern that is similar or identical from a cheaper source. There are simply other ways I choose to spend discretionary income. Good luck on your mission trip! I would love to join a trip such as the ones you are doing some day.Sewing at the Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03689501190893677693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33215142.post-63714687175769078042015-05-09T15:34:18.378-07:002015-05-09T15:34:18.378-07:00I agree @BeckyMc. So many of the newer independen...I agree @BeckyMc. So many of the newer independents are super basic and I don't see the fit or drape like you might get with some of the older independents like Loes Hinse or Peggy Sagers. I guess that's why this is one of the first digital experiences I've had to deal with :-)<br />Nancy Winninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01291320098379550586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33215142.post-29321534245579525302015-05-09T14:51:30.087-07:002015-05-09T14:51:30.087-07:00My thoughts about digital patterns: So many indep...My thoughts about digital patterns: So many independent new digital pattern companies are doing really basic patterns. I won't pay high prices for independents when I can get the same look from a big 4 pattern for cheap. I do like StyleArc, Lekala, and some Burda Style digital patterns and will buy them from time to time. BeckyMchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07858460068535872136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33215142.post-71674622062322811252015-05-09T09:52:37.593-07:002015-05-09T09:52:37.593-07:00Hi, I don't mind taping PDF patterns together....Hi, I don't mind taping PDF patterns together. Just do it on my cutting table. Some folks then trace the pattern, but I just use the taped pattern. I've done this many times. Just don't be afraid. Yes, it takes a bit of time, but works for me. Good luck!Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345674465845908156noreply@blogger.com