tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post1896322387643539654..comments2024-03-21T22:00:15.368-07:00Comments on Communing With Fabric: Vogue 8709 - Take 2shamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-90330026717495398462012-09-25T07:29:18.644-07:002012-09-25T07:29:18.644-07:00"...but it appears that my boobs are about to..."...but it appears that my boobs are about to jump into the pockets, perhaps to feed diminutive babies hiding in there."<br /><br />You are hilarious. I died laughing!<br /><br />Love your sewing and your blog.cowgirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-14727813688043457532012-01-20T12:23:19.769-08:002012-01-20T12:23:19.769-08:00I love it! Thank you for taking the time to note ...I love it! Thank you for taking the time to note all your mods and take pictures. The visuals really help me think about the alterations and adornments I'll add to my version. It's also really nice to know that others have to make something a couple times before it falls into place. I've let that stop me from creating too many times. Back to the cutting board!Gwenhttp://calmundertension.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-54274985609726951032012-01-09T07:17:13.925-08:002012-01-09T07:17:13.925-08:00There's something to be said about backing up,...There's something to be said about backing up, looking with a critical eye, and giving something a second try. You proved that to be true, Shams. Your second version is a real winner. I really enjoyed reading your analysis of the problems and pitfalls of fitting this top. It's always fun to follow something through, albeit vicariously, to a perfect solution.Kathryn, aka fzxdochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16765109817196426864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-79261941340877415582012-01-08T14:16:21.631-08:002012-01-08T14:16:21.631-08:00Version 2 is a real winner. You've got a great...Version 2 is a real winner. You've got a great eye for balancing your figure: adding length between the bust dart and the pockets was brilliant. Love the new hair colour!Moushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13968624217036574414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-48747375445375276722012-01-08T13:23:46.432-08:002012-01-08T13:23:46.432-08:00Shams, your top is just gorgeous and so inspiratio...Shams, your top is just gorgeous and so inspirational. There is no comparison between the first and second version and you are amazing for perservering. Your new hair color really suits you and looks ab fab with the teal!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01029281868641221210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-20964191473836965472012-01-08T06:49:07.479-08:002012-01-08T06:49:07.479-08:00Fabulous remake! The difference between the two ve...Fabulous remake! The difference between the two versions is so striking. Great job!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11994553975406806627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-60426644088644709802012-01-08T04:22:16.309-08:002012-01-08T04:22:16.309-08:00Your remake is incredible! Makes me want to get ou...Your remake is incredible! Makes me want to get out my pattern and try again. I love the collar. And your red hair is stunning. I, having red hair (via bottle) am smitten with all red hair, natural or otherwise.gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-33878181696980559562012-01-07T22:39:23.934-08:002012-01-07T22:39:23.934-08:00Yes, Kathleen, it was lovely to hear from Marcy!! ...Yes, Kathleen, it was lovely to hear from Marcy!! I am so grateful that she is busy producing wonderful patterns for us to use! :Dshamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-44034832288585066872012-01-07T22:01:22.411-08:002012-01-07T22:01:22.411-08:00So glad you made it again with the changes - Incre...So glad you made it again with the changes - Incredibly wonderful on you - and that neckline is inspiring - love the selvage on many a fabric and this is perfect on this top. And isn't it nice to have the Marcy herself give you props! I got the pattern when it first came out and haven't tried it - now I'm more inspired - Thanks!Kathleen O'Brienhttp://www.klauren.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-91417660986550867702012-01-07T17:56:52.576-08:002012-01-07T17:56:52.576-08:00Everything you make is fabulous so I'm not goi...Everything you make is fabulous so I'm not going to compliment you your fantastic sewing ability once again. What I love is the words you invent to describe fabric i.e. "Sproingy" From just saying this word, hearing how it sounds, I know exactly the texture and tactile feel of the fabric you are working with. Being a 'word person' there is nothing I appreciate more than finding the perfect descriptive word - and you did. Oh, top is really nice too!Re's Home on the Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570392983997302341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-22067820576794632372012-01-07T13:44:41.729-08:002012-01-07T13:44:41.729-08:00I love your sense of style. You always add a detai...I love your sense of style. You always add a detail that makes the outfit stand out from the crowd. And, you know how to flatter your figure. You are mentoring a lot of sewers with your blog. Keep it up.Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06931384355395662944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-3307278056154154922012-01-07T09:45:47.947-08:002012-01-07T09:45:47.947-08:00I never tire of seeing what you create!I never tire of seeing what you create!Pam Ernyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18364147606316729502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-59441704130766725892012-01-07T01:28:24.602-08:002012-01-07T01:28:24.602-08:00The second version is so much better - fantastic i...The second version is so much better - fantastic improvement. I love the neckline you've done. I'm also 'top-heavy' and I enjoy being inspired by all the wonderful clothes you make.Keelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870315283612487604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-91351282140705898552012-01-06T20:11:38.827-08:002012-01-06T20:11:38.827-08:00The two tops are so different I wouldn't have ...The two tops are so different I wouldn't have realized they were the same pattern. Your second version is lovely, flattering and stylish. What an enormous improvement you made. I love the ruffled neckline, too.BeccaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05839761273520524641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-36855741962538377312012-01-06T13:35:25.875-08:002012-01-06T13:35:25.875-08:00Thanks everyone!
Thanks for the comments, Marcy! ...Thanks everyone!<br /><br />Thanks for the comments, Marcy! Please keep bringing us these uber cool patterns, especially those that can be made to work on the busty, and the wonderful funky pants! :Dshamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-81597642756991211782012-01-06T11:59:44.426-08:002012-01-06T11:59:44.426-08:00I'm loving your work , I adore the ruffled nec...I'm loving your work , I adore the ruffled neckline.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184176885494534833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-72775727963064260492012-01-06T10:05:47.559-08:002012-01-06T10:05:47.559-08:00Hi Sharon, the red hair looks fab.. and it does lo...Hi Sharon, the red hair looks fab.. and it does look like you lost weight.. this pattern is lovely on you ! xxHouse of Pinheirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665402078342817113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-80002992243035647702012-01-06T09:54:46.870-08:002012-01-06T09:54:46.870-08:00I am SO stoked to see yours and Margy's versio...I am SO stoked to see yours and Margy's versions of this pattern. These kinds of creative design experiments are why I love sewing. I've been wanting to do this design as a sweater and to lengthen it into a dress/coat-y garment. Can't wait to get in and follow suit, you two are a great team, and your blogs rock!<br />Marcy<br />ps....my 'blog' is a page on my website, not linked to a RSS feed, and starting a new blog from scratch is not practical ... there is no way to migrate the e-mail lists back and forth, so folks will just have to bookmark it and come back as the urge hits. I also give the blog frequent links on my Facebook page.Marcy Tiltonhttp://marcytilton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-35423684882831506212012-01-06T04:29:46.380-08:002012-01-06T04:29:46.380-08:00I love this, the pleated collar is a nice touch. M...I love this, the pleated collar is a nice touch. Maybe I need to get another pattern........prttynpnkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16513331416653286924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-31730511187956322052012-01-04T16:47:10.037-08:002012-01-04T16:47:10.037-08:00Wow Shams I love the rework it looks stunning. Th...Wow Shams I love the rework it looks stunning. Thank you for the photos to show how you made that collar. I liked the look of the pattern but did not buy as I have a few of Marcy's patterns languishing in the draw but now will try this.jacquiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01877759444999296777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-87717820779131166692012-01-04T16:18:18.621-08:002012-01-04T16:18:18.621-08:00Wow, your jackets/tops are lovely. I think the cha...Wow, your jackets/tops are lovely. I think the changes you made are so creative. Thanks for the inspiration.Kubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08883870804630058812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-76822644220632936872012-01-04T13:41:03.583-08:002012-01-04T13:41:03.583-08:00What a fun saga. Thanks for sharing it. I liked th...What a fun saga. Thanks for sharing it. I liked the first one, but the second one is really so much better. And I love Margy's version too.<br /><br />Pictures can be such a great sewing resource. I too fall in love with a design and ignore how it looks on me, but then never wear it.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09815988914005580044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-73586749058788350492012-01-04T11:23:05.929-08:002012-01-04T11:23:05.929-08:00Great job! It is amazing how different it makes yo...Great job! It is amazing how different it makes your body look and great explanation too. Thanks for calling me "statuesque" rather than my term of "giraffe-ish"! Can't wait to see what the rest of your sewing week holds in store-ppegsewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04368008409658563613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-65292935877976580582012-01-04T10:07:42.452-08:002012-01-04T10:07:42.452-08:00The difference between the two tops is amazing. I...The difference between the two tops is amazing. I admire your persistence in making this work.badmomgoodmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11569728075698885020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-79339050194057377192012-01-04T09:32:42.126-08:002012-01-04T09:32:42.126-08:00I think the increased length made the biggest diff...I think the increased length made the biggest difference. It's not so much fabric waving in midair under the bust! Now it skims your body nicely. Great top, Shams! Totally worth all the hand-sewing. ;)Louisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685532773952211627noreply@blogger.com