tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post7966215694703330651..comments2024-03-17T23:42:16.537-07:00Comments on Communing With Fabric: Please Vote!shamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-91833208147026499202013-09-21T10:09:23.471-07:002013-09-21T10:09:23.471-07:00You wrote, "Given what you know about me from...You wrote, "Given what you know about me from my blogging, what would you want to hear me talk about?"<br /><br />I wonder about how it feels to design in public. You might well be *the* best-known sewing blogger. Where does privacy end/begin? Does it creep you out? Does it put you under pressure? Success, but maybe not the success you were looking for? Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03910646618979323643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-28868066718204310842013-09-20T19:57:47.626-07:002013-09-20T19:57:47.626-07:00Just to give you some more ideas for what to talk ...Just to give you some more ideas for what to talk about, and also agreeing all the ideas so far are good, I would add that to hear you talk about what you have learned from your different mistakes/wadders/fails would be interesting...Bethsewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09156920162906183680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-90260755040567660472013-09-19T14:59:11.359-07:002013-09-19T14:59:11.359-07:00Late to the party here, but I agree with those who...Late to the party here, but I agree with those who are interested in your wonderful creativity. Love to hear more about that if I could sit and listen and or/talk with you. How/where does it begin? from a photo, a vision in your mind? how trial and error helps (or not). Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345674465845908156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-7730772803199037422013-09-19T07:29:37.668-07:002013-09-19T07:29:37.668-07:00Yea -- congrats on passing the first round. I had ...Yea -- congrats on passing the first round. I had not a single doubt in my mind that you would. :)Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00299401116107179331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-78755140432382601222013-09-19T00:31:19.782-07:002013-09-19T00:31:19.782-07:00What a beautiful jacket. I certainly voted for you...What a beautiful jacket. I certainly voted for you. For some reason all your pics just come out as little squares when I read your blog through Feedly - so I missed the jacket first blog about it. It is gorgeous.BeaJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071033898844018967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-19346453408469345992013-09-18T17:44:14.273-07:002013-09-18T17:44:14.273-07:00Hi Shams,
YES!!!!
Please give a talk! You are a s...Hi Shams,<br />YES!!!!<br />Please give a talk! You are a smart, creative, inspiring sewist and person. Thanks so much for your geneous gifts!<br />Kathy OAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18284901347238352733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-41221565693291219882013-09-18T16:33:58.061-07:002013-09-18T16:33:58.061-07:00Shams - I'd like a tutorial on your pull-on, f...Shams - I'd like a tutorial on your pull-on, fly front pant!<br /><br />Love the jacket you created! You've got my vote.<br />KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05808109080880456161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-15478260280582932412013-09-18T13:56:27.133-07:002013-09-18T13:56:27.133-07:00Easiest nonpolitical vote ever. :) I've barely...Easiest nonpolitical vote ever. :) I've barely skimmed the previous comments, so all I'm going to say is that I hang on your every word. You inspire me (even though I'm not putting it into practice, must fix that)! Thanks!!!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00299401116107179331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-3763376160251585512013-09-18T12:14:38.306-07:002013-09-18T12:14:38.306-07:00I agree with Judi Pinkham suggestion for a talk su...I agree with Judi Pinkham suggestion for a talk subject. I know any talk you gave would be funny, interesting and informative.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10037870947316110527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-18420970072330698972013-09-18T11:10:10.440-07:002013-09-18T11:10:10.440-07:00I love that jacket and necklace - you got my vote!...I love that jacket and necklace - you got my vote!<br />I agree with the comments above re talks - but I think that I would love to hear about how you develop a project from idea/inspiration through fabric choices and execution. You can certainly talk about fit, but if they are accomplished sewers then another persons view is always of interest. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-7095193284081226592013-09-18T07:52:51.380-07:002013-09-18T07:52:51.380-07:00Good luck! You are such a wonderful speaker. It wo...Good luck! You are such a wonderful speaker. It would be great to hear you talk about some of the creative techniques you incorporate into your work -- the process of turning an idea into reality. You always incorporate such interesting details into your garments that reflect your unique personal style. Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11994553975406806627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-67485034919211025272013-09-18T04:43:25.986-07:002013-09-18T04:43:25.986-07:00I voted!
I'd love to hear the process you go ...I voted!<br /><br />I'd love to hear the process you go through to decide which pattern for which fabric.bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15696947264601937731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-25075552706247029332013-09-18T02:58:50.337-07:002013-09-18T02:58:50.337-07:00you got my vote! that jacket is Gorgeous!
:-)you got my vote! that jacket is Gorgeous!<br />:-)SewTypicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476849223678980036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-58662632999744926052013-09-17T20:46:27.644-07:002013-09-17T20:46:27.644-07:00I'd love to hear about how your sewing and des...I'd love to hear about how your sewing and design has evolved over your own history. So many people start sewing young and it is interesting to hear what chages they have gone through. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03517527498809073174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-7940268236202097882013-09-17T17:47:30.667-07:002013-09-17T17:47:30.667-07:00Because you do it so well, I think a talk
about i...Because you do it so well, I think a talk <br />about improvisation and thinking outside <br />the box for project silhouette and elements<br />would be very fun and enlightening.<br /><br />Whatever you decide, I know it'll be so <br />enjoyable and worthwhile.<br /><br />~Joy~<br /><br />PS (I voted for ya ..;)Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02211884154729076205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-40286004573023351412013-09-17T16:59:11.058-07:002013-09-17T16:59:11.058-07:00I voted...for you.
I agree with Carolyn. I would l...I voted...for you.<br />I agree with Carolyn. I would love to hear you talk about combining different fabrics/colors/prints and what inspires you. (How do you explain that?!!!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540972928814756875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-969845804886904852013-09-17T16:32:07.379-07:002013-09-17T16:32:07.379-07:00I just saw the pattern for your next challenge. OM...I just saw the pattern for your next challenge. OMG! I would totally freak out making a dress but I know you'll rise to the occasion and create something unique and special.<br /><br />Karensewingkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747001697655177474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-91187770396405412762013-09-17T16:13:32.319-07:002013-09-17T16:13:32.319-07:00I enjoyed seeing all the entries but you got my vo...I enjoyed seeing all the entries but you got my vote! Regarding a class from you I'd be interested in your process of creating a unique garment starting with pairing of fabric to pattern, some of your fitting tips, as well as deciding what styles/shapes suit figure types. But all these would involve several classes/lectures.<br /><br />Karensewingkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747001697655177474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-40946743588863006522013-09-17T13:43:39.999-07:002013-09-17T13:43:39.999-07:00I would be very happy just with a show and tell (a...I would be very happy just with a show and tell (again). Can you do that and talk about your creative process in choosing pattern and fabric? This jacket is certainly a good talking point. Off to vote now. Good luck!Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-49552794885543332142013-09-17T13:14:30.801-07:002013-09-17T13:14:30.801-07:00Done!
What about pattern transformation? Like how...Done! <br />What about pattern transformation? Like how to make, from a simple pattern, something a bit more complicated, like colour block or using different fabrics... just a thought!Merche Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05661826143945463474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-3293603971214858142013-09-17T11:38:03.354-07:002013-09-17T11:38:03.354-07:00Mrs K, to vote, go to this link: http://blog.fabri...Mrs K, to vote, go to this link: http://blog.fabricmartfabrics.com/2013/09/first-challenge-recycled-challenge.htmlshamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-15192338845475977622013-09-17T11:21:42.141-07:002013-09-17T11:21:42.141-07:00How you evolved your personal style (which is extr...How you evolved your personal style (which is extremely distinctive), and how you use it to make ordinary designs your own. ACorgiHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570407072060958620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-36652593763555440392013-09-17T11:21:29.551-07:002013-09-17T11:21:29.551-07:00My brain must not be working. I didn't see a ...My brain must not be working. I didn't see a "vote" link/button, just "interesting, creative, etc." What am I missing?Mrs Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03170338876950357872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-73312787081133757052013-09-17T11:07:16.656-07:002013-09-17T11:07:16.656-07:00What stands out in the contest a the fit. You are...What stands out in the contest a the fit. You are a master of fit and I would love to hear you speak on fit. Jemstonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04498132565909772842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-27729615636022286682013-09-17T10:09:55.822-07:002013-09-17T10:09:55.822-07:00I agree with the above suggestions...and when talk...I agree with the above suggestions...and when talking about fitting, you could mention some ways to determine what styles look best on you...and why...Margyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530078687246891396noreply@blogger.com