tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post2617211914760583994..comments2024-03-21T22:00:15.368-07:00Comments on Communing With Fabric: A Top and a Skirtshamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-43911460980792292282017-07-27T19:46:01.783-07:002017-07-27T19:46:01.783-07:00Thanks, Cindy!!Thanks, Cindy!!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-53589947136319599802017-07-27T18:00:42.660-07:002017-07-27T18:00:42.660-07:00You're so good that I'm running out of sup...You're so good that I'm running out of superlatives! The top is spectacular! The pattern on the bottom angled section looks almost like a plethora of tassels from afar, and is a really eye-catching look. That top is also very slimming and draws attention right up to your smile. just fabulous. Glad you're having fun with your DD's. Cheers, Cindy (Creative Hormone Rush) Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16742369237681713631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-71163187467711163642017-07-27T16:55:19.711-07:002017-07-27T16:55:19.711-07:00Thanks, ML!Thanks, ML!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-63455397566237176662017-07-27T04:27:36.117-07:002017-07-27T04:27:36.117-07:00Inspiring as ever Shams! Wonderful photographs, an...Inspiring as ever Shams! Wonderful photographs, and fabulous garments 😃The Material Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497096076083752062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-80712279532100109622017-07-24T22:22:46.489-07:002017-07-24T22:22:46.489-07:00Thanks, Abbey! I think I'll get a lot of wear ...Thanks, Abbey! I think I'll get a lot of wear out of those tops, though people might wonder what's up with having 2 tops from the same print. :)shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-68091325022398973802017-07-24T22:20:44.397-07:002017-07-24T22:20:44.397-07:00Thanks for that sweet compliment, Rhonda!Thanks for that sweet compliment, Rhonda!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-21236691741330808552017-07-24T18:54:56.497-07:002017-07-24T18:54:56.497-07:00I love both of your blouses on you. They suit you ...I love both of your blouses on you. They suit you so well, although in different ways. And I missed the red pleather skirt the first time you blogged--it is fantastic as well. Abbey sewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809017003395893163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-75793354891419353092017-07-24T07:25:23.408-07:002017-07-24T07:25:23.408-07:00Even if the trip to Italy had not been so enchanti...Even if the trip to Italy had not been so enchanting, the shoes alone would have been worth it!!! Fun outfits! I'm sure you are the envy of everyone you work with :) You are the best spokesperson for a sewn wardrobe! Rhonda Busshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240737918954576573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-46650449844686612242017-07-23T16:01:56.631-07:002017-07-23T16:01:56.631-07:00Thanks! Yes, I am not sure which top I like better...Thanks! Yes, I am not sure which top I like better. I like both :) I have thought of making shoes, especially because quite a few people I know have dipped their toe in, so to speak. I'm not there quite yet, though. :)shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-70949073902758804182017-07-23T16:01:04.661-07:002017-07-23T16:01:04.661-07:00Yes, SJ, I really don't hang out with both dau...Yes, SJ, I really don't hang out with both daughters together that much, so it is special!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-89164496844855793982017-07-23T16:00:11.094-07:002017-07-23T16:00:11.094-07:00Thanks, Margy! Yes, aren't those shoes differe...Thanks, Margy! Yes, aren't those shoes different? They take a bit to get on, but they are very comfy!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-45817175575338763572017-07-23T15:53:22.565-07:002017-07-23T15:53:22.565-07:00Happy Birthday, Shams! Love the new top and the sk...Happy Birthday, Shams! Love the new top and the skirt is fabulous. I think I like the second top you made with the border print better than the first! Great hemline.<br /><br />The shoes! Love them! I am becoming more and more interested in shoes. Have you thought about making your own?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01574732191608384657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-56181081869384004592017-07-23T14:22:56.105-07:002017-07-23T14:22:56.105-07:00As the mom of two boymen (not really teens anymore...As the mom of two boymen (not really teens anymore), I really enjoy seeing you and the DDs. It is a pleasure to hang out with your kids; thank you for sharing these moments.SJ Kurtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871599515352715171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-54592831342386189432017-07-23T11:46:33.068-07:002017-07-23T11:46:33.068-07:00GREAT SKIRT! I'll bet you get stopped on the ...GREAT SKIRT! I'll bet you get stopped on the street for this one, too! But<br />THE SHOES...OMG. I've never seen any quite like those. I bet you get stopped for those, too!Margyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530078687246891396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-59840644122184693642017-07-23T11:04:41.338-07:002017-07-23T11:04:41.338-07:00Thanks for that lovely compliment, Carolyn!Thanks for that lovely compliment, Carolyn!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-24619527857112440832017-07-23T10:18:33.019-07:002017-07-23T10:18:33.019-07:00I love your sewing point of view so much! All of t...I love your sewing point of view so much! All of the pieces are pretty, original and so you. So glad you had a wonderful time with your daughters! Happy Belated Birthday!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-4908632469071931592017-07-23T08:17:34.276-07:002017-07-23T08:17:34.276-07:00LOL, thanks Kathleen!LOL, thanks Kathleen!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-62211928773655027982017-07-23T08:07:01.250-07:002017-07-23T08:07:01.250-07:00That border print fabric is just so great, no wond...That border print fabric is just so great, no wonder you made another top, great use of that fun border. And the shoes, sigh, my motto is "it's all about the shoes".Kathleen O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03956774401841560481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-63474568838615284562017-07-23T07:23:46.236-07:002017-07-23T07:23:46.236-07:00Thanks, Karen! Ahh, you live in Houston!? Somehow ...Thanks, Karen! Ahh, you live in Houston!? Somehow I thought you were in Australia. Yup, my daughters aren't perfect, but they are perfectly great. :)shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-51980808103023137232017-07-23T07:21:34.293-07:002017-07-23T07:21:34.293-07:00Thanks, Connie!Thanks, Connie!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-83007045426026742842017-07-23T07:21:23.046-07:002017-07-23T07:21:23.046-07:00Thanks, Belle! No, I don't cut scuba on bias n...Thanks, Belle! No, I don't cut scuba on bias normally, but I wanted the stripes on the diagonal. Good luck with your jacket!<br /><br />shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-44195183263327616672017-07-23T06:35:47.518-07:002017-07-23T06:35:47.518-07:00Love them all! Do you always cut the scuba cut out...Love them all! Do you always cut the scuba cut out fabric on the bias? I bought some recently for a short jacket and am not sure if it needs to be cut on the bias as it is a little stretchy! Thanks for any advice!bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15696947264601937731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-59248109699808120192017-07-23T06:29:01.330-07:002017-07-23T06:29:01.330-07:00Living in hot, humid Houston rayon challis is one ...Living in hot, humid Houston rayon challis is one of my go-to fabrics so I loved your 2 tops. I also like the surprise casing fabric on your skirt. It will be fun to look at it every time you wear it! Your 2 DDs are so cute. You appear to have a fun relationship with them. karensewingkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747001697655177474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-39535951482651959292017-07-23T06:13:42.477-07:002017-07-23T06:13:42.477-07:00The pics of your daughters and you gave me a smile...The pics of your daughters and you gave me a smile today.Connie Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526657792519056005noreply@blogger.com