tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post4227355033061418934..comments2024-03-21T22:00:15.368-07:00Comments on Communing With Fabric: It's ALL Sewing - A Vest, Bathrobe, and Two Dressesshamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-51868912453009502452017-02-01T10:30:21.725-08:002017-02-01T10:30:21.725-08:00What pattern did you use for green tunic dress? I&...What pattern did you use for green tunic dress? I'm learning how to do FBA. I purchased DVD and other classes you recommended, studied your post, but sill made a tent like tunic. I sent you an email a couple week ago, but looks like you did not get it. Looking forward to your advice.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092501796247281049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-32342175643513729702017-01-28T05:54:51.570-08:002017-01-28T05:54:51.570-08:00Great pieces here Shams. I'm particularly inte...Great pieces here Shams. I'm particularly interested in the dress as it's on my very short list of patterns to buy (I'm on a pattern diet ). I too have no hips and will definitely have to draw out the hip curve.I once made a fleece animal print robe so I know just how cozy it can be . Very cute ! And I love all your boots !!!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-37002914299945319812017-01-23T20:58:00.063-08:002017-01-23T20:58:00.063-08:00That's a great pattern, Lynn! I actually own t...That's a great pattern, Lynn! I actually own that one! I will give it serious consideration. :)shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-32095844829373681832017-01-21T14:21:04.869-08:002017-01-21T14:21:04.869-08:00I promised I would think about what to wear in Flo...I promised I would think about what to wear in Florence in June. It will be hot, sticky, muggy, so you want to think about loose silhouettes in cotton and linen. European women of a certain age don't show much skin, so lightweight, unlined jackets are your best bet. Cotton shirts over a tank top. Dresses that hang from the shoulder, not the waist. Drawstring pants. I like Simplicity 1621 in linen, and if it were me, I would make it in several versions. Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09139575189953583370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-59193258201048896382017-01-19T13:35:17.142-08:002017-01-19T13:35:17.142-08:00Thanks, Coco!Thanks, Coco!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-8822068383214775252017-01-19T13:35:02.000-08:002017-01-19T13:35:02.000-08:00Hi keflev05! Good to know I'm not the only one...Hi keflev05! Good to know I'm not the only one who had trouble putting a necklace on this dress. :) Zipper pockets are pretty easy, though I'm not sure I've ever blogged the technique. I just googled and found these instructions: http://www.vanillajoy.com/easy-zippered-pocket-tutorial.html I do LOTS of zipper pockets in my clothing and don't find them to be too hard. You could even put a patch pocket on this dress. Good luck!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-34232476489132096272017-01-19T03:31:19.634-08:002017-01-19T03:31:19.634-08:00LOVE the robe!LOVE the robe!Cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784505178222083364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-38857454261289909712017-01-18T13:07:04.935-08:002017-01-18T13:07:04.935-08:00As I write, I have on the Butterick dress, no pock...As I write, I have on the Butterick dress, no pockets. The one with pockets that I made is in the donation pile, hated it. I love your pockets, can you explain a little how you made them. I also find wearing necklaces with this collar difficult.kefive05https://www.blogger.com/profile/00744398556769766029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-51064013969216629682017-01-18T07:23:43.840-08:002017-01-18T07:23:43.840-08:00Also, if you can get to Baltimore in late February...Also, if you can get to Baltimore in late February, she'll be at the ACC Craft Fair there. That's the biggest one in the nation and it's my dream to go there one day! https://craftcouncil.org/post/2017-american-craft-shows<br /><br />shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-76001085797941666652017-01-18T07:19:39.787-08:002017-01-18T07:19:39.787-08:00Cindy, I just spent some time searching and I beli...Cindy, I just spent some time searching and I believe I've found her! Meghan Patrice Riley. You can look through her jewelry (under Collections) and contact her through her web page: http://www.meghanpatriceriley.com/ You could send her a pic of my necklace and ask if it's hers from the ACC Craft Fair in SF two years ago, just to make sure. http://www.meghanpatriceriley.com/shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-23230110210587265272017-01-18T07:03:29.130-08:002017-01-18T07:03:29.130-08:00Thanks, Connie! When I wear it, I feel tall and sl...Thanks, Connie! When I wear it, I feel tall and slim! :)shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-21691795992669853862017-01-18T07:02:51.588-08:002017-01-18T07:02:51.588-08:00That's so sweet, Kathy! I have no idea why it ...That's so sweet, Kathy! I have no idea why it seems like that. I am determined to never do Botox or have surgery. I do get my hair dyed, though. I love my red hair and it's wise for my work life, as well. I look at women like Margy who also doesn't do those things and I love how she looks - so beautiful! I see my aging when I look in the mirror, so I don't know why it may not be coming across. But thanks. :)shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-45793247226929113182017-01-17T21:21:41.270-08:002017-01-17T21:21:41.270-08:00Loving the new vest, the snugly robe and the high ...Loving the new vest, the snugly robe and the high neck dress. I was also happy finding the zip up robe pattern. I purchased a similar one many years ago and it so needs replacing. You are definitely inspiring me to try some vests.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18040327189735177634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-20490736271835788312017-01-17T17:25:47.301-08:002017-01-17T17:25:47.301-08:00I love the new robe, the fabric is so soft looking...I love the new robe, the fabric is so soft looking and it makes you look tall and slim.Connie Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526657792519056005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-48973832978507661312017-01-17T16:35:57.620-08:002017-01-17T16:35:57.620-08:00Looking at your posts, and clicking on the previou...Looking at your posts, and clicking on the previous pictures from the older posts, I am struck by the fact that you keep looking younger, and cuter. How do you do that? Thanks for taking time to share!jonrock53@mtaonline.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15465371545591900894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-82805007371905292912017-01-17T13:38:02.637-08:002017-01-17T13:38:02.637-08:00Thanks, Kathleen! It sounds like we'll need a ...Thanks, Kathleen! It sounds like we'll need a firing squad for "minky offenders". lol You know, it was Margy who first suggested I wear teal and she was totally right!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-55665319267837975142017-01-17T11:19:01.365-08:002017-01-17T11:19:01.365-08:00I'm loving that high neck dress - I'm goin...I'm loving that high neck dress - I'm going to make it! And that robe, super fun - I'm reading about the minky, I feel the same exact way, come over here and knock me out if I ever thought of sewing with that again, it's hideous! Also, you are definitely a teal girl - looks great on you.<br />Kathleen O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03956774401841560481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-83197277897622795882017-01-17T11:09:28.249-08:002017-01-17T11:09:28.249-08:00LOL, Did you see Margy's new minky robe, using...LOL, Did you see Margy's new minky robe, using the same pattern? She called me recently and told me that she'd pay for my airfare to go and shoot her if she EVER sewed with minky again! LOLOL But I bet it makes a LUSCIOUS robe!!! And thanks, Beth!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-58854078585105631152017-01-17T09:47:54.882-08:002017-01-17T09:47:54.882-08:00I made a zip up robe for my mom a couple of years ...I made a zip up robe for my mom a couple of years ago (in minky, never again :) and I copied an old robe to make a pattern. I especially love that teal vest - the color is great on you.Beth (SunnyGal Studio)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08891740887743925587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-37659996637464357582017-01-17T09:03:50.268-08:002017-01-17T09:03:50.268-08:00Exactly! Give me a cute zippered robe over a wrap ...Exactly! Give me a cute zippered robe over a wrap robe any day!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-50465029243145029592017-01-17T09:03:28.469-08:002017-01-17T09:03:28.469-08:00Thanks for your words, Karen! I enjoy thinking of ...Thanks for your words, Karen! I enjoy thinking of my posts as mini newsletters. :) Yes, the dropped shoulder is definitely something I usually avoid, but I thought I'd give this pattern a chance. If I make it again (and that's a big IF), I would change it to use set in sleeves and add an FBA. Alternatively, I might just copy the collar to my TnT pattern.shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-18233348995131400862017-01-17T08:59:36.590-08:002017-01-17T08:59:36.590-08:00Thanks, Laura! Yes, that's an interesting idea...Thanks, Laura! Yes, that's an interesting idea. I don't wear many pins, but it could be just the thing!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-74389018746401485982017-01-17T07:21:15.937-08:002017-01-17T07:21:15.937-08:00I bought that same bathrobe pattern, and thought t...I bought that same bathrobe pattern, and thought the same as you: finally! A zip up robe! I can (and do) wear a robe with ties, but I don't like the tie and the fronts flopping around, and a robe that's completely closed in the front is warmer. bdejonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573297188139272681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-47134197584066352022017-01-17T07:04:38.574-08:002017-01-17T07:04:38.574-08:00Wow...you have been sewing! Personally I like tha...Wow...you have been sewing! Personally I like that you've been posting once a month. You pack these posts full so I find them something to look forward to - like, has Shams put up a post today? Such anticipation! All garments are great. Being a fellow large busted gal I stay away from dropped shoulders preferring a set in shoulder so there is less fabric in that area. Karensewingkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747001697655177474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-61508197392289467382017-01-17T06:22:41.108-08:002017-01-17T06:22:41.108-08:00So happy to hear from you! Love the vest and need...So happy to hear from you! Love the vest and need to get that pattern myself. All of your zips elevate your finished makes. I too modified a pattern with the same shawl high collar....love it on a rainy cold day....but I wear a great PIN and CUFF for my accessories....if I had your legs I'd have some kind of printed leggings on too! But love all of your makes, and appreciate the detailed sewing changes you made....now that vest makes sense for me.....and now I want one out of a brocade too! THANKS Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18221078433996432835noreply@blogger.com