tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post4553578546033289696..comments2024-03-21T22:00:15.368-07:00Comments on Communing With Fabric: #6 - FabricMart Choice - Polyester Chiffon Panel Printshamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-549369342751801982017-10-20T08:51:14.555-07:002017-10-20T08:51:14.555-07:00Thanks, Cynthia! Actually, that was the top that g...Thanks, Cynthia! Actually, that was the top that got me kicked out of the competition! LOL. I didn't care for it on me, but I appreciate the kind comments! I do like Perfect Sew, however. :)shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-29461800771388136342017-10-20T08:44:57.229-07:002017-10-20T08:44:57.229-07:00I came to this post by following several links to ...I came to this post by following several links to get to the Perfect Sew, and I must say I'm impressed and want to try it. But more importantly, that top is so flattering on you! The green complements your hair and coloring and the horizontal stripe looks so slimming! Who would have thought! And your workmanship is very precise and beautiful. Cynthia Gilbrethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17124840580430749378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-2549209668742891182013-10-30T08:17:46.580-07:002013-10-30T08:17:46.580-07:00I could have used that Perfect Sew on this project...I could have used that Perfect Sew on this project. I absolutely detested this fabric. You picked a good pattern for it though, and I actually like your flutter sleeves better than the original pattern sleeves. My experience with iDye was that it really dyes dark. I understand totally your desire to dye the whole yardage.<br />The next challenge should be a fun one for you!Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-58845224032081351702013-10-30T08:06:40.924-07:002013-10-30T08:06:40.924-07:00What Laury said!!
Shams, I am totally in awe of y...What Laury said!!<br /><br />Shams, I am totally in awe of your knowledge and your courage - your willingness to try anything! Good luck.Jan Crewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04571973816419199463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-12835550494475778002013-10-29T17:16:07.482-07:002013-10-29T17:16:07.482-07:00Fantastic job constructing this top. Your hems are...Fantastic job constructing this top. Your hems are incredibly even and tiny! And the style looks great on you. A winner, in my opinion!Dixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14712003004658269721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-19475346576148450072013-10-29T14:13:24.493-07:002013-10-29T14:13:24.493-07:00You work FULL time? You're kidding, right?You work FULL time? You're kidding, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-45647230080007204212013-10-29T11:37:28.640-07:002013-10-29T11:37:28.640-07:00Interesting challenge. I voted, of course.
V 137...Interesting challenge. I voted, of course.<br /><br />V 1378, the Donna Karan pants, are PERFECT for you. You have the legs for it. DO blog about it when you make this one. Notice I did not say IF, just WHEN. <br /><br />Heatherluckylibbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16907614465006921461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-48016876006911933602013-10-29T11:36:18.312-07:002013-10-29T11:36:18.312-07:00Ahhh! Smart idea to dye some of the material! I ...Ahhh! Smart idea to dye some of the material! I did not even consider dyeing! I hope you are working on the next challenge already, you are surely going through with this top. It's well made, hangs so nicely on you, and it DOES suit you quite well. I am so curious about Perfect Sew now... it gives such perfect results. I'll keep this tip in my sewing vault, thanks for sharing. Kathy {Kathy Sews}https://www.blogger.com/profile/04335924127482806057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-57392619789906202832013-10-29T07:51:29.813-07:002013-10-29T07:51:29.813-07:00Another winner, Shams, using a difficult fabric so...Another winner, Shams, using a difficult fabric so you continue to get my vote. Thanks for the tip using Perfect Sew.<br /><br />Karensewingkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747001697655177474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-66874426472798601282013-10-29T07:07:53.645-07:002013-10-29T07:07:53.645-07:00Once again, you came up with a winner! I was wait...Once again, you came up with a winner! I was waiting to see what you would do with this fabric. This top is fabulous. Can't wait to see what's next in this great challenge. Good luck.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234366085172090247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-65427759742151510382013-10-29T01:13:43.037-07:002013-10-29T01:13:43.037-07:00You put so much work into your projects, you defin...You put so much work into your projects, you definitely deserve to win! I really like the finished garment and actually think it suits you. As you have red tones in your hair the green and brown look very natural and flattering. I know I would wear this a lot if I had made it! I liked the pattern when it came out but I am glad you mentioned about the 'boob' effect. I have recently started following your blog as I have had a surprise increase in assets of late and I was googling to see how to cope with fitting the situation. I am so glad your blog is here, to help with my style/shape dilemmas!Philippahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979470577235630724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-44131594835099815382013-10-28T23:23:41.560-07:002013-10-28T23:23:41.560-07:00SO impressive on so many levels! Thanks for all ...SO impressive on so many levels! Thanks for all the great tips you've been giving - great info!<br /><br />I can't imagine anything more unpleasant in the sewing realm than having to work with challenging fabric in colors, style, and feel that I dislike - major kudos to you for pulling it off so beautifully - amazing save!Jillybejoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010866113928621691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-48878496776363478492013-10-28T21:29:58.633-07:002013-10-28T21:29:58.633-07:00This is beautiful. You have some amazing skills. ...This is beautiful. You have some amazing skills. Really nice work!Diane at BlueDotPatternshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00466400290203899431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-3990717824143860682013-10-28T20:44:41.543-07:002013-10-28T20:44:41.543-07:00Polyester chiffon?!? You are truly a miracle work...Polyester chiffon?!? You are truly a miracle worker! I would have started crying and given up in frustration.<br /><br />By the way, I was dying a pair of cotton gloves green this past week with a new-to-me dye (Tulip liquid dye, since Michaels was out of RIT) – how is that for synchronicity! <br />Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-1696150017433875632013-10-28T20:22:48.781-07:002013-10-28T20:22:48.781-07:00Completely impressed with your creative make on th...Completely impressed with your creative make on this one...freshcityfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07629994521768032230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-48559920473098373792013-10-28T19:25:25.796-07:002013-10-28T19:25:25.796-07:00You pulled if off. Great job.You pulled if off. Great job.glormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08864222002627736492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-23263765971423321902013-10-28T19:14:19.998-07:002013-10-28T19:14:19.998-07:00Well done!!! So clever to dye a chunk of it, and s...Well done!!! So clever to dye a chunk of it, and so lovely to make such teeny and perfect tiny hems! And such a good re-design of the fluttery sleeve! Really, excellent fashionista work!!Claire R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09937988030390654215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-57364329817926633032013-10-28T18:56:51.968-07:002013-10-28T18:56:51.968-07:00Brava, brava, Sharon! What a save of a less-than-i...Brava, brava, Sharon! What a save of a less-than-ideal fabric! Your "teeny tiny" hems are incredibly fine and beautiful. I love the contrast of the dark green and your "restraint" in using the dyed fabric. I already have ordered some Perfect Sew for when I need it...thanks so much for introducing so many of us to this sewing aid.Margyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530078687246891396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-47697564331371246272013-10-28T18:35:54.672-07:002013-10-28T18:35:54.672-07:00This was a hard one, but you pulled the rabbit out...This was a hard one, but you pulled the rabbit out of the hat and came up with a great piece. Fingers crossed!RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-33567722022894369802013-10-28T18:25:40.443-07:002013-10-28T18:25:40.443-07:00You have done very well with a challenging fabric....You have done very well with a challenging fabric. Polyester, sorbet colours, and vertical stripes are probably the three biggest crosses in my fabric book. Well done.Mary Nannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02577449410716501317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-59657642163564836082013-10-28T17:48:07.262-07:002013-10-28T17:48:07.262-07:00Beautifully sewn! This style suits you and the kel...Beautifully sewn! This style suits you and the kelly green accent was a great idea as it introduces a colour you would wear as well as being a lovely contrast in keeping with the stripes. Lots of great tips too :) bravo!Dillianderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17377816590625672755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-49249942759109952772013-10-28T17:34:22.090-07:002013-10-28T17:34:22.090-07:00You are doing such amazing work. This is such an i...You are doing such amazing work. This is such an interesting post and your top is very cute.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09815988914005580044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-46790657505350231532013-10-28T17:32:30.788-07:002013-10-28T17:32:30.788-07:00I've never heard of Perfect Sew and wish I'...I've never heard of Perfect Sew and wish I'd known about it sooner!! I had a super hard time with this challenge. To be honest I totally hated this print. But i got through it. I think you did a great job with the challenge!!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-91957875001457758162013-10-28T16:58:15.668-07:002013-10-28T16:58:15.668-07:00I bow at your feet...truly I do...because that is ...I bow at your feet...truly I do...because that is one beautiful blouse...made from one onerous fabric. I'm going to have to remember Perfect Sew. I need some of this is my notions stash! I have learned something new from each and every one of your garments and this one is no exception. Good luck in the voting!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-32045886961870320842013-10-28T16:46:54.537-07:002013-10-28T16:46:54.537-07:00Ps. anxious to hear your thoughts on the new Vog...Ps. anxious to hear your thoughts on the new Vogue patterns!pegsewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04368008409658563613noreply@blogger.com