tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post3434677657897648943..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: McCalls 7348 - A Couple of T-Shirt DressesCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-34305969150459762412016-08-06T12:59:01.610-04:002016-08-06T12:59:01.610-04:00These really are super Carolyn. Comfortable, very ...These really are super Carolyn. Comfortable, very flattering (I love the blue and white one the best, but probably because I would like to wear it), and good fun. Lovely quality work, as ever. Thank you. Fabrickatedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697025016425085142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-14660745453150816292016-08-01T10:25:36.557-04:002016-08-01T10:25:36.557-04:00I love this dress and depending on the fabric it c...I love this dress and depending on the fabric it can be casual or more dressy. I would like to make this myself now that I have seen yours. Cool casual for the summer. Just goes to show it is not the simplicity of the pattern, it is the fabric choice that changes it up so much. Quilt Fabric Pizazzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17056477946755729680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-23760219754243833892016-07-24T20:25:46.381-04:002016-07-24T20:25:46.381-04:00I adore the 1st dress you made in stripes. It'...I adore the 1st dress you made in stripes. It's very visually striking and I love the boldness of it. All 3 are incredibly flattering and you've really got the loose yet fitted look nailed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11646571117019120531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-75199230392769638312016-07-24T09:09:53.312-04:002016-07-24T09:09:53.312-04:00These dresses look so cute and comfy. I love the i...These dresses look so cute and comfy. I love the idea of having multiples especially when the fit is right. I think you nailed this look! ya got me to thinkin Carolyn... ;-)Virginia's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05679679814786130407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-78768297065380623822016-07-22T22:02:15.166-04:002016-07-22T22:02:15.166-04:00Amie - to keep mine from looking like nightgowns, ...Amie - to keep mine from looking like nightgowns, I used the contrasting fabrics and I removed as much ease as I could. It's been the perfect dress to wear in the miserable heat that we've been having so much so that I now want to make two more.<br /><br />Good luck with your versions. It is worth the time and effort to get the pattern right!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-14828554440585585172016-07-22T09:31:24.471-04:002016-07-22T09:31:24.471-04:00I have this pattern and a couple ponte knits (pret...I have this pattern and a couple ponte knits (pretty olive green and a sky blue) I had them already to cut out, but then I think I read the same review you did where they had a problem with excess fabric with this pattern. <br />As usual your versions look fabulous and have inspired me onwards.<br />I think I'm afraid I'll end up with some new nightgowns, or that I look like I'm wearing my nightgown out to dinner, if you know what I mean.<br />Thank you for inspiring me to action yet again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07323270671151277739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-63755085454026052772016-07-21T02:52:31.679-04:002016-07-21T02:52:31.679-04:00I love all your dresses, but particularly the thir...I love all your dresses, but particularly the third one. How clever of you to add the black. It really takes it to the next level.Nelbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15839098705291502047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-89188132492865248152016-07-19T15:32:27.105-04:002016-07-19T15:32:27.105-04:00Great dresses! You have inspired me, though I'...Great dresses! You have inspired me, though I'm a short chunky sort, to try them! Got a pattern on my way also!Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05182744597249526549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-454396158442605122016-07-19T13:01:42.208-04:002016-07-19T13:01:42.208-04:00I subscribed to your blog about a year ago and hav...I subscribed to your blog about a year ago and have really been inspired by your fashion and skill. I learned to sew in junior high (a VERY long time ago) and I sewed some of my clothes through high school. But I never learned pattern modification. You've inspired me to enroll in some Craftsy classes to learn more so that I can make clothes that fit and look nice. Thanks so much for the inspiration!Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02018959019700435381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-37079516642989238162016-07-19T09:51:10.713-04:002016-07-19T09:51:10.713-04:00Perfect! I totally agree, it may seem repetitive b...Perfect! I totally agree, it may seem repetitive but once made, a smiple nice fitting dress come s in so handy(am in the process of doing it now). Besides when made in different fabrics and colors no one notices or thinks twice they just know you look good.Seronda Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384101223009732047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-25358176436844695652016-07-19T06:02:18.747-04:002016-07-19T06:02:18.747-04:00These are all successful dresses! It was interesti...These are all successful dresses! It was interesting to see the variations and read your insights. The first dress looked very nice, and the second one even nicer! The white collar and sleeve bands look great on you!Tilkunviilaajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03061874586969591813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-44525539413015414172016-07-19T01:36:24.303-04:002016-07-19T01:36:24.303-04:00Just saw your blog recently and thought, "She...Just saw your blog recently and thought, "She's a delightful writer and personality" so have checked back. Love this entry as I was also a "Jackie" follower as a teenager and also loved how she bought multiples of favorite styles. Good for you in making multiples of a pattern you like. They look great and comfy on top of that. Keep up the good work in all areas. You're appreciated out here!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04999165423349376805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-11432306761847486022016-07-18T14:17:12.080-04:002016-07-18T14:17:12.080-04:00The third one is my favorite. Beautiful use of con...The third one is my favorite. Beautiful use of contrast sleeves. It looks very put together. Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12797908059587299218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-7296909262127881812016-07-18T13:36:08.318-04:002016-07-18T13:36:08.318-04:00Beautiful dresses Carolyn! My favorite is the las...Beautiful dresses Carolyn! My favorite is the last one...there is just somethng about the fabric that screams stunning to me! I never had a problem with multiples of a pattern until while on vacation with my grandkids, LOL! I took 3 tops I had made from one pattern and my granddaughter (then 11) noticed I had been wearing similar tops. She asked, "grandma, you must really like that top"? I said yes why...her response was, "because you have a lot of them". My first thought was what 11 yr old notices what their grandmother is wearing and then it dawned on me that she is into fashion as well! Another little sewing person in the making! (I still make multiples anyway, LOL!!)Myrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359520837946001668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-10234089306750626772016-07-18T10:28:58.264-04:002016-07-18T10:28:58.264-04:00I so admire your using one pattern and making mult...I so admire your using one pattern and making multiples from it, yet each one has a different design feature. I like all three versions of this pattern. I have this and have actually made two from it; it keeps popping up every time I go through my pattern stash; perhaps it is time for another one.Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-44914393153624961042016-07-18T10:08:41.405-04:002016-07-18T10:08:41.405-04:00I am a huge fan of your "one pattern, many wa...I am a huge fan of your "one pattern, many ways" sewing. And blogging, thanks for sharing. I am always so inspired, as I have trouble thinking outside of the box like that. Great dresses!suezeyquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06713959145017009852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-55037090571821949422016-07-18T10:05:58.807-04:002016-07-18T10:05:58.807-04:00From Creative Hormone Rush: I'm just gobsmack...From Creative Hormone Rush: I'm just gobsmacked at your speed in churning out cute dresses. I love that you stick to simple lines and then customize each version so nicely. And your pics are lovely. It's always so great to see you so happy in your latest beauties. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16742369237681713631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-2858717929768659902016-07-18T08:31:47.752-04:002016-07-18T08:31:47.752-04:00Esther - a back seam one gives definition and two ...Esther - a back seam one gives definition and two you can sew it to fit the back shape of your body that way eliminating a lot of the extra fabric. On my dresses the seams aren't sewn any deeper just having it gives some definition to the back. Hope that helps.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-23579867584443378532016-07-18T08:03:49.966-04:002016-07-18T08:03:49.966-04:00Girl, I just love your styling and profiling! The ...Girl, I just love your styling and profiling! The dresses are fun!<br />Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08411944671441185296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-49921778598723744312016-07-18T06:25:30.952-04:002016-07-18T06:25:30.952-04:00These all look great! and I agree... when you find...These all look great! and I agree... when you find a pattern that you love then it makes perfect sense to make it over and over and over again. I tend to make a new thing from my favourite patterns per year. It may sound boring but at least I know the shapes work well for me and the silhouette fits in with all my current pieces :)Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-51447522811476202022016-07-17T21:19:14.680-04:002016-07-17T21:19:14.680-04:00It's me again. 😊 How does a center back seam ...It's me again. 😊 How does a center back seam control the fullness at the back? Do you make some adjustments in measurement there? I have the same issue with my t shirt dresses and I thought adding back darts was the solution, although I haven't done that yet. But now that you're saying a back seam is the solution, I'm wondering if it's as simple as adding one, or if it involves adjusting measurements also. I would love to know your thoughts. Thanks!Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650631049661306291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-6714906777768324732016-07-17T21:10:02.679-04:002016-07-17T21:10:02.679-04:00I love t shirt dresses and I adore all the ones yo...I love t shirt dresses and I adore all the ones you've made! They look good on you and you've personalized them with your necklaces and shoes. I never realized till now that I can wear t shirt dresses with heels and wedges. Great job!Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650631049661306291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-45211256621502820382016-07-17T21:06:00.155-04:002016-07-17T21:06:00.155-04:00I enjoyed reading about your sewing experience. Y...I enjoyed reading about your sewing experience. You have given me some inspiration to get busy and sew again - I have lots of fabric waiting. You're very creative. Keep on sharing -mjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14620055928325017444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-35863875404071861642016-07-17T17:50:59.811-04:002016-07-17T17:50:59.811-04:00I must have soaked up that Jackie note because tha...I must have soaked up that Jackie note because that's how I buy RTW. I dislike shopping and if I find something that still looks good at home, then I go back (returning all the losers) and buy several different colorways. It works for bras too. <br />I thought all four shift dresses looked summery on you. Very nice silhouette.kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13468763091074811797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-86146042157812936952016-07-17T15:41:57.470-04:002016-07-17T15:41:57.470-04:00Great looking dresses. I love how you make one pa...Great looking dresses. I love how you make one pattern work for many looks. I'm not a dress person but love yours!<br />Marcia<br />mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00983967954636851980noreply@blogger.com