tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post4289944832304873975..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: The Summer of the Knit DressCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-72061623035135081952011-08-27T12:34:46.551-04:002011-08-27T12:34:46.551-04:00I really like CJ pattern and I think you have me c...I really like CJ pattern and I think you have me conviced that I need this princess dress!Nancy Winninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01291320098379550586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-46305951200462110782011-08-25T14:10:13.195-04:002011-08-25T14:10:13.195-04:00Hi-I am the person who asked the question about wh...Hi-I am the person who asked the question about which lining fabric(s) you would consider using to line your knit dresses in the future. <br /><br />I checked the "email follow-up comments" box below if you want to leave a response on this post. Hopefully, it will get to me. I feel a bit uncomfortable posting my email publicly. Thank you.La Cubanófilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241991604814916316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-88238844886954099512011-08-20T21:53:07.128-04:002011-08-20T21:53:07.128-04:00I love coming home so I have computer access and c...I love coming home so I have computer access and can read your blog! I'm always impressed with your "output" not to mention the good looking dresses you've made. You look stunning in each of them. I noticed I made a couple of knit slacks early summer and I've enjoyed them. Looking forward to seeing your all wardrove!<br />Marciaemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00983967954636851980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-15244481197753860812011-08-20T16:57:24.559-04:002011-08-20T16:57:24.559-04:00Carolyn, my post is redundant--what a wonderful co...Carolyn, my post is redundant--what a wonderful collection of summer dresses--knit and woven! If you're taking a trip anywhere soon you'll discover another joy of knits--they pack and travel very well!<br /><br />Your sense of style as well as your fantastic sewing skills yielded some really great garments! Kudos!pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07666392421747356240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-82929291560442141952011-08-20T15:53:22.654-04:002011-08-20T15:53:22.654-04:00Lots of great looking dresses!Lots of great looking dresses!Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001093471952326277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-8729310794516956372011-08-20T15:53:20.270-04:002011-08-20T15:53:20.270-04:00Regarding half slips with your knit dresses, my mo...Regarding half slips with your knit dresses, my mother used to make taffeta slips to wear with her knits. You can find stretch taffeta nowdays as well.Ginger Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05644527657807024509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-21701976285006479612011-08-20T14:57:56.943-04:002011-08-20T14:57:56.943-04:00Carolyn, you're one of the reasons that I star...Carolyn, you're one of the reasons that I started sewing dresses, woven and knit! Thanks for sharing your fabulous wardrobe. I still have to try a few more knit patterns and a few of these are on my list.Jane Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-69204661044038545992011-08-20T10:24:18.152-04:002011-08-20T10:24:18.152-04:00Your productivity is just amazing. This summer is...Your productivity is just amazing. This summer is my first in wearing more dresses than other garments. They are so comfortable.<br /><br />Beautiful work Carolyn!a little sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086285440873869055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-2874497413661154232011-08-20T10:15:18.841-04:002011-08-20T10:15:18.841-04:00I'll echo Jody's question about what linin...I'll echo Jody's question about what lining fabric you like with knits. What qualities does this fabric have, in case one has to substitute? I'm always impressed by your eye for beautiful fabrics. These dresses are perfect matches for fabric & pattern and they flatter you well.Anna R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03900196845196932912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-35916480416062326422011-08-20T10:09:35.083-04:002011-08-20T10:09:35.083-04:00I'd say knit dresses are now IN your comfort z...I'd say knit dresses are now IN your comfort zone. You even sucked me into the V1250 frenzy and I love it. So very comfortable to wear; so very fast to make. Hmmmm, I think that knit print on my sewing table is chanting 1250, 1250,1250.Laceflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548454249811205992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-12149122354975606542011-08-20T09:42:12.171-04:002011-08-20T09:42:12.171-04:00I usually make a lot of knit dresses but I realize...I usually make a lot of knit dresses but I realized I've only made one or two this year! I'm going to have to get on that. Love your array! I think the Vogue 1179 is my favorite.The Slapdash Sewisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668474749166329852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-41198246761209465442011-08-20T08:56:27.880-04:002011-08-20T08:56:27.880-04:00Wonderful dresses - every last one of them!
How ab...Wonderful dresses - every last one of them!<br />How about making a few full slips to wear under the dresses to avoid having to line every dress?Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960310379822122045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-13568509591384264862011-08-20T08:12:12.632-04:002011-08-20T08:12:12.632-04:00Great post. You have a great collection of knit d...Great post. You have a great collection of knit dresses and each one is unique. I agree that half slips don't work as well as a full slip. Oh how I love the comfort of a knit dress.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-70148111717618882112011-08-20T08:07:31.385-04:002011-08-20T08:07:31.385-04:00Terrific additions to the work wardrobe. Did you l...Terrific additions to the work wardrobe. Did you line the buttermilk and if so with what? Thanks.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-4014266158613428512011-08-20T07:03:37.471-04:002011-08-20T07:03:37.471-04:00I've always been scared of wearing a knit dres...I've always been scared of wearing a knit dress, worried that it will cling to the roly-poly midriff area. I will have to rethink this and give one a try.Julie Culshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14769513959912147953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-67570802793027844412011-08-20T05:52:41.540-04:002011-08-20T05:52:41.540-04:00You've had a wonderful summer of sewing your b...You've had a wonderful summer of sewing your beautiful dresses! They're all so very nice, it's hard to pick a favorite! Just curious....why will you not sew Vogue 1149 again until Winter??<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my blog with your nice comments! Yes, my yellow top is a part of my cruise wardrobe! I will be sewing for my vacation until I leave in November!Myrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359520837946001668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-19815396681937682112011-08-20T02:21:25.839-04:002011-08-20T02:21:25.839-04:00Lots of flattering dresses, Queen of Borders. :)Lots of flattering dresses, Queen of Borders. :)shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-3645089725195829172011-08-20T01:23:17.560-04:002011-08-20T01:23:17.560-04:00I love you in all of your knit dresses. I think yo...I love you in all of your knit dresses. I think you did learn a lot from your summer of knits!<br /><br />My blog name was originall for knitting, but also matches my love of sewing knits, too.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13658613964862931960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-42774588100217784912011-08-20T00:55:30.596-04:002011-08-20T00:55:30.596-04:00I think I'm going to attempt V1250 this weeken...I think I'm going to attempt V1250 this weekend. Of course now that I've said that .....<br /><br />I need to know more - as in why doesn't the slip work? And what will you line them with? Thank you. g<br /><br />Oh - and the vogue you want another of before Summer is over? I can totally see it in the winter with tights, boots, and a cardi.gMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301526396026815132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-59957714906515391522011-08-20T00:22:31.765-04:002011-08-20T00:22:31.765-04:00those are great knit dresses, and you find such ni...those are great knit dresses, and you find such nice fabrics so even the same pattern looks completely different.Beth (SunnyGal Studio)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08891740887743925587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-86981420520029579992011-08-20T00:03:36.843-04:002011-08-20T00:03:36.843-04:00Wow, that's a lot of knit dresses for the seas...Wow, that's a lot of knit dresses for the season, and they all looked so good on you too.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-68486597024528814412011-08-19T22:45:42.911-04:002011-08-19T22:45:42.911-04:00Great looking knit dresses, perfect for summer (or...Great looking knit dresses, perfect for summer (or anytime).Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04229406683301436266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-77294414829401140642011-08-19T22:38:47.424-04:002011-08-19T22:38:47.424-04:00Which lining fabric would you use for your knit dr...Which lining fabric would you use for your knit dresses? All of them are great--particularly the last three!La Cubanófilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241991604814916316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-58586939390483235992011-08-19T22:33:06.904-04:002011-08-19T22:33:06.904-04:00All of them are beautiful!All of them are beautiful!NuJoihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14082462241210413826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-52802073245127597532011-08-19T22:19:52.144-04:002011-08-19T22:19:52.144-04:00Lots of great looks, Carolyn! looking forward to y...Lots of great looks, Carolyn! looking forward to your fall and winter creations.Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486127981293088285noreply@blogger.com