tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post6088886709448983189..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Pivot and TurnCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-25442884382365759332016-03-14T19:05:26.238-04:002016-03-14T19:05:26.238-04:00YEAH - I'm glad you've found some dresses ...YEAH - I'm glad you've found some dresses that work for you. This is fabulous. YES YESMyrnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08322129605868685006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-79892562378773535242016-03-14T18:57:36.416-04:002016-03-14T18:57:36.416-04:00Ooh! I'm so excited that you've found a wa...Ooh! I'm so excited that you've found a way to make dresses work in your new office! I always love your dresses!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-21454789656083173012016-03-14T14:30:36.059-04:002016-03-14T14:30:36.059-04:00Love that you made it to Stitches. I hope Pacific...Love that you made it to Stitches. I hope Pacific Fabric still has the Sewn Go Anywhere Dress- would love to snap that up! Happy dress sewing!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465790925002267700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-56131913370819540442016-03-13T23:50:22.608-04:002016-03-13T23:50:22.608-04:00Thanks Linda! I wasn't sure myself so I'm ...Thanks Linda! I wasn't sure myself so I'm glad that you had faith! *smile*Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-4268416798127763702016-03-13T23:49:38.104-04:002016-03-13T23:49:38.104-04:00Liza Jane - that's because they are so easy to...Liza Jane - that's because they are so easy to sew and wear. Spring and summer breezes deserve pretty dresses!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-76709801828231275802016-03-13T23:48:41.448-04:002016-03-13T23:48:41.448-04:00Shams - I remember Kathryn making it and went back...Shams - I remember Kathryn making it and went back to her blog and Stitchers Guild to check it out. However, Kathryn used all of the aspects of the original and I'm going to omit all of the distinguishing bits. That pattern has great lines and that's what drew me to it.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-43484374093027973492016-03-13T23:47:24.885-04:002016-03-13T23:47:24.885-04:00Kathy - thanks, you and me both!Kathy - thanks, you and me both!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-36157089098143008782016-03-13T23:47:05.731-04:002016-03-13T23:47:05.731-04:00Nakisha - FINALLY! This is the last season that I ...Nakisha - FINALLY! This is the last season that I have to sew all new for so hopefully I will be inspired and make some cool things. Hopefully! *LOL*Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-44252776872182589312016-03-13T23:46:05.862-04:002016-03-13T23:46:05.862-04:00bdejong - thanks! I'm looking forward to makin...bdejong - thanks! I'm looking forward to making that pattern up so it's good to hear nice things about it!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-59407066663937275542016-03-13T23:45:36.981-04:002016-03-13T23:45:36.981-04:00Myra - you know how the ducks sit serenely on the ...Myra - you know how the ducks sit serenely on the top of the water but their feet are furiously paddling away - that's been me about the change. I never thought going back to casual dressing or wearing whatever you want would be so hard!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-25558138767205959032016-03-13T23:44:14.856-04:002016-03-13T23:44:14.856-04:00Funkbunny - that's good to know! I'm hopin...Funkbunny - that's good to know! I'm hoping it will work so that I can own several of them. I need some good dresses to wear now that it's getting warmer.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-685690065954849562016-03-13T23:43:32.741-04:002016-03-13T23:43:32.741-04:00Thanks Jean Margaret and as soon as I get these li...Thanks Jean Margaret and as soon as I get these little girl dresses made I'm diving right in!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-46502289856213235312016-03-13T23:43:04.401-04:002016-03-13T23:43:04.401-04:00SJ - I still own a couple of La Fred patterns too ...SJ - I still own a couple of La Fred patterns too but I think I still may be able to sew them up! And a trunk show of indies would be fabulous. I've seen that Lola before but wouldn't have made it for a variety of reasons. I really liked Gaylen's stripped down version!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-90181395395460646402016-03-13T23:40:57.039-04:002016-03-13T23:40:57.039-04:00Skappie - thanks so much! I am encouraged and I...Skappie - thanks so much! I am encouraged and I'm sure the changing season is helping too!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-45113565318432359132016-03-13T13:06:31.754-04:002016-03-13T13:06:31.754-04:00I kept thinking you would see yourself making dres...I kept thinking you would see yourself making dresses again, though not as classic and tailored as before. I think your choices for these dresses will turn out well. Glad you are feeling excitement about sewing again!Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-77899733158107485092016-03-12T09:37:47.662-05:002016-03-12T09:37:47.662-05:00I've been dreaming of dresses lately, too! And...I've been dreaming of dresses lately, too! And I am not normally a dress person. Can't wait to see what you make.liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-64626656269937797762016-03-11T21:36:25.104-05:002016-03-11T21:36:25.104-05:00I have seen the Lola made up and it's very cut...I have seen the Lola made up and it's very cute. Kathryn (fxzdoc) has made several using men's large sweatshirts (I think she uses 2 per dress). shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-78351364706252647832016-03-11T12:06:58.074-05:002016-03-11T12:06:58.074-05:00Love it...can't wait to see your casual dresse...Love it...can't wait to see your casual dresses.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08204959729929501946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-41114378852093543612016-03-11T11:44:20.089-05:002016-03-11T11:44:20.089-05:00I have that Sewn pattern and have been eager to se...I have that Sewn pattern and have been eager to sew it for warmer weather. A sewing friend wore the Lola to a meetup and I almost went home and purchased it IMMEDIATELY. It's so cute. <br /><br />Glad you're getting into your new sewing groove :)SewCraftyChemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971798108420431518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-16418001799201535382016-03-11T10:02:40.044-05:002016-03-11T10:02:40.044-05:00I made that Katherine Tilton pattern last year out...I made that Katherine Tilton pattern last year out of a wild paisley t shirt knit and I love it! Very comfortable and good looking!bdejonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573297188139272681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-15843754357715552172016-03-11T05:52:12.287-05:002016-03-11T05:52:12.287-05:00Change is quite difficult for some folks…but you h...Change is quite difficult for some folks…but you have embraced it wholeheartedly and it's rewarding you handsomely with a new beautiful style all your own! I can't wait to see your dresses, I know they will be gorgeous on you!<br />Myrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359520837946001668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-65394665899450228722016-03-11T05:29:53.712-05:002016-03-11T05:29:53.712-05:00I've made the go anywhere dress a few times -i...I've made the go anywhere dress a few times -it's a great pattern ! Funkbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09587671628062182844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-73019484798038626362016-03-11T05:11:29.091-05:002016-03-11T05:11:29.091-05:00I love all these pattern too. Looking forward to s...I love all these pattern too. Looking forward to seeing your versions.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-6604093429216666592016-03-11T00:51:21.328-05:002016-03-11T00:51:21.328-05:00 I wish the indie pattern companies would get toge... I wish the indie pattern companies would get together to do a trunk or fashion show at SewExpo; it makes a difference seeing the pattern made up and walking (or just on the rack). So many patterns in my collection that are more souvenir than sewing plan. Ah, La Fred! Miss you!SJ Kurtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871599515352715171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-84748171443445655502016-03-11T00:21:28.605-05:002016-03-11T00:21:28.605-05:00Hi Carolyn, I don't often comment but just wan...Hi Carolyn, I don't often comment but just wanted to pop by to say how much I've enjoyed reading about your wardrobe transition. You've handled it with grace and I'm happy you're feeling you've reached the pivot point :)Skaapiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18398066467329346865noreply@blogger.com