tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post6661764387948622338..comments2024-03-29T03:54:45.048-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: A Wrap-up and Questions & AnswersCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-66371481252662895742009-09-18T09:05:44.448-04:002009-09-18T09:05:44.448-04:00That's quite a wonderful wardrobe for the week...That's quite a wonderful wardrobe for the week, Carolyn. You're going to have your co-workers sitting in anticipation of your arrival each morning, just to see what you have on! Enjoy wearing those great ensembles!<br />KathrynKathryn, aka fzxdochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16765109817196426864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-83422015353436487942009-09-16T21:30:18.884-04:002009-09-16T21:30:18.884-04:00Carolyn,
Thanks for answering questions. It is a...Carolyn,<br /><br />Thanks for answering questions. It is amazing to me that you know when and where you purchased your fabric.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15926847492279684628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-53069841452755016452009-09-16T15:56:29.953-04:002009-09-16T15:56:29.953-04:00Carolyn, thanks for posting in such detail - it ha...Carolyn, thanks for posting in such detail - it has been great to follow along with you on your sewcation!kiltsnquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05662251436329585741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-23575467789089175322009-09-16T15:25:26.483-04:002009-09-16T15:25:26.483-04:00Great posts! I was on vacation for 4 days and just...Great posts! I was on vacation for 4 days and just couldn't wait to come back and catch up on your blog! Everything turned out so nice! You must be feeling pretty good!<br />Can I just say that the gal who was asking about the finished sizes... some patterns don't have them on the outside of the envelopes... but if you look inside or even on the pattern pieces you can usually find them. It all depends on how many garment pieces the pattern will make etc... and what they have room for on the outside of the envelope! Thanks for all the sharing.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11744073613012413496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-82777487649963490732009-09-16T14:58:36.402-04:002009-09-16T14:58:36.402-04:00O my, all your clothes are beautiful. I am sure yo...O my, all your clothes are beautiful. I am sure you can't wait to go back to work with all these lovely creations.Also thanks for taking your time to answer my question as well it's much appreciated.<br />Marie-Christine, thanks for your input also, I will keep that in mind when trying those other patterns.Aminathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17365142211845528219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-55972700294799853372009-09-16T11:42:24.836-04:002009-09-16T11:42:24.836-04:00BJ - I would recommend Jalie. Th sizing goes from...BJ - I would recommend Jalie. Th sizing goes from 2T - adult and the styles are young.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12146270736158297146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-59910278555160555272009-09-16T11:08:16.814-04:002009-09-16T11:08:16.814-04:00you motivate me with all your creativity...thank y...you motivate me with all your creativity...thank you for sharing! Tina in VaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-30316547839843836012009-09-16T10:21:44.102-04:002009-09-16T10:21:44.102-04:00After seeing all your beautiful new clothes, all I...After seeing all your beautiful new clothes, all I can think is "why the heck did I go away for vacation when I could have stayed at home sewing myself a fabulous wardrobe!?!?!"Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-54767695156217645022009-09-16T08:37:15.485-04:002009-09-16T08:37:15.485-04:00Carolyn, your clothes turned out just beautifully!...Carolyn, your clothes turned out just beautifully! Gorgeous colors!<br /><br />One of your readers asked about patterns for girls growing out of the size 16 patterns...I have been teaching my niece to sew, and she is 12. She is far out of the children's sizes.<br /><br />I purchase patterns for her in the smaller size range, I just spend a little time looking for ones that are not too "adult-looking." I have had good luck with McCalls for her, as well as New Look. Both have styles that are young enough for her, but not too revealing.<br /><br />We also often use BWOF patterns for her. They run into smaller sizes, and I use their pants patterns for her. Because she is short, we have to alter the length of the pants, but the rest fits very well. Since the BWOF patterns are very fashion-forward, she is very interested in them, the only issue is making sure she is not selecting something too low-cut, or otherwise inappropriate.<br /><br />Her sewing skills have increased since she started using the BWOF patterns, because she has to work hard to understand the instructions.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873478695914665795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-48044351459935781302009-09-16T05:04:31.965-04:002009-09-16T05:04:31.965-04:00It may have been a vacation to you, but it's b...It may have been a vacation to you, but it's been an inspiration to the rest of us :-). Thanks for prodding me at least along the work wardrobe that I need to get to, I'm sure it won't be nearly as fast or as impressive as yours, but it's good to know it works if you get to it.<br /><br />About Aminat and pattern sizing: be aware that different brands size differently. Yes, you should buy Big4 US patterns by finished garment size, because they are totally removed from reality on your measurements. But Burda and many smaller companies like Kwik-Sew or Jalie are accurate on body measurements, in which case that's what you want to use. Make a muslin when you use a new brand..<br /><br />Congratulations Caroline!!Marie-Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-58619392919074324332009-09-16T04:55:56.631-04:002009-09-16T04:55:56.631-04:00For BJ: My daughter is approaching this size, and...For BJ: My daughter is approaching this size, and is almost the same size I am. Because I am petite, I can also wear the size 16 girl's patterns (not that I'd want to, someone in their very late 30's should not look like Hannah Montana!). If you look carefully at the sizing, you'll see that your daughter can probably wear some of the smallest adult patterns. I would, of course, choose very youthful looks and let her help with the decision making process. Jalie patterns are great because they include all sizes 2T through Women's XXL (or so) in their patterns, so you can keep tracing off new patterns as she grows. Depending on fabrication, Jalie's styles can work for any age.Summersethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00364235843222794829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-35152818895572215112009-09-16T04:47:59.555-04:002009-09-16T04:47:59.555-04:00What a gorgeous wardrobe! I bet I'm not alone ...What a gorgeous wardrobe! I bet I'm not alone wishing for something new to wear every day this week, too! (And I know wishing isn't enough...) I especially love the pumpkin dress - the color makes you sparkle - and the black suit - so elegant. Keep inspiring us!Utahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06011335110798185030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-41966528802089277962009-09-16T03:19:29.486-04:002009-09-16T03:19:29.486-04:00I enjoy your sewing and your blog telling us about...I enjoy your sewing and your blog telling us about it.<br />LindaNanLindaNanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11384649650212129014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-71973072495217748972009-09-16T03:05:19.392-04:002009-09-16T03:05:19.392-04:00Everything looks great. You had a very productive ...Everything looks great. You had a very productive week.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649677045881448393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-12225664721835665072009-09-16T01:01:55.010-04:002009-09-16T01:01:55.010-04:00I do still sew for my teen daughters (12 and 14). ...I do still sew for my teen daughters (12 and 14). I also sew, at times, for my 17yo son. I have learned lots sewing for older children and I will put up a post tomorrow about sewing for older children.<br /><br />I love all your new outfits!Lady Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01312855623134541689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-60356605367228301652009-09-16T00:46:48.224-04:002009-09-16T00:46:48.224-04:00What a wonderful collection! I do love the colors...What a wonderful collection! I do love the colors - the orange and the green are gorgeous. I have really enjoyed followng along on your sewcation. Thanks for sharing. So much better than slides of the family car trip!Teresa aka MarieSewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10633130424915637147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-27812251811958402432009-09-16T00:35:06.045-04:002009-09-16T00:35:06.045-04:00Great accomplishment for a week of sewing! Now wh...Great accomplishment for a week of sewing! Now which outfit did you wear first?Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-6341681420123301252009-09-15T23:54:44.577-04:002009-09-15T23:54:44.577-04:00Wow, simply wow! I only wish I could be so produc...Wow, simply wow! I only wish I could be so productive with my sewing. Right now, I'm stuck with 2 different jackets. LOL --CASAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-49330639551268108312009-09-15T23:31:16.881-04:002009-09-15T23:31:16.881-04:00Sounds like a wonderful vacay! I know non-sewers w...Sounds like a wonderful vacay! I know non-sewers won't understand but we sewers really know what fun you had!!!NancyDaQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609215745927535353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-79489000015895840992009-09-15T22:29:12.261-04:002009-09-15T22:29:12.261-04:00Thanks for sharing. You look so good in all your ...Thanks for sharing. You look so good in all your creations.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15344428781709014535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-81465190921998720902009-09-15T22:26:55.085-04:002009-09-15T22:26:55.085-04:00Haha! I laughed out loud at your last paragraph! ...Haha! I laughed out loud at your last paragraph! Looking forward to Thursday. If the weather is nice, I hope to wear one of my sewn creations (of which there are only 4 so far, at least in terms of what I'll wear outside of the house). ;)<br /><br />Kudos on a great sewing vacation. Can't wait to have one of those one day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-42497510576349868562009-09-15T22:24:03.361-04:002009-09-15T22:24:03.361-04:00Like always your items are beautiful and inspiring...Like always your items are beautiful and inspiring. I love how you take your tnt's and make them new and interesting.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04779961425357975365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-47405776898398532692009-09-15T21:53:39.990-04:002009-09-15T21:53:39.990-04:00You rock! And I am more than a little covetous of ...You rock! And I am more than a little covetous of your dedicated sewing time. One day may friend, I will be unstoppable!neighbourhood.galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04312982850571575165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-24486056614818793492009-09-15T21:53:14.099-04:002009-09-15T21:53:14.099-04:00Hi, Carolyn,
thank you for the nice summary. I l...Hi, Carolyn,<br />thank you for the nice summary. I love the colors! It's great to see what you accomplished over your sewing vacation--it's very inspirational!<br /><br />Rose in SVRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05782386414185682598noreply@blogger.com