tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post7483780811296957006..comments2024-03-29T03:54:45.048-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Butterick 5760 - The CardiganCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-36114220337692802782012-07-16T02:43:32.247-04:002012-07-16T02:43:32.247-04:00I love this with the snaps I have recent invested ...I love this with the snaps I have recent invested in some special plyers to do the same thing as you- flattered my cardi inspired youpdiddlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231666147175522583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-10015866852781866582012-07-16T02:35:22.623-04:002012-07-16T02:35:22.623-04:00Glad my cardi inspired you, your version looks won...Glad my cardi inspired you, your version looks wonderful - I too am put off by the snaps but just bought some plyers to make a cardi with snaps. It is a great patternpdiddlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231666147175522583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-23055895938735097272012-03-09T16:30:26.128-05:002012-03-09T16:30:26.128-05:00Pretty cardigan and also always impressed with you...Pretty cardigan and also always impressed with your cardigans. I have made a few, but after wearing it, I get the homemade vibes and have been buying them instead.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-28212954008246372882012-03-08T16:23:02.373-05:002012-03-08T16:23:02.373-05:00I am always so impressed with your cardigans--they...I am always so impressed with your cardigans--they do not look homemade-y at all. I have been afraid to try them because I just don't think my button band and neck band will look right. But you are making me think I should at least give it a try...The Slapdash Sewisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668474749166329852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-71544382615316190992012-03-06T21:06:48.842-05:002012-03-06T21:06:48.842-05:00Lovely cardi! Silly question perhaps, but does add...Lovely cardi! Silly question perhaps, but does adding a CB seam give more stability at the back? Thanks!Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486127981293088285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-46106050137221554422012-03-06T13:12:46.175-05:002012-03-06T13:12:46.175-05:00Love this cardigan! Somewhere buried I have a McCa...Love this cardigan! Somewhere buried I have a McCalls pattern twinset. I must try this. My question is also about the cb seam. Why?Kubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08883870804630058812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-91337162765557803972012-03-06T08:43:26.984-05:002012-03-06T08:43:26.984-05:00It's really lovely - and now you have 2 TNT ca...It's really lovely - and now you have 2 TNT cardigan patterns!AllisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07431369603470575306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-79646855297043034632012-03-06T08:28:01.624-05:002012-03-06T08:28:01.624-05:00So nice! That looks like it might have some of the...So nice! That looks like it might have some of the colors from your recent gray/lilac binge! :) <br /><br />Can I ask why you did a center back seam? Was it a design choice or a fabric placement necessity?Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01627112722638480662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-44828664209756040582012-03-05T23:39:38.502-05:002012-03-05T23:39:38.502-05:00Oh, I love your cardi!Oh, I love your cardi!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-88633679208323410012012-03-05T21:01:55.440-05:002012-03-05T21:01:55.440-05:00This is beautiful. I love the button band in fron...This is beautiful. I love the button band in front. Just curious why you put a seam in the back. Was it for fitting reasons? Also, what is baby interfacing. I haven't heard that term before.MaryMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05381777276804034968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-89246830507917700762012-03-05T18:31:21.550-05:002012-03-05T18:31:21.550-05:00So pretty.. Love the fabric. I have never sewed sw...So pretty.. Love the fabric. I have never sewed sweater fabric,Is it difficult to sew? <br /> I too, sometimes, just want a quick project..Feels good and makes you ready for the time consuming projects.<br /> Happy sewing,and I so enjoy your blog.Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15474519379303505290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-91590735351963157572012-03-05T18:19:12.904-05:002012-03-05T18:19:12.904-05:00Gee this is lovely. I never think to make things ...Gee this is lovely. I never think to make things like this and cardigans are such a favourite part of my wardrobe. I've been working on a jeans muslin for two days and I'm in desperate need of a quick fix, too. I'm going to hunt down a sweater knit. Thanks for the inspiration!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274649006496918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-46052214820742247762012-03-05T12:57:01.232-05:002012-03-05T12:57:01.232-05:00Your cardigan looks great! I love the fabric. How...Your cardigan looks great! I love the fabric. How did I miss that one from Fabric Mart?Carolyn's Sewing Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10093812075988698038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-72025685121684391572012-03-05T11:46:13.388-05:002012-03-05T11:46:13.388-05:00I wish I could find some sweater knits locally. Lo...I wish I could find some sweater knits locally. Lovely sweater. Why did you put a seam CB? Short on fabric or fit issues?Laceflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548454249811205992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-42013086625281322402012-03-05T11:21:53.444-05:002012-03-05T11:21:53.444-05:00Carolyn your cardigan is beautiful - I cannot wait...Carolyn your cardigan is beautiful - I cannot wait to see a picture of it on you! The construction is so inspiring - thank you for explaining how you layered and moved pattern pieces and tracing paper! As usual I am in awe!Claire R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09937988030390654215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-38247964123510888022012-03-05T10:26:48.913-05:002012-03-05T10:26:48.913-05:00Sometimes you just have to take a step to the side...Sometimes you just have to take a step to the side. I should be working on my Vogue dress but I want to make a pair of jeans. Your cardigan is Yummy. TFSknitmachinequeen (KMQ)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06905640436931172793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-39839423140604472092012-03-05T10:22:28.296-05:002012-03-05T10:22:28.296-05:00Quick and easy??? LOL
This is just gorgeous, I lo...Quick and easy??? LOL <br />This is just gorgeous, I love the fabric, the style, and the beautiful construction.Katrina Blanchallehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300264690284771712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-85065535872081282892012-03-05T09:26:04.899-05:002012-03-05T09:26:04.899-05:00Your cardigan is beautiful.Your cardigan is beautiful.Regina Geehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12232113912510217646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-89632407495962571442012-03-05T09:06:22.210-05:002012-03-05T09:06:22.210-05:00I wish I could find a TNT pattern but I haven'...I wish I could find a TNT pattern but I haven't found one that fits or that I can make alterations to fit. So frustrating!! Do you have any ideas? Thank you. You are always so inspiring!!Ardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07888237523432312851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-58061856454638408372012-03-05T09:01:06.249-05:002012-03-05T09:01:06.249-05:00Thanks for more inspiration. I plan on making some...Thanks for more inspiration. I plan on making some sweater sets, simply because you inspire me. They are such a nice accompaniment to skirts, nicer than blouses I think.Julie Culshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14769513959912147953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-10367138667523882132012-03-05T08:54:50.656-05:002012-03-05T08:54:50.656-05:00Love your cardi. What a fantastic print.Love your cardi. What a fantastic print.reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15046173133453041173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-77196622353819502482012-03-05T08:28:37.663-05:002012-03-05T08:28:37.663-05:00Fabulous cardigan and I love the print! You are &...Fabulous cardigan and I love the print! You are "sew" ready for Spring.Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12878435365442893003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-53136990966809508452012-03-05T08:26:53.954-05:002012-03-05T08:26:53.954-05:00Gorgeous cardigan and I love that you combine patt...Gorgeous cardigan and I love that you combine patterns - very innovative and it certainly makes sense! I was wondering why you sew a centre back seam as you did not mention making any alterations. Is it for stability?<br /><br />Thanks for sharing !twotoasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432778966553987105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-60610213033070760342012-03-05T08:06:37.553-05:002012-03-05T08:06:37.553-05:00Lovely cardi. Very spring! Thank goodness for a TN...Lovely cardi. Very spring! Thank goodness for a TNT. I'm working on my jacket TNT. I have one for pants and one for a Tshirt that I use over and over. Makes for less pulling of the hair!gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-82731585162112959612012-03-05T06:56:34.644-05:002012-03-05T06:56:34.644-05:00Very pretty, it is so nice to have a quick project...Very pretty, it is so nice to have a quick project sometimes.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04229406683301436266noreply@blogger.com