tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post1115702366429930588..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Friday Afternoon Musings...Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-2090145401915529932010-10-25T14:01:55.462-04:002010-10-25T14:01:55.462-04:00You are so right about the holiday collection. Ver...You are so right about the holiday collection. Very disappointing, I can't decide if the first sequin dress is a costume or an actual dress !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-27712404143790064642010-10-24T11:14:57.607-04:002010-10-24T11:14:57.607-04:00I agree about the new patterns, there was nothing ...I agree about the new patterns, there was nothing that I liked...and so much that was reminiscent of the 1980s. Really, I didn't wear slouchy tops IN the 80s!<br /><br />I can't wait to see your JJill vest!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873478695914665795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-42612364401408789822010-10-23T18:11:33.060-04:002010-10-23T18:11:33.060-04:00I blogged about the McCall's dress yesterday t...I blogged about the McCall's dress yesterday too. (http://boonisagoodomen.blogspot.com/2010/10/thinking-about-holiday-dresses-already.html)<br /><br />You and I seem to have similar taste. We both recently made versions of the September Burda cover dress and we both liked the gray Calvin Klein dress with the chevron pattern too.<br />Do you think the trend towards cut outs around the neck and shoulder area is fleeting?Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15012240873873377252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-76199859765084596432010-10-23T01:20:16.759-04:002010-10-23T01:20:16.759-04:00I like the MKors dress and think that I need to fi...I like the MKors dress and think that I need to find some interesting zippers. This weekend, I'm working on a dress and pants sloper for the new version of the PMB program. If things fit well, I'll draft a pair of pants and cut them out.Towandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634494345166387524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-34794433693157379222010-10-22T19:52:14.137-04:002010-10-22T19:52:14.137-04:00Carolyn, I love the lace trim you use on your hems...Carolyn, I love the lace trim you use on your hems. What is it, and where do you buy it. I just tried (and did not use) some Wright's wide nylon hem tape. It is awful!LindaNanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11384649650212129014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-1061809125788538402010-10-22T19:49:41.507-04:002010-10-22T19:49:41.507-04:00Oh!Oh! Hurry and make that vest! The style is very...Oh!Oh! Hurry and make that vest! The style is very nice. Can't wait to see your version.<br />I wish I was sewing this weekend, but have to teach silk painting Saturday and Sunday I'm starting the basement cleanup to turn it into a larger studio space for me. I'll sneak in an hour of sewing somewhere.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12215919646503092215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-43580568159067274572010-10-22T19:25:25.441-04:002010-10-22T19:25:25.441-04:00Don't know if I'll sew or not this weekend...Don't know if I'll sew or not this weekend. I'm visiting karent, so we'll see. Definately some shopping and sewing TALK this weekend, though. And I brought my box of feet, just in case.BeeBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01801842490035341712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-20893447878294565962010-10-22T18:15:55.386-04:002010-10-22T18:15:55.386-04:00There's a reason that dress was in the email f...There's a reason that dress was in the email from McCalls - that's the only one that is great - the rest of the patterns were blah, except for a few kids things. I wasn't even crazy about the little girl things for a holiday dress. I have better patterns in stash. Sewing - we have a baptism to attend this weekend - I already made CeeCee a pair of pants since she dislikes dresses so and Hayley has a new little dress made from a vintage pattern. I have a vintage wrap dress cut out - now if I can make it before Sunday :)Myrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16163175961766563965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-39331303929265240212010-10-22T18:05:39.336-04:002010-10-22T18:05:39.336-04:00I really like that McCalls dress pattern - I haven...I really like that McCalls dress pattern - I haven't had a chance to look at the new holiday patterns yet but that's probably just as well because I really don't need to be buying any new patterns! I'm planning on getting some t-shirt sewing done this weekend. Enjoy your weekend sewing!Eugeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584571701550775408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-46965089824599733962010-10-22T17:36:06.458-04:002010-10-22T17:36:06.458-04:00You're right - the Kors dress is the only dece...You're right - the Kors dress is the only decent offering...<br /><br />Now that I have a bodice sloper, I'm going to trace it onto heavier paper and find a simple top to re-size and start sewing...Karen in VAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116552037695197434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-27545531528175760102010-10-22T16:02:00.396-04:002010-10-22T16:02:00.396-04:00I like the Kors knockoff, though I didn't know...I like the Kors knockoff, though I didn't know that's what it was until you pointed it out! I might have to make that one, but I didn't like anything else. I agree, they do seem to be trending very junior, which I don't understand at all.Stitchy Witchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13492048376038786053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-56180750181990101492010-10-22T14:56:58.210-04:002010-10-22T14:56:58.210-04:00I love you, Carolyn! I love your attitude, your s...I love you, Carolyn! I love your attitude, your style, all of it. :)<br /><br />I hadn't checked out the new McCalls patterns yet, but that is a beautiful dress. I can totally see it on you. When you said you didn't like any of the other offerings, I rushed over, knowing that we like different styles, so I was hoping there might be something appealing to me. Nope. Those patterns are mostly meh, for sure. (I agree with Erica that the belted trench jacket is quite cute, but I've seen a very nice Burda version of that design, and it's not my style either.)<br /><br />Thanks for your blog!!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-48551618169449201992010-10-22T14:49:00.674-04:002010-10-22T14:49:00.674-04:00I so agree with you about the McCall's pattern...I so agree with you about the McCall's patterns. The dress was the only one that was good. Can't wait to see your vest, it will be fabulous. No sewing plans, heading out to spend the weekend with my oldest and her hubby. I think we might be going to Hancock's tonight, at least I hope so! :)Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04229406683301436266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-52278533357409626732010-10-22T14:18:50.675-04:002010-10-22T14:18:50.675-04:00I agree with you about the McCalls patterns. I wa...I agree with you about the McCalls patterns. I was disappointed once I went to their site to see the rest. This weekend I plan to finish up the jacket for a suit I've been working on.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001093471952326277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-48399198973511045552010-10-22T14:14:21.858-04:002010-10-22T14:14:21.858-04:00Tee-hee! I thought of you when I saw that pattern...Tee-hee! I thought of you when I saw that pattern with the zippers! It really was the only one in the collection worth looking at. The cutout version is cute as well.<br /><br />I don't have much sewing fun lined up for the weekend - just boring "have to do it" stuff. I'm just living vicariously right now! Thanks for enabling!!KID, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-14088308342375509122010-10-22T13:31:59.641-04:002010-10-22T13:31:59.641-04:00It's not much of a holiday selection. I like t...It's not much of a holiday selection. I like that dress as well. I also like the little belted trench jacket. It's cute and trendy and perfect for my climate.Erica Bunkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07023668349294387098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-90125322729834811522010-10-22T13:22:53.713-04:002010-10-22T13:22:53.713-04:00I have a linen shirt on deck for DH, a one-way str...I have a linen shirt on deck for DH, a one-way stripe (3 shades of blue and 2 of green) which is cut out and the interfacing applied. Now that we've finished refreshing 2 apartments for new tenants and ripped up the tomato plants anticipating a cold night tonight, I can get back to sewing.<br /><br />But, Saturday afternoon we're going to a big wine tasting, so it will be sew in the morning and on Sunday. No sewing after wine-ing!BetsyVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14824251716471351275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-80872764883937578032010-10-22T13:16:52.043-04:002010-10-22T13:16:52.043-04:00Yeah, the new McCalls patterns were a mess. Blech!...Yeah, the new McCalls patterns were a mess. Blech! This weekend I'm hoping to finish up at least one, if not two(!) dresses for me as we've finally found cool weather in LA and I want some new dresses to wear with my boots. Oh, and more baby clothes sewing. Little dresses this time though, so that should be fun. :)amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12029076436322883513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-82490712037483760642010-10-22T12:50:35.671-04:002010-10-22T12:50:35.671-04:00I agree with the new McCalls patterns . . . very &...I agree with the new McCalls patterns . . . very "meh" about them except for the Kors knockoff. And as for your sister's celebration, I sure wish you'd consider a fabulous color for your outfit . . . I know that you can never go wrong with black, but I'd love to see you in a vibrant, perhaps jewel-toned color!AuntieAllynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192122099879165907noreply@blogger.com