tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post1265323714063430504..comments2024-03-29T03:54:45.048-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Some Thoughts and Some TotalsCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-28462576039391932362019-08-05T01:18:53.475-04:002019-08-05T01:18:53.475-04:00Hey Carolyn, as always I enjoyed reading your post...Hey Carolyn, as always I enjoyed reading your post. Wow, your numbers of fabric out are fantastic! I just wonder how in the world you have room in your closets for all your wonderful makes!? The new Simplicity pattern 8871 looks lovely. I must say though each time I see a pattern that has the side slit like that it takes me back to patterns from say the 80's and 90's. I'm not into side slits, I always seem to look for a way to make a back walking slit and close up the side slit. But, that's just me. Looking forward to seeing the next post. Hope you get time to sew this week. Take care. Sewing for our granddaughter right now. Then onto something for me... Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11744073613012413496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-67078602700236432072019-08-03T14:30:43.504-04:002019-08-03T14:30:43.504-04:00I'm listening to you, Carolyn, and currently h...I'm listening to you, Carolyn, and currently have 3 garments cut out and ready to sew. Fall sewing is fast approaching so I need a plan to keep the juices flowing!sewingkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747001697655177474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-4775437354524974942019-08-01T17:50:13.236-04:002019-08-01T17:50:13.236-04:00The creative anxiety, the fear of a pile of UFOs- ...The creative anxiety, the fear of a pile of UFOs- you really nailed it for me too.Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966759436392900790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-46071984096663099722019-08-01T17:44:19.921-04:002019-08-01T17:44:19.921-04:00I would like to participate in a project about fab...I would like to participate in a project about fabric fasting but it looks like it is on instagram? Therein lies the rub. I don't have an account or play much at all in the social media sandbox. Talk about feeling left out of a latest thing! Not following much social media has its downside, that feeling of missing out, but it also has an upside, which is more time to sew and figure out my personal style. I have probably over a hundred patterns, most are from the BIg One pattern company (aka McVogueRick and Co) partly because I am afraid to dip my tow into the independents. I have enough. Even so...I buy uncut patterns from thrift stores and occasional sale patterns from big box stores to inject something new to me. I really don't miss all of the fuss I hear about for named, independent patterns, or Big One patterns either. I understand the pull though.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your monthly recaps, they are always so thought provoking, and this one is no exception!Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966759436392900790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-38909145003988035712019-08-01T11:55:12.363-04:002019-08-01T11:55:12.363-04:00Great review. Stumbled onto this blog through Goog...Great review. Stumbled onto this blog through Google now bews feed. I shall be following this blog as im learning to sew.<br />Littlebirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014816521897102309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-47399524322635452312019-08-01T09:30:30.667-04:002019-08-01T09:30:30.667-04:00Unknown wrote: "They are very nice I congratu...Unknown wrote: "They are very nice I congratulate you!"<br />My response: Thank you very much - Muchas Gracias!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-24487918851341226372019-08-01T09:06:01.175-04:002019-08-01T09:06:01.175-04:00When I focus on sewing from my own collection, I n...When I focus on sewing from my own collection, I notice that I get more creative. I love how sewing is really and truly an art form. Thanks for sharing. Happy sewing!Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184657883114245901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-83328383358776663382019-08-01T05:17:32.739-04:002019-08-01T05:17:32.739-04:00Son muy lindo te felicito
Son muy lindo te felicito<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06411347591532934475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-58945994111387555262019-07-31T19:20:19.181-04:002019-07-31T19:20:19.181-04:00I am finding the last few things I have made have ...I am finding the last few things I have made have been repeats as well. I LIKE doing repeats, it seams. It's like " how can I make the next one more interesting, fit better, a little different? etc" It's a fun challenge and I am not always ready to move on to the next new shiny thing. It feels good. Three seems to be my magic number than I move on. I think part of this is I am using simpler, more classic designs, therefore easier and more interesting to change up. As much as I love heavily detailed designer looks, I move on from these quickly. Congrats on some great summer sewing!Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-75693939647746355192019-07-31T18:33:18.509-04:002019-07-31T18:33:18.509-04:00OMG! Your thoughts on pattern companies is the sam...OMG! Your thoughts on pattern companies is the same as mine. I've also notices that they recycle the designs too soon. Like you, I also like to make a pattern more than once. After all the fitting, it only stands to reason that you use the pattern more than once. <br /><br />You've had a great spring/summer sewing season. My hat is off to you on your goal to do a fabric fast, concentrating on sewing the fabric already in your collection. Anyway, my dear, keep up the good work. ;-)Cennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-62267892934051613162019-07-31T16:45:14.805-04:002019-07-31T16:45:14.805-04:00I've made 2 Simplicity 8871 dresses for myself...I've made 2 Simplicity 8871 dresses for myself (I cut one at Sew Camp), and one for a friend, and it's a great pattern. I only buy fabric at Sew Camp these days (unless I need something for a specific project, like a baby gift), and have a wonderful time letting those lovely cuts tell me what they want to be. You had a very productive July despite being sick for almost a week. Looking forward to seeing what emerges from your Sewing Cave in August!Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-58509106259162868672019-07-31T15:21:21.955-04:002019-07-31T15:21:21.955-04:00Here, here! regarding the pattern companies. I kno...Here, here! regarding the pattern companies. I know social media makes it seem like they have to do what the “popular” indies are doing but really, highlight your patterns regardless of when they were released. With the influx of posts, they could have daily digests just showing off patterns. They don’t all need to be the latest release. Especially since the release tend to come out a season early. Wah. <br /><br />While I don’t precut projects (I’m much too fickle!), this summer was one of the first times I basically stuck to my plan. And I truly love each piece. Knowing I spend time on the front end planning, I think it’s better this way. It allows me to sew some “shiny” pieces but then they tend to work with the broader plan rather than being outliers. This summer after making my plan, I gathered the patterns and fabric and notions and made a nice little pile. And I’ve been picking from that pile. I’m going to try the same for fall. <br /><br />Hooray on sewing from stash! Good job on a successful July! KS_Sews (Dressmakingbacles)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04687503853838975877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-87044846311667130822019-07-31T11:45:37.172-04:002019-07-31T11:45:37.172-04:00I think your observation about the pattern compani...I think your observation about the pattern companies emphasizing the newest patterns is so apt. I feel that way - they should occasionally spotlight a not so new pattern as many of us buy them but are not able/don't need to make right away. They marinate in the drawer for a few seasons and then are just the right one for a particular fabric. Beth (SunnyGal Studio)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08891740887743925587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-76350748094573930472019-07-31T09:33:28.957-04:002019-07-31T09:33:28.957-04:00I'm not a sleeve guru. I struggle with that t...I'm not a sleeve guru. I struggle with that too. If you're on Instagram, I would follow Grace at wzrdreams. She is a fit technician in the garment district and her job is sleeves. She gives excellent advice about how to adjust and work with sleeves.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-91864774313056730562019-07-31T09:32:11.650-04:002019-07-31T09:32:11.650-04:00Karen - it's become a thing this year because ...Karen - it's become a thing this year because I have soooooo many ideas floating around in my head that I get creative anxiety. Like I'm never going to get to them and it started to paralyze me a little. When I went ahead and started cutting things out and having a cut pile (usually 3-4 pieces - this month's is a little larger!) I found I lost the anxiety about what to sew. The patterns were already adjusted, fabric cut out and edges serge finished - all I had to do was sew. I also don't feel like I'm tripping over ideas that will never get made anymore. This is the first time in my life that a cut pile has worked for me. I tried this when I was younger and ended up with alot of UFOs so gave it up.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-69955516796706429212019-07-31T09:04:40.376-04:002019-07-31T09:04:40.376-04:00Like you, I use a pattern several times perfecting...Like you, I use a pattern several times perfecting the fit and play with fabric. That said I'm not as prolific as you and can hear your mind spinning, Do you always cut multiple garments and set them aside ready for the machine? Karensewingkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747001697655177474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-25364091508764091642019-07-31T02:41:49.708-04:002019-07-31T02:41:49.708-04:00I have great anticipation for what emerges from yo...I have great anticipation for what emerges from your sewing weekend. I prefer a woven dress in the summer as well (no cling, no no no) and am digging in the closet to search out the ones I whipped up last year.<br />I feel competent to comment on the fabric fast and the 'make do'; my beloved source of sustenance Pacific Fabrics closed the store I would visit on my way home from pay day. Now that site is closed, and the other in town is not on the car route, I have Bought No Fabric. OR notions. I just don't need any because what I'm sewing is out of the stash OR brought to me to make or mend something. Notions included.<br />It's thrifty but .... sad. I don't have to buy anything to shop.SJ Kurtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871599515352715171noreply@blogger.com