tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post1980742151866863809..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Vogue 9122 - Ummmm No!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-53468689338228909482016-11-24T10:44:31.227-05:002016-11-24T10:44:31.227-05:00If you make this work, please tag me so that I can...If you make this work, please tag me so that I can see it!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-74442107775896779642016-11-24T10:43:35.498-05:002016-11-24T10:43:35.498-05:00Sara - I personally think you shouldn't waste ...Sara - I personally think you shouldn't waste your fabric on this pattern.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-8556377981093489402016-11-24T09:02:23.114-05:002016-11-24T09:02:23.114-05:00I applaud your decision to cut your losses and mov...I applaud your decision to cut your losses and move on! Our free time is too precious and you have enough experience to know when it's worth saving.Shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16395230649775467820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-87640924512563279482016-11-23T18:39:28.583-05:002016-11-23T18:39:28.583-05:00Sorry this did not work out! Life is too short to...Sorry this did not work out! Life is too short to keep fiddling with some patterns that you just know in the end you want like. I am sure your daughter will appreciate the new garments! Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-32985889924600700922016-11-23T17:14:43.384-05:002016-11-23T17:14:43.384-05:00I have the pattern at home, but I am trying to fig...I have the pattern at home, but I am trying to figure out how to make it work. I have these to fabrics from Mood. Do you think they would be too heavy? <br /><br />http://www.moodfabrics.com/italian-dark-citron-stretch-polyester-charmeuse-312023.html<br /><br />http://www.moodfabrics.com/black-hunter-green-and-copper-abstract-metallic-jacquard-311087.htmlSarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459411154174884433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-9552495227475212016-11-23T16:39:50.170-05:002016-11-23T16:39:50.170-05:00Love your honesty and I agree with your decision. ...Love your honesty and I agree with your decision. The good part of your post is that you can continue to sew your beloved professional clothing, but now for your daughter. What fun! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-12593515601064868202016-11-22T14:11:29.821-05:002016-11-22T14:11:29.821-05:00I know it's already been said, but a big THANK...I know it's already been said, but a big THANK YOU for telling it like it is. You are a skilled master sewer, but some patterns just don't work. You're generous with explaining how to correct problems, but also when to say Enough! and move on. <br />It gives me courage to do the same. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-80725814825034562032016-11-22T03:09:08.605-05:002016-11-22T03:09:08.605-05:00Your pictures show the kinds of problems I run int...Your pictures show the kinds of problems I run into quite often. Bad fit and don't know how to fix it. I am finding that any kind of yoke across my narrow shoulders cannot be made to accommodate my rather large bust below it! This is a "generic" problem with some pattern styles? Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00117060967455371839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-63383366688605632512016-11-21T22:01:23.967-05:002016-11-21T22:01:23.967-05:00Thanks for this! I have that pattern in my stash....Thanks for this! I have that pattern in my stash. If I make it I will be very careful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-32543268831134103872016-11-21T22:00:51.355-05:002016-11-21T22:00:51.355-05:00I love that you are getting into using denim. It i...I love that you are getting into using denim. It is my go-to fabric for pants and is just so functional and comfortable. Enjoy! SueC56https://www.blogger.com/profile/06056215287306068267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-77211874718684414752016-11-21T11:29:50.571-05:002016-11-21T11:29:50.571-05:00Actually it's encouraging when you share somet...Actually it's encouraging when you share something that doesn't work. Calling something a wadder and recycling what you can is frequently a good call. If it's not easily fixed, why turn what should be enjoyable into a chore.Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15194992378512097699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-68306573105512817482016-11-21T09:36:20.864-05:002016-11-21T09:36:20.864-05:00I really appreciate your honesty in sewing & l...I really appreciate your honesty in sewing & life ! It's very nice to know that even you have misses & that you are willing to share . I have a tendency just to keep going & make it right -then never wear it . You've made me realize I need to be honest on a miss & make lemonade ! MaryEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14375211955400489942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-27671188445638629382016-11-21T09:30:49.732-05:002016-11-21T09:30:49.732-05:00Your instinct to ditch the pattern/dress is right ...Your instinct to ditch the pattern/dress is right on. Some of Vogue's Very Easy patterns are just not well drafted. In their effort to make simple styles they overlook simple fitting issues and the result is disappointing. Enjoy Thanksgiving and sewing for your daughter who, I'm sure, will appreciate your time and talent. Karensewingkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747001697655177474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-19990475225713770052016-11-21T07:30:54.123-05:002016-11-21T07:30:54.123-05:00I am so glad to see you also have times when the d...I am so glad to see you also have times when the designs don't work out!! Makes me feel better to know an experienced sewer still has times when you have to say, "um...... NO!" .Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17899896728363922575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-73254626889306255152016-11-21T06:51:39.612-05:002016-11-21T06:51:39.612-05:00Aww, that's too bad! I can totally relate tho...Aww, that's too bad! I can totally relate though…When is not worth your time, it's always best to move on! Myrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359520837946001668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-87828722947729148642016-11-21T02:30:22.885-05:002016-11-21T02:30:22.885-05:00Yup. Too many moving parts need moving, and even w...Yup. Too many moving parts need moving, and even when you get them put right....it's nothing that special. If you do like the front piece, you can probably take a TNT and add a piece like that to the front and save yourself the hours of fixing this one.<br />Onwards and upwards!<br />SJ Kurtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871599515352715171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-71661850218377976082016-11-21T02:03:34.206-05:002016-11-21T02:03:34.206-05:00Yep, ditch it. Just does not translate into a fla...Yep, ditch it. Just does not translate into a flattering garment. Lucky daughter getting some mom made garments! Hope all goes well with those :)Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-50516268143661434032016-11-21T01:19:27.684-05:002016-11-21T01:19:27.684-05:00No Carolyn totally the right call on ditching this...No Carolyn totally the right call on ditching this. Move on. I really want a jumper/ pinafore style myself...just got a vintage pattern but need to find the right fabric. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-21068339836843658052016-11-21T00:54:01.599-05:002016-11-21T00:54:01.599-05:00Oh dear. I know you could have fixed it, but somet...Oh dear. I know you could have fixed it, but sometimes life is too short. Thanks for sharing the throws as well as the sews.Fabrickatedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697025016425085142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-31635491350228290752016-11-20T23:56:12.054-05:002016-11-20T23:56:12.054-05:00Nursebennett - thanks for the comment and coming b...Nursebennett - thanks for the comment and coming back! It's appreciated more than you know!!!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-78642227860034024492016-11-20T22:46:45.640-05:002016-11-20T22:46:45.640-05:00Thank you, Carolyn, for sharing that. When a sew...Thank you, Carolyn, for sharing that. When a sewing pro like you has a "uhmmmm........no", it sure makes a sewer like me feel better! 😀 Onward and upward!Nursebennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01189485210864960894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-47777126514662283482016-11-20T21:44:14.143-05:002016-11-20T21:44:14.143-05:00Ah. Looked like it had potential too. But experien...Ah. Looked like it had potential too. But experience lets you know it's time to move on! KS_Sews (Dressmakingbacles)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04687503853838975877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-41753057879189895242016-11-20T21:28:11.313-05:002016-11-20T21:28:11.313-05:00I can see why you ditched this pattern and the fac...I can see why you ditched this pattern and the fact that you can reuse the fabric makes the decision easier.<br />Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14691687252337993643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-15707277455489953252016-11-20T21:03:18.501-05:002016-11-20T21:03:18.501-05:00You have the wisdom to know when to fold them. Tha...You have the wisdom to know when to fold them. Thanks for sharing that insight. <br /><br />Your daughter is lucky to have you. We're all lucky to have you. badmomgoodmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11569728075698885020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-46592504007665998692016-11-20T20:11:05.490-05:002016-11-20T20:11:05.490-05:00I can quite understand you not wanting to go furth...I can quite understand you not wanting to go further with this dress. If your heart's not in it, it will never come out right. Hopefully you can use that fabric combination elsewhere.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960310379822122045noreply@blogger.com