tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post2605542165648464952..comments2024-03-29T03:54:45.048-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: A New Pair of Pants + an Old JacketCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-53225185083987895692010-08-14T09:51:09.071-04:002010-08-14T09:51:09.071-04:00Great jacket rework. I know you don't wear pan...Great jacket rework. I know you don't wear pant much, but this pants and jacket combo looks so good on you! And it coordinates so well with a lot of pieces you already have. Makes me think I need a similar jacket/pants combo for my closet.Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-12095969734133190332010-08-12T22:42:11.433-04:002010-08-12T22:42:11.433-04:00I used to do the same thing with my outfits when I...I used to do the same thing with my outfits when I was working! It is so worth the effort.<br /><br />And the jacket refashion is just fabulous. It is wonderful what wonders can be achieved with just a few changes.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-69681050357943305542010-08-12T20:50:58.224-04:002010-08-12T20:50:58.224-04:00Lovely jacket. The piping around the edge is so e...Lovely jacket. The piping around the edge is so effective.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622769905155059570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-53062994403618341412010-08-12T06:38:59.250-04:002010-08-12T06:38:59.250-04:00we don't often see you wearing or sewing pants...we don't often see you wearing or sewing pants, but you look amazing in that black pants suit!Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-71826390012944770892010-08-11T18:09:43.682-04:002010-08-11T18:09:43.682-04:00Excellent rework of the jacket - it looks better a...Excellent rework of the jacket - it looks better and the whole suit is nice. I like that piping at the edge of the jacket.Summersethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00364235843222794829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-45817436815630568832010-08-11T17:45:56.737-04:002010-08-11T17:45:56.737-04:00Carolyn, you look great in the pants suit. The ref...Carolyn, you look great in the pants suit. The refashion was a great way to put together a stylish, professional outfit.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-45041613352045237812010-08-11T17:42:13.311-04:002010-08-11T17:42:13.311-04:00Way to Go! I love my TNT patterns. The jacket lo...Way to Go! I love my TNT patterns. The jacket looks new and fresh with the linen pants.Cennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-39765248216387201452010-08-11T16:35:17.792-04:002010-08-11T16:35:17.792-04:00Nice job altering the jacket! I have an older RTW...Nice job altering the jacket! I have an older RTW jacket that I wore to death while clerking but is still in great shape, but the length is off for current trends.<br /><br />I choose my clothes the night before and lay them out on my dresser. I am NOT a morning person and trying to decide when I wake up would set me back about 45 minutes.The Slapdash Sewisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668474749166329852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-75823476557645066392010-08-11T16:30:27.921-04:002010-08-11T16:30:27.921-04:00Great black suit! You look UBER professional!!! Go...Great black suit! You look UBER professional!!! Good deal about laying out your clothes for the week. I've got to learn how to do this (wink)!!!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15055410123914346485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-47621246114069933302010-08-11T15:48:53.751-04:002010-08-11T15:48:53.751-04:00I do that too! The pick out/iron outfits part, an...I do that too! The pick out/iron outfits part, anyway. Once I'm back working regular hours (I'm a teacher) I'm up at 5:30am and out the door at 6:30am. Needless to say I'm not at my swiftest at that time in the morning. I do as much the night before as possible, make my lunch, pack up my school bag, clothes out, coffee set up.....My husband thinks I'm crazy, but it works for me!<br /><br />You are an amazing sewist, I wish I had your energy and output!Jodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586195054279699870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-1109792264927879352010-08-11T14:32:17.895-04:002010-08-11T14:32:17.895-04:00Great! I've always thought you looked good in ...Great! I've always thought you looked good in pants.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16245730088359572839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-41643509809902932912010-08-11T13:47:02.351-04:002010-08-11T13:47:02.351-04:00I just wanted to say- I have just found your blog ...I just wanted to say- I have just found your blog and I am loving it.<br />I am also a plus sized woman and just really getting back into the spirit of sewing. I even host a "sewing party" for my church sisters once a month. You really inspire me and I hope to get as good as you are. Wow, sewing for 40 years.<br />I think I have maybe 5 years under my belt and I still have soooo much to learn- especially with alterations. I would love to have someone who could mentor me and show me how to alter a pattern to fit me. There are alot of patterns out there I would love to purchase but they are not the right size or length I need them to be.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16653700178942627323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-40356993335676499442010-08-11T13:06:23.073-04:002010-08-11T13:06:23.073-04:00Wow! You're totally working that suit. It lo...Wow! You're totally working that suit. It looks super stylish and 'put together' but of course both pieces will also work wonderfully well with other garments in your wardrobe. What a great idea to refashion and update a jacket to go with your new pants.Eugeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584571701550775408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-32016019284379902010-08-11T11:12:31.953-04:002010-08-11T11:12:31.953-04:00I love your re-styling of the jacket. I envy you ...I love your re-styling of the jacket. I envy you for having the space to pick out your outfits for the week and the organization. You take sewing to another level for me. Thanks for the inspiration (always)!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876062492881254282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-15440293222211614652010-08-11T11:07:22.963-04:002010-08-11T11:07:22.963-04:00Oh, I like! I'm so used to see you in skirts a...Oh, I like! I'm so used to see you in skirts and dresses, but I love this pants suit on you, too. :) <br /><br />I totally lay out my outfits like that. Granted, I do it nightly, but it's the same idea. I don't have to think about it in the morning and when I'm still half asleep, it makes getting out the door in the AM a lot easier.amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12029076436322883513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-27608993649884969172010-08-11T11:00:09.661-04:002010-08-11T11:00:09.661-04:00Lining up your clothes for the week is soooo cleve...Lining up your clothes for the week is soooo clever. Great time saver. Do you keep an emergency outfit "on call" just in case a hem falls out last minute, or a zip breaks or sticks? :)<br /><br />Great quick outfit by adjusting your jacket length. I would call that a productive sewing weekend.LindaCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-22232223064090999472010-08-11T09:43:43.429-04:002010-08-11T09:43:43.429-04:00Isn't it amazing how just an inch or two can c...Isn't it amazing how just an inch or two can change the porportions of an outfit. It looks very fresh and contemporary.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895625114035965626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-58377445182217118752010-08-11T09:27:10.520-04:002010-08-11T09:27:10.520-04:00Hi Caroline, Thank you very much for another inspi...Hi Caroline, Thank you very much for another inspirational posting. You look fabulous in your clothes. From reading about your sewing experiences I am acquiring a lot of sewing knowledge, which I hopefully will increasingly implement. <br />Lynda (Persevering on SPR)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-17365527908046197962010-08-11T09:19:04.715-04:002010-08-11T09:19:04.715-04:00I don't think it's odd at all to pick out ...I don't think it's odd at all to pick out a weeks worth of clothing at once. Although I do think it's more common to do so 1 day at a time as others have mentioned. There are people who cook a whole weeks (or months) meals on a weekend, so it's not really any different. Me - I don't plan that far ahead for clothing or food. Fortunately, I can wear jeans and a shirt/sweatshirt where I work, so not so much planning is needed.JustGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948391538309176039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-53499036781929329832010-08-11T08:51:59.499-04:002010-08-11T08:51:59.499-04:00Love the piping on this. Did you buy it ready mad...Love the piping on this. Did you buy it ready made? <br />Organization does save a lot of time when you need to get out of the house on time.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-72228942513499398412010-08-11T08:18:23.790-04:002010-08-11T08:18:23.790-04:00That is such a great idea! I think I might have to...That is such a great idea! I think I might have to try sorting out my workwear outfits at the weekend. Do you find that you are more creative with your outfit choices and do you think you get more wear out of more of your wardrobe as a result?Freyahttp://handmadebyfreya.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-33261541600920346662010-08-11T08:03:39.643-04:002010-08-11T08:03:39.643-04:00It's amazing how a couple of little tweaks can...It's amazing how a couple of little tweaks can make a garment feel brand new. The whole "new" suit looks fab!!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16109120743751725861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-74945627096502755462010-08-11T07:23:07.948-04:002010-08-11T07:23:07.948-04:00Nice "new" outfit. I so admire you that ...Nice "new" outfit. I so admire you that plan out your outfits for the week. I must have missed that gene! Darn, I could really use it too.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17514929600248371886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-12777460192138680322010-08-11T07:08:44.849-04:002010-08-11T07:08:44.849-04:00Great style freshening! Love that you redid someth...Great style freshening! Love that you redid something you already had to be better and more stylish.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-12674975662481329822010-08-11T05:51:26.990-04:002010-08-11T05:51:26.990-04:00Super outfit! You'll welcome those pants and ...Super outfit! You'll welcome those pants and jacket this winter, for sure, when temps are sub-zero. You're very organized with your outfits ready to wewar for a week of work. Wow!gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.com