tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post2934818762971558583..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Remaking My TNT Dress Pattern Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-7300989037776586802015-04-06T17:42:02.592-04:002015-04-06T17:42:02.592-04:00Thanks so much for sharing your TNT process. That ...Thanks so much for sharing your TNT process. That dress is looking wonderful, love the sleeves in white. Sure, there is a little bit of excess in the upper back, but much much better that RTW as you say. <br />I'm a fan of wearable muslins too, but I'm not so good as using them as a path to a TNT. Too distracted by the next shiny pattern!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-64321414904826044072015-04-06T07:30:51.219-04:002015-04-06T07:30:51.219-04:00REporting back that today (Monday) I drafted and c...REporting back that today (Monday) I drafted and completed the sewing of a skirt. I'll be testing it out tomorrow at work. I made it longer than I normally wear as that seems to be the fashion at the moment.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-1141663175102932982015-04-05T05:35:37.708-04:002015-04-05T05:35:37.708-04:00You're so organized! I try to do the same, but...You're so organized! I try to do the same, but then get all confused amongst my nth version of tweaked patterns.<br /><br />I have the same approach as you when it comes to muslin and TNTs. Unless the pattern is for a fancy one-off using very expensive materials, I'd rather improve the fit one wearable muslin at a time and aim to have a set of basic TNTs so I can design variations like you do. Making throw-away muslins for every project just seem like such a waste both financially and environmentally.<br /><br />Your TNT dress looks like it's in a good place. And what a refreshing print for spring. Hope the weather is getting more spring like too over there!overflowingstashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15541994272534658220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-73649023357569983822015-04-04T20:51:38.194-04:002015-04-04T20:51:38.194-04:00So thrilled you found the original pattern. I see...So thrilled you found the original pattern. I seem to do a lot of this these days - make a version, tweak it. And while I might use actual muslin - I really like making something I can wear out of the house! Even if the fit isn't perfect. This dress is stunning and you look fantastic - you look happy and sassy, lovely & relaxed. ggMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301526396026815132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-26391767920573435942015-04-03T22:26:57.626-04:002015-04-03T22:26:57.626-04:00I agree also. That is amazing. Your dress is loo...I agree also. That is amazing. Your dress is looks great too.JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16315590203592366152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-16854821827362095122015-04-03T18:53:02.835-04:002015-04-03T18:53:02.835-04:00Vicki, I really hope that you get that TNT pattern...Vicki, I really hope that you get that TNT pattern worked out soon! I've missed seeing your garments!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-41602223783000629802015-04-03T18:51:14.619-04:002015-04-03T18:51:14.619-04:00Thanks BeaJay, your comments are so kind!Thanks BeaJay, your comments are so kind!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-58442838929841269292015-04-03T18:50:35.760-04:002015-04-03T18:50:35.760-04:00Thanks L! Thanks L! Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-64598342612348164032015-04-03T18:50:08.461-04:002015-04-03T18:50:08.461-04:00Thanks Nancy! We all take our own individual path...Thanks Nancy! We all take our own individual paths to a completed garment. No matter how you get there, I think it's most important that you get there!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-69078688938399482532015-04-03T18:46:26.644-04:002015-04-03T18:46:26.644-04:00Thanks Robin for those wise worlds! I need clothes...Thanks Robin for those wise worlds! I need clothes and a muslin won't get me clothed everyday!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-15291237879962597002015-04-03T18:30:29.000-04:002015-04-03T18:30:29.000-04:00Audrey, thanks so much for confirming that. I real...Audrey, thanks so much for confirming that. I really want to get all of my fit challenges worked out, so that I have the best fit I'm capable of in my dresses going forward.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-62057440666888026792015-04-03T18:27:16.677-04:002015-04-03T18:27:16.677-04:00Thanks appreciate it!Thanks appreciate it!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-44299970342767497782015-04-03T18:25:52.505-04:002015-04-03T18:25:52.505-04:00Patricia - I hope my ramblings are clear and easy ...Patricia - I hope my ramblings are clear and easy to follow. Ask if you have a question, okay?Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-73226529674107178022015-04-03T18:24:37.528-04:002015-04-03T18:24:37.528-04:00Julie - I hope I don't lead you over the cliff...Julie - I hope I don't lead you over the cliff! 😀 It's definitely going to be a journey!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-63868150330348481582015-04-03T18:22:44.014-04:002015-04-03T18:22:44.014-04:00Karen that's what I liked about the fabric - h...Karen that's what I liked about the fabric - how emphatically it said spring! Thanks for the compliment!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-11460321152692700672015-04-03T18:21:10.697-04:002015-04-03T18:21:10.697-04:00Thanks Kathy, I'm feeling pretty good too!Thanks Kathy, I'm feeling pretty good too!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-11818053046281103692015-04-03T18:20:28.315-04:002015-04-03T18:20:28.315-04:00Thank you DK's Wife - I appreciate it!Thank you DK's Wife - I appreciate it!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-13520229778223351992015-04-03T18:19:47.326-04:002015-04-03T18:19:47.326-04:00Ladies - it's not every version of my TNT patt...Ladies - it's not every version of my TNT pattern that has a picture in the folder - about 60% of them do. Just the really intricate changes!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-19041950647339494752015-04-03T18:17:33.561-04:002015-04-03T18:17:33.561-04:00You look FABULOUS in your new dress. How wonderful...You look FABULOUS in your new dress. How wonderful to find the original pieces and have your TNT ready to be sorted again. I hate muslins to and try to make wearable ones. Yours is way more than that. Love it.BeaJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071033898844018967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-1143389488103536592015-04-03T17:59:12.813-04:002015-04-03T17:59:12.813-04:00Thanks Jean Margaret!Thanks Jean Margaret!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-25377357970414561132015-04-03T17:58:45.116-04:002015-04-03T17:58:45.116-04:00Thanks MaryEllen!Thanks MaryEllen!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-8439772950201646772015-04-03T17:45:16.525-04:002015-04-03T17:45:16.525-04:00Very wearable indeed! I hate the whole fitting th...Very wearable indeed! I hate the whole fitting thing. Such a pain. I have enrolled in the Suzie Furrer pattern making classes on Craftsy in the hope I can have a sloper that I can make TNT work dresses from. You know, just a tweak here and there to make them all look a bit different but all being easy sews (with no f*&^ fitting). Yesterday I started on the skirt sloper and well, it will be back to the drawing board today :)Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-79317269807883324812015-04-03T17:42:14.299-04:002015-04-03T17:42:14.299-04:00There nothing like a good TNT pattern to fall back...There nothing like a good TNT pattern to fall back on. I love this dress on you and the fabric is so pretty. Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05910870689464636405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-18752703998703025542015-04-03T16:59:46.870-04:002015-04-03T16:59:46.870-04:00I sew muslins for all wovens but knits, not so muc...I sew muslins for all wovens but knits, not so much. I add in case sas on the side seams and pin baste them together for the first try on. This looks pretty good for not 'perfect'. It's very wearable and it's flattering.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-11898865908207344362015-04-03T16:18:35.173-04:002015-04-03T16:18:35.173-04:00Your new dress looks great Carolyn! I often do the...Your new dress looks great Carolyn! I often do the same thing when sewing knits - I just do the best I can, knowing I'll learn from it and improve the next version. I just can't sew muslins for every new pattern when I really need something new to wear!a little sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086285440873869055noreply@blogger.com