tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post3338233838275565089..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Simplicity 8059 - A Blue Velvet VestCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-79791615976891372662017-02-25T17:59:44.484-05:002017-02-25T17:59:44.484-05:00Beautiful! Gorgeous! I think I'll use your ves...Beautiful! Gorgeous! I think I'll use your vest as inspiration to make myself one. Thanks Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00267006583151941420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-17966165621078886662017-02-17T07:16:59.921-05:002017-02-17T07:16:59.921-05:00Oh my goodness, the vest is luscious! And the tas...Oh my goodness, the vest is luscious! And the tassels . . . just perfect! After googling needle board, I have decided I need one. I finally found a notion that I don't have. :-)Cathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13003983542358714609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-91924435550139209042017-02-16T13:37:09.599-05:002017-02-16T13:37:09.599-05:00Adorable! You look so happy in it, too!Adorable! You look so happy in it, too!mimi jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046101113822427313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-59382140396436292672017-02-15T02:44:06.831-05:002017-02-15T02:44:06.831-05:00Love that vest on you! It's beautiful - the f...Love that vest on you! It's beautiful - the fabric color, the texture and the beautiful beaded tassel ties you made. I love a long vest, makes you look pulled-together, and adds a layer of warmth without overheating like a jacket or sweater with sleeve will. Great job! And, I love the cute shots of you smiling and enjoying yourself! Randihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217786747429806285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-15636416927518342492017-02-14T18:38:35.874-05:002017-02-14T18:38:35.874-05:00It's crazy how it just blew back into town and...It's crazy how it just blew back into town and acted like it hadn't been gone and what was the big deal! And only you would get the timed shots...15 secs doesn't seem that long until you're standing there waiting for the camera to flash!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-3506281024736649002017-02-14T12:27:24.998-05:002017-02-14T12:27:24.998-05:00you have been CHURNING OUT THE GOODIES! Sewjo is b...you have been CHURNING OUT THE GOODIES! Sewjo is back in full force!<br /><br />Also, I love these timer shots. You look like you're having a ball. Sometimes it's fun to just be silly by yourself for a minute (and then, you know, share it with the rest of the world. Lol).marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-33932225024582431242017-02-13T16:54:57.607-05:002017-02-13T16:54:57.607-05:00Great refashion but you did start out with amazing...Great refashion but you did start out with amazing fabric! Love this blue velvet. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-62297238061180053682017-02-13T16:49:26.100-05:002017-02-13T16:49:26.100-05:00Great creativity!! I love the tassels. Great creativity!! I love the tassels. The Sewing CPAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597071745117856780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-5869772125633603982017-02-13T08:42:31.472-05:002017-02-13T08:42:31.472-05:00Glad to see you smiling :-)
*goes to look up "...Glad to see you smiling :-)<br />*goes to look up "needleboard"*TheTellTaleTashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-73299746286606307232017-02-13T01:22:00.736-05:002017-02-13T01:22:00.736-05:00Great save and it looks fantastic as a vest. Beaut...Great save and it looks fantastic as a vest. Beautiful details.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-10699165173046168592017-02-12T19:31:41.430-05:002017-02-12T19:31:41.430-05:00That's absolutely beautiful! What a versatil...That's absolutely beautiful! What a versatile piece you can dress up or down. The color is perfect for you, too.Nursebennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01189485210864960894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-22010714797303254462017-02-12T17:02:57.796-05:002017-02-12T17:02:57.796-05:00Royal blue is my favorite color in the whole world...Royal blue is my favorite color in the whole world and you are ROCKING that vest! Great save! No one would ever know this is it's second life; it looks great. ;-)Lisa Lareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11516986664460840579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-12741123501772154252017-02-12T16:06:41.681-05:002017-02-12T16:06:41.681-05:00Very flattering design. Love it as a vest, instea...Very flattering design. Love it as a vest, instead of a cardigan! The ties are cute too - thanks for the tutorial!Just sewing for fun...https://www.blogger.com/profile/10607893747571314144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-89414346447687586872017-02-12T15:22:26.588-05:002017-02-12T15:22:26.588-05:00Love, love, love it!!!Love, love, love it!!!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17064966730984121887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-78006740025442478362017-02-12T14:05:39.075-05:002017-02-12T14:05:39.075-05:00Yup, this makes a fabulous vest! everything about ...Yup, this makes a fabulous vest! everything about it dreams "I am special!"Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05182744597249526549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-63446752955349090172017-02-12T11:55:16.391-05:002017-02-12T11:55:16.391-05:00Beautiful! I love velvet and that blue is dreamy. ...Beautiful! I love velvet and that blue is dreamy. The beaded tassels are the ne plus ultra!Erzulimojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475371609166418042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-44982274914624551472017-02-12T11:54:58.436-05:002017-02-12T11:54:58.436-05:00Love this vest -it looks so comfy & stylishLove this vest -it looks so comfy & stylish MaryEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14375211955400489942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-58525958200646743962017-02-12T11:20:44.496-05:002017-02-12T11:20:44.496-05:00This vest is scrumptious! You look like you love i...This vest is scrumptious! You look like you love it and it feels good - it was meant to be!!Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17899896728363922575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-45741465624093020162017-02-12T09:45:27.722-05:002017-02-12T09:45:27.722-05:00What a gorgeous vest! Love the tassels.What a gorgeous vest! Love the tassels.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960310379822122045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-59867380649434644602017-02-12T08:41:50.975-05:002017-02-12T08:41:50.975-05:00So pretty. And thank you for the added details of...So pretty. And thank you for the added details of stitch length, needle used, etc. Us new and/or rusty sewers need the extra help with those important details. Happy Sunday!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10605947945913276509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-20040972704282481032017-02-12T08:17:15.140-05:002017-02-12T08:17:15.140-05:00Thanks for the tutorial on the ties! Love the bead...Thanks for the tutorial on the ties! Love the beads accentuating that gorgeous velvet. Just lovely,and lovely on you.too bad we can't hear the music you are grooving' to....CAN Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760788256009960413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-84739845188825393402017-02-12T07:50:19.168-05:002017-02-12T07:50:19.168-05:00This is so fun and creative. Gorgeous work. I lo...This is so fun and creative. Gorgeous work. I love it!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08679998588660500127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-40360963335908155992017-02-12T06:50:19.801-05:002017-02-12T06:50:19.801-05:00Happy you've found your groove with all the ca...Happy you've found your groove with all the cardi's and vests this winter. I too love layering pieces in the winter. Thanks for the tip on the velour bunching and to avoid just by back stitching. I had this problem recently with jersey knit and I bet this was the problem. It's the little things...sigh. Have a lovely day.Julie Shoemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16909292711180772891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-24722551561896593102017-02-12T03:44:25.530-05:002017-02-12T03:44:25.530-05:00You've been sewing a lot recently - the stash ...You've been sewing a lot recently - the stash is being turned into clothes! Gorgeous colour of velvet and cute ties.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05952741349142417423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-12807899311814082982017-02-12T02:04:01.149-05:002017-02-12T02:04:01.149-05:00That vest is FABULOUS! It was meant to be. I love ...That vest is FABULOUS! It was meant to be. I love the ties; they are so pretty. Nice work. Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184657883114245901noreply@blogger.com