tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post4158124818015018385..comments2024-03-29T03:54:45.048-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Sewing Workshop Mission TankCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-67283442175778718552008-05-05T22:44:00.000-04:002008-05-05T22:44:00.000-04:00I totally understand about the tank thing. I never...I totally understand about the tank thing. I never had one since the last child that I felt comfortable in until I made a couple recently that kept things covered on top. I could live in them as they have a dart thanks to an fba alteration that I think I have learned how to do. I am inspired from your blog to do some more work on my new tnt. You have done a fantastic wardrobe stretcher with these variations. mssewcrazyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-71577128297972312472008-04-23T20:56:00.000-04:002008-04-23T20:56:00.000-04:00Only a person with an imagination and not afraid t...Only a person with an imagination and not afraid to "venture out" of the norm can create such tops with one pattern. I strive to be able to become that creative. Great job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-8345355963643710792008-04-23T06:28:00.000-04:002008-04-23T06:28:00.000-04:00Now you can even take it a step further and try it...Now you can even take it a step further and try it on the bias.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-47443694835757303512008-04-21T22:45:00.000-04:002008-04-21T22:45:00.000-04:00WOW! I am looking forward to having TNTs again (I ...WOW! I am looking forward to having TNTs again (I had them when I did a lot of sewing in my 20's).<BR/><BR/>And I talked to Fred once when I ordered some of her patterns. She was very nice.lorrwillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12671379391189827831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-29276284100806221272008-04-21T21:05:00.000-04:002008-04-21T21:05:00.000-04:00I think the very first post I ever read was about ...I think the very first post I ever read was about TNT patterns (I didn't know what TNT meant at the time) in which you challenged sewers to develop. I saw that SW mission tank - the white one with the lace inset and fell in love with it. Developing TNT patterns made a lot of sense to me then and still does. I have developed only one this far (my TNT pants pattern) that my sewing buddy Lisa helped me alter. I do plan on developing more, and more, and owe the inspiration to do so to you. THANKS!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-511678756524715942008-04-21T13:37:00.000-04:002008-04-21T13:37:00.000-04:00Truly amazing! The way you are telling the story o...Truly amazing! The way you are telling the story of this pattern since it's early age until the present time almost feels like you are talking of something alive! This pattern has evolved, has matured... I bet every single tank made from this pattern has even more stories to tell...<BR/>I am not a TNT person (yet) but I get nostalgic about some garments I made in the past. I feel compelled to use them again, specially those that remember something important in my life. Let's say I have revisited and will revisit some of the patterns that made me feel really unique when I wore the garments made of them!Tanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073735708031525696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-29741665797071164152008-04-21T11:54:00.000-04:002008-04-21T11:54:00.000-04:00Wow, I especially love the last picture showing al...Wow, I especially love the last picture showing all of the "sister" tanks. You really got your money's worth from this pattern! I've really got to get into this TNT thing.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05646506480120500856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-85127957307981842562008-04-21T10:53:00.000-04:002008-04-21T10:53:00.000-04:00Carolyn, what a fabulous story. You give me inspir...Carolyn, what a fabulous story. You give me inspiration to keep working towards a TNT knit top pattern (not being a tank top girl).Pinkscissorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06135701912947900490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-61333770304792343012008-04-21T09:39:00.000-04:002008-04-21T09:39:00.000-04:00A picture really is worth a thousand words! I cann...A picture really is worth a thousand words! I cannot believe that every top in your picture came from one pattern. Your vision and ability to adapt this simple pattern your needs is inspiring!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-10079797387540914622008-04-21T00:37:00.000-04:002008-04-21T00:37:00.000-04:00Oh, I forgot to ask, since this was originally des...Oh, I forgot to ask, since this was originally designed for wovens and you used it for both woven and knit, would you make any changes other than ease if you were to go the other way? I have a couple of knit tank patterns, but would like to make them out of a woven.Nancy Winninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01291320098379550586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-67601775683969324482008-04-21T00:34:00.000-04:002008-04-21T00:34:00.000-04:00I am a tank girl myself. I don't thing there is mu...I am a tank girl myself. I don't thing there is much that is as versatile as the simple tank. thanks for the reminder, and the inspiration! Great variations - and I often feel like I need the dart right there at the arm as well, but I've never done it because I thought it would look funny. I can't even see it on yours!Nancy Winninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01291320098379550586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-85274114523921993372008-04-21T00:21:00.000-04:002008-04-21T00:21:00.000-04:00Carolyn, thanks for answering a question I've had ...Carolyn, thanks for answering a question I've had ever since you first mentioned this tank pattern. I always wondered how you managed to make it work so well for you without bust darts! I'm working at finding a perfect tank pattern, too, so I appreciate this post. I've had a TNT pants pattern for years but didn't know that's what it was called until I found your blog! Thanks for all the information and inspiration!<BR/><BR/>Sherry in Little RockAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-38058248195810462522008-04-20T22:43:00.000-04:002008-04-20T22:43:00.000-04:00Thanks for sharing the story and all your versions...Thanks for sharing the story and all your versions of this tank.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04229406683301436266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-87816431135011528212008-04-20T19:40:00.000-04:002008-04-20T19:40:00.000-04:00Carolyn, great story! I was wondering how you came...Carolyn, great story! I was wondering how you came upon the tank pattern. I'm hoping to create a few more TNT basics this summer. I have some but I'm not as creative as you, so they end up looking all the same. And I'm a sucker for the next new pattern that comes along (or old one). <BR/>MargueriteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-49404410533309784812008-04-20T18:49:00.000-04:002008-04-20T18:49:00.000-04:00I came back to your blog just to look at the cream...I came back to your blog just to look at the cream St.John twinset again- and here is a post all about the tank-with-a-tie!<BR/><BR/>It's such a great look and it really stuck with me.a little sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086285440873869055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-33780517001727683082008-04-20T18:38:00.000-04:002008-04-20T18:38:00.000-04:00Wow! Carolyn, this is awesome. I'm so glad you sh...Wow! Carolyn, this is awesome. I'm so glad you shared this with us. I don't have a TNT pattern for the t-necks I wear all winter long, but I make them work with everything, just as you make the tanks work with everything.<BR/><BR/>Vicki called this a workhorse...and how!!<BR/>ClaireClairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05494354587324855883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-57546526536383081812008-04-20T18:08:00.000-04:002008-04-20T18:08:00.000-04:00Now I fully understand the meaning of TNT. You rea...Now I fully understand the meaning of TNT. You really worked this pattern, and all the incarnations you showed really express the versatility of the piece.loopyluluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05885768775937737562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-68204873543513478252008-04-20T17:00:00.000-04:002008-04-20T17:00:00.000-04:00Wow, Carolyn what a great post. This tank is a re...Wow, Carolyn what a great post. This tank is a real work horse for you. And you can quickly whip one up when you feel like something new.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-62719610157946035372008-04-20T15:57:00.000-04:002008-04-20T15:57:00.000-04:00Great story... cool pictures... and amazing mileag...Great story... cool pictures... and amazing mileage from just one pattern!Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647360160775311798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-91318963971466662762008-04-20T15:09:00.000-04:002008-04-20T15:09:00.000-04:00I believe firmly that a simple piece like this whi...I believe firmly that a simple piece like this which will work under a jacket for business, or with a skirt or pants for warm weather casual wear, is the backbone of wardrobes. If I have one simple black skirt, and a dozen tops to go with it, I have a dozen different outfits. It's great you made this work so very well!Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-84829578730980447302008-04-20T13:38:00.000-04:002008-04-20T13:38:00.000-04:00Amazing what you can do with only one pattern. Tha...Amazing what you can do with only one pattern. Thanks for sharing the evolution.Sherrilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682899485401222209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-21621576553816979352008-04-20T12:58:00.000-04:002008-04-20T12:58:00.000-04:00I love when you show us what can be done with one ...I love when you show us what can be done with one pattern and some vision. I have a few TNT patterns but nothing like you - I want to change that. My problem, is that I'm so flighty. I'm always swayed by the next pretty thing that comes along and I don't do enough work with one pattern. With your inspiration I hope to change that.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16109120743751725861noreply@blogger.com