tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post4847937902170366110..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Butterick 5598 - Pattern AlterationsCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-9821265194134658452011-03-31T09:32:01.817-04:002011-03-31T09:32:01.817-04:00I have that pattern too and looking forward to you...I have that pattern too and looking forward to your version.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-71073440833694305722011-03-30T20:42:01.971-04:002011-03-30T20:42:01.971-04:00I have a RTW dress that is very similar and it is ...I have a RTW dress that is very similar and it is actually quite flattering on my less-than-flattering parts. Looking forward to seeing your version...might have to pick up the pattern, too.Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486127981293088285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-9521390451183555432011-03-30T17:57:55.242-04:002011-03-30T17:57:55.242-04:00Ooo.. can't wait to see it finished! I'm i...Ooo.. can't wait to see it finished! I'm itching to make that pattern, too.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11669454301859970896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-3501287515438604612011-03-30T17:13:28.842-04:002011-03-30T17:13:28.842-04:00Can't wait to see what the finished dress look...Can't wait to see what the finished dress looks like! I also bought this pattern and would be thrilled if I didn't have to do a ton of adjustments to it....Karen in VAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116552037695197434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-38804772683751507162011-03-30T16:51:25.099-04:002011-03-30T16:51:25.099-04:00You sew faster than I can keep up with your blog! ...You sew faster than I can keep up with your blog! Very impressed, and, it is motivating me to sew faster. <br />Am I the only one who thinks Carolyn is whipping out one fantastic garment every other day?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12215919646503092215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-69524644234792230102011-03-30T16:10:22.730-04:002011-03-30T16:10:22.730-04:00I think this is going to be a good one. Those lit...I think this is going to be a good one. Those little tucks are so clever!The Slapdash Sewisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668474749166329852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-34183345267691699952011-03-30T14:51:08.561-04:002011-03-30T14:51:08.561-04:00Oooh...I can't wait to see this done up. I lo...Oooh...I can't wait to see this done up. I love that little extra with the tucks there. Those make such a difference in the shape. I haven't bought this pattern yet but just might.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13669069576502953258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-13414892386952720632011-03-30T13:36:14.444-04:002011-03-30T13:36:14.444-04:00cant wait to see you in it, because it's inspp...cant wait to see you in it, because it's insppring me to make one too! I have to do alot of the same alterations you do ( bicep, hips, belly) so if you recommend this then it's a good thing for me too. In fact, I learned how to do bicep alterations from your blog, thanks!Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02577123609296666606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-25285756999284497822011-03-30T10:47:52.986-04:002011-03-30T10:47:52.986-04:00Woohoo!!! Another sewing adventure with Carolyn. ...Woohoo!!! Another sewing adventure with Carolyn. Can't wait to see the finished dress.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799379765902774085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-29528638639059307562011-03-30T10:14:00.284-04:002011-03-30T10:14:00.284-04:00Oh, they're bringing back some of the nicer fe...Oh, they're bringing back some of the nicer features of some vintage dresses-my grandmother had several patterns that did this, and the lack of a seam really does reduce bulk and give it a soft fullness.Schmoomomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04251824918338376827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-73127997252131081632011-03-30T10:03:26.829-04:002011-03-30T10:03:26.829-04:00Wonderful pattern. Very yummy-looking fabric. Th...Wonderful pattern. Very yummy-looking fabric. This just has to be a winner.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960310379822122045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-42082103705876567132011-03-30T07:58:34.977-04:002011-03-30T07:58:34.977-04:00I got that pattern last week I love how the dress ...I got that pattern last week I love how the dress looks! I can't wait to see your finished dress. :)Jadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07124115471218433679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-50865550329907672602011-03-30T07:05:23.352-04:002011-03-30T07:05:23.352-04:00this is going to look great on you, I think the de...this is going to look great on you, I think the design line compliment "our" curvy body type and you know what, I was thinking of using this dress pattern to make the safari jacket that is "everywhere", I wonder it it will worktoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03121063165552116888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-42515987802629254852011-03-30T05:35:01.100-04:002011-03-30T05:35:01.100-04:00I have the pattern too. Can't wait to see your...I have the pattern too. Can't wait to see your finished dress.NuJoihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14082462241210413826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-38523720762695932822011-03-30T02:24:27.778-04:002011-03-30T02:24:27.778-04:00I like this pattern too. I look forward to seeing...I like this pattern too. I look forward to seeing it all made up. What a nice surprise that you don't need as many alterations as you thought!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551387452771116176noreply@blogger.com