tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post5139545749423751401..comments2024-03-15T06:24:43.983-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: A Couple of Tops - Vogue 8209Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-80603686079328397612015-03-31T01:16:46.725-04:002015-03-31T01:16:46.725-04:00Carolyn, I lost a lot of weight, about 80 pounds. ...Carolyn, I lost a lot of weight, about 80 pounds. It's been a good while now, but I'm still working on figuring out my size, especially in wovens. Lately I've been sewing a lot of knits, as it's just easier to gauge size, IMO. I'll get there with the wovens. It really takes a while to see your body at your new size, and sew/shop accordingly. Congratulations on losing weight, I know it takes a lot of work! Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378489018825744806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-64159165719372473292015-03-29T19:05:53.643-04:002015-03-29T19:05:53.643-04:00Lovely tops, Caroline. The red and black brocade o...Lovely tops, Caroline. The red and black brocade outfit is gorgeous.<br />Congratulations on the birth of your darling little grandson.schnauzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02654348818477274270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-21652180321424135772015-03-29T18:44:06.986-04:002015-03-29T18:44:06.986-04:00Thanks Audrey! Sizing down in the neckline and sho...Thanks Audrey! Sizing down in the neckline and shoulder is definitely something I will remember to try...but you know that's all mixed up in weight issues and still not believing that I'm quite as small as I am now. I think if I made something skin tight and sewed it people wouldn't believe how much weight I've actually lost. Changing one's perception of oneself is challenging to say the least! Thanks again!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-53203613765485903032015-03-29T18:26:28.357-04:002015-03-29T18:26:28.357-04:00You look so good in the sleeveless tops and skirts...You look so good in the sleeveless tops and skirts. I especially love the picture of you in the red and black jacquard ( which I covet). The colors and your daughter's handiwork. You look so vibrant! Keep at the fitting. Closer fitting garments do need more fitting tweaks, but it is so worth it. I know the pattern you are using is out of print, but based on your results,using a smaller size to get the fit in the shoulder and neckline area, with alterations for bust and hips might be something to try.Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-73875463828629451342015-03-29T17:55:18.334-04:002015-03-29T17:55:18.334-04:00Thanks SJ - but I think that daughter has motherin...Thanks SJ - but I think that daughter has mothering down way better than I ever did! I'm going to have to think on Nancy's suggestions for the next time but thanks for seconding them! As for Lulu I'm thinking it's time to retire her and just get a new one. I'm so lazy and I had help getting Lulu where she actually looked like me because my friends didn't allow me to cheat! I will keep you updated though.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-17482027067951738992015-03-29T17:44:02.100-04:002015-03-29T17:44:02.100-04:00Faye - I think you can still find this pattern on ...Faye - I think you can still find this pattern on eBay or on etsy. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-10557931741200527082015-03-29T17:43:02.826-04:002015-03-29T17:43:02.826-04:00Thanks! I don't know if they are beautifully f...Thanks! I don't know if they are beautifully fit *smile* but I'm working on it!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-11755768020691328282015-03-29T17:42:28.253-04:002015-03-29T17:42:28.253-04:00Linda - I've actually lost weight in my abdome...Linda - I've actually lost weight in my abdomen area, as well as, hips and thighs. I think it's just more noticeable in my top. My legs are also quite slimmer than they were which I can really see. Thanks for liking the pieces!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-57054580924279717892015-03-29T16:07:02.932-04:002015-03-29T16:07:02.932-04:00Beautifully fit and truly outstanding! Creative H...Beautifully fit and truly outstanding! Creative Hormone RushUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16742369237681713631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-36864171553107044942015-03-29T16:01:26.737-04:002015-03-29T16:01:26.737-04:00Love the look of the red/black brocade fabric. I ...Love the look of the red/black brocade fabric. I can see the weight progress from seeing your face and upper body. I find it interesting that when I and other ladies are working on losing weight, the weight drops off quickly in the face, neck and upper chest. That's my theory anyway. I want to lose in the waist area and that is always the last place where the weight sees to stick around.<br /><br />The top and skirt combo looks great together.Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-43348300899705000622015-03-29T04:49:40.422-04:002015-03-29T04:49:40.422-04:00I love the adjustments you made to the White top, ...I love the adjustments you made to the White top, great design features. I also love seeing how you use original pattern pieces and the changes you make to them to get the required outcome. It never occurred to me to simple cut the armholes a smaller size...... Durrrrrr. 😄Janettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055144626101118074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-42737482999442786332015-03-28T21:33:54.611-04:002015-03-28T21:33:54.611-04:00Both tops are v. nice and the colors of the brocad...Both tops are v. nice and the colors of the brocade suit are wonderful on you. You are lookin' good, woman!Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-17771001935504215432015-03-28T21:26:00.375-04:002015-03-28T21:26:00.375-04:00Love both tops. That black and white combo is so c...Love both tops. That black and white combo is so classic and the brocade outfit is gorgeous. Fab job.BeaJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071033898844018967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-67811296584978804462015-03-28T20:12:32.923-04:002015-03-28T20:12:32.923-04:00Nice! I'd like a top like that for summer.Nice! I'd like a top like that for summer.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-11818798365527678552015-03-28T18:55:33.374-04:002015-03-28T18:55:33.374-04:00Love the tops! You look great!Love the tops! You look great!Levonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14834652050097719369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-11801983578230119522015-03-28T17:39:42.959-04:002015-03-28T17:39:42.959-04:00I love them both!I love them both!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11892410221459163985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-35827601453968741102015-03-28T15:51:33.243-04:002015-03-28T15:51:33.243-04:00Carolyn, I can't express how terribly fine you...Carolyn, I can't express how terribly fine you're looking. I actually like the black and white combo. It's so crisp and fresh. Keep up the good work;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-67099080542484512122015-03-28T15:04:31.082-04:002015-03-28T15:04:31.082-04:00Maybe the best mom EVAH?
Nancy's right. What I...Maybe the best mom EVAH?<br />Nancy's right. What I would love you to share is restuffing Lulu. I need to go the other way with M'damn (kids named her that years ago) and I bet your process is going to be more useful than the ones I've seen so far.SJ Kurtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871599515352715171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-37042279209494606842015-03-28T12:09:18.879-04:002015-03-28T12:09:18.879-04:00Thanks Nancy, I will think about your suggestions....Thanks Nancy, I will think about your suggestions. I'm flailing in the dark with the new fitting challenges because nothing fits like it use too.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-19355461772360817502015-03-28T10:23:01.223-04:002015-03-28T10:23:01.223-04:00You look fabulous. And those are two great additi...You look fabulous. And those are two great additions. Love the matching brocade set.liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-77898807849382188822015-03-28T10:11:37.442-04:002015-03-28T10:11:37.442-04:00They are both lovely. But I question your pattern ...They are both lovely. But I question your pattern alterations. Why don't you change how you add to your pattern. You obviously do not need what you added in the neck and shoulder area via that cb addition. You can just add it at the side seams via the seam method where you cut on the seam line spread what you need and clip it from the side in so get it to lie flat. You need far less than you used to add so adding at the seams is doable and easier to get the extra ease where you need it. I have never added at the cb or cf because I have not needed any extra at the neck or shoulders even at my heaviest. Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-70040901757231125252015-03-28T09:09:28.658-04:002015-03-28T09:09:28.658-04:00Fabulous! What a brilliant idea.Fabulous! What a brilliant idea.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05413150151279160155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-80499526538986425592015-03-28T07:34:06.031-04:002015-03-28T07:34:06.031-04:00Carolyn, you look so wonderful! These are beautif...Carolyn, you look so wonderful! These are beautiful tops, but the smile on your face doesn't even compare! Congrats!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126043161321731207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-79997607271361672582015-03-28T07:32:43.768-04:002015-03-28T07:32:43.768-04:00Lovely tops and you can get so much mileage out of...Lovely tops and you can get so much mileage out of that pattern. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147972770505263481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-21533076522972294512015-03-28T07:15:16.003-04:002015-03-28T07:15:16.003-04:00You did a beautiful job on the ensemble. The fabri...You did a beautiful job on the ensemble. The fabric is awesome, you look fabuloussssss! And it is a blessing to have the best daughter EVAHHHHHH!Mariela Alethiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109474450521019305noreply@blogger.com