tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post6466000994182278375..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Loving the Clothes I MakeCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-21768886660587813302014-01-25T06:46:28.462-05:002014-01-25T06:46:28.462-05:00Oh my Carolyn! You've hit the nail on the hea...Oh my Carolyn! You've hit the nail on the head with this post! I really need to join you and incorporate some basic sewing in my RTW Fasting challenge this year! (Actually, a lot of it!). During the work week, I find myself in the same situation, over and over...not having enough basics for simple dressing! Great post!Myrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359520837946001668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-85317551272575713512014-01-24T06:10:01.847-05:002014-01-24T06:10:01.847-05:00With you on the basics... plus where you need more...With you on the basics... plus where you need more trousers to counter the cold, I am finding I need for cool dresses to counter the heat (more than we normally get.)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023115170916061414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-47965759680505237192014-01-23T14:28:22.917-05:002014-01-23T14:28:22.917-05:00I enjoy all your sewing adventures-basics or desig...I enjoy all your sewing adventures-basics or designer! Looking forward to seeing what you create. I must say that I love that red dress. It looks wonderful on you!!!!Dharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04910868057225463839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-23419034777162389532014-01-23T09:53:38.238-05:002014-01-23T09:53:38.238-05:00I completely understand about the basics - and I&#...I completely understand about the basics - and I've been thinking the same thing lately! I just got rid of my LAST white shirt! How does someone not realize they have no white shirts left until it's too late?! Can't wait to see your wardrobe updates :)Tonia2000https://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-27950756701683353092014-01-22T17:47:20.018-05:002014-01-22T17:47:20.018-05:00Your dresses are lovely - especially the first one...Your dresses are lovely - especially the first one. I've just started sewing but have only made cushions so far! Hopefully one day I'll progress on to dresses :) <br /><br />http://cheekycherubcandles.blogspot.co.ukLouiseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356579162225857227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-49980931394322739522014-01-22T16:39:43.012-05:002014-01-22T16:39:43.012-05:00I have been thinking a lot about those things too!...I have been thinking a lot about those things too! I love to sew dresses but I rarely go for the fitted ones when I go to work. I have already started to make more basic blouses and skirts. And I am already wearing them non stop!Laurwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02761729012923060469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-27523964265709591692014-01-22T06:24:55.712-05:002014-01-22T06:24:55.712-05:00Yes, yes and yes. I am right there with you.Yes, yes and yes. I am right there with you.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00589088509970822837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-7859091450452719992014-01-22T04:33:52.518-05:002014-01-22T04:33:52.518-05:00So true! I really need to stock up on basics and w...So true! I really need to stock up on basics and was worried that my blog would be too boring (not that I sew very exciting things anyway, but I think you know what I mean). I've decided that these are the things that will see me through so many occasions that they really should be shared!Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01545965949294513334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-53469710230606755882014-01-21T20:06:52.933-05:002014-01-21T20:06:52.933-05:00I certainly feel you!I certainly feel you!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-74935374457720473312014-01-21T19:57:00.926-05:002014-01-21T19:57:00.926-05:00I have been re-evaluating what I am sewing as well...I have been re-evaluating what I am sewing as well. I get caught up in the "latest and greatest" dress that's going around in blogland, forgetting that I really don't wear dresses. Given that the nasty vortex is back in the picture again, I'd best be getting going on my pants.pajamapathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418068644963740995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-47470582589851393182014-01-21T19:35:25.853-05:002014-01-21T19:35:25.853-05:00Oh. My. Yes. I am so with you...I jumped into the...Oh. My. Yes. I am so with you...I jumped into the SWAP sewing this year to make boring basics. They're not going to get anyone excited or generate much voting, I'm sure, but it's what my wardrobe NEEDS. I even culled two fabrics from my set just because they weren't basic enough. Hooray for sewing boring basics! (small side rant...why does Blogger even put a 'sign out' button on the comment page??? This is the 3rd time today I've tried to leave a comment and clicked 'sign out' instead of 'publish'...sigh)Lisa Lareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11516986664460840579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-59775301895306945172014-01-21T19:33:04.169-05:002014-01-21T19:33:04.169-05:00I am super excited to see what you do with basics....I am super excited to see what you do with basics. Your blog is such an education and source of inspiration to me. (I am also plus-size and you really help me understand I can make pretty, well-fitting professional clothes.) Right now, I am sticking with the basics because 1.) I'm learning and 2.) I don't know what "shock-and-awe" patterns are me yet. I've spent so much time wearing ill-fitting RTW I need to discover my style. But I am excited to see what you do and what you learned from the first time around. I also hope you don't think it is "too boring to blog"Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05155500364598716746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-61727811097179439702014-01-21T18:53:23.335-05:002014-01-21T18:53:23.335-05:00Patricia - we had 6" of snow at 5pm today and...Patricia - we had 6" of snow at 5pm today and it's suppose to snow until midnight/1am. Then the temps are going down in to the negatives and the single digits for the next two weeks...it's just not going to be pretty commuting around here!!! So basics here I come...Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-92155810005248300282014-01-21T18:47:13.864-05:002014-01-21T18:47:13.864-05:00We in NYS got spoiled by 2 mild winters in a row. ...We in NYS got spoiled by 2 mild winters in a row. We didn't need warm pants and heavy sweaters. This winter we sure do! It is 4 here right now- and I can't imagine wearing a dress in this! Basics is the way to go so you can layer and stay warm. <br />I am tackling pants fit this winter so I can have a bigger basics wardrobe. I need some pants to go with my jackets and tops. While I can buy RTW, I like the ability to color match perfectly when I sew.TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02456682504724814242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-68026068027759933222014-01-21T17:52:54.307-05:002014-01-21T17:52:54.307-05:00I'll certainly stay tuned and your sewing alwa...I'll certainly stay tuned and your sewing always inspires me :)Goodbye Valentinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14486272703047522537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-1080044200193448262014-01-21T16:11:24.160-05:002014-01-21T16:11:24.160-05:00Love the basics here! Although I love to 'ooo...Love the basics here! Although I love to 'ooohhh and awe' at what others make for themselves I need to build up the basics in my wardrobe. Can't wait to see what you will be making. Levonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14834652050097719369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-61745659036462696572014-01-21T15:54:24.759-05:002014-01-21T15:54:24.759-05:00Yay for the basics! My goal for the new year is to...Yay for the basics! My goal for the new year is to really dig in and sew things that I will get a bunch of use out of, and to step up my finishing techniques! Can't wait to see your basics!angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928065238345574964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-45462484793220419722014-01-21T13:52:57.610-05:002014-01-21T13:52:57.610-05:00I need more basics too! I'll be doing more of...I need more basics too! I'll be doing more of that too.Erica Bunkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07023668349294387098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-23643742208915053802014-01-21T13:37:50.549-05:002014-01-21T13:37:50.549-05:00Honestly, I have more basic pieces than I need.. I...Honestly, I have more basic pieces than I need.. I know that is normally a rarity. So I am creatively spazzing with my sewing.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-61572530455890321072014-01-21T10:43:14.047-05:002014-01-21T10:43:14.047-05:00I must be in the "shock and awe" phase o...I must be in the "shock and awe" phase of my sewing life. ;-)Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-66890170047289148852014-01-21T09:48:03.470-05:002014-01-21T09:48:03.470-05:00I hear you. What is on my cutting table right now...I hear you. What is on my cutting table right now? A brown top....to go with the brown pants I just made and the brown skirt I will be making.....kinda boring, but much needed. Thanks for the great post! ~TeriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-65564041867051919652014-01-21T09:47:35.519-05:002014-01-21T09:47:35.519-05:00As a newly retired gal I've had to change my m...As a newly retired gal I've had to change my mainly office-work geared wardrobe. I culled the closet and gave away many basic sewn jackets and dress pants. I'm now sewing more casual, relaxed clothes and love making "artsy" jackets ala the Tilton Sister patterns. As long as I can sit at my sewing machine and be creative, I'm happy. I'll also be happy to read your blog, Carolyn, whatever you sew!<br /><br />Karensewingkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747001697655177474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-64023634440061885192014-01-21T09:24:26.304-05:002014-01-21T09:24:26.304-05:00Sure Beckie - I've taken a few photos and will...Sure Beckie - I've taken a few photos and will make sure that I add them to the blog post!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-51021541117170771202014-01-21T09:23:47.580-05:002014-01-21T09:23:47.580-05:00Back to the basics is a great thing! I am sure th...Back to the basics is a great thing! I am sure there will be new tips and revelations as you are sewing the basics, and I can't wait to read about those things. As in all things in life, this is just about balance and you are getting your wardrobe back in balance. Alicia @ Pandora Sewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08323686857486398255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-75692213704261088232014-01-21T08:31:44.073-05:002014-01-21T08:31:44.073-05:00Learning to sew clothes that will actually get wor...Learning to sew clothes that will actually get worn regularly and fit seamlessly into my lifestyle and wordrobe has not been an easy lesson for me to learn in 2013. This year I'm hoping to have a better grasp on what items I actually need and will love to wear, and to make those items.sew rachel!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06569084994328220284noreply@blogger.com