tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post6549714150974756803..comments2024-03-29T03:54:45.048-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Rippppp!!!!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-37166674002459015452011-12-02T13:49:35.531-05:002011-12-02T13:49:35.531-05:00This is probably a dumb question - why don't y...This is probably a dumb question - why don't you just buy the exact color you want for the sleeves rather than settling for the navy blue? I don't find it as pretty as the initial color you chose for the sleeves.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16575870809633911343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-20886660082665680522011-12-02T10:42:45.204-05:002011-12-02T10:42:45.204-05:00Oh dear, what a disappointment! I am sure you wil...Oh dear, what a disappointment! I am sure you will find the ponte more comfortable, though, and it will still be a great dress!The Slapdash Sewisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668474749166329852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-24388889605432180032011-12-02T00:22:22.259-05:002011-12-02T00:22:22.259-05:00Love your blog ! Question, which serger would yo...Love your blog ! Question, which serger would you use ? the Bernina 2500 DCE or the 800 or the 1100 or ....the Brother 1034 ? thank you so muchpkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420807223741773670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-26367271876775293632011-11-28T18:10:18.624-05:002011-11-28T18:10:18.624-05:00I so share your pain Carolyn-I made a pair of jean...I so share your pain Carolyn-I made a pair of jeans and added length from crotch to hip like I ALWAYS have to do...only I didn't have to on this pattern! The waistband has been riding up and folding over and in general making me crazy. I ripped it but I may just make it a wadder, it needs too much done to it to make it work.Schmoomomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04251824918338376827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-13048904880287640882011-11-28T18:07:27.984-05:002011-11-28T18:07:27.984-05:00I like the darker blue and glad that you will be a...I like the darker blue and glad that you will be able to redraft the sleeves.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-75850999707360784612011-11-27T20:14:33.020-05:002011-11-27T20:14:33.020-05:00It's too bad because that blue was just lovely...It's too bad because that blue was just lovely with the print. But I chuckled when you said it's not like you don't have anything else to wear. I so hear you,Lol.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-3651809207207748272011-11-27T19:54:44.452-05:002011-11-27T19:54:44.452-05:00Good that you have a good fabric collection that ...Good that you have a good fabric collection that you had an alternative fabric to use. I think the navy works well with the floral print. It is a lovely print!Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-47178455894936920072011-11-27T18:43:00.896-05:002011-11-27T18:43:00.896-05:00Wow, I'm impressed that you know how to re-dra...Wow, I'm impressed that you know how to re-draft a raglan sleeve! I'd find that challenging. It will be a great dress, though!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-62034266849080009782011-11-27T16:26:59.173-05:002011-11-27T16:26:59.173-05:00I can't believe how much the second solid colo...I can't believe how much the second solid colour changes the look of the floral. I like the second one, but I'm sorry you have had such a disappointment. You did the right thing in going to bed when you did - things always are easier the next day.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274649006496918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-52229315185628023222011-11-27T15:24:54.844-05:002011-11-27T15:24:54.844-05:00How disappointing for you. Chin up. I guess this i...How disappointing for you. Chin up. I guess this is the downside of trying new patterns and moving away from the TNTs. BUT a journey worth taking......no? Look forward to seeing the end result.Pam from South Australiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09325502462504851255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-43845822496378301012011-11-27T15:15:55.281-05:002011-11-27T15:15:55.281-05:00what a shame about the sleeves, these are the sort...what a shame about the sleeves, these are the sort of things that happen to me, and I hate having to rip stitches out - my sympathies are with you - good luck, look forward to seeing the end result sure it will be wonderful.pdiddlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231666147175522583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-21528286835731428912011-11-27T15:11:36.672-05:002011-11-27T15:11:36.672-05:00Carolyn, it's so nice for you to share as thes...Carolyn, it's so nice for you to share as these issues can happen with anyone and it's great that you tackle with such positive attitude...House of Pinheirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665402078342817113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-69983874331614093922011-11-27T14:30:25.651-05:002011-11-27T14:30:25.651-05:00I'm sorry the dress hit a snag but I'm sur...I'm sorry the dress hit a snag but I'm sure it will be beautiful! Thanks for posting this; as a struggling sewist I appreciate being reminded that even you make projects that don't work out the first time.KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05179368473383373302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-7752760748478305072011-11-27T12:54:42.270-05:002011-11-27T12:54:42.270-05:00Ah.... sounds like a learning experience you could...Ah.... sounds like a learning experience you coulda lived without. Whenever something like this happens to me I always remind myself how much I adore the process of sewing. Also there is that adage that every mistake is a design opportunity.Kubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08883870804630058812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-84741940528106168242011-11-27T12:26:36.551-05:002011-11-27T12:26:36.551-05:00What a shame about the sleeves. The two fabrics d...What a shame about the sleeves. The two fabrics do look good together. Fortitude!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551387452771116176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-58036963751193629872011-11-27T12:15:33.491-05:002011-11-27T12:15:33.491-05:00I think the navy will still look nice as the print...I think the navy will still look nice as the print is so wonderful and looks great with the navy, too.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11452366492486662984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-27736954329665077542011-11-27T11:47:20.516-05:002011-11-27T11:47:20.516-05:00Oh, Carolyn, I'm sorry the first sleeves didn&...Oh, Carolyn, I'm sorry the first sleeves didn't work out--but the navy will be fine! It's a gorgeous dress--that print is rich indeed.pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07666392421747356240noreply@blogger.com