tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post7663958907904449522..comments2024-03-29T03:54:45.048-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Working out new ideasCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-26684458976441342152015-12-02T17:51:27.595-05:002015-12-02T17:51:27.595-05:00HIya! Let me say I was looking at my blog and saw ...HIya! Let me say I was looking at my blog and saw that traffic was coming from your blog but I could not find the post, sooooo as I was trying to find the post where you mentioned me I have now read almost all of 2015. I am happy to have inspired you to try a new take on a your make! I'm gonna follow you on this journey! Thanks for the shout out.That Black Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809077007473670113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-84296661118182273282015-10-26T22:33:49.637-04:002015-10-26T22:33:49.637-04:00Wow, what a difference a life change make. I have ...Wow, what a difference a life change make. I have been following your blog for years now and really enjoy it. I really liked the things you have made over the years, but I love the new stuff that you are making. I think we are getting to see your style personality. geminimistresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813421557471786142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-78831976641790213272015-10-25T20:37:45.088-04:002015-10-25T20:37:45.088-04:00I am enjoying your new journey. Always interestin...I am enjoying your new journey. Always interesting to see what you have created.Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-3806001998505643192015-10-24T04:55:36.903-04:002015-10-24T04:55:36.903-04:00Don't you just love an ensemble that is comfor...Don't you just love an ensemble that is comfortable and fun. Looking forward to more of your new pattern creations.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-52513279985856643182015-10-23T14:33:28.846-04:002015-10-23T14:33:28.846-04:00I totally agree with you Ms. Carolyn and what a gr...I totally agree with you Ms. Carolyn and what a great post! The times have changed...more and more folks are casual at work than ever before! It truly is EXTREMELY hard to move away from something that's been instilled in you over many years! When I first moved to Florida, no one was wearing nylons (pantyhose) to work. I thought this UNBELIEVABLE!! You would get sent home from work back where I came from...that was against dress code! It took me at least 6 yrs and 90 degree + temperatures to change my thought process! I love your new look and think it suits you as perfect as your professional wardrobe did! You definitely have a great flair for what looks good on you both professional and casual. Continue to follow your heart and you'll never, ever go wrong! I'm right there with you now...being retired, my wardrobe is moving from office profesional to casual too. I'll be checking back for ideas! :)Myrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359520837946001668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-20089971729515243872015-10-22T22:18:28.734-04:002015-10-22T22:18:28.734-04:00Love seeing your journey and they style you are co...Love seeing your journey and they style you are coming up with. This is my favorite part of sewing blogs.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08204959729929501946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-81105810209152896842015-10-22T18:06:33.300-04:002015-10-22T18:06:33.300-04:00Karen I do want to make a vest or two hopefully I ...Karen I do want to make a vest or two hopefully I will get them made!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-68812461395990441192015-10-22T18:05:30.908-04:002015-10-22T18:05:30.908-04:00Tia thanks! I'm really loving the fabric colle...Tia thanks! I'm really loving the fabric collection these days!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-42329817294184360862015-10-22T18:03:49.527-04:002015-10-22T18:03:49.527-04:00Nancy - I haven't decided if I want to stand o...Nancy - I haven't decided if I want to stand out that much! I'm still working things out! Baby steps...Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-86818007162087213062015-10-22T18:02:09.182-04:002015-10-22T18:02:09.182-04:00Thanks Veronica!Thanks Veronica!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-33657424339414877122015-10-22T18:01:27.153-04:002015-10-22T18:01:27.153-04:00Vicki that is definitely part of the fun!Vicki that is definitely part of the fun!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-3383030679961149712015-10-22T18:00:45.263-04:002015-10-22T18:00:45.263-04:00Thanks Lauren!Thanks Lauren!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-66705636156563201522015-10-22T18:00:09.265-04:002015-10-22T18:00:09.265-04:00I didn't dislike my wardrobe because I made 90...I didn't dislike my wardrobe because I made 90% of it and pushed it as close to the edge of that dress code as possible...I just no longer have days and days of meetings where suited looks are required...or anyone getting upset that I'm in jeans. I can wear jeans every day and no one would care. I haven't been this free in years so it's taken some getting used to!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-39586361941694682082015-10-22T16:03:07.083-04:002015-10-22T16:03:07.083-04:00The Monday after I stopped working in the "co...The Monday after I stopped working in the "corporate world" I went through my closet and bagged up all the dresses, suits, fancy blouses, twin sets, dress slacks - all that business attire and donated it to Goodwill. It was a huge weight off my shoulders and cleared over 75% of the closet. From that day on, I've only worn clothes that I love and it has been the best thing ever.Melsewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214960689749432384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-41024948064272042452015-10-22T15:59:49.777-04:002015-10-22T15:59:49.777-04:00You can reinvent yourself as many times as you wan...You can reinvent yourself as many times as you want. That is part of the fun.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339660871401468367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-6308688017730130542015-10-22T15:49:08.382-04:002015-10-22T15:49:08.382-04:00I am loving the new direction that your style is g...I am loving the new direction that your style is going these days!! LLADYBIRDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10409560091790703554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-9628534750617683992015-10-22T15:24:09.353-04:002015-10-22T15:24:09.353-04:00Its interesting to fabric dive and to see a whole ...Its interesting to fabric dive and to see a whole new idea for that fabric. Originally it may have been purchased for a corporate outfit in mind and now you are looking at it in a new way? Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-59875855561363175562015-10-22T14:53:16.011-04:002015-10-22T14:53:16.011-04:00Great post! I'm really enjoying watching your...Great post! I'm really enjoying watching your recent and ongoing journey! Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-3852488230735478702015-10-22T13:51:00.342-04:002015-10-22T13:51:00.342-04:00You certainly do look happier! You work in NYC so...You certainly do look happier! You work in NYC so even your casual wardrobe can be fun and fashion forward if you want. Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-55431665712818596082015-10-22T13:38:09.280-04:002015-10-22T13:38:09.280-04:00I can't wait to see more! Yes yes yes! More pa...I can't wait to see more! Yes yes yes! More patterns and ideas, less techniques! I'm in the same place, wardrobe-wise, as you and other responders. Although I'm retired, I'm not about to go sloppy into my later years. I call it casual chic. So glad you've found your NEW sew-jo!Kathy Zachryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09990864474039018892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-7388455395468521932015-10-22T12:06:47.864-04:002015-10-22T12:06:47.864-04:00You certainly look younger and happier. You certainly look younger and happier. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18343846750597651894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-2864969192076306172015-10-22T11:12:41.456-04:002015-10-22T11:12:41.456-04:00Carolyn- I can so relate having just retired. Find...Carolyn- I can so relate having just retired. Finding a new "grown up" casual style has been a fun journey. I too have settled on the same "uniform" of slim pants with a tunic type top or a tee with a longer cardigan. However, my style is more casual than yours. I will look forward to seeing how your sewing evolves. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05428028552737023419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-7486865794535614552015-10-22T10:55:29.333-04:002015-10-22T10:55:29.333-04:00I'm loving your new style, too, Carolyn. It&#...I'm loving your new style, too, Carolyn. It's casual, chic and you're rocking it! I love those pictures of your stash. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-90796785702121073782015-10-22T10:30:18.848-04:002015-10-22T10:30:18.848-04:00FIESTA :)FIESTA :)Monica Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671309236814160731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-13332298893874196552015-10-22T10:15:26.410-04:002015-10-22T10:15:26.410-04:00I always love looking at your fabric stash. It'...I always love looking at your fabric stash. It's so heavenly. <3 It's also enjoyable seeing the different patterns you're making on your journey! tanyamailehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15765305177681518461noreply@blogger.com