tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post7947543102607323978..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Fabric Makes All of the DifferenceCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-21200439309211688722017-03-07T13:04:53.735-05:002017-03-07T13:04:53.735-05:00I really like both of these shirts! You did a gre...I really like both of these shirts! You did a great job. Can't wait to sew with you at the end of the month, rather than just hang and chat - although that's always fabulous too! ggMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301526396026815132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-25959048820118871582017-03-07T02:18:39.842-05:002017-03-07T02:18:39.842-05:00I'm loving the blue one also, the piping pops!...I'm loving the blue one also, the piping pops! I just so happen to have both in my stash too, so I'm saving this article for reference!! 😙 Mz. Choizehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810687110046208908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-40790353557047909252017-02-28T14:35:30.274-05:002017-02-28T14:35:30.274-05:00Two wonderful shirts! Once again you've prove...Two wonderful shirts! Once again you've proved that sewing gives you exactly what you want.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960310379822122045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-43058968301474217622017-02-28T07:00:11.768-05:002017-02-28T07:00:11.768-05:00Love this look you've chosen, very flattering,...Love this look you've chosen, very flattering, and those bright colors are awesome on you. Congrats on finding your style groove. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-57707209962355122812017-02-27T19:02:12.425-05:002017-02-27T19:02:12.425-05:00Looove the blue one and looks great against your c...Looove the blue one and looks great against your complexion.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-82396364884836322222017-02-27T17:53:50.697-05:002017-02-27T17:53:50.697-05:00I love them both! I have some pre-cut fabric from...I love them both! I have some pre-cut fabric from FM also. This has given me some inspiration!Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-35935521316227441272017-02-27T15:16:23.759-05:002017-02-27T15:16:23.759-05:00I love the blue and white one more. The fabric rea...I love the blue and white one more. The fabric really does make a difference. Plus the piping makes it look quite expensive. The Sewing CPAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597071745117856780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-6935226935311727482017-02-27T14:06:42.809-05:002017-02-27T14:06:42.809-05:00You did a wonderful job combining the two. I love...You did a wonderful job combining the two. I love the Butterick pattern and almost bought it, because I thought it was a "Y" neck opening, but it is not. Still on a quest for that perfect blouse with the yoked, gathered blouse and forward shoulder. I will find it some day, or get up the nerve to try to enlarge an Evan Picone pattern I have. I like both blouses but prefer the drape of the blue and white one. The piping says "expensive". Great job!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11926160625275737447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-66269729561124919742017-02-27T10:26:01.116-05:002017-02-27T10:26:01.116-05:00Fun fabrics and the tops are so perfect for spring...Fun fabrics and the tops are so perfect for spring. So many mixing and matching possibilities too!Rhonda Busshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240737918954576573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-12272152956280921422017-02-27T10:05:56.976-05:002017-02-27T10:05:56.976-05:00I'm having a thing now with button shirts too....I'm having a thing now with button shirts too...your looks are great!bdejonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573297188139272681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-14841740897012231722017-02-27T09:25:17.529-05:002017-02-27T09:25:17.529-05:00Inspiring as always... off to look for a button-do...Inspiring as always... off to look for a button-down pattern in my stash. I love these kinds of tops over tanks but really want to perfect one to wear on its own. Yours look fabulous!Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17899896728363922575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-11370673613104189132017-02-27T07:40:47.261-05:002017-02-27T07:40:47.261-05:00Carolyn, you hit it out of the park with these shi...Carolyn, you hit it out of the park with these shirts. They both look remarkable on you. The blue and white one with the piping details . . . gorgeous! Cathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13003983542358714609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-85444465755274089082017-02-27T07:07:25.485-05:002017-02-27T07:07:25.485-05:00Carolyn you look awesome in both! Carolyn you look awesome in both! Ann Made Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736679240367173915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-2187842049023488252017-02-27T06:12:09.885-05:002017-02-27T06:12:09.885-05:00Great shirts but I am biased because sewing butto...Great shirts but I am biased because sewing button front shirts are my favourite thing to sew. You are going to get three totally different looking shirts. <br />Janinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14384221374769122673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-67234953108989044362017-02-27T02:09:48.176-05:002017-02-27T02:09:48.176-05:00I love both shirts Carolyn! You really made them y...I love both shirts Carolyn! You really made them your own.Candice https://www.blogger.com/profile/10815099534128416474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-88805229443386170772017-02-26T21:21:06.381-05:002017-02-26T21:21:06.381-05:00Patricia - I do watch The Fold Line - I like their...Patricia - I do watch The Fold Line - I like their vlogs. And yes, gf I know that button downs are hot right now though I think I stole my inspiration ideas from Talbots more than anyone else! *LOL*Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-45117308650509388422017-02-26T20:59:45.102-05:002017-02-26T20:59:45.102-05:00You look so snappy and comfy in both of them. Gr8...You look so snappy and comfy in both of them. Gr8 job.Caroline Beckenhaupthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14605643332041948612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-11559658653936506962017-02-26T19:48:20.828-05:002017-02-26T19:48:20.828-05:00Do you watch the Fold Line from London? She shops...Do you watch the Fold Line from London? She shops the high end fashion shops and then finds patterns to match the trends. And last week she posted a long button down shirt as a hot trend. So you are stylin' girlfriend! ;) I also have button downs on my to do list. I love a crisp collar. And a loose men's shirt over a t or tank is a flattering look. I steal my sons' shirts for this when I don't have what I want in my stash.TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02456682504724814242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-74821136343164734362017-02-26T19:42:53.943-05:002017-02-26T19:42:53.943-05:00Both shirts are really cute. I love how you mash...Both shirts are really cute. I love how you mashed up these patterns to suit your shape. Karensewingkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747001697655177474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-7871844031238801922017-02-26T18:50:26.194-05:002017-02-26T18:50:26.194-05:00I love hearing about your thinking process as you ...I love hearing about your thinking process as you come up with a pattern combination that works for you--very helpful! Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04174162283476551873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-71415487117221287522017-02-26T18:40:24.131-05:002017-02-26T18:40:24.131-05:00Robin - In three months I will be at this job two ...Robin - In three months I will be at this job two years so it would be sad if I hadn't figured it out by now! *LOL* Although honestly, I'm just feeling like I'm hitting my stride. I know who I want to be, have accepted that fact that pumps no longer reside in my world, and have learned to stop looking longingly at dresses in the colder weather. I am still trying to figure out what length works for me tunic-wise so am in awe that you know that. Thanks for the compliment!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-4953635356643958112017-02-26T18:24:59.183-05:002017-02-26T18:24:59.183-05:00These are great Carolyn!These are great Carolyn!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-32647784672950621302017-02-26T17:59:50.064-05:002017-02-26T17:59:50.064-05:00I agree with the opinions posted here, while both ...I agree with the opinions posted here, while both button downs are beautiful, the blue wins--piping, longer length, softer fabric, color just pops on you, puffier sleeves. On tops/tunics/blouses that I wear with leggings and closer fitting pants, I prefer a longer length, usually 32" to 33" back length(due to big booty/thunder thigh issues-lol). I'm 5'5". Keep it up Carolyn! See there, you can make a casual wardrobe work and do it well. Can't wait to see more!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11688809657787883372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-84149189266778628662017-02-26T17:16:21.587-05:002017-02-26T17:16:21.587-05:00I'm biased because I adore asymetrical Deco-ty...I'm biased because I adore asymetrical Deco-type prints with great visual interest, as well as crisp white-white with perfect royal blue. That longer blouse is spectacular on you, and the scale of the print suits you beautifully. The first blouse is very nice, but this second one is a home run with bases loaded, IMO. Cindy (Creative Hormone Rush)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16742369237681713631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-22954325747870368892017-02-26T17:07:59.767-05:002017-02-26T17:07:59.767-05:00Oh Ms. Carolyn, you made two lovely shirts! You l...Oh Ms. Carolyn, you made two lovely shirts! You look absolutely darling in both! I agree with you, the blue one is truly exceptional!! (BTW...I love your sneakers too!!)Myrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359520837946001668noreply@blogger.com