tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post8030259778751408932..comments2024-03-29T03:54:45.048-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: A little follow-up...Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-43009776015778763832012-02-19T18:37:33.893-05:002012-02-19T18:37:33.893-05:00Chiming in late, but please add me to the yeas!! I...Chiming in late, but please add me to the yeas!! I love peeking inside another sewist's process. But I wonder if part of the reason for the finished product post is the number of comments they attract. I get many more comments (and compliments) when I post something finished than when I post a WIP.Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-38247221360304264292012-02-18T08:05:45.791-05:002012-02-18T08:05:45.791-05:00Your question of the day was food for thought. I t...Your question of the day was food for thought. I totally enjoy your indepth construction details and it has & continue to help me tremendously over the years..., keep them coming. Loving the topstitching details of that dress.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-26091333795955647252012-02-18T03:09:25.201-05:002012-02-18T03:09:25.201-05:00Carolyn, I too am a plus size fashion nut, and gue...Carolyn, I too am a plus size fashion nut, and guess what - to get the fashion clothes I want I need to sew. I love your blog and the detailed explanations I am also aware it is a great deal of work for you to run this blog. Selfishly I really hope you carry on with the detailed stuff, but if you don't I will still read for the inspiration.<br /><br />Thanks and I am really looking forward to the McQueen dress!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02573558054295759199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-40400551846687090292012-02-18T02:03:35.672-05:002012-02-18T02:03:35.672-05:00I missed yesterday, too. And add my disgust that ...I missed yesterday, too. And add my disgust that anyone(!) would leave you nasty comments. <br /><br />I love your blog. You have a nice chatty way of showing us how you think. Sometimes, it's the figuring out what to do, what to make, how to put it all together that is the most frustrating and most enjoyable part of sewing. Technique is good, too, but I especially enjoy watching you go from inspiration to completion. Love your smile!Bunnykinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884512446294782011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-91199314086941879192012-02-17T12:41:43.843-05:002012-02-17T12:41:43.843-05:00Thank you for sharing. I love everything that you...Thank you for sharing. I love everything that you do. Just viewed Flickr album and I want everything you have made!! Really love your blog. Well done.elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11892410221459163985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-28161911527225614832012-02-17T02:42:12.741-05:002012-02-17T02:42:12.741-05:00I like the Whitney dress very much. I love readin...I like the Whitney dress very much. I love reading your blog because I take inspiration from you every time. Plus, I just enjoy hearing your views on things. I can almost hear you in my head ...Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274649006496918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-37119973165240528792012-02-16T16:09:07.461-05:002012-02-16T16:09:07.461-05:00Ms.Carolyn, because of your post I some more and t...Ms.Carolyn, because of your post I some more and try different things. I love all your tips, have made 2 TNT"s dress and a skirt and sew more than ever. Thank you for all your sewing knowledge....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-519074892331667732012-02-16T14:46:11.786-05:002012-02-16T14:46:11.786-05:00I am shocked and saddened that you get sh*t and ab...I am shocked and saddened that you get sh*t and abuse on your blog. It is sad that some idiots have ruined it for others who for whatever reason want to comment anonymously. Having said that, it is your blog and you can control the comments for any reason at all. I think every valid blog fan can understand your reasons.<br /><br />Love the topstitching on the new dress! Looking forward to seeing it on you.ElleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16656569539140359204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-574333845412149492012-02-16T14:39:57.405-05:002012-02-16T14:39:57.405-05:00You are going to have to make this again! I love t...You are going to have to make this again! I love the topstitching for your Whitney dress and think you should have another version as a shirt to go under all your fabulous cardis!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13658613964862931960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-29034619437886999772012-02-16T13:38:24.085-05:002012-02-16T13:38:24.085-05:00Gotta love the Whitney dress. What an inspiration!...Gotta love the Whitney dress. What an inspiration! The top stitching is perfect. I admit, even though I've been sewing for years and years that topstitching gives me fits!Kubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08883870804630058812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-33045825343680512532012-02-16T13:23:56.758-05:002012-02-16T13:23:56.758-05:00I'm lovin' the Whitney dress. I am a new ...I'm lovin' the Whitney dress. I am a new follower. Just found your wonderful site! I haven't sewn in years, but I think I just might dust off my sewing machine and try something. (I used to make all my clothes). Thanks so much for all you share with us.georgiagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05233076824202065264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-70356046443347853062012-02-16T12:57:48.767-05:002012-02-16T12:57:48.767-05:00I love following your blog because you are always ...I love following your blog because you are always so upbeat. (smile). Didn't have chance yesterday to answer your question, but I don't always post pictures to very simple things I make. But when I feel it's a technique I havn't covered before or I feel it will be interesting, then I'll show completed pictures of my progress. Hope this helps!Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06630051153268997669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-41348618397816234162012-02-16T12:48:30.455-05:002012-02-16T12:48:30.455-05:00So far, so good. Hurry and finish!So far, so good. Hurry and finish!knitmachinequeen (KMQ)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06905640436931172793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-50698175919218813122012-02-16T12:42:08.428-05:002012-02-16T12:42:08.428-05:00Thanks for the followup, Carolyn. Can't wait t...Thanks for the followup, Carolyn. Can't wait to see the finished Whitney dress on.reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15046173133453041173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-22261858401979343792012-02-16T11:44:27.502-05:002012-02-16T11:44:27.502-05:00I love how you name your garments. Will blogger no...I love how you name your garments. Will blogger not allow real swear words or are the ***s your pull back?Laceflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548454249811205992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-4217002373485620962012-02-16T10:36:14.930-05:002012-02-16T10:36:14.930-05:00Oh, I meant you can't post construction detail...Oh, I meant you can't post construction details until after your post has been on the Sew Weekly page. However I tend to post construction details as I'm actually constructing the garment, not after (for me that's for taking pictures with the garment finished.)<br /><br />And totally keep your blog drama free! Your users can always sign up for new gmail accounts/etc that they use for commenting. :)Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14604732687253434380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-38196920951963984322012-02-16T10:03:41.112-05:002012-02-16T10:03:41.112-05:00Carolyn, You are a gem. Thanks for continuing to ...Carolyn, You are a gem. Thanks for continuing to blog and inspire us. The Whitney Houston dress looks great.Cennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-85325962338856085802012-02-16T09:37:14.293-05:002012-02-16T09:37:14.293-05:00Beautiful detail on that dress! I love the top st...Beautiful detail on that dress! I love the top stitching.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05413150151279160155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-42271756876759527582012-02-16T08:40:53.582-05:002012-02-16T08:40:53.582-05:00I was away and missed your first post. I really, ...I was away and missed your first post. I really, really like blogs that show the process. I learn a lot from them. I don't feel like I sew well enough, or understand enough to be one of the those bloggers. Not yet anyway, in years to come maybe?<br />I do get something out of the product blogs though. Sometimes somebody sews something that is inspiring. Maybe they chose a pattern I hadn't noticed or their embellishments are lovely, or they use an offbeat fabric that works.<br />I am sorry to hear that you suffered so much harassment. I feel bad to think we were all enjoying your posts when you were batting away trolls, and we never knew to offer a word of support. <br />I am glad that you have pressed on. I would very much miss your blog, if you ever decided to quit. <br />The crisscross topstitching looks great. It reminds me of a Butterick dress, I made a few months back. Which has turned out to be very flattering, I think, due to the crisscross topstitching. Looking forward to seeing your finished dress.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551387452771116176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-25599503530558621662012-02-16T08:22:40.630-05:002012-02-16T08:22:40.630-05:00Can't wait to see the finished Whitney dress, ...Can't wait to see the finished Whitney dress, love all the top stitching.BConkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12567728669689070443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-54714140842580846672012-02-16T08:03:42.137-05:002012-02-16T08:03:42.137-05:00I missed yesterday's discussion. But I'm ...I missed yesterday's discussion. But I'm pretty much happy with ANY type of blog, so I wouldn't have added much anyway.<br /><br />Love the new dress as it's on the hanger -- I can't wait to see it on you. How did you get the topstitching to POP so much? What thread did you use?Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01084920468504331880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-11660132265262192522012-02-16T08:00:25.115-05:002012-02-16T08:00:25.115-05:00As always... your such a wealth of information. Th...As always... your such a wealth of information. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, talents, and time with us! Time that I'm sure could be used to spend more time sewing! So thanks again... also for the Q & A session!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18047629674844077470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-37245989482185859402012-02-16T06:16:06.859-05:002012-02-16T06:16:06.859-05:00Gee...just for fun...it's 6am or so, and findi...Gee...just for fun...it's 6am or so, and finding it not to difficult to leave a comment here!! :)<br />Glad you're so forth-right and honest in this post!!<br />Good for you!<br />Love all of the inspiration you've given me! Though I'm not on your level.....I have made in the past 2 months 2 skirts and a pair of pj bottoms as time in my life has allowed, all due to your inspiration!!<br />Thanks so much for sharing with us!!!<br />Appreciate you!Amy W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05515525422366541627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-74168042336184012492012-02-16T05:43:55.157-05:002012-02-16T05:43:55.157-05:00Carolyn thank you for all that you share - your po...Carolyn thank you for all that you share - your posts always interest me so much and they make me smile, plus they usually make me go and investigate a new pattern or tip/technique you've mentioned. And, they are one of the first links I click to read in my Google reader account everyday. Keep up the good work :)!Claire (aka Seemane)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05175575205044308437noreply@blogger.com