tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post64038559138936438..comments2024-03-28T21:35:59.374+11:00Comments on lower your presser foot: Burda 02/2013 #126 - the little tshirt that took agesKristy Chanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-49902553702122661722013-12-06T08:30:13.856+11:002013-12-06T08:30:13.856+11:00Thanks KarenThanks KarenKristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-63740831965325897532013-12-06T08:30:02.094+11:002013-12-06T08:30:02.094+11:00I often wonder are there people in Germany walking...I often wonder are there people in Germany walking around dressed like this? But I guess every country has their super fashionable people don't they? Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-92034084691175450612013-12-06T08:29:20.881+11:002013-12-06T08:29:20.881+11:00Thanks Sue. I wouldn't have noticed it if othe...Thanks Sue. I wouldn't have noticed it if others hadn't blogged about it either - our blog posts make the world go around!Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-12239554949193392272013-12-06T08:28:45.733+11:002013-12-06T08:28:45.733+11:00Thanks Carie - there's always a good laugh to ...Thanks Carie - there's always a good laugh to be had in nearly every Burda issue<br />Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-63620450612006263082013-12-06T08:27:26.538+11:002013-12-06T08:27:26.538+11:00Thanks SarahLiz - I hadn't planned it but I...Thanks SarahLiz - I hadn't planned it but I'm glad that it works that way!Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-57041484731736391152013-12-06T08:26:35.863+11:002013-12-06T08:26:35.863+11:00Thanks Sharon - my husband says I'm stubborn b...Thanks Sharon - my husband says I'm stubborn but I like to refer to it as perseverance too!Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-15998785786132127812013-12-06T08:25:58.238+11:002013-12-06T08:25:58.238+11:00Thanks Bev - it's almost as ridiculous as thos...Thanks Bev - it's almost as ridiculous as those ladies in Sydney that insist on wearing thongs in winter with their heavy coats! I always laugh at thatKristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-62799052380348092472013-12-06T08:25:07.577+11:002013-12-06T08:25:07.577+11:00Thanks WendyThanks WendyKristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-40366186072250235702013-12-06T08:24:49.210+11:002013-12-06T08:24:49.210+11:00Thanks Jean. A small Thanksgiving must have been n...Thanks Jean. A small Thanksgiving must have been nice, less pressure and frantic running around?Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-57859550631590799432013-12-06T08:23:59.763+11:002013-12-06T08:23:59.763+11:00Thanks Maria. DH was under a lot of pressure to do...Thanks Maria. DH was under a lot of pressure to do something good since I passed up on the trip to Melbourne for it!Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-50017861399229402892013-12-06T08:23:22.455+11:002013-12-06T08:23:22.455+11:00Thanks Paola - I sometimes wonder a lot about the ...Thanks Paola - I sometimes wonder a lot about the contents of the Burda mag!Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-91092989124309710262013-12-06T08:22:49.512+11:002013-12-06T08:22:49.512+11:00Thanks Kay - I'll do a separate post on this s...Thanks Kay - I'll do a separate post on this shortly because it's really hard to describe the titles!Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-28094768730479586322013-12-06T08:22:23.380+11:002013-12-06T08:22:23.380+11:00Aha that explains why you were able to make three ...Aha that explains why you were able to make three perfect versions without any troubles!Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-67601578715083761982013-12-06T08:21:49.978+11:002013-12-06T08:21:49.978+11:00Thanks Kelly - this is exactly the reason why I se...Thanks Kelly - this is exactly the reason why I sew with woven fabric most of the time, it is far more predictable and better behaved!Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-76398624292592919132013-12-06T08:21:15.384+11:002013-12-06T08:21:15.384+11:00oh I'm glad it wasn't just me - I can'...oh I'm glad it wasn't just me - I can't understand why other people seem to churn out knits so easily but I can't do them without major effort and yet I can make a tailored jacket turn out perfectly. One of life's mysteries I guess!Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-23956194765564793192013-12-06T08:19:58.758+11:002013-12-06T08:19:58.758+11:00Thanks Andrea, cough is almost gone but still no s...Thanks Andrea, cough is almost gone but still no sign of Toby sleeping more sadlyKristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-91078557039157268662013-12-06T08:19:13.805+11:002013-12-06T08:19:13.805+11:00You probably could because knit is so stretchy and...You probably could because knit is so stretchy and forgiving. I just went for negative ease to solve the problem in my usual lazy fashionKristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-12540886629491092092013-12-06T08:17:25.340+11:002013-12-06T08:17:25.340+11:00Thanks Chris. I'm still torn between the effor...Thanks Chris. I'm still torn between the effort needed to get a good finish on my tshirts and the value they add to my wardrobe. Maybe I need a coverstitch machine!Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-25941431101999312012013-12-06T08:16:36.242+11:002013-12-06T08:16:36.242+11:003 year olds plural? I cannot imagine how much ener...3 year olds plural? I cannot imagine how much energy you must need!Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-50865344942063324982013-12-06T08:11:14.673+11:002013-12-06T08:11:14.673+11:00Ooh I really like your version, adding cuffs on th...Ooh I really like your version, adding cuffs on the long sleeve version is a great ideaKristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-30609364738484442582013-12-03T22:05:11.393+11:002013-12-03T22:05:11.393+11:00I have seen this made a few times now and I love i...I have seen this made a few times now and I love it everytime! The gathered sleeves makes it just that little bit special I think. Congrats on your perseverence! Cheers, KarenKaren Piorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09940407357115281797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-71468869002726486132013-12-02T01:02:26.414+11:002013-12-02T01:02:26.414+11:00Yeah, Burda's styling is weird sometimes... Yo...Yeah, Burda's styling is weird sometimes... Your top looks great! The gathered sleeves are a nice feature. Happy belated birthday!!!Brahdelthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01398391384785892127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-21883380082703674132013-11-30T22:02:44.736+11:002013-11-30T22:02:44.736+11:00Fab top! I may need to check out ths pattern... o...Fab top! I may need to check out ths pattern... one that I would have never looked at without blog posts like yours...Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023115170916061414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-36293016783942215902013-11-29T19:36:28.784+11:002013-11-29T19:36:28.784+11:00That Burda styling is hilarious! The real thing is...That Burda styling is hilarious! The real thing is really pretty, I love the gathered sleeves and if there are neckband puckers you can't tell!Carie @ Space for the Butterflieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060566680311122115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-1226947560336206102013-11-29T17:23:09.137+11:002013-11-29T17:23:09.137+11:00The gathered raglan sleeves are very flattering to...The gathered raglan sleeves are very flattering to your shape - it adds some dimension to your shoulders, to balance your hips ( I think I recall that you cut 8/10/12). Sarah Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17566072246120028926noreply@blogger.com