tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post898767944986653807..comments2024-03-29T17:36:40.392+11:00Comments on lower your presser foot: testing, testing, 1 2 3Kristy Chanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-31665183696881598752011-03-09T14:12:22.490+11:002011-03-09T14:12:22.490+11:00She's definitely a pistol, but it will serve h...She's definitely a pistol, but it will serve her well as she ages. It just unfortunately ages the parents as well. ;) <br /><br />Sorry you dress didn't work out. I hate it when the frump meister comes to visit. Unfortunately for me it's a frequent visitor.SEWNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05447977771494445400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-87694501143193419322011-03-09T02:55:46.133+11:002011-03-09T02:55:46.133+11:00Did you do the Pendrell sew-along? I extended that...Did you do the Pendrell sew-along? I extended that pattern into a dress, switched in a center back zipper, nipped in the princess seams under the bust, and am quite happy with a fitted dress (with a similar type of large hips/small waist body as you). <br /><br />Actually, Pendrell is built with lots of ease, so might not be the best starting place, but I had FAR less trouble adjusting the princess seams than I did getting an a-line sheath (McCall 5799) to something I was happy with.daiyamihttp://twitter.com/bydaiyaminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-26126237649681259842011-03-07T18:22:00.525+11:002011-03-07T18:22:00.525+11:00stretch poplin? my cheaty way of getting a good fi...stretch poplin? my cheaty way of getting a good fit :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-16301482479091267252011-03-06T12:33:35.434+11:002011-03-06T12:33:35.434+11:00And they say marriage can be sh##ty at times! Sorr...And they say marriage can be sh##ty at times! Sorry, couldn't resist the bad joke. Your new dress is very smart. Hope you have plans for a jacket to go it. It is getting so cold these past days.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622769905155059570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-75009211566868649242011-03-06T02:10:36.878+11:002011-03-06T02:10:36.878+11:00I've just awarded your blog with Versatile Blo...I've just awarded your blog with Versatile Blog Award.<br />Take a look at my blog for the award rules.<br />Best, AnaJanAna Stepalicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04938418843936123660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-29193610661294127382011-03-05T20:29:27.169+11:002011-03-05T20:29:27.169+11:00Making a muslin or calico is a real pain, but it h...Making a muslin or calico is a real pain, but it has saved me from making a few duds in the past. I cheat and only make one sleeve and don't cut out any facings. It is probably not the way to do a test garment, but if I am little unsure after this, I make it up in inexpensive fabric just in case. I made up a short cropped jacket using my test method last year, and it looked like a clown jacket on me. I was so glad I made the calico before using good fabric!Lizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992557498807791164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-73906220902613773862011-03-04T11:17:15.999+11:002011-03-04T11:17:15.999+11:00Glad you got the ring back! My younger daughter sw...Glad you got the ring back! My younger daughter swallowed a penny when she was five---I honestly thought she was well beyond that. A two or three year old you expect, it but a five year old? Fortunately no harm done, and as I wasn't particularly concerned with retrieving the penny, no harm done.<br /><br />I do hope you get some progress on the sleep-front. Having my kids (who were not bad sleepers at all, really) to a point where I can tuck them into bed and walk away has to be the most heavenly breakthrough in parenting yet (ok, potty-training is a very close second). Just understanding the problem can be a huge help, even if you still don't have a solution.<br /><br />And like others, I think the dress looks pretty cute, with the print disguising the fit issues, but I sure wish you a more satisfying fit in your next version :)Tanit-Isishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824217102632813598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-15384574905835337132011-03-04T09:26:09.651+11:002011-03-04T09:26:09.651+11:00Here's someone who has been there wishing you ...Here's someone who has been there wishing you the best. Kids are tough... I could tell you stories and I understand completly about people not relating to a difficult child. Just wanted to say it does get better. :) My daughter, miraculously, has made it to 15 and she never slept through the night till she was 7 and sometimes she would be up 2 to 3 days at a time. She still doesnt sleep well but things ARE BETTER.... <br /><br />Looking forward to seeing your new project.. <br /><br />KellyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934994206506716890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-16291341661220930492011-03-04T09:14:26.381+11:002011-03-04T09:14:26.381+11:00I'm glad that Anna is well (and so proud of he...I'm glad that Anna is well (and so proud of her little adventure) and that you got back your ring.<br />I look forward to seeing your new colourful dress! I haven't had much time to sew lately. All I made was a grey (!) skirt.mochimohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03868163935647383690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-77616789955383609982011-03-04T08:57:26.829+11:002011-03-04T08:57:26.829+11:00I think we are very close to the exact same size s...I think we are very close to the exact same size so I feel you. Before I went back to sewing I could not own any dresses because RTW does not make any dresses that are S/M/L all in the same garment! I think the dress is cuter than you feel right now, but I totally understand the fitting disappointment after two muslins! I have almost given up on dresses without a waist seam due to my extreme size variances; being able to dart extra hip fabric into the waist seam helps. And I infinitely prefer princess seams over darts for a bodice--so much easier to adjust to a small bust.The Slapdash Sewisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668474749166329852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-73311559078856773072011-03-04T08:15:02.232+11:002011-03-04T08:15:02.232+11:00I love your blog! I lurk sometimes, and I happene...I love your blog! I lurk sometimes, and I happened on it again today. I must say, I had to LOL when I started reading your post! I hope one day you can laugh about it also. I have two little ones, 1 and 4, and they are both strong-willed. Needless to say, I have a lot of hard days where, like you, it seems like people just don't relate to what I go through. But then there is always a glimmer of sunshine amidst the craziness! I hope you get a lot more sunshine your way!!<br /><br />Oh, and I really like the dress!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-15020633854069851542011-03-04T07:02:33.490+11:002011-03-04T07:02:33.490+11:00So glad to read Anna and your ring are safe. The ...So glad to read Anna and your ring are safe. The picture of Anna really captures the moment. Good luck on your next sewing endeavor. I am having similar struggles with a princess seam sheath dress. I may keep trying to work it out, or move on. We shall see.MushyWearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11298153126878457192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-54727160048134114752011-03-04T04:23:29.965+11:002011-03-04T04:23:29.965+11:00I'm sorry, I know it isn't funny at all wh...I'm sorry, I know it isn't funny at all when you are experiencing it, but that story about Anna and the wedding ring made me roll around laughing, especially the bit about her pointing to her bum. <br /><br />But much sympathy, and I actually really like your dress (and I think the fabric is so fun!)Reethihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08154089319915500996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-18935760384099647182011-03-04T01:16:54.648+11:002011-03-04T01:16:54.648+11:00About the dress - the print disguises the fit impe...About the dress - the print disguises the fit imperfections well, and I think it looks quite wearable. And I don't think the fit is bad, either!<br />May I offer an opinion? I suggest that you forget about Calvin Klein patterns, at least the "vintage" ones. They seem to have been cut for people with very few curves. I remember an article featuring Mr. Klein's favorite model, who was attractive but very much straight up and down. I have a sort of similar shape to yours, and I have never been able to get his designs to fit well.<br />I enjoy your blog, and your work is inspiring.<br /><br />Lana from IllinoisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-45487709289814886472011-03-04T00:26:34.424+11:002011-03-04T00:26:34.424+11:00I like the fit as per the photo... it really does ...I like the fit as per the photo... it really does look good in the picture... but of course it's not me wearing it! The color's look good on you too! <br />WoWWW... pink... I'm impressed! Way to get out of your comfort zone!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11744073613012413496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-69928918885226612772011-03-04T00:09:31.742+11:002011-03-04T00:09:31.742+11:00Oyy hang in! Your little one sounds like a really...Oyy hang in! Your little one sounds like a really exuberant kid and you are right to insist on more support from your doctor. Trust your instincts - you are with her the most. Hope it gets better sooner rather than later for you. <br />On a fitted dress front - have you thought about back and front princess seams (maybe coming from the shoulder?)? I think that might give you more scope for fitting.Jodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586195054279699870noreply@blogger.com