tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post8715576665283824947..comments2024-02-18T06:32:42.950+11:00Comments on Bartacks and Singletrack: Too narrow, too baggy, too raw, too.....Lightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-1250073040267035312015-10-11T21:01:39.012+11:002015-10-11T21:01:39.012+11:00Downloading those tees now :) Funny enough, I am s...Downloading those tees now :) Funny enough, I am struggling to find decent tees at shops. Something that fits everywhere, not see-through and at least half-decent quality! Jenya @ While she was sleepinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11443073685889323191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-58388996486406392132014-05-26T18:46:08.688+10:002014-05-26T18:46:08.688+10:00Can't be arsed, exactly my thoughts!
If I make...Can't be arsed, exactly my thoughts!<br />If I make another jacket that is lined, then this one will only be fit for the bin by comparison. Best just to move gaily on to the next thing, right?!Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-78917340918171252602014-05-26T18:44:19.298+10:002014-05-26T18:44:19.298+10:00Perhaps all the sewing patterns are made for peopl...Perhaps all the sewing patterns are made for people who can't buy couture off the rack and have the clothes fit, hence there aren't patterns for planks. I'm trying to feel sorry for you, ... really I am... :)<br />But seriously, as much I'd love to have your figure, walk into Paul Smith and have those slim trousers fit me, my budget wouldn't stretch to more than one pair every 5 years so it wouldn't really work out anyway. Here's some inspiration: Have you seen the SBCC trousers that Nicole has sewn herself? http://www.nicoleathome.com/2014/05/sbcc-manhattan-trouser-pattern-review.html?showComment=1399461668505Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-15619325188037011902014-05-26T18:38:56.782+10:002014-05-26T18:38:56.782+10:00Thanks goodness our skirts aren't too long, ot...Thanks goodness our skirts aren't too long, otherwise we'd be wearing them with mob caps and going really maid from under the stairs retro!<br />Given that there's a total fabric outlay of about $20 in all three pieces above I can afford to be fussy and give up on them. Buying all those pieces and then changing my mind would have cost a lot more!Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-55709180030196001242014-05-26T18:35:52.316+10:002014-05-26T18:35:52.316+10:00Thanks Kristin. It's the difference between of...Thanks Kristin. It's the difference between off the rack and bespoke isn't it, only I'm no tailor with all that practice and skill!<br />At least I'm excited about trying again, and I sure don't get excited about traipsing around store after store trying to find the perfect long sleeve T!Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-42488113925627142452014-05-26T14:06:31.169+10:002014-05-26T14:06:31.169+10:00All looks fab. Especially love the jacket. I am a ...All looks fab. Especially love the jacket. I am a complete fuss pot too and really can't be arsed rectifying issues once I've finished or even when I'm not finished.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-63469090156972647502014-05-25T13:54:31.803+10:002014-05-25T13:54:31.803+10:00I give you so much credit for sewing for yourself....I give you so much credit for sewing for yourself. When I'm not pregnant I have the body of a plank and even so, it's very hard to sew for a plank. Patterns aren't written for my body type. All of the handmades I've made for myself looked just that - handmade. Except for one knit skirt that I wore once a week (at least) for several years but that was sheer luck. All three pieces look fantastic on you. Very professional and the fabrics and colors you chose are great. Also, I appreciate your thorough (and honest) reviews. If I ever do sew for myself, I will definitely take a look at these. beautifully done!rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12000794959264304528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-19375415174497151902014-05-24T23:41:31.793+10:002014-05-24T23:41:31.793+10:00I'm in AWE of your sewing, but I understand th...I'm in AWE of your sewing, but I understand the fussy factor. I've sewn a few things I'm less than happy with, or that have turned out not to look so great on me. And by the way, my skirt is even more bustly (bustle-ish?) than yours. I just try to forget about how it looks from behind... or when seen side-on... marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715341254331190992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-51185660012040261182014-05-22T14:48:33.598+10:002014-05-22T14:48:33.598+10:00Oh what a great outfit!! I know exactly what you ...Oh what a great outfit!! I know exactly what you mean though - I'm waaaay more critical about the fit and finish of my handsewns than storebought stuff. Like to the point where those tiny things that only I notice will cause me not to wear it anymore. Keep going though! It seems to get better with practice? kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906525676759757900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-37073765750372167822014-05-22T14:37:00.842+10:002014-05-22T14:37:00.842+10:00Thank you, but I am being fussy. My test with sewi...Thank you, but I am being fussy. My test with sewing for me is not would I buy it for what it cost me to make, but would I buy it at all. I'd say confidently that no-one would walk out of a shop having paid money for a jacket that looked so dreadful on the inside as that one does. The good thing is I can see what the faults are, I think I know how to fix them and I may just get around to it, so long as I don't get distracted.....<br />Oh, look, another pretty, new pattern, over there! ;)Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-39307012938744085642014-05-22T14:32:39.608+10:002014-05-22T14:32:39.608+10:00Yep, I don't think I cope well with "not ...Yep, I don't think I cope well with "not right first time" (I can visualise my parents nodding in agreement here). At leats with kids to sew for my not-quite-rights can always be chopped up and repurposed.Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-31435185649873239422014-05-22T14:30:10.997+10:002014-05-22T14:30:10.997+10:00I absolutely agree. I may not want to wear the end...I absolutely agree. I may not want to wear the end result but I will be pleased with the exercise in having made it. I'm so happy to say that my first Japanese blouse (the too small red one) is being happily worn by a friend and it looks fantastic on her. I feel quite proud when I see it on her!<br />I'm with you on the cheap fabric thing too. At least until I've proved the pattern works for me, but by then I've become a bit bored (hence no Weekend Getaway take 3 yet) and moved on to something else....<br />Yep, saw your blog post about the skirt size too, I honestly thought I was sizing down, a bit...Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-54239514933716824002014-05-22T14:24:29.501+10:002014-05-22T14:24:29.501+10:00I'm glad I'm not the only fuss-pot. My 100...I'm glad I'm not the only fuss-pot. My 100% successes have been the knit Passport dresses and I'm wearing them all the time. I am appreciating having something new as it's been over 6 years now that my pre-kids wardrobe has been unworn. Any change is good right! I guess I was equally fussy about ready to wear clothes it's just that I used to have the time to browse and try things on. I'd rather wear an ill fitting me-made T-shirt than try and keep my kids amused in a change room. (actually they would be easily amused but it would be at my expense!)<br />Taking the scolding about the skirt size without argument. :)<br />If the jacket is your style then it would be worth the trouble of making it with a lining.Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-75407977740623634622014-05-22T14:18:17.018+10:002014-05-22T14:18:17.018+10:00Thanks Sharon. I think this jacket will really sui...Thanks Sharon. I think this jacket will really suit you. Make a muslin, know it will work and then you MUST line it! Then I think you'll have a great garment, and I know you have the patience for that kind of thing!Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-79924956215583327892014-05-22T14:16:38.495+10:002014-05-22T14:16:38.495+10:00So, like wine, a pattern should be cellared for a ...So, like wine, a pattern should be cellared for a while, hey?! I like your way of thinking...Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-6429770822711076872014-05-22T12:14:46.574+10:002014-05-22T12:14:46.574+10:00They all look great McStitch! I think you are bein...They all look great McStitch! I think you are being far too hard on yourself :)Ockduspockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472291767747357704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-59538555004983060882014-05-22T08:15:59.079+10:002014-05-22T08:15:59.079+10:00That's a lot of self sewing, good for you! I t...That's a lot of self sewing, good for you! I think it's such an attitude shift from kid sewing since it's probably not going to be right the first time- and that is super hard for me! Looks like your off to a great start. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11706552035114492981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-35554667087623323482014-05-22T06:18:19.046+10:002014-05-22T06:18:19.046+10:00Determination is key! I am often frustrated by try...Determination is key! I am often frustrated by trying to get the right fit or style for myself but I know that every time I don't get it quite right I am learning something. It may be why I refuse to buy expensive fabric for myself. I know I will just be terrified of making a hash of it.<br />The outfit really suits you (but you were warned about the skirt :-) )Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17648562959654477795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-86311315703437669782014-05-22T06:04:58.988+10:002014-05-22T06:04:58.988+10:00I am really fussy about my clothing too, and many ...I am really fussy about my clothing too, and many of my me-mades are good, but not quite good enough ... But as time goes on and I learn more, I like my me-mades more and more. Also, I find that just mixing them into my wardrobe and wearing them a bit often helps me stop looking at the tiny flaws and start just appreciating having a nice thing to wear. I love all of your me-mades (but didn't I warn you about the skirt sizing? why yes I did!). I personally wear my me-made knit tops more than any other thing I've made - they are easy, comfortable, and look good - what's not to love? The jacket is my favorite here, but I hear you on the finishing!! That is annoying!Inder-ifichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09724667602427496583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-18137080206236219832014-05-22T05:57:47.510+10:002014-05-22T05:57:47.510+10:00I find your sewing for yourself very inspiring! I ...I find your sewing for yourself very inspiring! I really love everything you made. I have the jacket pattern but have yet to try it out, I will this fall now that I have seen yours. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928037550588043018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-63975433251409090862014-05-22T02:30:25.271+10:002014-05-22T02:30:25.271+10:00I love all the clothes you made. I haven't se...I love all the clothes you made. I haven't sewn for myself (other than bags) since I became a mom. But I just happened to buy two patterns at Joann's yesterday. So maybe I'll make them next year because I usually have a pattern for a year before I make it.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10316879382901467505noreply@blogger.com