tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.comments2023-03-21T10:09:12.433-04:00Sew Damned CreativeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03747567953202968069noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-61383585083225521232015-05-11T13:27:04.741-04:002015-05-11T13:27:04.741-04:00I've been following your adventures in dressma...I've been following your adventures in dressmaking and I'm finally nearing the point where I want (and need) to get back into sewing! I used to love to sew and made a lot of my own clothes, especially dresses and skirts, so they would fit perfectly in high school and college. The last thing I made was a dressy long skirt for my mother-in-law. She wore it for many years.<br /><br />And after interacting with you and others, including reading through expert reviews, I realize my 1971 machine is so old that it will be cheaper to buy a newer one with more features than to even recondition it. I liked it because it's a cabinet model, and makes sewing very easy. My mom always preferred portables, because they were easy to transport and store. She was a master seamstress, and I'm sorry she's lost most of her vision so she can't enjoy this hobby with me any longer.<br /><br />Anyway, now I'm looking at sewing machines, and I'm amazed at what they can do! I remember when doing a simple button hole was a BIG DEAL! I never learned to sew with super stretchy fabrics, so that's something I want to try.<br /><br />Love your creations!<br /><br />~Jane WeaverAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-1270103275684225962015-01-12T01:16:35.073-05:002015-01-12T01:16:35.073-05:00I am new to sewing and cut this pattern out and fo...I am new to sewing and cut this pattern out and found that I didn't understand when it said to stitch center back seam to large dot. I am not seeing the large dot. Maybe it's chemo brain from all the treatment's but it's so frustrating. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09138852635013422002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-33865005055763950162014-03-16T16:54:44.791-04:002014-03-16T16:54:44.791-04:00Oh, Annie, I have the opposite problem.. I LOVE to...Oh, Annie, I have the opposite problem.. I LOVE to shop for fabric. The hunt is thrilling for me. The only things I might have issue with is finding a print with the right colors but I know I will eventually. Thanks for the congrats!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03747567953202968069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-19039904202198826582014-03-16T08:56:27.375-04:002014-03-16T08:56:27.375-04:00New job and new wardrobe - congrats! I bet if you...New job and new wardrobe - congrats! I bet if you set goals you will be able to complete it all. I would be daunted at the fabric shopping -- when I have my mind set on a fabric type or color, I can rarely find it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00968938319199781696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-32784833891525540392014-03-16T00:58:39.140-04:002014-03-16T00:58:39.140-04:00Thank you! I don't expect to get everything do...Thank you! I don't expect to get everything done before I start. If I can get a pair of trousers and a blazer done that will match the dark brown skirt I made in January then I'll be happy. If I have time I'll alter some of the clothes I have that will work for the business casual dress code. Mostly it's blouses I have and they will work as is in case I don't get to them before my start date.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03747567953202968069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-4009072154338857302014-03-15T23:23:59.142-04:002014-03-15T23:23:59.142-04:00Congratulations on the job! Wow, that is one big ...Congratulations on the job! Wow, that is one big clothing plan. Best of luck in the job and with all that sewing!Lynnhttp://www.thisimade.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-41062515308007028042014-01-15T19:33:24.795-05:002014-01-15T19:33:24.795-05:00Thank you Cathy!Thank you Cathy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03747567953202968069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-62332950742187675752014-01-15T09:03:25.883-05:002014-01-15T09:03:25.883-05:00great job!
Cathygreat job!<br />CathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-16477837818848826752014-01-04T15:11:08.161-05:002014-01-04T15:11:08.161-05:00Staying focused is definitely my goal. I am not ve...Staying focused is definitely my goal. I am not very strong at staying focused so I hope having this plan helps.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03747567953202968069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-63578858211285639932014-01-04T15:10:32.002-05:002014-01-04T15:10:32.002-05:00Thank you! I really look forward to making them!Thank you! I really look forward to making them!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03747567953202968069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-62227508791135855552014-01-04T15:10:14.909-05:002014-01-04T15:10:14.909-05:00I think that having a plan will really help. I kno...I think that having a plan will really help. I know from experience that it's terrible having a wardrobe full of bits and pieces that just don't work together or fit your lifestyle. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03747567953202968069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-80848340547652709512014-01-04T15:09:12.710-05:002014-01-04T15:09:12.710-05:00You're welcome! I never had a plan, either, th...You're welcome! I never had a plan, either, that I would actually stick to. I'm determined that this time around is different because I just can't get away with the clothes I own anymore. I need to buckle down and focus so I can have things to wear.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03747567953202968069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-23904148650149414712014-01-03T21:57:23.073-05:002014-01-03T21:57:23.073-05:00This is fantastic! What a terrific idea, this way...This is fantastic! What a terrific idea, this way, you will stay focused :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-49314086642619460932014-01-03T21:10:21.559-05:002014-01-03T21:10:21.559-05:00Congratulations! You are such an inspiration. Your...Congratulations! You are such an inspiration. Your weight loss is amazing and I will be following you and some of the other 'fasters' in the challenge. Good luck!ozvikinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05212558891829392288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-60631099259943000902014-01-03T19:45:59.046-05:002014-01-03T19:45:59.046-05:00I love your plan for the year. I think I may do th...I love your plan for the year. I think I may do the same and really plan out what to make this year.Leslie https://www.blogger.com/profile/17430815366297302202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-88095078448701887862014-01-03T18:48:13.423-05:002014-01-03T18:48:13.423-05:00Luckily the gown isn't really that complicated...Luckily the gown isn't really that complicated. It's a mostly satin dress with a lace overskirt. Even with it not that complicated I'm still giving myself 6 months to get it done. I want the fit to be absolutely perfect for the bride.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03747567953202968069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-65250098813683773572014-01-03T18:43:44.720-05:002014-01-03T18:43:44.720-05:00I am a an RTW Faster, and have never made a plan, ...I am a an RTW Faster, and have never made a plan, whether sewing or purchasing... Hence 2 full closets and nothing to wear! thanks so much for the inspiration.Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10158037126151139203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-15994316204572144912014-01-03T18:26:16.749-05:002014-01-03T18:26:16.749-05:00Love how you have commissions! Good luck -- a wed...Love how you have commissions! Good luck -- a wedding gown sounds daunting but will probably be fun to sew and create.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00968938319199781696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-9651021482665183362014-01-03T15:24:38.102-05:002014-01-03T15:24:38.102-05:00Awesome! I must make at least the two dresses befo...Awesome! I must make at least the two dresses before the middle of the month. I want to make one other item in January simply because I want more than a cocktail dress and one basic dress that I can wear.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03747567953202968069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-25125291257166072242014-01-03T15:22:17.025-05:002014-01-03T15:22:17.025-05:00If I can do it you totally can! It really takes wa...If I can do it you totally can! It really takes wanting to shrink more than you want to not do the work for it. It takes commitment and dedication. It's taken me a long time to get that dedication down but now that I have I'm steadily shrinking! I'm happy to inspire and if you need any assistance with your own loss please let me know. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03747567953202968069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-41264947164238818222014-01-03T14:41:47.290-05:002014-01-03T14:41:47.290-05:00congratulations on your progress so far! Great JO...congratulations on your progress so far! Great JOB!<br /><br />I am currently at my heaviest ever :( and am making a focused push to hit my fitness and weight goals this year. Our 'end goal' is the same so I look forward to seeing you reach it as fuel and inspiration to me :DShawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04722507671226227620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-86869002258579225542014-01-03T14:19:22.378-05:002014-01-03T14:19:22.378-05:00Glad that article helped you get started... and yo...Glad that article helped you get started... and you are on your way! Isn't this fun!! I am not quite at the "start sewing" stage but I will be soon. Hope to make at least two items in January.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17899896728363922575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-90846627949903631802014-01-03T13:40:07.462-05:002014-01-03T13:40:07.462-05:00A great plan. I look forward to seeing these 20 it...A great plan. I look forward to seeing these 20 items! The Hojnackeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11831225232147068760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-51667758329885531522014-01-03T11:45:46.432-05:002014-01-03T11:45:46.432-05:00Thank you Diana! Right now I'm in the planning...Thank you Diana! Right now I'm in the planning process and just dreaming up how I want to dress is so fun! I can't wait to start making things!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03747567953202968069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191373512738277361.post-57648647561453885322014-01-02T19:26:56.591-05:002014-01-02T19:26:56.591-05:00Congratulations! That's a terrific achievement...Congratulations! That's a terrific achievement and a lot of hard work. It'll be fun making clothes for your hot new figure. :)Dianahttp://hailbritannia.comnoreply@blogger.com