tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post3760839862336242231..comments2024-03-28T09:14:59.192-04:00Comments on La Sewista!: Moving On to the HolidaysBunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-49104796988768415682010-12-02T15:30:33.123-05:002010-12-02T15:30:33.123-05:00That's an adorable dress, Sophie will love it!...That's an adorable dress, Sophie will love it!Tanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073735708031525696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-61856113261881348312010-11-23T07:08:39.758-05:002010-11-23T07:08:39.758-05:00What a cute dress. I hope Sophie enjoys it!What a cute dress. I hope Sophie enjoys it!One Second Needlehttp://www.squidoo.com/lensmaster/new_workshop/sewing-with-one-second-needlenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-47711064185975867602010-11-18T19:07:23.659-05:002010-11-18T19:07:23.659-05:00So happy to hear you're out, and sewing again!...So happy to hear you're out, and sewing again! Sophie's dress is adorable.Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18011710119455022691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-32482265214859211202010-11-18T13:58:05.752-05:002010-11-18T13:58:05.752-05:00Sophie's new dress is adorable and a lovely Ch...Sophie's new dress is adorable and a lovely Christmas gift.Cennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-35913870893337989152010-11-18T10:41:19.703-05:002010-11-18T10:41:19.703-05:00You know I've always had problem with the clas...You know I've always had problem with the classically inserted sleeves in the Chanel jacket (Pardon if this gets long). Here's the deal, part of why we either back or quilt the bouclé is because the dang stuff doesn't keep its shape - it's so loosely woven. So when I put in the sleeve the traditional way and then pop in the sleeve head lining inside the lining armhole, it's a real challenge (like hard as @#$#!#@$#%) for an expert like me, much less for a newbie or first-timer. <br /><br />What I've taken to doing is inserting the fabric <b>and</b> lining sleeve head into the fabric <b>and</b> lining armhole, and then finish it with a bias strip on the inside. I feel this keeps in the tradition of Chanel, and the whole megillah is finished on the inside <b>and</b> the sleeve head is inserted beautifully with that crisp header in the seam (you know how much I love my sleeve head hem headers!!!) and it looks excellent and professional on the inside as well. <br /><br />I know the traditional way can be done, but I inserted my Chanel sleeve the classic way the first time about a gazillion times (OK, not quite a gazillion) and the dang thing never did come out right. The minute I did it with fabric & lining, poof - came out excellanto the very first time. <br /><br />Final note: If you end up knocked out in an alley some day and that gorgeous cotton velvet is missing don't come lookin' fer me!!!! (Claire whistling nonchalantly!!!)ClaireOKChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05794385586295229490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-37367342324494476692010-11-18T06:45:02.017-05:002010-11-18T06:45:02.017-05:00Bunny, so glad to hear you're mending nicely. ...Bunny, so glad to hear you're mending nicely. A very wise MD once told me that the only "minor" surgery was that performed on someone else! No matter how minor, it still takes healing! <br />The dress is fabulous and I know a 6 year old who may just see something like that at Christmas!Kathiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13184312953659471770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-26035939590564465892010-11-18T06:32:10.439-05:002010-11-18T06:32:10.439-05:00I hope your health continues to improve and your s...I hope your health continues to improve and your surgery heals quickly. That little dress is adorable. It takes a keen eye to put fabrics together so well. Koos has nothing on you! Bummer about the CJ sleeve fitting issue. You'll fix it though and have a gorgeous jacket.gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-36933278918998579642010-11-18T01:41:20.468-05:002010-11-18T01:41:20.468-05:00Very cute dress Bunny. I have a similar cord in li...Very cute dress Bunny. I have a similar cord in line to make a jumper for my 4 yr old. Agree with you on the quality of JA fabrics. Glad you are on the mend.<br /><br />RadhaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13722064993306270240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-39167008179400527902010-11-17T19:43:39.402-05:002010-11-17T19:43:39.402-05:00What good news and what a great dress. You are de...What good news and what a great dress. You are definitely feeling better and that's such a good thing.Jane Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-63564303165853301462010-11-17T17:42:34.190-05:002010-11-17T17:42:34.190-05:00So glad you're on the mend, Bunny. I've m...So glad you're on the mend, Bunny. I've missed your informative blogs and beautiful workmanship. The dress is adorable!<br /><br />Karen in HoustoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-11682759449881063862010-11-17T16:11:35.503-05:002010-11-17T16:11:35.503-05:00Bunny, The dress is so darn cute, just love the f...Bunny, The dress is so darn cute, just love the fabrics you used. Thank you for getting me back in the mood to sew, been in a bit of a slump.<br /><br />nonienonie everythingsewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433431619239575752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-23987358527302915122010-11-17T12:37:18.765-05:002010-11-17T12:37:18.765-05:00JoAnn's ! I forget sometimes that my readers a...JoAnn's ! I forget sometimes that my readers are worldwide. Joanns is a craft (mostly) and fabric retail chain. Their quality and management can be hit or miss, but my local JAs is really wonderful, spotless, and well stocked and managed by knowledgeable staff.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-14016028243769231332010-11-17T12:31:15.538-05:002010-11-17T12:31:15.538-05:00Could you please tell us for what JA stands?Could you please tell us for what JA stands?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-52478356546806455432010-11-17T11:56:19.476-05:002010-11-17T11:56:19.476-05:00Your dress looks great! I just made this dress fo...Your dress looks great! I just made this dress for my daughter inspired your earlier post about your plans for this dress. I agree, it was suprisingly simple to sew and the results are quite cute.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551387452771116176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-59748564626260597542010-11-17T10:44:47.016-05:002010-11-17T10:44:47.016-05:00That dress is so sweet! I'm so glad I already...That dress is so sweet! I'm so glad I already have this pattern, it just jumped the line in the queue! Also, glad to hear that you are feeling better!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126043161321731207noreply@blogger.com