tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post66146657888499808..comments2024-03-28T09:14:59.192-04:00Comments on La Sewista!: "Antipast" Inspired UpcycleBunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-18830374605369229042013-05-19T08:53:09.464-04:002013-05-19T08:53:09.464-04:00I had never heard of Antipast, nice ideas, but the...I had never heard of Antipast, nice ideas, but the sewing?? WTF. Even when I was a rank beginner I would have been embarrassed to produce something with sewing this bad. I wonder too, why they don't press their clothes. <br /><br />Your top is gorgeous, far better than the inspiration.ElleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16656569539140359204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-10593320830389870302013-05-09T01:06:35.217-04:002013-05-09T01:06:35.217-04:00Bunny, I love how you've used entredeaux here...Bunny, I love how you've used entredeaux here and also how you've explained this neckline. Thanks for sharing!Linda Snyderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475302158025161202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-15222588195103267302013-05-08T15:51:45.876-04:002013-05-08T15:51:45.876-04:00I just absolutely love the top, especially how you...I just absolutely love the top, especially how you used pieces from an old sweater. It is just gorgeous. It's great to sew! Cynthia Gilbrethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17124840580430749378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-67598178231300523142013-05-08T13:31:36.376-04:002013-05-08T13:31:36.376-04:00This top is really lovely. The combination of croc...This top is really lovely. The combination of crochet overlays on the cotton print (or is it burnout?) and the entredeux neckline trim really make it unique. The trim is a wonderful way to use heirloom sewing in a modern garment. It is no wonder you get compliments when you wear it!Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-87328977049190728732013-05-08T11:44:26.472-04:002013-05-08T11:44:26.472-04:00I am sure that contributed but the Dig definitely ...I am sure that contributed but the Dig definitely put the nail in the coffin. Have you seen that skyline coming in on the Southeast Expressway going North? You'd never know that area even existed. Many of the places we did business with when I worked in a textile mill eons ago were there and no longer physically exist there. Time moves on.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-42702344353458565712013-05-07T21:22:15.411-04:002013-05-07T21:22:15.411-04:00It's a closeup of a a bag made about a year o...It's a closeup of a a bag made about a year or so ago. I went on a clutch binge. Glad you like it. I am overdue to change the pic as I try to put up a new one on the first of each month, something I've made. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-81321728070780783032013-05-07T12:46:13.282-04:002013-05-07T12:46:13.282-04:00Sewing is the best! Precisely for this kind of re...Sewing is the best! Precisely for this kind of reason. Beautiful top! Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-91439938012367590902013-05-07T12:14:33.929-04:002013-05-07T12:14:33.929-04:00Lovely, airy top. I especially like the sleeve he...Lovely, airy top. I especially like the sleeve hem work. BTW, your new page header is gorgeous. Part of a project I missed?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11353934623271560735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-72997374781316902742013-05-07T11:07:13.178-04:002013-05-07T11:07:13.178-04:00very pretty, a white top is a great sign of spring...very pretty, a white top is a great sign of spring.Beth (SunnyGal Studio)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08891740887743925587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-44847956830032558792013-05-07T10:49:20.144-04:002013-05-07T10:49:20.144-04:00That is so beautiful. White on white; designs ove...That is so beautiful. White on white; designs overlaid on one another...Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03517527498809073174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-80434104139797166312013-05-07T10:14:21.332-04:002013-05-07T10:14:21.332-04:00Oh no! Not Windsor Buttons! I always visited the s...Oh no! Not Windsor Buttons! I always visited the shop when I was in Boston. One more store to cross off my list. But how nice to find a new one! <br /><br />I did not realize the Big Dig was responsible for the disappearance of the fabric district. I thought it had folded under the shift to overseas manufacturing. <br /><br />Beautiful top, Bunny. Thank you for the detailed construction info.Sew Lady Sew!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16892779463014418535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-12108533037060762902013-05-07T09:59:58.359-04:002013-05-07T09:59:58.359-04:00What a beautiful job you've done. Our unusual...What a beautiful job you've done. Our unusually (for Georgia) cool and wet spring is making me wish for more light-colored things with a little weight to them. Lovely piece. Thinking good thoughts for you and DH.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13713792276304999616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-55225683854021207272013-05-07T09:51:55.509-04:002013-05-07T09:51:55.509-04:00Stunning!Stunning!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05413150151279160155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-91227598088115627422013-05-07T09:45:44.565-04:002013-05-07T09:45:44.565-04:00So happy I found your site. Very inspiring! Beaut...So happy I found your site. Very inspiring! Beautiful top. Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09734182899983557160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-76819866482618940452013-05-07T09:38:04.896-04:002013-05-07T09:38:04.896-04:00I just wanted to add that when I lived in NH there...I just wanted to add that when I lived in NH there was a saying that you could easily tell the wealthy people from the regulars in Peterboro, NH, a town of writers and publishers. The wealthy were the ones with the elbows torn out of their sweaters and the patches falling off their tweed jackets and it was true. Maybe that sort of esthetic is what appeals about the products in Worthwhile's lineup. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-54998689262443014322013-05-07T09:35:44.011-04:002013-05-07T09:35:44.011-04:00I've already have a great ribbon sweater that ...I've already have a great ribbon sweater that is falling apart and am trying hard not to work it up immediately. I need to get back to my "planned" projects. It sure is fun to sew on the fly, however. <br /><br />Thanks for your kind thoughts and prayers. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-53451305533222817992013-05-07T09:33:53.547-04:002013-05-07T09:33:53.547-04:00I thought the entire garment district disappeared ...I thought the entire garment district disappeared when the Big Dig came through. I will definitely check this out. It's not far from where DD works. Windsor Button was fabulous but unfortunately those days are gone. It is very heartening to hear that there is a new fresh spirit retailing fabric and I will definitely check it out. Thanks for the heads up. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-25170633663359102342013-05-07T08:39:29.906-04:002013-05-07T08:39:29.906-04:00Lovely top, lovely photos and good description of ...Lovely top, lovely photos and good description of what thought went into making such a cool knock-off only BETTER! It is a mystery who buys the original tops at such prices for shoddy workmanship but they do sell don't they? You and your hubby are in my thoughts and prayers. So now will you be on the prowl for other shrunken crochet articles to turn into new masterpieces?mrsmolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16329515914613595719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-80133824746802464642013-05-07T08:21:52.326-04:002013-05-07T08:21:52.326-04:00I love your version!I love your version!Alethiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11058947130553530912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-79073396473537301082013-05-07T07:01:42.224-04:002013-05-07T07:01:42.224-04:00This looks awesome. My 25 year old daughter has fi...This looks awesome. My 25 year old daughter has finally realized she wants to learn to sew (I never wanted to pressure her) and she is really drawn to the Rowley patterns. Can't wait to show her your creative flourishes!<br /><br />PS - Next time you go to Boston, if you have time to do any fabric shopping check out greysfabrics.com in the garment district (I guess it's now called the "SoWA" -- south of Washington arts district). They also have an Etsy shop with some lovely apparel fabric selections. I just stumbled upon them and they have a really fun and fresh attitude. Most of the garment district shops have disappeared (including Windsor Button). So it's great to see some young whippersnappers trying to keep the traditions alive.KateLoomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12062478958204221222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-13841648639450478742013-05-07T04:07:36.057-04:002013-05-07T04:07:36.057-04:00This has turned out fantastic - love itThis has turned out fantastic - love itpdiddlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231666147175522583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-54417608872447986792013-05-07T02:54:51.349-04:002013-05-07T02:54:51.349-04:00Nicely done! Beautiful interpretation of the insp...Nicely done! Beautiful interpretation of the inspiration garment... yours is quite a lot finer.adriprintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03924063778972115705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-71410855772940835182013-05-06T22:47:41.315-04:002013-05-06T22:47:41.315-04:00So beautiful, Bunny, and so much better than the i...So beautiful, Bunny, and so much better than the inspiration piece. Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378489018825744806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-7986331088140871912013-05-06T22:26:28.499-04:002013-05-06T22:26:28.499-04:00Every time I go to that site I am impressed by thr...Every time I go to that site I am impressed by three things. First, the design CONCEPTS are fabulous. Second, the workmanship is sub par. And third, the pricing is no reflection of their quality. I still want to know who pays for such crap? If I had four, five hundred to toss on a top, it would not be one of these. Being sewists we can take concepts and then work them up to the quality we want them to be, instead of making something that looks like it came of the floor of a back room in Bangladesh. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-35131520782230192992013-05-06T21:58:51.763-04:002013-05-06T21:58:51.763-04:00Beautiful! Beautiful! Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14642210833712724301noreply@blogger.com