tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post161486266339640235..comments2024-03-28T09:14:59.192-04:00Comments on La Sewista!: Vogue 1515, Sandra Betzina Skirt, mehBunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-8940083145086456262017-04-23T14:22:45.432-04:002017-04-23T14:22:45.432-04:00Just wanted to let you know I miss your posts, and...Just wanted to let you know I miss your posts, and hope all's well with you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13713792276304999616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-57445636365832808952017-04-19T16:01:12.715-04:002017-04-19T16:01:12.715-04:00you haven't posted in awhile so I wanted to te...you haven't posted in awhile so I wanted to tell you that I frequently refer to your Kenneth King hem instructions. Works everytime. Thank youKathy Schrankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07093393976485493576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-69175016535276890022017-04-18T16:54:30.741-04:002017-04-18T16:54:30.741-04:00Too quiet from Sewista-land. Hope you are OK.Too quiet from Sewista-land. Hope you are OK.anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07699932588900046494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-32469039557584481382017-03-22T17:19:44.803-04:002017-03-22T17:19:44.803-04:00I think you right - to me it looks deliberate and ...I think you right - to me it looks deliberate and I rather like the effect!-https://www.blogger.com/profile/15063031774440426289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-12693293346090662612017-03-16T20:15:23.601-04:002017-03-16T20:15:23.601-04:00If I give the skirt a quarter only turn the bottom...If I give the skirt a quarter only turn the bottom becomes dark and the top becomes shiny and light, the opposite. So that tells me its the layout and bias cut of the the bottom tier. <br /><br />I am on my third day off from work. Everything around here has ground to stop, highly unusual but also exacerbated by a mile long ice jam on one of our local rivers that has put a large populated area under two feet of water. The snow was so heavy that roads were down to one lane and you just have to cross your fingers. Today it got better and I am planning on work tomorrow. Where I work is very close to the flooded area but so far we're OK. <br /><br />Love that word "embrace". And I will!Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-9057155947469154412017-03-16T11:05:30.077-04:002017-03-16T11:05:30.077-04:00I do see the differences in how the fabric catches...I do see the differences in how the fabric catches the light, etc., but I don't think it's necessarily a bad thing. It actually helps to show off the design lines of the skirt. And the whole skirt will catch light differently at different times when you've actually got it on and are moving around in it. Maybe that helps you embrace the "problem"? :-)<br /><br />And OMG ... 30-35 (or more) inches of snow? I just don't have it in me to do snow anymore. I did grow up with it in CT/NY but I've been a Floridian for 27 years now so nope!Debbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-31606317347773800882017-03-15T16:06:20.771-04:002017-03-15T16:06:20.771-04:00I can see how the line drawings mislead you as to ...I can see how the line drawings mislead you as to what to expect with this skirt so I certainly understand your disappointment. However, I know you can totally rock this skirt anyway!Tomasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001675806748209852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-31184288929660742302017-03-15T14:04:41.590-04:002017-03-15T14:04:41.590-04:00I think it's wearable and knowing my friends t...I think it's wearable and knowing my friends they will think it is one of my crazy deliberate sewing ideas. I will wear it. Thanks for the validation on the issues. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-32386220255815499292017-03-15T14:03:22.889-04:002017-03-15T14:03:22.889-04:00We've gotten another four inches since breakfa...We've gotten another four inches since breakfast so probably about 34-35 inches so far. Its still snowing and they predicted another 5-8 today on top of the thirty we woke up to. <br />Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-72786748497566368542017-03-15T14:02:19.411-04:002017-03-15T14:02:19.411-04:00Thanks, Cynthia. Thanks, Cynthia. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-46863184511549051792017-03-15T14:01:50.492-04:002017-03-15T14:01:50.492-04:00It's sold in a lot of places but I usually ge...It's sold in a lot of places but I usually get it through Amazon or Fabric.com. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-28149935929959518642017-03-15T13:48:59.136-04:002017-03-15T13:48:59.136-04:00From the line drawing I would have thought a gentl...From the line drawing I would have thought a gentle flounce would be on the bottom section, which is not what the pattern piece looks like. <br /><br />Given the shape of the pattern piece and the way it was attached to the upper skirt probably causes the difference in shading seen in the photos. It will still be a nice casual skirt, though!BaManoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-524514971475903102017-03-15T12:50:12.779-04:002017-03-15T12:50:12.779-04:00How much snow did you get? How much snow did you get? Cynthia Gilbrethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17124840580430749378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-7506987228430978182017-03-15T12:49:56.917-04:002017-03-15T12:49:56.917-04:00The skirt fabric is lovely and I think it looks go...The skirt fabric is lovely and I think it looks good, ponte is great for skirts. I agree that the "flounce" is a bit on the lean side. The latest Threads has an article about adding more volume to a flounce, it may work for you if you decide to make it again. I think I would like to try it. Cynthia Gilbrethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17124840580430749378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-46132008573814771612017-03-15T12:06:21.915-04:002017-03-15T12:06:21.915-04:00I love your hem treatment and will definitely be u...I love your hem treatment and will definitely be using it. I'm wondering where you buy that Essex linen blend fabric? Maybe online somewhere? It looks lovely.Amanda S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591040347020137293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-42355786206919020482017-03-15T09:55:50.503-04:002017-03-15T09:55:50.503-04:00Roberta is my sewing heroine. I will go look that ...Roberta is my sewing heroine. I will go look that right up and thanks for the reminder. Yup, lots going on here. I will start doing some cutting in shortly. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-10799943464637736002017-03-15T09:54:25.040-04:002017-03-15T09:54:25.040-04:00The strip of fusible tricot is about a 1/4 inch wi...The strip of fusible tricot is about a 1/4 inch wider than the finished hem. It is ironed on the inside edge to edge. The hem is then pressed in at 1 1/4 inches and topstitched on the edge, #6 click on my Pfaff. Then, an inch away it is is topstitched again. I think you can see how nice the hemline fold drapes. The edgestitching does it IMO. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-64627805145819531952017-03-15T09:13:21.223-04:002017-03-15T09:13:21.223-04:00I agree with you that it would have looked better ...I agree with you that it would have looked better with more fullness in the lower tier. The fullness looks like it is concentrated at the side seam rather than being evenly distributed. I know you are a fan of Roberta Carr and her book shows how the grain line affects where the ripples on a full skirt fall. I like your hem finish. It looks like you have loads of projects competing for your time. Cloning Couturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14318090784680489874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-63013144872401859972017-03-15T08:15:18.137-04:002017-03-15T08:15:18.137-04:00How disappointing! Funny how it looks like a diff...How disappointing! Funny how it looks like a different fabric. I would have thought that there would be more fullness in the bottom section as well. <br /><br />I don't "get" the hem. Do you sew 2 tiny strips of the interfacing? Is one strip right next to the fold, or do you fold the interfacing? Inquiring minds want to know. It does look fabulous!Kathy dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890101339724137560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-54076349284938453282017-03-15T07:54:18.937-04:002017-03-15T07:54:18.937-04:00WE bought this home brand new and the oak cabinets...WE bought this home brand new and the oak cabinets were what the 70 year old builder put in. He was a good builder but good taste....not so much. It was hard to justify getting rid of brand new cabinets but at this point we'be had it. They will be a soft gray. <br /><br />I LOVE that Essex linen. I just bought several yards of the "Malibu" color. It's gorgeous and I will make that up after the denim. I figured I would go with this classic look first to help oomph up my summer work wardrobe. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-24551223684312245752017-03-15T05:12:42.072-04:002017-03-15T05:12:42.072-04:00Oh, I'm so glad you posted this! I've look...Oh, I'm so glad you posted this! I've looked at this pattern so many times, but just couldn't take the plunge. Great review, all info much appreciated. That Essex - such a great fabric. Meanwhile, enjoy all the refit and painting. And I'm with you on golden oak :-)Cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784505178222083364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-35361711266715899902017-03-14T22:03:31.845-04:002017-03-14T22:03:31.845-04:00I'll wear it, probably with a long sweater so ...I'll wear it, probably with a long sweater so the difference won't be obvious. I think I can manage some use from this. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-16453122302931607062017-03-14T22:01:54.905-04:002017-03-14T22:01:54.905-04:00You can see in the pics how smoothly it falls. I t...You can see in the pics how smoothly it falls. I think I saw this on something retail first. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-82385981450814050722017-03-14T21:52:34.346-04:002017-03-14T21:52:34.346-04:00I'm sorry the skirt is disappointing and you&#...I'm sorry the skirt is disappointing and you're unhappy with the result. Will you wear it? Recycle your fabric? Or donate it?Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-1082768709329540922017-03-14T21:25:59.932-04:002017-03-14T21:25:59.932-04:00I'm going to try this hem. Thank you! Truly, ...I'm going to try this hem. Thank you! Truly, though, it's a lovely skirt despite the grainline issue. <br />Kansas Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10274117741340552741noreply@blogger.com