Theme: Going Green - The Sew Weekly Sewing Circle2024-03-28T14:01:20Zhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/forum/topics/theme-going-green?commentId=6365347%3AComment%3A10952&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks Charlott, Amanda and K…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-03-21:6365347:Comment:109522011-03-21T08:41:02.456Zmargueritedesignshttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/DianeHudson
Thanks Charlott, Amanda and Kat!
Thanks Charlott, Amanda and Kat! Thanks Judy!tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-03-21:6365347:Comment:106932011-03-21T08:40:27.763Zmargueritedesignshttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/DianeHudson
Thanks Judy!
Thanks Judy! Hi Amanda
I 'cheated' a bit…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-03-21:6365347:Comment:109512011-03-21T08:38:56.707Zmargueritedesignshttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/DianeHudson
Hi Amanda<br />
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I 'cheated' a bit with the pointy horizontal band and didn't follow the pattern. I lay the piece on top of the two other pieces it attaches to, turned under the raw edges and then top stitched the whole lot, rather than trying to make it work from the wrong side! It was much easier - I tried the 'correct' way first of all and had to undo it as it looked so awful!
Hi Amanda<br />
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I 'cheated' a bit with the pointy horizontal band and didn't follow the pattern. I lay the piece on top of the two other pieces it attaches to, turned under the raw edges and then top stitched the whole lot, rather than trying to make it work from the wrong side! It was much easier - I tried the 'correct' way first of all and had to undo it as it looked so awful! Lovely! Gorgeous fabric, and…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-03-21:6365347:Comment:109482011-03-21T07:20:05.907ZKathttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/Kat
Lovely! Gorgeous fabric, and it looks fantastic made up in this style with the solid green trim. :-)
Lovely! Gorgeous fabric, and it looks fantastic made up in this style with the solid green trim. :-) I love belts for just that re…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-03-21:6365347:Comment:106842011-03-21T07:19:31.687ZKathttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/Kat
I love belts for just that reason! In my case, they often cover up the waistline where the two seams haven't quite met up when I put the zipper in. *sigh*
I love belts for just that reason! In my case, they often cover up the waistline where the two seams haven't quite met up when I put the zipper in. *sigh* Wow! This looks great! I'm in…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-03-21:6365347:Comment:107622011-03-21T07:08:02.303ZAmandahttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/amanda_g
Wow! This looks great! I'm in awe of how good the points are on your horizontal contrast band! I did a contrast band on a sweetheart neckline dress and trying to get the point looking pointy and not all flat or weird looking just about did my head in. I settled in the end for almost pointy and a little weird looking - it gave my seam ripper a work out! I love the fabric!
Wow! This looks great! I'm in awe of how good the points are on your horizontal contrast band! I did a contrast band on a sweetheart neckline dress and trying to get the point looking pointy and not all flat or weird looking just about did my head in. I settled in the end for almost pointy and a little weird looking - it gave my seam ripper a work out! I love the fabric! It sure was! My victory momen…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-03-21:6365347:Comment:109472011-03-21T07:05:14.058ZAmandahttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/amanda_g
It sure was! My victory moment of getting the bodice right was short lived when I realised I somehow had to get my modified bodice darts to match with the pleats at the front and the darts at the back of the modified skirt. By some miracle I managed to match them all exactly but the fabric shifted 2-3 mm on one or two of the darts in the actual sewing...but by that stage, I just didn't care anymore! I justified this poor finishing decision with the fact that it will always be covered by a belt…
It sure was! My victory moment of getting the bodice right was short lived when I realised I somehow had to get my modified bodice darts to match with the pleats at the front and the darts at the back of the modified skirt. By some miracle I managed to match them all exactly but the fabric shifted 2-3 mm on one or two of the darts in the actual sewing...but by that stage, I just didn't care anymore! I justified this poor finishing decision with the fact that it will always be covered by a belt :) good job Diane - it's a great…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-03-20:6365347:Comment:106002011-03-20T21:55:38.377Zcharlotte tilleyhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/charlottetilley
good job Diane - it's a great style x
good job Diane - it's a great style x @ Amanda You look amazing and…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-03-20:6365347:Comment:104992011-03-20T21:55:10.748Zcharlotte tilleyhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/charlottetilley
@ Amanda You look amazing and you have done a fantastic job. The fit is great. Clever clever you x
@ Amanda You look amazing and you have done a fantastic job. The fit is great. Clever clever you x Beautiful.. Looks so good on…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-03-20:6365347:Comment:107452011-03-20T21:49:28.677ZJudy Robersonhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/JudyRoberson
Beautiful.. Looks so good on you.
Beautiful.. Looks so good on you.