tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post4100483374255727861..comments2024-03-28T07:31:16.882-04:00Comments on Stitches and Seams: Tutorial: Turning a Raglan Into a Cowl With Contrast Panel (and Giveaway)Debbie Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-9570747431969750362011-07-29T11:15:42.280-04:002011-07-29T11:15:42.280-04:00yeah, I missed the giveaway, but how the heck did ...yeah, I missed the giveaway, but how the heck did I miss this tutorial? Brilliant, thanks!Jackihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17901749358228265651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-40610073516300584642011-07-22T23:34:13.590-04:002011-07-22T23:34:13.590-04:00Ohhhhhh, I could use that gift card!! It would rea...Ohhhhhh, I could use that gift card!! It would really be nice to get some fabric and a pattern for my upcoming B Day! I really enjoy reading your blog and your weight loss journey!Olivianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-30847036571064731582011-07-22T14:32:26.369-04:002011-07-22T14:32:26.369-04:00What a great tutorial! And I have to say, I like ...What a great tutorial! And I have to say, I like your orange/green color combo better than the original.<br /><br />Please throw my name in the hat for the drawing. Not that I need more fabric, but I waaaaant it.The Slapdash Sewisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668474749166329852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-30610702176285577362011-07-22T08:36:10.633-04:002011-07-22T08:36:10.633-04:00Thanks for the tutorial - think I might try it out...Thanks for the tutorial - think I might try it out with an old tried & true pattern. Naturally, I'd love to win the gift card - that would be awesome!!Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16639102816719705457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-67157772828844261812011-07-22T08:03:07.047-04:002011-07-22T08:03:07.047-04:00Totally brilliant. And I love Laurel's suggest...Totally brilliant. And I love Laurel's suggestion of making it a nursing top by slicing the underlayer!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08307119158765850624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-40065241503657443142011-07-21T14:14:02.053-04:002011-07-21T14:14:02.053-04:00Thanks for the tutorial. I'm inspired by your...Thanks for the tutorial. I'm inspired by your garments. I am sort of afraid of knits and I love the way you work with them. <br />Thanks, also for the giveaways. Quite fun!VictoriaRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-65716680097056494912011-07-21T04:04:49.394-04:002011-07-21T04:04:49.394-04:00You inspire the plus sized me,Debbie! You always l...You inspire the plus sized me,Debbie! You always look so good in your clothes- a great advert. for sewing.<br />AlessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-28990783709321907442011-07-21T01:02:09.502-04:002011-07-21T01:02:09.502-04:00Your tutorials are excellent. Makes me want to exp...Your tutorials are excellent. Makes me want to expand my sewing skills when you detail things step by step.<br /><br />I have never bought fabric online, but places to buy fabric here are dwindling. The Fabric.com card giveaway would be very nice to try out. Please add me to the list.<br /><br />Joy in PalmlandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-1892464920265423012011-07-20T23:23:52.583-04:002011-07-20T23:23:52.583-04:00The tutorial was wonderful. You make that top very...The tutorial was wonderful. You make that top very doable. Thanks for being so generous with your time. <br /><br />I guess I will enter this giveaway since I have never ordered fabric online. I know, I know, but I am a toucher and like to feel the fabric. I also have a sneaky suspicion that buying fabric online could prove quite addictive. :)Nadine in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04080772333957820334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-36551858289442499702011-07-20T20:29:44.186-04:002011-07-20T20:29:44.186-04:00hmm, i think i could find something at fabric.com ...hmm, i think i could find something at fabric.com for $35. :) i should do some giveaways, god knows i have enough stuff. i don't have many readers, though.mamafitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00532203067920083845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-76349086701230119102011-07-20T15:15:38.112-04:002011-07-20T15:15:38.112-04:00I was at Walmart today (wednesay) for a prescripti...I was at Walmart today (wednesay) for a prescription - which they do not carry when I thought, "I wonder if this walmart has those raglan cowl blouses." There was one sz16 left which I bought and it is interesting the way if fits on me. I love the look until the blouse rides forward. The privacy panel is a tad wide for my body so it gapes and gapes more as it rides forward.<br />I have some knits I would like to try your idea with utilizing this pattern and by trying it on I know that the panel and blouse opening need to be narrower for me. The shoulder gap is just about where my bra straps are so coming in a little would help with the dreaded bra showcasing.<br />Thanks for the idea and the tutorial.kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13468763091074811797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-80156465422370277112011-07-20T10:46:51.234-04:002011-07-20T10:46:51.234-04:00Your ability to figure out pattern alterations is ...Your ability to figure out pattern alterations is amazing. The tutorial for copying the top is great. The greatest is the method for altering Vogue 1250. I was just struggling with the alteration. Thanks for the information and the opportunity to win the gift card.Lavonnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-50307686328769457182011-07-20T09:43:54.892-04:002011-07-20T09:43:54.892-04:00Now *this* is going to be a popular giveaway! I...Now *this* is going to be a popular giveaway! I'm entering on the off-chance because someone's got to win, right?<br /><br />(I'd rather not post my email here but I'll email it to you in the chance-in-a-million that you actually need it!)<br /><br />On the subject of raglan sleeve tops - you don't seem to 'do' the Burda magazines but there's a good couple I can think of from the past couple of years in there.Lucyhttp://patchworkdreams.wordpress.com/category/sewingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-31380550948949633352011-07-20T08:59:05.619-04:002011-07-20T08:59:05.619-04:00I love your blog! I've learned a lot from it....I love your blog! I've learned a lot from it. Great coverstitch info. I'd probably be lost without it. Many many thanks for a great job donetrisha bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-34146551246431116742011-07-20T08:52:18.369-04:002011-07-20T08:52:18.369-04:00I like your shirt you made from the Walmart top. I...I like your shirt you made from the Walmart top. It's so cute. I have that Kwik Sew pattern so might copy your idea. Thanks.BConkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12567728669689070443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-74366063744596341972011-07-20T08:41:49.084-04:002011-07-20T08:41:49.084-04:00Blog meandering brought me here this morning...iro...Blog meandering brought me here this morning...ironic because I just deconstructed 2 Wal-Mart t-shirts to remake! Looking forward to reading back through your previous posts...you have a new follower! Thanks for the chance to win.sewsuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14431552870570205224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-74540496208646101172011-07-20T07:27:53.272-04:002011-07-20T07:27:53.272-04:00Thank you Debbie for your wonderful step by step t...Thank you Debbie for your wonderful step by step tutorial. And what a lovely finished top. <br /><br />Kathy in OzKathyShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15865710256627225570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-11811931209339191942011-07-20T00:57:18.501-04:002011-07-20T00:57:18.501-04:00Ooh, very nice tutorial, and I just love orange. Y...Ooh, very nice tutorial, and I just love orange. Your top looks terrific.kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-42389978244610063292011-07-19T23:47:53.135-04:002011-07-19T23:47:53.135-04:00Terrific tutorial! I have a question though, does ...Terrific tutorial! I have a question though, does the panel add weight (and heat) to the front of the top? I have tops that just have a small modesty panel in the front of the neckline and not attached to the rest of the seams. Just curious as I live in the same "hot house" state that you do. LOL!<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your "windfall" with us!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08307979090247668173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-33231157567657283982011-07-19T22:36:04.788-04:002011-07-19T22:36:04.788-04:00Another great top (and tutorial!). I used to think...Another great top (and tutorial!). I used to think that cowl necklines wouldn't be flattering on a larger bust, but I've really come to love them in the last year. The inset is great for extra coverage where needed.Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486127981293088285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-73772766002761418092011-07-19T22:23:16.118-04:002011-07-19T22:23:16.118-04:00LOVE that color orange and the print .. and love t...LOVE that color orange and the print .. and love the look. It looks smashing on you.<br /><br />Added plus: great tutorial .. thank you !<br /><br />JoyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-15733999940555631412011-07-19T22:19:53.340-04:002011-07-19T22:19:53.340-04:00No, no, no….Thank YOU…for the ramblings…and the sh...No, no, no….Thank YOU…for the ramblings…and the sharing (I laughed, I cried…) and the time you take to make wonderful tutorials with clear directions and lots of pics…it’s all very much appreciated! Just the other day, your Coverstitch post regarding binder adjustments saved me a ton of time and grief. <br /><br />That orange top is fantastic and looks great on you! It’s hard to feel down when I wear such an upbeat color. By the way, I’ve been following your weight loss strategy (for the most part) and so far, it’s working nicely for me as well. So again, thank you! <br />DonnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-71437912007372737822011-07-19T22:16:23.943-04:002011-07-19T22:16:23.943-04:00I have a couple of older raglan sleeve patterns fr...I have a couple of older raglan sleeve patterns from kwik sew that I love and use a lot. Nice that you want to share the love!!!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03949648610056987898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-12799610761140952832011-07-19T21:43:05.582-04:002011-07-19T21:43:05.582-04:00This top looks good on you. I really like those fr...This top looks good on you. I really like those front privacy panels and you made it look quite easy to construct.kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13468763091074811797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-32156327855133767192011-07-19T21:18:50.047-04:002011-07-19T21:18:50.047-04:00My evening is complete when I see a new post from ...My evening is complete when I see a new post from you! Honestly, I feel like I know you after all these years!BJ in TXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820690425887756660noreply@blogger.com