tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post7718673208973635710..comments2024-03-28T07:31:16.882-04:00Comments on Stitches and Seams: See & Sew 5593 Round 2 - Another Winner!Debbie Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-32536812442391603672014-04-06T09:28:02.643-04:002014-04-06T09:28:02.643-04:00I just discovered your blog. Wow! I'm 55, as...I just discovered your blog. Wow! I'm 55, as in 5 or 7 years until retirement (yay!). I sewed a lot until age 25. Now I want to get back to sewing. I have a Bernina sewing machine, and just got a Babylock Imagine serger. I've been reading about coversltitch machines, and stumbled upon your excellent information on coverstitch machines. Then, I found this comprehensive, detailed blog on using techniques to make a dress. I'm so happy! Thank you for creating and your continued posts on this blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03222385870016143955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-37628292885333226142011-06-04T22:49:30.808-04:002011-06-04T22:49:30.808-04:00I'm so jealous. You seem to always sew winners...I'm so jealous. You seem to always sew winners (or have a great attitude when it's not).Amy Baileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942746156202689012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-16764030446460399712011-05-22T14:20:29.894-04:002011-05-22T14:20:29.894-04:00Judy, I don't cut the CE until it's attach...Judy, I don't cut the CE until it's attached as I like the tails to hold onto. I do pull it very taut as I attach it, which builds in just enough "stretch" and ease. HTHDebbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-60864367740259275752011-05-22T12:17:30.299-04:002011-05-22T12:17:30.299-04:00Great dress Debbie! So flattering on you! Clear el...Great dress Debbie! So flattering on you! Clear elastic question: did you cut the CE to the same length as the neckline or shorter? I bought this pattern after seeing your dress and Sherril's!<br /><br />JudyPJudithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01752692959024783545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-59619047879472540332011-05-22T00:54:06.409-04:002011-05-22T00:54:06.409-04:00I vote for the green too. The brown (which is very...I vote for the green too. The brown (which is very nice) should never be worn with this dress. You need some constrast. I'd leave the brown for cream top and burnt red, mustard or even pale blue skirt.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622769905155059570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-10945896710702938952011-05-21T14:18:46.853-04:002011-05-21T14:18:46.853-04:00And there it is! It looks great. Love the fabric...And there it is! It looks great. Love the fabric!Beth Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734691039569936860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-23593595623994015662011-05-21T11:07:53.654-04:002011-05-21T11:07:53.654-04:00I go with the green as well, looks wonderful, as d...I go with the green as well, looks wonderful, as does your new dress.Laceflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548454249811205992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-29758815010858119072011-05-21T08:29:45.547-04:002011-05-21T08:29:45.547-04:00I vote green jacket! It's really lovely, now ...I vote green jacket! It's really lovely, now I have to go search out this pattern. :)angie.ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575366388194033626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-71678009136460560872011-05-21T08:11:46.855-04:002011-05-21T08:11:46.855-04:00I, too, like the green jacket for summer and brown...I, too, like the green jacket for summer and brown for cooler times. You've done a wonderful job on the dress (as always). Sounds like things are coming togetherl. Yea!Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345674465845908156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-83507929563418846232011-05-21T07:09:48.877-04:002011-05-21T07:09:48.877-04:00cute dress. definitely the green jacket. looks y...cute dress. definitely the green jacket. looks younger and fresher.<br /><br />Last week, a student in the sewing class was working on a wrap style dress. She was frustrated because the top gaped open. I showed her the clear elastic trick. She now thinks I am a genius. I also showed her how a bit of ease stitching will solve the same problem on a woven.mermaidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191626105987019163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-36287586924296959902011-05-21T04:21:37.823-04:002011-05-21T04:21:37.823-04:00Thanks so much for the wonderful tutorial on the n...Thanks so much for the wonderful tutorial on the neckline - I'm going to find that very useful indeed! Yout dress is beautiful, it's a great, easy-to-wear style but looks very elegant and the fabric is gorgeous. I love the green jacket best but think that the brown will be very nice in the autumn season.Eugeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584571701550775408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-40199407072432056692011-05-21T01:36:58.749-04:002011-05-21T01:36:58.749-04:00Love the print you chose for this dress and the dr...Love the print you chose for this dress and the dress itself turned out beautifully. I like the green jacket with it best!MushyWearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11298153126878457192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-31943651294093376142011-05-21T00:40:24.019-04:002011-05-21T00:40:24.019-04:00Debbie,
Goodness, you are prolific in your sewing ...Debbie,<br />Goodness, you are prolific in your sewing - I wish I could accomplish half of what you do. I enjoy your reviews and finished products, and your helpful coverage of the alterations & changes you've made.<br /><br />The dress is lovely, with beautiful shaping. I have to agree with your choice of leaving off the tie. It seems more sophisticated without it. Will we get to see you model this one?<br /><br />Green gets my vote -the color is great for this time of year, and it will look great on you. <br /><br />And yes, Zappos is amazing.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378489018825744806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-177371130850000682011-05-20T23:41:01.922-04:002011-05-20T23:41:01.922-04:00I like both jackets, with a slight preference for ...I like both jackets, with a slight preference for the brown one. But I am known for a boring dressing style so you might want to go with the green one as everybody else says.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647360160775311798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-68832475139815492892011-05-20T21:52:43.729-04:002011-05-20T21:52:43.729-04:00Green jacket gets my vote but both jackets are rea...Green jacket gets my vote but both jackets are really nice. I like your seasonal approach. With the shoes and dress...Wonderful!Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-4327312881986169892011-05-20T21:07:40.747-04:002011-05-20T21:07:40.747-04:00From now on I'm making a matching scarf for ev...From now on I'm making a matching scarf for every dress or skirt I make, it's such a good idea!pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02651944290195111894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-77146524570307617032011-05-20T21:03:34.711-04:002011-05-20T21:03:34.711-04:00I love the shoes. They look snazzy.
Thanks for the...I love the shoes. They look snazzy.<br />Thanks for the tip of using a teflon foot when attaching clear elastic.kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13468763091074811797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-90090402748609897222011-05-20T20:30:59.692-04:002011-05-20T20:30:59.692-04:00Great new dress, scarf and shoes. I like both jac...Great new dress, scarf and shoes. I like both jackets, the green one does add a bit of color.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04229406683301436266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-53585822122099920632011-05-20T19:51:59.090-04:002011-05-20T19:51:59.090-04:00Why pick? Just leave off the scarf sometimes and c...Why pick? Just leave off the scarf sometimes and change the jewelry and poof new outfit with no effort. I love the dress,great tutorial, and as for the shoes let me get over to zappos pronto. Lol! mssewcrazyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-36808051072445038322011-05-20T18:50:30.039-04:002011-05-20T18:50:30.039-04:00Lovely dress! The print is very "you". I...Lovely dress! The print is very "you". I really liked Sherill's version too. This is a great pattern. I never look at the See & Sew patterns either.<br /><br />As for the jackets I like them both, although I do have a preference for the green. Which basically means you are safe to wear which ever jacket isn't sitting at the bottom of the laundry pile on the day. ;)Sew-4-Funhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03340344934860568228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-8774035943144130152011-05-20T18:30:44.574-04:002011-05-20T18:30:44.574-04:00Picking up a less expected color, the green, is mu...Picking up a less expected color, the green, is much more interesting. I'd go with that one. The fabric on this dress is very 'office friendly' btw.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-40185937647296105222011-05-20T17:39:35.130-04:002011-05-20T17:39:35.130-04:00Great dress Debbie! I vote for the brown jacket i...Great dress Debbie! I vote for the brown jacket in the winter and the green jacket in the summer. LOL.Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06630051153268997669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-2679787395884178512011-05-20T16:54:47.605-04:002011-05-20T16:54:47.605-04:00Both jackets look great but I too would go with th...Both jackets look great but I too would go with the green one for this time of year. it compliments the dress beautifully.Ann Made Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736679240367173915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-2424569751763321552011-05-20T15:25:27.876-04:002011-05-20T15:25:27.876-04:00Green, green, green. Definitely green. If you'...Green, green, green. Definitely green. If you're going to wear the brown jacket, how about adding a colorful scarf to bring some color up to your face?Riesienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-30483338091341251742011-05-20T15:25:16.474-04:002011-05-20T15:25:16.474-04:00FABULOUS dress! I love the fabric and I think the ...FABULOUS dress! I love the fabric and I think the green jacket is also my favourite--add nice contrast!!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.com