tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post8630920605814350938..comments2024-03-28T07:31:16.882-04:00Comments on Stitches and Seams: KS 4026 aka My Broke Woman's MyrtleDebbie Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-1575748874534000252016-09-12T16:40:16.260-04:002016-09-12T16:40:16.260-04:00I just "discovered" Kwik Sew again and t...I just "discovered" Kwik Sew again and this is on my list. The past few years with McCalls has been dismal. I think they are maybe getting back in the KS groove?Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099128922590283342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-60006435959070788452014-08-16T00:10:55.908-04:002014-08-16T00:10:55.908-04:00I hear ya on the money/job situation. Sucks. But...I hear ya on the money/job situation. Sucks. But you always bounce back, so it's only a matter of time. <br /><br />I can't see the quality from here, but the dress is cute, fits you well, and you did a great job on the cowl. Thanks for the good info. <br /><br />Don't know if this is quite your thing, but thought I'd pass it along: http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/art/4602066049.html<br /><br />Hang in there. :)Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01500507441229463699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-11006749782266916182014-08-10T19:56:20.822-04:002014-08-10T19:56:20.822-04:00The dress looks great on you--I'd love to see ...The dress looks great on you--I'd love to see you make it up in a non-cheapo fabric when you're able to. <br /><br />Re: the employement situation...I don't know exactly what you do, but I assume that it's something to do with the legal profession. Have you thought about branching out and looking for technical editing or instructional design work or something like that? I think you'd be really good at it, and those gigs are often available via freelancing and pay pretty decently.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-64094310355747296572014-08-10T19:40:46.034-04:002014-08-10T19:40:46.034-04:00I like the dress on you. Thanks for showing how t...I like the dress on you. Thanks for showing how to use your tnt to get the armholes high enough. I have this problem with the Silhouette patterns as the armhole is too low and usually too large so when I lift my arms I end up flashing my belly (not sexy or very nice to the unsuspecting onlooker). As a result I have not been sewing those patterns up. I'm going to try your strategy. Good luck in the permie job search. Rowsellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02744798941132024212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-69278145106472973372014-08-10T17:24:42.203-04:002014-08-10T17:24:42.203-04:00I'm not sold on the fabric but I think the sha...I'm not sold on the fabric but I think the shape of the dress really suits you. Major props for keeping up sewing & bloging, its not easy to keep your creativity when you are feeling down. I'm lucky to have a permanent job however it's not really enough hours, I just cover my essential expenses every month so I know how you feel :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-48777711659608474082014-08-10T16:02:48.374-04:002014-08-10T16:02:48.374-04:00Give yourself some pats on the back for keeping up...Give yourself some pats on the back for keeping up sewing and blogging when things aren't so fabulous elsewhere. I've been unwillingly unemployed a few times and it wasn't a pretty picture to be around me. You on the other hand are still here inspiring us and buzzing along in a new dress. I know what you mean about liking some ITY over that crazy rayon knit that just "grows" and thins out as it "grows". But like silk, I do get sucked in by the colors that they can achieve in rayon and I can see just why you would love this print.Jane Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-50170785875771308902014-08-10T13:55:50.052-04:002014-08-10T13:55:50.052-04:00This doesn't look cheap to me. It's a sup...This doesn't look cheap to me. It's a super fun and stylish print. Nice dress!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-16731752006196406682014-08-10T12:57:11.499-04:002014-08-10T12:57:11.499-04:00The fit is great on that dress, Debbie! And I unde...The fit is great on that dress, Debbie! And I understand what you mean about the quality of that fabric. I have some of the same fabric...<br /><br />I really hope you find a job that you love (and where they appreciate you) very soon!<br /><br />--shamsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-32165722717936377682014-08-10T03:21:23.797-04:002014-08-10T03:21:23.797-04:00Thanks for the idea of using a TNT pattern to deal...Thanks for the idea of using a TNT pattern to deal with low armholes! Now why didn't I manage to think of that all by myself? I 'm going to cut this dress out today.wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053140949049589247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-81797763648007986522014-08-09T22:35:41.407-04:002014-08-09T22:35:41.407-04:00From the photo side, the dress is nice and looks g...From the photo side, the dress is nice and looks great on you. I understand the no job/not enough money situation. I just started back to work on a prn status after a two year unemployment hiatus. It's not as many hours as I'd like but I keep telling myself 'something is better than nothing'. Keep the faith. Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11688809657787883372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-3239961796378546472014-08-09T20:37:37.275-04:002014-08-09T20:37:37.275-04:00This is timely as I am working on a cowl neckline ...This is timely as I am working on a cowl neckline right now as well. I also added more length to the drape. Great minds, etc....?<br /><br />I sure hope your work prospects brighten up a bit. I am glad you at least have that temp income. Temp work has bailed me out more than once!Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-10239745783011233022014-08-09T18:26:18.355-04:002014-08-09T18:26:18.355-04:00Lovely dress. Great colours and fabric.
I know ho...Lovely dress. Great colours and fabric.<br /><br />I know how you feel. My business has really dropped to about 2 days work a month so I am feeling the pinch too. Lets keep our fingers crossed for each other.BeaJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071033898844018967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-66251361076561324022014-08-09T15:59:13.946-04:002014-08-09T15:59:13.946-04:00It looks nice, but I know how a dark cloudy vibe c...It looks nice, but I know how a dark cloudy vibe can color everything. I hope your good job prospects appear very soon.<br /><br />One thought: I see it with a sagey green or maroon belt .. whaddya think?<br /><br />Hang in there.<br /><br />JoyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com