tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103444788040259884.post1865630657001754337..comments2024-03-15T21:55:31.003+13:00Comments on Fabric Epiphanies: Nothing But Truffle!fabric epiphanieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08315635356310954354noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103444788040259884.post-12992090660066847592014-04-16T16:47:17.249+12:002014-04-16T16:47:17.249+12:00If only the library stocked more sewing books!If only the library stocked more sewing books!fabric epiphanieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315635356310954354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103444788040259884.post-49127415556022092102014-03-17T16:37:51.953+13:002014-03-17T16:37:51.953+13:00That design does look really gorgeous I can see wh...That design does look really gorgeous I can see why it caught your eye! I've never tried Colette patterns either; getting the book from the library definitely sounds like the smart way to go :)Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103444788040259884.post-48249627048431650572014-03-16T14:58:40.436+13:002014-03-16T14:58:40.436+13:00Thank youThank youfabric epiphanieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315635356310954354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103444788040259884.post-80897087653769919222014-03-16T14:58:25.423+13:002014-03-16T14:58:25.423+13:00Thank you! I suspect with autumn on its way that ...Thank you! I suspect with autumn on its way that time in the wardrobe will not be a problem.fabric epiphanieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315635356310954354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103444788040259884.post-11968518151080454102014-03-13T07:44:56.666+13:002014-03-13T07:44:56.666+13:00The dress looks great, love the fabric! I've ...The dress looks great, love the fabric! I've never sewn a Colette pattern so not sure how they fit. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103444788040259884.post-75565889545294906702014-03-11T19:07:11.078+13:002014-03-11T19:07:11.078+13:00I'm pretty sure Colette patterns wouldn't ...I'm pretty sure Colette patterns wouldn't fit me well either, judging from all the blogged makes I've seen. And it sounds extremely irritating to have had to adjust so much - but your son is right, and the dress looks perfectly lovely on you. Maybe it needs some time in the magic wardrobe so you can forget about the frustrations?Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178734550537562868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103444788040259884.post-34880423425418171992014-03-10T21:51:40.874+13:002014-03-10T21:51:40.874+13:00Thank you! Hmm rectangles, sorry I can't help...Thank you! Hmm rectangles, sorry I can't help you with that one. I can't decide if I am a pear or an hourglass. In reality I am probably a bit of both. You could try Lekala because you can specify the pattern to be drafted to your measurements.fabric epiphanieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315635356310954354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103444788040259884.post-8016952891532606272014-03-10T21:49:12.024+13:002014-03-10T21:49:12.024+13:00Thank you! Actually it isn't the meringue tha...Thank you! Actually it isn't the meringue that I was thinking of. I have already made that one. I can't remember the name of it but it buttons up the front.fabric epiphanieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315635356310954354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103444788040259884.post-1780528167296874862014-03-10T21:48:15.914+13:002014-03-10T21:48:15.914+13:00Thank you! I knew that if I didn't get it jus...Thank you! I knew that if I didn't get it just right that I simply wouldn't wear it and I do love the fabric!fabric epiphanieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315635356310954354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103444788040259884.post-79598527974552052542014-03-10T21:47:10.393+13:002014-03-10T21:47:10.393+13:00At the end of the day the 'sins' are minor...At the end of the day the 'sins' are minor but being a perfectionist, I know they are there.fabric epiphanieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315635356310954354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103444788040259884.post-35662137497199836472014-03-10T21:46:06.411+13:002014-03-10T21:46:06.411+13:00Thank you. I do like the basic shape, if only the...Thank you. I do like the basic shape, if only the bodice had worked out a little better.fabric epiphanieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315635356310954354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103444788040259884.post-29698062082519752312014-03-10T21:45:29.666+13:002014-03-10T21:45:29.666+13:00Despite my continuing reservations with this dress...Despite my continuing reservations with this dress, the fabric has won over and I wear this a lot.fabric epiphanieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315635356310954354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103444788040259884.post-84823758012418569032014-03-10T17:05:09.106+13:002014-03-10T17:05:09.106+13:00You did end up with a great dress! I have avoided...You did end up with a great dress! I have avoided Colette patterns because I know they are not drafted for my body shape. A lot of the independents draft for a specific body shape -- I'm just waiting on someone to take on the rectangles;)Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11718137744623626322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103444788040259884.post-30001696360079231182014-03-10T11:33:26.684+13:002014-03-10T11:33:26.684+13:00I think the dress turned out lovely and is a great...I think the dress turned out lovely and is a great marriage of pattern and fabric. I think we have all had projects where nothing seems to go right. I like to stick with pattern companies that I know fit me well to save myself heartache. Do you have another similar skirt pattern where you can add the scalloped hem instead?Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05019355236929550523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103444788040259884.post-76192132522266262462014-03-09T23:05:39.972+13:002014-03-09T23:05:39.972+13:00I love the fabric and the style really suits you. ...I love the fabric and the style really suits you. It's a shame you had to make so many changes to get it right, but it certainly looks great now.Megan Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11770424076336668277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103444788040259884.post-57052534305707158982014-03-09T19:08:10.004+13:002014-03-09T19:08:10.004+13:00The dress has worked...probably because busy print...The dress has worked...probably because busy prints can hide a multitude of sins! There are pattern companies that I avoid because they don't draft to my shape...if I stick to the same few companies, the fitting changes I need to make are less traumatic.katherine hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314030133556269765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103444788040259884.post-91051856948120429462014-03-09T19:05:10.460+13:002014-03-09T19:05:10.460+13:00I love this dress, beautiful vibrant fabric and I ...I love this dress, beautiful vibrant fabric and I agree with your son - it looks great on you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103444788040259884.post-26773253343853362972014-03-09T16:38:13.007+13:002014-03-09T16:38:13.007+13:00I agree Colette patterns don't suit everyone, ...I agree Colette patterns don't suit everyone, but I do agree with your insightful 10yo - the dress looks great!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692255718087191913noreply@blogger.com