tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post7381385112698184340..comments2024-03-28T10:11:59.276-05:00Comments on The Mahogany Stylist: Notes of a Pattern (Fabric) - Vogue 1314Cennettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-14303471192572252702015-09-21T06:03:11.625-05:002015-09-21T06:03:11.625-05:00I am glad you posted the dress being worn differen...I am glad you posted the dress being worn differently. I thought the cloth just needed a bit of ironing, I didn’t notice it had oval patterns at first! So any tips on selecting textured knits? I am just starting with sewing (I enrolled in a basic class) and read blogs (like <a href="http://artcraftsewingdaily.com" rel="nofollow">Kayla Green</a>’s) to learn more. So any tip would be helpful for me!Kristine Abathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642402249685425823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-41149141555737373362015-09-19T18:11:51.190-05:002015-09-19T18:11:51.190-05:00Wow, Nancy! I had the same thought but wanted to ...Wow, Nancy! I had the same thought but wanted to redeem the pattern in some way. That's why I decided to use the lining to at least get a decent t-shirt style dress out of the $4.99 Vogue pattern. Thank you for sharing.Cennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-3311779409795586132015-09-19T18:10:08.969-05:002015-09-19T18:10:08.969-05:00Thanks for the point of reference. The ruching fa...Thanks for the point of reference. The ruching failed in the first try due to the FBA which adding width from the bust down. I didn't think darts would not be appropriate for the style of dress (ruched at the waist). Thanks again.<br />Cennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-83136573678550374232015-09-19T18:07:23.368-05:002015-09-19T18:07:23.368-05:00Thanks Annie, My main concern is within the textu...Thanks Annie, My main concern is within the texture of the knit. Thanks again.Cennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-34739600342349822592015-09-19T18:06:22.057-05:002015-09-19T18:06:22.057-05:00Thanks, MakeitAnyWear. I agree with that rule. B...Thanks, MakeitAnyWear. I agree with that rule. But given the texture of the fabric and making the FBA, it did not wear for this dress as I did not want to add vertical darts to the front and back of the dress. We will see how the next version turns out. Thanks again.Cennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-37517413842070071202015-09-19T18:03:48.834-05:002015-09-19T18:03:48.834-05:00Thanks for sharing, Linda. I thought it would be ...Thanks for sharing, Linda. I thought it would be a good idea to share this experience. Others may experience the same issue. Some of my projects are not winners and sharing a few lets others know, I'm not a perfect sewer. Some I toss and others I give away.Cennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-34736883705614657332015-09-19T16:55:34.686-05:002015-09-19T16:55:34.686-05:00What a shame you are unhappy with the dress. It i...What a shame you are unhappy with the dress. It is a lovely color and you look beautiful in it. However, I do see what you mean about the texture wearing differently on different parts of the body.Tomasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001675806748209852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-10032190816383434482015-09-19T14:24:57.389-05:002015-09-19T14:24:57.389-05:00Thanks, Jenny. I'm just going to gift it to s...Thanks, Jenny. I'm just going to gift it to someone.Cennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-22123518376547706932015-09-19T14:23:38.099-05:002015-09-19T14:23:38.099-05:00Thanks, Carolyn. More and more I'm seeing tha...Thanks, Carolyn. More and more I'm seeing that ruching is not flattering on certain areas on my body. The next version will be made with the lining pattern as well. Hopefully the knit I've selected is better suited for it.Cennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-80951799348427925682015-09-19T14:21:35.027-05:002015-09-19T14:21:35.027-05:00Thanks, Kendra. My concern was with how the fabri...Thanks, Kendra. My concern was with how the fabric wears across the different areas on my body. The texture is not consistent and looks wrinkled in certain areas. Cennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-46860347982912699282015-09-19T12:55:19.617-05:002015-09-19T12:55:19.617-05:00I tried this pattern also and was so frustrated wi...I tried this pattern also and was so frustrated with how the ruching looked on my body that I not only threw away the dress but I crumpled and tossed the pattern. I don't think I have ever, ever thrown away a pattern before this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-86755229708167568642015-09-18T18:18:14.752-05:002015-09-18T18:18:14.752-05:00Check out the new Palmer/Pletsch book Knits for Ev...Check out the new Palmer/Pletsch book Knits for Every Body. They give great advice on deciding ease in knits. They also say ruching only works when you make the pattern tight- negative ease. Otherwise it droops and there is too much fabric. I have cut ruched knit patterns loose, thinking it would be more flattering, but it didn't work. I would cut it off and make a tunic. The color looks good on you.TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02456682504724814242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-45470000159131928192015-09-17T21:00:20.502-05:002015-09-17T21:00:20.502-05:00I was shocked to read that you thought this dress ...I was shocked to read that you thought this dress was a fail. My first thought on seeing the dress was, "Wow, what a great dress! Such a flattering style." It doesn't look too tight in the photos, just "bodycon" style.I also think the color looks fantastic on you. I am looking forward to seeing the 3rd iteration, but I think you are too self-critical. :)Annienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-42756647037356011252015-09-17T08:35:20.324-05:002015-09-17T08:35:20.324-05:00i think the rule I was given and follow for handkn...i think the rule I was given and follow for handknits works for cut and sewn knits as well. Negative ease at the bust, positive ease at the waist and 0 at the hips is most flattering.<br /><br />MakeitAnyWearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370808424691476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-8938944042993458842015-09-17T07:27:01.562-05:002015-09-17T07:27:01.562-05:00I have to say when I saw your first photo my thoug...I have to say when I saw your first photo my thought was that this knit wrinkled a lot. You explained that a way. I liked your statement not all textured knits are equal and sometime you should ignore them if they are speaking to you. I so totally agree, I have had that issue several times. You make such beautiful garments that it is the law of averages that you will make a wadder every now and then.Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-23963304505230329362015-09-17T07:12:48.774-05:002015-09-17T07:12:48.774-05:00Oh no! Well, it looks cute in the pictures! You ...Oh no! Well, it looks cute in the pictures! You wouldn't even be happy with it as a top? It looks great for fall!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08679998588660500127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-11724634124937059032015-09-17T07:01:29.756-05:002015-09-17T07:01:29.756-05:00I like ruching but not on my body so I give you pr...I like ruching but not on my body so I give you props for making this dress, not once, not twice but 3x! Glad to see you sharing your sewing!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-17548115196819255842015-09-17T06:14:40.079-05:002015-09-17T06:14:40.079-05:00I think you look pretty fantastic in this dress. I...I think you look pretty fantastic in this dress. It totally shows off your curves and your legs look amazing. Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10380639022986107895noreply@blogger.com