tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post8744151029643523175..comments2023-10-09T01:59:12.668-07:00Comments on Sewing the 60s: Cool weather sewing plansCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-15960499074725039012014-04-08T05:09:13.823-07:002014-04-08T05:09:13.823-07:00Thanks! Spoonflower are really good! You can order...Thanks! Spoonflower are really good! You can order a swatch booklet for a few dollars so you can get an idea of what the fabric feels like like before you start ordering! Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-70144364300528120582014-03-22T19:24:38.666-07:002014-03-22T19:24:38.666-07:00Such cute patterns, I cannot wait to see the final...Such cute patterns, I cannot wait to see the final results of your projects! I also hadn't heard of Spoonflower before you mentioned it here, but now I am just itching to try it out someday!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-80678318793146172862014-03-18T19:07:05.582-07:002014-03-18T19:07:05.582-07:00Thanks! I cant wait to sew them =)Thanks! I cant wait to sew them =)Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-30567020918693106382014-03-18T19:06:47.922-07:002014-03-18T19:06:47.922-07:00Yay! im so glad to have confirmation from you and ...Yay! im so glad to have confirmation from you and Helga. I hope its easy to sew with Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-49550610378232219732014-03-18T19:06:16.482-07:002014-03-18T19:06:16.482-07:00i never got to finish my summer list! im going to ...i never got to finish my summer list! im going to blame all the hot weather, parties and long sunny days for not having done so! haha<br />The flower pattern is actually picked up from a pendant i have. ill remember to explain that in detail when i present the finished work =)Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-80195649729618286692014-03-18T19:04:04.223-07:002014-03-18T19:04:04.223-07:00Thanks! I actually got the green knit from Lincraf...Thanks! I actually got the green knit from Lincraft! They might still sell some on their online store - it was just called Ponte de roma knit and it was about $14 p/m last winter. <br /><br />The website is down right now, otherwise id give you the link! Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-58769108301886628572014-03-18T19:01:38.346-07:002014-03-18T19:01:38.346-07:00I wouldn't use their sateen for tailored pants...I wouldn't use their sateen for tailored pants. It softens a lot over time stretches a little so any effort you spend tailoring them will be lost. It can hold a nice shape though if you'd like a soft looking pant, say for like Tessuti's Suzy pants http://www.tessuti-shop.com/products/suzy-pant-pattern-print-at-home-or-copy-shop. <br />you can always get Spoonflower to send swatches out as well it you want to be able to see for yourself!<br /><br />good luck!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-40252483037897668782014-03-18T18:53:00.699-07:002014-03-18T18:53:00.699-07:00thanks! i so wish i didnt have to work or keep hou...thanks! i so wish i didnt have to work or keep house so i could do them all now! lolCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-35419169047050636942014-03-18T18:52:33.235-07:002014-03-18T18:52:33.235-07:00thank you Lucy! i really hope it works. im a littl...thank you Lucy! i really hope it works. im a little worried the fabric is too soft, so i might have to be clever with stabilising it. Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-76150804227571505412014-03-18T18:46:12.750-07:002014-03-18T18:46:12.750-07:00oh they all sound so lovely! i think the green and...oh they all sound so lovely! i think the green and white striped one will be my favourite by the sounds of it. i had to go to fabric.com to find the tweed. they tend not to sell much of it here in Sydney because our winter is mild, though it can sometimes be cold enough for thick wool coats. so maybe try an online store? Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-33799355803037880272014-03-18T18:17:58.794-07:002014-03-18T18:17:58.794-07:00ooh thats a good idea! Im kind of rubbish at butto...ooh thats a good idea! Im kind of rubbish at buttoned business type shirts so we seem to be in the same boat. <br />oh and knitting! i can knit scarves and thats about it! lol. i especially like to knit with these very chunky needles i have to make loose net looking circle scarves for winter. i almost have one in every colour =)Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-16426228731528205412014-03-18T18:14:34.512-07:002014-03-18T18:14:34.512-07:00Its lovely isn't it, and im so glad the smell ...Its lovely isn't it, and im so glad the smell went way. <br />If you're offering i don't mind expanding my fabric stash even more :)Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-67884008142197788412014-03-18T17:49:26.610-07:002014-03-18T17:49:26.610-07:00Me too! The fabric for McCalls 8939 isnt 100% perf...Me too! The fabric for McCalls 8939 isnt 100% perfect and ill need to bulk it up or something. so ill have to see how i go there! Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-65815681473234106222014-03-18T17:48:20.816-07:002014-03-18T17:48:20.816-07:00Yay! the infamous crimplene!
I hope these project...Yay! the infamous crimplene! <br />I hope these projects make winter go quickly. at least ill be super stylin for the next 6 or so months!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-2175942658286257892014-03-18T17:46:37.118-07:002014-03-18T17:46:37.118-07:00Oh gosh i hope it does! i really don't enjoy w...Oh gosh i hope it does! i really don't enjoy winter at all. darkness and coldness i try to sew with fun colours for winter.<br /><br />Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-12741908129492783672014-03-18T17:45:41.069-07:002014-03-18T17:45:41.069-07:00Haha im already lacking sleep so ill see how i go!...Haha im already lacking sleep so ill see how i go! <br /><br />i spend way to much time staring, touching, comparing fabrics, so thanks for your comment! The purple is very much a spring fabric.<br /><br />And yes i will totally add the bow to 4518! and the buttons! <br /><br />my boss who is Canadian just moved here in August, so he is really keen to see some snow or frost or something. but sadly it only snows in a few very small parts of Australia and every man and his dog goes there, so the snow is all slushy and chopped up by the time you get there! Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-32137292455830438722014-03-18T04:16:13.329-07:002014-03-18T04:16:13.329-07:00that green and purple fabric is divine. Can't...that green and purple fabric is divine. Can't wait to see all the makes.Rehanon Mackenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06254101143980010676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-32796969072678145862014-03-17T15:37:25.927-07:002014-03-17T15:37:25.927-07:00Ooh that green fabric is definitely crimplene! I&#...Ooh that green fabric is definitely crimplene! I'm looking forward to seeing all of your creations xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02941403034210721208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-68281265725342848422014-03-17T04:27:19.970-07:002014-03-17T04:27:19.970-07:00Wow! Can't wait to see your progress on all of...Wow! Can't wait to see your progress on all of these. I am yet to make my to-sew list, I'm still trying to catch up with the summer sewing. Great job on the fabric design as well!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10323084232911839323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-14115046907554814462014-03-17T03:43:03.223-07:002014-03-17T03:43:03.223-07:00I love all the fabrics you picked - I didn't s...I love all the fabrics you picked - I didn't see that green double knit at the Remnant Warehouse otherwise I would have arm wrestled you for it! I'm hanging out for some cooler weather tooKristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-16876739193926966302014-03-17T02:33:09.192-07:002014-03-17T02:33:09.192-07:00Looks like a great list. Can I ask a question abou...Looks like a great list. Can I ask a question about the Spoonflower sateen - does it feel like pant weight sateen, thick and stable like home dec or lightweight and thin and drapey?? thanks!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692255718087191913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-42501276362569526162014-03-17T02:20:54.804-07:002014-03-17T02:20:54.804-07:00I love the look of all of these patterns and the f...I love the look of all of these patterns and the fabric you picked, can't wait to see them finished and modeled.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238571735302117986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-27319165744519868242014-03-17T02:04:46.064-07:002014-03-17T02:04:46.064-07:00Oh how exciting! This is such a great list! I am l...Oh how exciting! This is such a great list! I am looking forward to seeing them all put into creation. You have chosen some really fantastic fabrics too. My very favourite of all of them is most certainly the one you designed on Spoonflower. I nearly swooned when I saw it. It will look so perfect for the coat. I love the stand up collar too. Good luck with them all!Lucy in the Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12151981955331505365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-67923165488652780292014-03-16T23:25:32.394-07:002014-03-16T23:25:32.394-07:00Big project , i can't wait to see the results ...Big project , i can't wait to see the results ! <br />My next plans are three wiggle dresses . <br />The first one , sleeveless with a green and white striped knit fabric , the second one with 3/4 sleeves with a large collar in a navy blue knit fabric , and the third one , sleeveless with a kind of linen fabric with argyle pattern ... thick and not at all stretchy so i'm a bit worried for the last one . <br />I'm looking for woollen / tweed fabric for the winter but i don't find any with a good price .Fabie CrazeeGirl https://www.blogger.com/profile/12114631571167608512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-56201420013849619992014-03-16T21:21:09.293-07:002014-03-16T21:21:09.293-07:00What super plans! I haven't got firm winter se...What super plans! I haven't got firm winter sewing plans yet, but I'd like to perfect a button up shirt - you'd love it, gorgeous 60's pattern, and I've plenty of wool knits and cord lurking in my stash to be made up into some pretties. And knitting - lots of knitting! :)Fabric Tragichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183274071484362265noreply@blogger.com