tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490641884526572787.post835415546598020682..comments2024-01-03T09:37:20.178+00:00Comments on P's thrifty sewing, cooking, chicken keeping blog: Shortening tops and more Jeanspdiddlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12231666147175522583noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490641884526572787.post-71991548480864521082013-02-24T00:30:23.930+00:002013-02-24T00:30:23.930+00:00I like the shorter length, and the jeans look grea...I like the shorter length, and the jeans look great, particularly the fabulous pocket embroidery. I made a "wear around the house" top a bit like this last winter - I didn't feel glamorous in it, but on the other hand, it was warm and cosy and much better as a garment in which I could answer the door than my dressing gown ;)kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490641884526572787.post-45544064990540917302013-02-23T10:32:46.613+00:002013-02-23T10:32:46.613+00:00I'm finding it hard to determine how to ask a ...I'm finding it hard to determine how to ask a question on your blog about one of your non-current posts on your butterick 5464 blouse projects. The contact me link didn't work and all I got was that annoying Quiklink popup. I saw your review on Patternreview.com and from there followed the link to your blog. I'm so happy I found you as the smaller ruffle is so much better and more attractive and I'm definitely going to follow your lead for that adjustment. I really do love the cardigan you replaced the fabric to match the blouse in the weave!! My main question is about the FBA you did to this pattern. I need to increase to a D cup size and I've never altered a pattern with the dart in the shoulder seam before and was wondering how to do that. Can you help me? I'm not sure how I'll know when and if you give me an answer to my question.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152526857124989450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490641884526572787.post-32736446934914507582013-02-20T09:02:35.920+00:002013-02-20T09:02:35.920+00:00Both pieces look great, I like the top better at t...Both pieces look great, I like the top better at the new shorter length too. Your jeans look terrific. I've always sewn a shaped waistband for my jeans too.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490641884526572787.post-31352916525813379912013-02-18T18:19:47.991+00:002013-02-18T18:19:47.991+00:00I like the shirt shorter too. Your jeans are great...I like the shirt shorter too. Your jeans are great and I love the pocket embroidery.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490641884526572787.post-30603948839967327672013-02-13T20:02:41.217+00:002013-02-13T20:02:41.217+00:00Wow!! You have lost weight! You look fab. the shir...Wow!! You have lost weight! You look fab. the shirt looks much cuter short, too. I thought I liked it a lot long but now I love it on you. Listen, I cannot find your personal email address. I sent you a PM on PR so that we can make a plan for when you get here. Send me a note when you have a minute.<br /><br />Look forward to seeing you soon!<br /><br />DLone Star Couturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02164463556309085652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490641884526572787.post-11723483031040077342013-02-12T21:41:42.416+00:002013-02-12T21:41:42.416+00:00thank you Dixie. You may be able to reduce the si...thank you Dixie. You may be able to reduce the size of the sleeves on your top?pdiddlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231666147175522583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490641884526572787.post-52003721598521825562013-02-12T02:44:08.707+00:002013-02-12T02:44:08.707+00:00Your jeans look really chic! And the tunic is much...Your jeans look really chic! And the tunic is much better shortened. I made the same top last month and haven't worn it yet because I don't like how it looks on me. I think one problem is the sleeves, which are large. If they were narrower on the lower arm and wrist, the tunic might look slimmer. Guess I should consider remaking mine.Dixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14712003004658269721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490641884526572787.post-80436834730201877152013-02-11T17:54:01.171+00:002013-02-11T17:54:01.171+00:00I confess it is a thrill to make the jeans smaller...I confess it is a thrill to make the jeans smaller - this is the 2nd reduction and I had cut some away from the pattern sides and put a pleat up the centre front and centre back too so I was sort of holding my breath when I tried them on.pdiddlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231666147175522583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490641884526572787.post-36219051743673400222013-02-11T17:52:45.781+00:002013-02-11T17:52:45.781+00:00Thanks Kathryn - I think this will be a house coat...Thanks Kathryn - I think this will be a house coat/top if you know what I mean.pdiddlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231666147175522583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490641884526572787.post-22024159448078011482013-02-11T17:51:55.695+00:002013-02-11T17:51:55.695+00:00thank you coco so nice of you to comment.thank you coco so nice of you to comment.pdiddlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231666147175522583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490641884526572787.post-21044314296839198842013-02-11T15:55:02.464+00:002013-02-11T15:55:02.464+00:00Oops, I forgot to mention how much I like those je...Oops, I forgot to mention how much I like those jeans. Congrats on continuing to lose weight before the Big Day. Making jeans in continuing smaller sizes must be a thrill.Kathryn, aka fzxdochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16765109817196426864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490641884526572787.post-27826370849783262302013-02-11T15:53:43.160+00:002013-02-11T15:53:43.160+00:00I like what you did with the top, Pauline. The sho...I like what you did with the top, Pauline. The shorter version is way nicer, IMO. It looks like a cozy comfy item to wear. I actually like the sheerness of the fabric that you chose because it makes the top look more floaty. A heavier fabric would definitely project a bulkier silhouette.Kathryn, aka fzxdochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16765109817196426864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490641884526572787.post-77272462587845510712013-02-11T14:19:15.375+00:002013-02-11T14:19:15.375+00:00Your weight loss is really showing! congrats, you ...Your weight loss is really showing! congrats, you look great.cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09471503493847157995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490641884526572787.post-46397136830305089272013-02-11T07:55:30.681+00:002013-02-11T07:55:30.681+00:00Thanks Bunny.Thanks Bunny.pdiddlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231666147175522583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490641884526572787.post-50637183141458525772013-02-11T07:55:21.564+00:002013-02-11T07:55:21.564+00:00Thanks Margy - always lovely to hear the diet is w...Thanks Margy - always lovely to hear the diet is working (just not quick enough really). Still coughing and spurting, still I have until Friday before I fly.pdiddlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231666147175522583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490641884526572787.post-3167953928493709412013-02-11T07:54:21.082+00:002013-02-11T07:54:21.082+00:00Merche, I have been to the Rodeo on one of my trip...Merche, I have been to the Rodeo on one of my trips to Houston - great fun. Hopefully I'll catch up with Ms Art Attack too.pdiddlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231666147175522583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490641884526572787.post-85245649738621558052013-02-11T00:17:53.108+00:002013-02-11T00:17:53.108+00:00The jeans and the altered top both look great. Hav...The jeans and the altered top both look great. Have a safe trip. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490641884526572787.post-51137995534577058072013-02-10T23:04:11.136+00:002013-02-10T23:04:11.136+00:00Hi, Pauline...the top looks better and the jeans a...Hi, Pauline...the top looks better and the jeans are really cute. You are looking so slender in your pix...diet's working!Margyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530078687246891396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490641884526572787.post-4383979823445181142013-02-10T22:57:11.748+00:002013-02-10T22:57:11.748+00:00Hi! It looks much better, and the jeans are great,...Hi! It looks much better, and the jeans are great, love the pocket details!<br /> Huston! I just learned over at ArtAttack that the rodeo season just started.<br />Have a great weekMerche Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05661826143945463474noreply@blogger.com