tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post1237016453127857908..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : A Breton Top and a Danish adventure with Stoff & StilFiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-80386248801475845152017-04-22T17:57:05.940+01:002017-04-22T17:57:05.940+01:00O thanks so much! Your comment got stuck in my spa...O thanks so much! Your comment got stuck in my spam filter so I've only just read it but am going to update the post with a link to the pattern now!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-50695561294237511272017-04-22T17:56:18.387+01:002017-04-22T17:56:18.387+01:00I'm glad I'm not alone in my dislike for s...I'm glad I'm not alone in my dislike for stitching in the ditch! I can never get it perfect and then it just frustrates me! hand stitching is a great way to go about it for those bulkier fabrics. Thank you!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-65291998087952939092017-04-19T10:30:48.257+01:002017-04-19T10:30:48.257+01:00This so cute. I can imagine the neck method would...This so cute. I can imagine the neck method would be easier than the Toaster, but in anything thick it would totally bulk up, you're right. I actually didn't stitch my neck facing in the ditch - I cannot stand the way that looks. Ever. I only ever use that for waistbands and not always. A few hand stitches hold the facing nicely and are totally invisible.Francescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03715570187712365610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-55072447773055622832017-04-17T21:07:32.704+01:002017-04-17T21:07:32.704+01:00Me too! I'm into a lot of Scandi everything at...Me too! I'm into a lot of Scandi everything at the moment! Enjoy a browse on their website, I've lost hours to it already! Thanks very muchFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-75164032533779685092017-04-17T21:06:48.719+01:002017-04-17T21:06:48.719+01:00Wow what a compliment Melody! I'm a huge Audre...Wow what a compliment Melody! I'm a huge Audrey Hepburn fan so reading that has made me fall in further in lover with this top! You are so right that is very similar to that top in BaT. I've got a pair of slim black capri pants in my sewing queue and they might have to jump up the list so I can wear them with this top for Spring! Thank youFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-3421819972844517522017-04-17T21:05:05.216+01:002017-04-17T21:05:05.216+01:00O yes Nina I totally forgot to mention their organ...O yes Nina I totally forgot to mention their organic range which I was very impressed with when I visited! They gave us a detailed talk on how invested they are in these fabrics and the idea of expanding that range. I didn't find the delivery charges all that unreasonable for shipping large parcels into the UK considering how much I have had to pay for similar from other companies. The fabrics and patterns are so reasonable that I think it balances out. My delivery did take less than a week which I was very happy with but is slightly longer than advertised. I have since discovered that they are looking into different postage options nowFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-34207605762099206122017-04-17T21:02:06.522+01:002017-04-17T21:02:06.522+01:00Thanks Anna, classic is just what I was hoping for...Thanks Anna, classic is just what I was hoping for! Hopefully I will be wearing this for years to come!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-52459689694931713002017-04-17T21:01:40.705+01:002017-04-17T21:01:40.705+01:00Ah Kathleen! How unfortunate. Let's hope that ...Ah Kathleen! How unfortunate. Let's hope that Canada is next on the list of countries they expand to for you! I know that they only ship to the countries they have a dedicated webshop and team for so that they are able to give the best customer service possible and avoid any complications with deliveries and differing languages. Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-86596890172562378172017-04-17T21:00:11.407+01:002017-04-17T21:00:11.407+01:00Yes I don't think the delivery time is at all ...Yes I don't think the delivery time is at all unreasonable, I certainly wouldn't expect anything from Europe to arrive all that quickly and generally my fabric purchases aren't urgent so it's worth the wait! I am a total sucker for Scandi design too so the trip was so inspiring for me! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-68137851163172074802017-04-17T20:58:51.434+01:002017-04-17T20:58:51.434+01:00Thanks Kathy! It most certainly is comfortable and...Thanks Kathy! It most certainly is comfortable and have been enjoying proudly displaying my stripes and chevrons!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-9513335016091843342017-04-17T20:58:16.799+01:002017-04-17T20:58:16.799+01:00O wow how lucky are you to have such a great varie...O wow how lucky are you to have such a great variety on your doorstep! It's interesting to see what you have to say about the quality, I had no trouble with this piece apart from a few curly edges but have a couple more pieces to try so will have to report back on how I get on with those! I'll certainly bear that in mind when ordering printsFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-88515850096792526982017-04-14T08:31:31.462+01:002017-04-14T08:31:31.462+01:00A very good choice of fabric I'm sure this wil...A very good choice of fabric I'm sure this will get lots of wear. Thanks for the store recommendation I will take a look online. I am into Danish dramas on TV myself. xsewing green ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488699540355503954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-1854607084984514322017-04-10T20:42:41.422+01:002017-04-10T20:42:41.422+01:00Holly Golightly Goes Breton! Lovely top, and it re...Holly Golightly Goes Breton! Lovely top, and it reminds me of Audry Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's. One of my two favorite costumes in the movie, this top is towards the end of the movie. A mash up of the Toaster sweaters is reminiscent, but this silhouette more so. Great make Holly, I mean Audrey, I mean Fiona!Lodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13777295136016723298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-3670553966258402972017-04-10T11:51:17.191+01:002017-04-10T11:51:17.191+01:00Very stylish top, and have just looked at the webs...Very stylish top, and have just looked at the website and found they have some nice organic cotton fabrics and loads of corozo buttons - I think the expensive postage would put me off ordering, though, especially if it's going to be slow...Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11434203006496814327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-61723337338422339962017-04-10T08:40:36.259+01:002017-04-10T08:40:36.259+01:00The top is lovely, I love classic Breton stripes!The top is lovely, I love classic Breton stripes!Let's Get Sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09306583251242636530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-37905617770601810992017-04-10T00:52:53.126+01:002017-04-10T00:52:53.126+01:00I would love to shop their fabrics but sadly of co...I would love to shop their fabrics but sadly of course they don't have a shop here (Canada) nor can we order from them online (I don't believe even their UK shop will ship overseas). From the garments I've seen online (including yours!) their fabrics are luscious.PsychicSewerKathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06911914507722968930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-41536500359002737492017-04-09T08:57:42.684+01:002017-04-09T08:57:42.684+01:00Love the top Fiona! Stoffe and Stil looks like my ...Love the top Fiona! Stoffe and Stil looks like my perfect fabric shop! Always had an affinity with Scandinavian design and their website is great too. Thanks for the heads up on the delivery time I'm sure i'd manage to wait for some of their gorgeous fabrics. It looks like you had an amazing time!Steviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04709713600015401053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-51521604767515206312017-04-09T07:14:47.145+01:002017-04-09T07:14:47.145+01:00Really cute top! I also found your pattern on thei...Really cute top! I also found your pattern on their website, first page, fourteen rows down on the right.lsaspaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058968076601943527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-39620118440189448432017-04-09T04:06:09.979+01:002017-04-09T04:06:09.979+01:00Your top is very nice and looks so comfortable. T...Your top is very nice and looks so comfortable. Thanks for the thorough review.Chattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712234177027029029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-8317849007361100322017-04-08T22:42:26.654+01:002017-04-08T22:42:26.654+01:00It's fun to hear your view on stoff&stil f...It's fun to hear your view on stoff&stil for me living in Sweden - it is my go-to fabric store as they have a store in my town. I like that they have a good base stock of fabrics and notions, and that you always can find something similar to what you want. Although the quality is not so high, many printed fabrics are printed off grain :'( but the price is so good I end up buying my fabric there rather in the more expensive and high quality store in my city. And yes, the best thing, every cut piece of fabric gets a sticker printed with the name, length and care recommendations, which is perfect for saving together with a swatch of the fabric!! Genius! Felicianoreply@blogger.com