tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post2444851032425746307..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : Leopard Brocade V1247 SkirtFiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-48946377301783127262017-01-31T22:20:19.117+00:002017-01-31T22:20:19.117+00:00I ABSOLUTELY understand the serging all the seams ...I ABSOLUTELY understand the serging all the seams attitude, its taken me two years to start being a bit more inventive with my finishing again but luckily the instructions for this pattern reminded me to try something beautiful this time!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-48134619573078805052017-01-31T22:18:51.409+00:002017-01-31T22:18:51.409+00:00If I thought I could get away with wearing it insi...If I thought I could get away with wearing it inside out I absolutely would! I love the colours of the wrong side of the brocade. Thank you!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-19818180898531128052017-01-31T22:17:37.679+00:002017-01-31T22:17:37.679+00:00I'm glad you can see the positives about polye...I'm glad you can see the positives about polyesters too! As much as I'm all for organic fabrics sometimes modern man made fabrics have properties and capabilities that amaze me.<br />I thought the leopard was quite bold for me, but you're right its a total classic!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-7735410950766410792017-01-30T15:33:19.166+00:002017-01-30T15:33:19.166+00:00This is so beautiful and I LOVE it! I just got a ...This is so beautiful and I LOVE it! I just got a serger, so I'm like "serge all the seams!" but your bound seams are SOOOOO GORGEOUS and it makes me want to give it a try.Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09861437799709241552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-73138780044479142572017-01-29T02:49:28.222+00:002017-01-29T02:49:28.222+00:00I think you've really done this skirt nicely! ...I think you've really done this skirt nicely! Love the detail on the inside, almost as much as the outside of the skirt...could you wear it inside out??? haha!Threads + Bobbinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15066200220163227717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-90674312029112584192017-01-29T01:00:21.334+00:002017-01-29T01:00:21.334+00:00You are so right about modern polyesters -- they&#...You are so right about modern polyesters -- they've come a long way and sometimes they're the perfect fit for a project.<br /><br />I love the leopard print, it is such a classic.Nyssa Jaynehttp://makesit.shoesandblues.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-68881569243189033492017-01-28T23:04:29.644+00:002017-01-28T23:04:29.644+00:00No I wouldn't say creasing is a problem at all...No I wouldn't say creasing is a problem at all. There is as I say a crinkled nature to the fabric because of the way its woven but that doesn't get any more prominent with wear, it just sort of gives a nice movement to the fabric and probably actually prevents creasing. It sits really well on me throughout the day. <br />Thank you! I really took my time with this oneFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-91002262163860448362017-01-28T23:02:49.180+00:002017-01-28T23:02:49.180+00:00I think I might prefer the inside! Haha. I'll ...I think I might prefer the inside! Haha. I'll have to start wearing it inside out! Thank youFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-89160983706861067832017-01-28T23:02:22.567+00:002017-01-28T23:02:22.567+00:00I was really chuffed that I had that fabric in my ...I was really chuffed that I had that fabric in my stash to use for the binding, I knew there was a reason I held on to all those scraps! Its a great pattern isn't it? I do prefer the clean look of the zip on its ownFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-134092396961243662017-01-28T16:43:38.580+00:002017-01-28T16:43:38.580+00:00I love leopard! The skirt looks amazing and the fi...I love leopard! The skirt looks amazing and the finishing, wow!! By the way, would you say that the fabric creases when worn? Thanks!I blame Parishttp://www.iblameparis.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-77497892110677922842017-01-28T14:39:59.869+00:002017-01-28T14:39:59.869+00:00I love this! And I'm not certain which is more...I love this! And I'm not certain which is more beautiful, the inside or the outside. Roryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805361804242016497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-88875645296527498402017-01-28T14:02:25.008+00:002017-01-28T14:02:25.008+00:00What a gorgeous skirt inside and out! I love the ...What a gorgeous skirt inside and out! I love the color of the binding you used. I have made this skirt myself, but I rather like how you ran the zipper straight up through the waistband.Sewing by Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073228812439584262noreply@blogger.com