tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post348713436277744656..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : Two Emmeline TeesFiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-76799262060821195882015-08-15T14:53:53.289+01:002015-08-15T14:53:53.289+01:00I'm curious about your note that you can squee...I'm curious about your note that you can squeeze the pattern out of just over 1m of fabric. The pattern lists fabric requirements that are quite a bit over 1m. I'm most interested in v2 (with the raglan sleeves), which is listed as requiring 1.7m (and I can't tell if the sleeve measurement listed is additional fabric or not). I'm excited about this pattern and am hoping to make it up in a few colors of silk to wear with suits for work! I just don't want to buy more fabric than I need. Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652627633111939756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-20988182351554966052015-07-22T14:20:42.415+01:002015-07-22T14:20:42.415+01:00Hi Fiona thanks for this - I hadn't realised y...Hi Fiona thanks for this - I hadn't realised you responded - I am waiting for some lovely lace to make one of these:)Francescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03715570187712365610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-26827954835534895212015-06-07T08:52:59.337+01:002015-06-07T08:52:59.337+01:00It is a super delicious georgette! I feel exactly ...It is a super delicious georgette! I feel exactly the same way about summery tops as you Sonja, I don't know why I don't have more when it's basically all I want to wear. I get distracted by sewing pretty dresses! You should definitely give this one a try, I think it would really suit you. Plus it's so fast!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-45687282537945281802015-06-07T08:51:05.717+01:002015-06-07T08:51:05.717+01:00Thank you! It is super simple and so fast to sew b...Thank you! It is super simple and so fast to sew but still could be used to create such a wide range of tops when sewn up in different fabrics. I'm now imagining every fabric in my stash as one of these!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-57203832223148022572015-06-07T08:49:40.594+01:002015-06-07T08:49:40.594+01:00I've got number 3 planned next! They're bo...I've got number 3 planned next! They're both cut fairly straight but I think it's the amount of ease which makes them so flattering and not overwhelming. <br />I think the raglan sleeves do make a difference to the way they hang on the body and I think that is my preferred variation. Although it is quite hard to compare as the knit is heavier than the silk and behaves completely differently. I think in a woven the sleeves on variation 1 wouldn't drape over the shoulders in quite the same way, they'd have more fullness but I don't think it would be much of a difference!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-88540241971187289852015-06-05T18:57:39.939+01:002015-06-05T18:57:39.939+01:00Ooh, that georgette looks delicious! The color is ...Ooh, that georgette looks delicious! The color is so nice on you! I realized during MMM that I don't really have any nice summer tops, which is crazy, because that's what I should be wearing every day instead of t-shirts! I have one kimono-sleeved tee and two hacked Sorbetto tops, and that's it! I should pick up this pattern... it looks great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-61374652650201378482015-06-04T09:10:47.372+01:002015-06-04T09:10:47.372+01:00I hadn't seen this pattern before but it looks...I hadn't seen this pattern before but it looks so lovely! And yet the pattern appears relatively simple. And I like that it can be used with both knits and wovens. Your versions are beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-38626973011133840932015-06-02T08:57:50.541+01:002015-06-02T08:57:50.541+01:00What gorgeous gorgeous tops! Nicely boxy without ...What gorgeous gorgeous tops! Nicely boxy without being shapeless and overwhelming. I have been sitting on the fence for this one, although I adore Ami and her blog and highly respect and admire her work. But I think I may just get it now. I'm curious - did you find much difference between 1 and 2 in terms of shape of sleeves/fit? It seems to me like the raglan cut is quite straight and that there isn't any shaping going on there from the flat picture. On, they both look fab - but you are straight and slim and I think most stuff looks great on you. What I mean is, is the main difference that you have a shoulder seam in one and the possibility to have different fabric sleeves in the other, or do you think the raglan sleeves make a difference?<br />I like the look of number three, too, the slight cut on sleeves are really pretty.Francescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03715570187712365610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-82800049232505172292015-05-31T23:21:10.342+01:002015-05-31T23:21:10.342+01:00It really is! I can see my wardrobe overflowing wi...It really is! I can see my wardrobe overflowing with these soon, I've already got one more cut out and fabric earmarked for another!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-46542383328169202952015-05-31T23:20:10.866+01:002015-05-31T23:20:10.866+01:00I'm so proud of it! It's the first time I&...I'm so proud of it! It's the first time I've been able to get such a skinny one right, especially in silk!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-87912867417250708102015-05-31T23:19:40.109+01:002015-05-31T23:19:40.109+01:00Thanks Louise! It is a great pattern, I love Ami&#...Thanks Louise! It is a great pattern, I love Ami's sequin samples too!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-3706046799850996862015-05-31T23:19:11.279+01:002015-05-31T23:19:11.279+01:00It was such a great sale! They were moving premise...It was such a great sale! They were moving premises so loads of their usually £10+ fabrics were down to just £1! I do love a bit of basic sewing in between more complicated projects, so satisfying!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-37949115546673035022015-05-31T23:17:43.239+01:002015-05-31T23:17:43.239+01:00Thanks Amy! I like that it shows a bit of skin and...Thanks Amy! I like that it shows a bit of skin and collar bone but is still high enough to move around in without feeling like you're showing too much offFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-79907576646797294602015-05-31T23:17:03.686+01:002015-05-31T23:17:03.686+01:00It is really gorgeous Lindsay! Just skims in all t...It is really gorgeous Lindsay! Just skims in all the right places and isn't overwhelming which I sometimes find relaxed fit tops like this are on my short frameFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-4420788900473234752015-05-31T23:15:52.168+01:002015-05-31T23:15:52.168+01:00Thank you! A nice berry colour is one of my favour...Thank you! A nice berry colour is one of my favourites! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-54501857635210683212015-05-31T23:15:25.353+01:002015-05-31T23:15:25.353+01:00Yes definitely give this one a try if you're a...Yes definitely give this one a try if you're after a relaxed but still flattering fit. It's really versatile with the different sleeve options and instructions for both knit or wovenFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-17657857491245899612015-05-31T20:47:15.159+01:002015-05-31T20:47:15.159+01:00Gorgeous tops and they do the job you wanted. Wha...Gorgeous tops and they do the job you wanted. What a wearable pattern. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-4111276152864046842015-05-30T20:18:10.077+01:002015-05-30T20:18:10.077+01:00Lovely! Your bias neckline is perfect :)Lovely! Your bias neckline is perfect :)allie J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07709738770290813570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-86545420802327848232015-05-30T09:41:43.035+01:002015-05-30T09:41:43.035+01:00These are both lovely. They suit you perfectly. No...These are both lovely. They suit you perfectly. Now I.m off to have a look at that lovely pattern!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590212324752526648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-56103124949736020962015-05-30T06:41:47.058+01:002015-05-30T06:41:47.058+01:00Nice to sew up some basic tees right? I've bee...Nice to sew up some basic tees right? I've been getting on with similar basics sewing too. I like the more subtle silver foil look so total bargain for £1/m - nice find!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-76293604287203907722015-05-30T01:16:58.086+01:002015-05-30T01:16:58.086+01:00The neckline really is lovely on you...The neckline really is lovely on you...Amyhttp://www.sew-well.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-51183197051984995902015-05-29T16:25:59.416+01:002015-05-29T16:25:59.416+01:00They're both gorgeous! I especially love the s...They're both gorgeous! I especially love the silk one. The cut of this pattern looks perfect!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823446879423554690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-76479046961267741672015-05-29T14:50:35.684+01:002015-05-29T14:50:35.684+01:00These turned out wonderfully; love both the patter...These turned out wonderfully; love both the patterns and the colours you chose.hopflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14808010877609649152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-23965275662053771952015-05-29T11:21:11.782+01:002015-05-29T11:21:11.782+01:00Wow lovely t-shirts, I am currently looking for a ...Wow lovely t-shirts, I am currently looking for a simple t-shirt pattern and was trying to decide between the Plantain and Scout...now I will have to try this one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com