tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post4909923781270477083..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : Polkadot Jersey Circle SkirtFiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-82213843369935161682013-09-01T06:35:40.404+01:002013-09-01T06:35:40.404+01:00The skirt is adorable! I recommend an overlocker b...The skirt is adorable! I recommend an overlocker but don't feel you have to save up for an expensive one to get the results you want. I have my nanas serger from the 90s and it works like a charm :)Zoƫhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00913960809559515025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-73858066390279608772013-08-20T11:56:31.254+01:002013-08-20T11:56:31.254+01:00Thank you! It's been brilliant in this suprisi...Thank you! It's been brilliant in this suprisingly warm summer we've been having!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-89906039372411204692013-08-20T11:40:11.648+01:002013-08-20T11:40:11.648+01:00Ahh it looks lovely and very wearable.Ahh it looks lovely and very wearable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-58171471971173005962013-08-17T17:57:38.324+01:002013-08-17T17:57:38.324+01:00O thanks Shelby! What a lovely coincidence! I'...O thanks Shelby! What a lovely coincidence! I'm not at the National's Costume Store any more, I'm freelance now but I hope you have a great trip to London next year and that your grad program is going well!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-25038208145368166192013-08-17T17:42:14.246+01:002013-08-17T17:42:14.246+01:00Fiona!
Your blog is great! My friend sent me your...Fiona!<br /><br />Your blog is great! My friend sent me your entry on inside the Dior gown and I realized I met you in 2010 when you showed my friends and me around The National's costume stock! Your work looks great!I'm coming back to London with my grad program next summer and will maybe run into you again!Shelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10131632828973711554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-45261186184589261822013-07-31T13:37:48.949+01:002013-07-31T13:37:48.949+01:00Thank you Ami! It's by no means perfect and I ...Thank you Ami! It's by no means perfect and I didn't enjoy it as much as most of my woven projects but I haven't been completely put off! Polka dots are great aren't they?! Looking forward to seeing your knit creations!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-68971555912158676502013-07-31T13:29:09.181+01:002013-07-31T13:29:09.181+01:00Thank you Rae! I'm off to check out your knits...Thank you Rae! I'm off to check out your knits now!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-10361173542368978142013-07-31T13:26:43.436+01:002013-07-31T13:26:43.436+01:00I've seen lots of short versions too which I&#...I've seen lots of short versions too which I've loved! Don't know if I'd be brave enough showing that much leg and risking it with the wind though! Someone needs to work out how to make pretty, lightweight skirts windproof!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-70324829106416236452013-07-31T13:24:54.059+01:002013-07-31T13:24:54.059+01:00Yeah I think the key to falling in love with knits...Yeah I think the key to falling in love with knits is to use good one's. I can imagine one of naf quality could put you off for life! I've been tempted to buy knits online actual as the description tends to be more useful than looking myself, I don't know anything about identifying different types! I think Fabric Godmother has a good selectionFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-56147609222221208422013-07-31T13:22:43.206+01:002013-07-31T13:22:43.206+01:00Definitely do give it a go, Casey's and By Han...Definitely do give it a go, Casey's and By Hand London's tutorials are really great at guiding you through the steps and the maths! It's much more straight forward than you think and so quick to sew up!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-44763227911559439642013-07-31T13:21:19.394+01:002013-07-31T13:21:19.394+01:00I'll be honest, I just took a bit of a stab in...I'll be honest, I just took a bit of a stab in the dark with how much ease to subtract! I figured it's got stretch so I've got a bit of leeway. In the end I wasn't quite drastic enough so had to add the centre back seam to take out a bit more but I'll know for next time!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-89422554941284736302013-07-31T13:19:19.344+01:002013-07-31T13:19:19.344+01:00I'm going to give it another crack soon I thin...I'm going to give it another crack soon I think, maybe even something a little more challenging! Definitely going to start saving pennies for an overlocker thoughFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-5711278956451990432013-07-31T13:18:00.889+01:002013-07-31T13:18:00.889+01:00Thanks Sally! I left it to hang for quite a long t...Thanks Sally! I left it to hang for quite a long time before hemming as I was worried about how a stretch fabric might stretch out but it's stayed in shape pretty well!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-77697988160649428512013-07-29T11:32:08.325+01:002013-07-29T11:32:08.325+01:00This is gorgeous! Can't believe it's your ...This is gorgeous! Can't believe it's your first attempt at knits either- it looks perfect!:)Bet it is soooooo comfy too!<br />I haven't really explored knits either, I'm not sure why as there are so many pretty ones around. May have to give it a go now!<br />Oh and I LOVE the polka dots!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-60539446564931561742013-07-25T07:02:30.975+01:002013-07-25T07:02:30.975+01:00Well done - it's all about being brave and con...Well done - it's all about being brave and conquering your fabric fears! I was sweating about using knits a couple of years ago, but like you, just went for it and now I love them too! It looks such a lovely cool garment for our hot summer (at last!).Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15206146785503551411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-20574396122883310262013-07-24T22:22:21.201+01:002013-07-24T22:22:21.201+01:00Lovely! I've yet to make a circle skirt but ha...Lovely! I've yet to make a circle skirt but have seen short versions of a lot of people since the nice weather started and am really liking them! I hadn't thought of a jersey version, but I really like this!!!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06525020848581000170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-46951618479390719412013-07-24T16:46:31.405+01:002013-07-24T16:46:31.405+01:00Love it, perfect for this weather. I like sewing k...Love it, perfect for this weather. I like sewing knits but really struggle to find nice knit fabric. My local shop only sells poly knits and they ARE scary, and that's just to look at! I haven't sewn any knits with my new machine, so I'm keen to have a go soon.Nickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13695049199858960211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-30304217610860453792013-07-24T13:24:35.136+01:002013-07-24T13:24:35.136+01:00That's a lovely skirt. I'm going to have t...That's a lovely skirt. I'm going to have to look up your links and have a go at one myself. It's nice that it can be casual, or dressed up a bit for work. I have a real urge to sew with jersey at the moment, but I don't have any :( I didn't buy any when I went to walthamstow (in a failed attempt to limit what I bought) - I think I'm just going to have to go back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-12844838352760031902013-07-24T12:38:43.132+01:002013-07-24T12:38:43.132+01:00This is gorgeous!
I've also added make circle ...This is gorgeous!<br />I've also added make circle skirts to my sewing list but I'd be a bit scared drafting it when you need negative ease with Jersey.<br />I may check out some of the links you've put in here to give it a go, thanks!Scared Stitchlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432636922702422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-14949008697176310932013-07-24T11:13:59.369+01:002013-07-24T11:13:59.369+01:00really lovely! knits are not scary at all (and i s...really lovely! knits are not scary at all (and i sewed with them long before i had an overlocker - which is admittedly fab!). you do get better at them and there are lots of fab tips around!Sew little timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04027164681383524032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-73478631938328441702013-07-24T11:01:19.463+01:002013-07-24T11:01:19.463+01:00This looks like a great wardrobe basic for summer....This looks like a great wardrobe basic for summer. I haven't seen a knit circle skirt before, but yours hangs nicely! Well done!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com