tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post5282631500750039737..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : Grey Marl Coppelia CardiganFiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-41290159206290539722014-06-03T22:53:28.741+01:002014-06-03T22:53:28.741+01:00I LOVE this cardi so much, it looks especially gor...I LOVE this cardi so much, it looks especially gorgeous in grey- I think I am going to have to completely copy you and make it up in the same colour! XxAmihttp://www.littletailoress.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-83654380346642547242014-01-14T08:34:34.410+00:002014-01-14T08:34:34.410+00:00Thanks Evie! Don't get me wrong I am overall r...Thanks Evie! Don't get me wrong I am overall really pleased with it and I have worn it loads already, I just wish it was perfect!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-51171890755989300952014-01-14T08:33:38.728+00:002014-01-14T08:33:38.728+00:00I totally understand the fear but I believe it can...I totally understand the fear but I believe it can be conquered! I feel like i just need to keep trying knits of different stretch and stability now to build up confidenceFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-12318831235307126152014-01-14T08:32:22.976+00:002014-01-14T08:32:22.976+00:00Thanks! I'm looking forward to making some mor...Thanks! I'm looking forward to making some more knit makes and trying out these cuffs again. I've just got some different colours of thread cones so now I'm all set to go!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-20800567120689049532014-01-09T09:37:52.910+00:002014-01-09T09:37:52.910+00:00This is lovely...and you're certainly being to...This is lovely...and you're certainly being too hard on yourself about any "issues". It's looks beautifully made. And a great basic.Evie Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17838980250700215736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-75138664909298638492014-01-06T18:14:02.345+00:002014-01-06T18:14:02.345+00:00Looks lovely! Great to start the new year off by t...Looks lovely! Great to start the new year off by turning one of your misses into what looks like a definite hit. I really want to conquer knit fabrics this year too - I haven't sewn with knits before but so much of my RTW wardrobe is in knits of one kind or another so I really need to get over the fear!Ruth - Nightingale and Dolittlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06598582222979563780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-10160146664525896152014-01-06T12:13:51.735+00:002014-01-06T12:13:51.735+00:00You have every reason to be pleased with this firs...You have every reason to be pleased with this first knit project of yours. What a great wrap. Like others have already suggested, try to attach your cuffs before you sew your side seams together, it usually helps. There will of course be times when it wont work but it does save frustration. Look forward to seeing more knit makes.xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-13733189701984580862014-01-06T09:51:55.367+00:002014-01-06T09:51:55.367+00:00I'm a very lucky lady to have one! I did a lit...I'm a very lucky lady to have one! I did a little victory dance with pretty much every beautiful seam!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-22985472616098382312014-01-06T09:47:49.224+00:002014-01-06T09:47:49.224+00:00I can't recommend it enough, it's so cosy ...I can't recommend it enough, it's so cosy in a knit, it feels like getting a hug!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-75006754604701987082014-01-06T09:47:14.062+00:002014-01-06T09:47:14.062+00:00Thanks Vicki Kate! I'm pleased I went for some...Thanks Vicki Kate! I'm pleased I went for something a little more complex than a t-shirt, it's given me some real confidence!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-46917215695481313452014-01-06T09:46:31.012+00:002014-01-06T09:46:31.012+00:00no good explanation thank you! I was wondering abo...no good explanation thank you! I was wondering about trying that but was concerned about getting that close in to the blade on the overlocker, but now I know that's the way to do it I'm all set thanks!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-68777933645646348502014-01-06T09:45:16.811+00:002014-01-06T09:45:16.811+00:00Definitely make it! I'd say go smaller rather ...Definitely make it! I'd say go smaller rather than larger if you're unsure on size. Looking forward to seeing yours!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-58813201229515606172014-01-06T09:44:35.526+00:002014-01-06T09:44:35.526+00:00What make is yours Catja? I was missing the manual...What make is yours Catja? I was missing the manual for my normal machine and in the end I emailed Janome and they just sent me back a digital copy! Hope you get yours sorted out soonFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-70441553280268542302014-01-06T09:43:16.506+00:002014-01-06T09:43:16.506+00:00Those tips are so useful thank you! I'm feelin...Those tips are so useful thank you! I'm feeling more confident just reading the suggestions from you guys! I was a bit concerned about putting the inside of the cuff under the foot as it was my first go, thought I might end up making a mess of my almost finished card! But good to know that it's possible and I'll just go for it next time!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-83035614800634312302014-01-06T09:41:19.013+00:002014-01-06T09:41:19.013+00:00Thanks! The temptation of the shiny new machine to...Thanks! The temptation of the shiny new machine to play with was exactly the kick up the bum I needed!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-32682525439954362992014-01-06T09:40:40.748+00:002014-01-06T09:40:40.748+00:00Do it! I'm actually wondering if the Georgia m...Do it! I'm actually wondering if the Georgia might work in a thick stable knit like ponteFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-33965047905246936882014-01-06T09:39:36.288+00:002014-01-06T09:39:36.288+00:00I can see why you haven't stopped! Definitely ...I can see why you haven't stopped! Definitely get this pattern, it's a bit different to everything else I've come across so far, an interesting one for knits!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-33717211878002508192014-01-06T09:37:50.594+00:002014-01-06T09:37:50.594+00:00Good tip with the tension dials, I had to keep loo...Good tip with the tension dials, I had to keep looking back in the manual to remind myself which one belonged to which needle and looper.<br />You could totally rock the knits, especially as you already have an overlocker! Turns out there's not a lot to be afraid of...Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-68124455114605179322014-01-06T09:36:05.279+00:002014-01-06T09:36:05.279+00:00Thanks for the tip Tania, I did consider that but ...Thanks for the tip Tania, I did consider that but I was a bit scared to attempt it on the overlocker as the cuff was so tiny and I was worried the wrong edge would end up caught under the blade in my clumsiness...that seems to be the way to do it though so maybe I should try!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-6776469916646821172014-01-06T09:34:11.182+00:002014-01-06T09:34:11.182+00:00Thanks for the tips Katie! Both super useful, I...Thanks for the tips Katie! Both super useful, I'm going to get back on that overlocker and try them out pronto! Also got to know that I'm not alone with my feelings about grey...haha!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-68734777748108625262014-01-06T09:32:29.856+00:002014-01-06T09:32:29.856+00:00Thanks Meg! Jumped straight in and started as I me...Thanks Meg! Jumped straight in and started as I mean to go on!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-31428197360938411832014-01-06T09:28:17.605+00:002014-01-06T09:28:17.605+00:00Yay go you with your new overlocker! Yay go you with your new overlocker! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-56343926076870369722014-01-06T04:38:29.267+00:002014-01-06T04:38:29.267+00:00This looks so great on you. I'm dying to make...This looks so great on you. I'm dying to make a wrap top after all of the great ones I've seen lately.Mikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14064870915807391241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-80016748848714964042014-01-05T21:32:08.783+00:002014-01-05T21:32:08.783+00:00What a gorgeous top! I'd never guess it was yo...What a gorgeous top! I'd never guess it was your second attempt at the fabric!Vicki Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11499699081356841775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-6228699063620116192014-01-05T20:48:55.276+00:002014-01-05T20:48:55.276+00:00Ooh, this looks so cute! I love it on you! As fo...Ooh, this looks so cute! I love it on you! As for the cuff thing, I sew them with the presser foot on the inside of the cuff tube, it that makes sense, so you're not stretching out the cuff. If that doesn't make sense I can tweet you a photo of what I mean!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com