tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post6110852253206990760..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : The Vogue Cocktail Hour Sew-Along! - Floral Brocade V1537Fiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-78721362386804040692017-05-17T07:20:47.689+01:002017-05-17T07:20:47.689+01:00Thanks Grace! I'm glad you enjoyed it. The jui...Thanks Grace! I'm glad you enjoyed it. The juicy sewing details are what I most like to read about! It's a great pattern, I very much recommend it if you're looking for a project to get your teeth intoFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-796604957601082542017-05-17T07:20:02.093+01:002017-05-17T07:20:02.093+01:00O that sounds gorgeous Colleen! You shall have to ...O that sounds gorgeous Colleen! You shall have to let me know how you get on, I'd love to see some pictures.<br />I'm sure they'd be absolutely fascinated by the way we wear things now! I think the coat will be getting most wear with jeans!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-11352949891498187042017-05-17T07:17:56.248+01:002017-05-17T07:17:56.248+01:00Thanks Melanie! The insides are probably my favour...Thanks Melanie! The insides are probably my favourite aspect! I love the combination of a lining and facing. I can see this being a very versatile combo in my wardrobeFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-8442169839619242482017-05-17T07:17:12.326+01:002017-05-17T07:17:12.326+01:00Thanks so much Janene! I thought it was quite a st...Thanks so much Janene! I thought it was quite a statement for me compared to my usual wardrobe but feel surprisingly comfortable in it. Love both the pattern and the fabric!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-6164999454797388452017-05-17T07:16:14.900+01:002017-05-17T07:16:14.900+01:00Thanks very much! I love the cut out back on the d...Thanks very much! I love the cut out back on the dress. Cheeky like you say but not overly exposing and great that I can still wear my usual braFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-79824205039432146722017-05-17T07:15:43.391+01:002017-05-17T07:15:43.391+01:00O great Lynne! Enjoy. It is a challenge but a real...O great Lynne! Enjoy. It is a challenge but a really enjoyable one and nothing your couldn't tackle with confidence. A really good style for us petite ladies too! Thanks Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-46687669220595712022017-05-17T07:14:55.432+01:002017-05-17T07:14:55.432+01:00Thanks for the post of confidence Cathy! I'm s...Thanks for the post of confidence Cathy! I'm swaying towards doing it now! I think the combination of party dress and classy coat is what makes this perfect for a wedding. Such a great patternFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-21334635678018204952017-05-16T22:10:49.493+01:002017-05-16T22:10:49.493+01:00Oh, I love this pattern and am so glad to read you...Oh, I love this pattern and am so glad to read your post about it. Thanks you for all the juicy details!Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037636603903648365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-12610259730551190412017-05-16T18:21:24.928+01:002017-05-16T18:21:24.928+01:00I am making a mint green boucle coat -- the Pilvi ...I am making a mint green boucle coat -- the Pilvi coat -- but it's just like your coat. I'll wear it with jeans, probably, but it occurs to me that it looks exactly like the coat my mother wore on an Easter Sunday in the 60s. How perplexed the Easter ladies would have been to see how we wear these coats. I love this and it gives me a great idea to make another. I do like it as the complete outfit but I immediately thought it would look so cute with jeans and a tee!!!!!Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10555677225543413982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-51687296241467581372017-05-16T07:34:18.083+01:002017-05-16T07:34:18.083+01:00This outfit is so, so pretty! I am totally in love...This outfit is so, so pretty! I am totally in love with it - and the inside of the dress is so pretty, too! I hope you get lots of wear out of it!Melanie - The Flying Needlehttp://www.theflyingneedle.denoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-56748689862931291862017-05-16T07:17:13.847+01:002017-05-16T07:17:13.847+01:00What an absolutely gorgeous get up!! Just love it....What an absolutely gorgeous get up!! Just love it. I feel for you with the fraying brocade but wow, so worth it. You look amazing! xooobophttp://www.ooobop.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-44329771746666265942017-05-16T00:06:26.352+01:002017-05-16T00:06:26.352+01:00So much awesome - love this ensemble! That cheeky...So much awesome - love this ensemble! That cheeky back on the dress is so much fun ;o)colesworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16131139309105166009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-25348598022801869182017-05-15T18:59:59.533+01:002017-05-15T18:59:59.533+01:00This is fabulous, and would be perfect for a weddi...This is fabulous, and would be perfect for a wedding! Absolutely loving the fabric, and as I have this pattern and plan to make the coat, it's great to see it made up and read what you think of it.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891063381064955827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-3454037324009748652017-05-14T18:09:25.715+01:002017-05-14T18:09:25.715+01:00Do it! Wear the combo to the wedding! It is stunni...Do it! Wear the combo to the wedding! It is stunning and botanical prints are all over the high street right now. You can button up the coat for the ceremony and let your little black dress out for the reception. Love the shoes too!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12571487744066264330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-60904980885164328872017-05-14T09:16:47.129+01:002017-05-14T09:16:47.129+01:00Thanks Jane! I've never had such a statement p...Thanks Jane! I've never had such a statement piece of outerwear before and am loving it! Need to pluck up the courage to go bold with the winter wedding! <br />The finishing is my favourite thing about this pattern. I'm really proud of itFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-24248213689247706322017-05-14T09:15:41.231+01:002017-05-14T09:15:41.231+01:00Ah thanks so much Rosemary! It is a great pattern ...Ah thanks so much Rosemary! It is a great pattern packed with unique details and I'm really proud of the finishing<br />You are absolutely right and I think the coat over simple slim trousers and a t-shirt with pumps will become my new favourite 'going out' outfit!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-60267221049982011662017-05-14T09:14:21.451+01:002017-05-14T09:14:21.451+01:00It's the perfect wedding guest outfit Morgan! ...It's the perfect wedding guest outfit Morgan! Go for it! The mini length stops it from feeling too twee.<br />I'm really happy with my fabric choice even though that much print isn't something I'd usually go for. I know I'll get so much wear out of both pieces individually tooFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-89554772153419882082017-05-14T09:13:08.707+01:002017-05-14T09:13:08.707+01:00Haha I was the same a couple of weeks ago Karen! I...Haha I was the same a couple of weeks ago Karen! It is a really time consuming project because of all the little details. I reckon probably four days worth of sewing but hard to say for sure as I did it in bits and pieces...one of those was just cutting out and a good 5 hours or so of hand sewing. Enjoy it though! It's a lovely project to get your teeth into and I can't wait to see yours! ThanksFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-39720500296097650292017-05-14T09:11:14.766+01:002017-05-14T09:11:14.766+01:00Thanks Rachel! That fraying definitely was a test ...Thanks Rachel! That fraying definitely was a test but in other ways the fabric wad lovely to work with and has turned out to be perfect for this design. Your's is going to be ace I'm sure! Looking forward to seeing what you've been up to!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-82123854650710196932017-05-14T09:10:10.981+01:002017-05-14T09:10:10.981+01:00Thank you! I've never felt so trendy in an out...Thank you! I've never felt so trendy in an outfit!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-60021944674829958792017-05-13T19:38:11.440+01:002017-05-13T19:38:11.440+01:00Stunning work Fiona, both the dress and coat look ...Stunning work Fiona, both the dress and coat look wonderful. I agree, they work brilliantly as separates but I think for a winter wedding the two together would look amazing! I love the combination lining/facing details too, it gives it such a professional finish. xxJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-10672370305428448392017-05-13T08:48:56.898+01:002017-05-13T08:48:56.898+01:00Everything about this is lovely. Beautiful fabric ...Everything about this is lovely. Beautiful fabric a stylist pattern and such lovely sewing. You have done such a great job. I really hope that you wear both of these a lot. The coat would look great over simple separates wouldn't it?Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10183024549270951128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-68115820576222125512017-05-13T00:21:35.213+01:002017-05-13T00:21:35.213+01:00How absurdly lovely! I was just looking at this co...How absurdly lovely! I was just looking at this combo as a contender for a wedding guest outfit. It'd be hard to find a more beautiful fabric for this pattern!Crab and Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13392731276180198699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-21931875810739581642017-05-12T21:29:41.877+01:002017-05-12T21:29:41.877+01:00Ooh, fabulous work! I'm sewing the coat for th...Ooh, fabulous work! I'm sewing the coat for the blogger tour. Haven't even started yet!! How long do you think it took you to sew these? I really should get cracking.karen ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05595346107578248030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-18487278905517284182017-05-12T19:12:46.150+01:002017-05-12T19:12:46.150+01:00fiona, this is beautiful! it sounds like your fab...fiona, this is beautiful! it sounds like your fabric definitely tested your patience but it was so worth it, the end result is really stunning! i'm so worried my make won't be half as good hehe.rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13323655170030988793noreply@blogger.com