tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post7633469076768046071..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : Emerald Green Party DressFiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-75199232393832353092017-11-01T16:48:19.625+00:002017-11-01T16:48:19.625+00:00You look sensational in this beautifully fitting d...You look sensational in this beautifully fitting dress. So very nice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-51967088153029877142017-11-01T11:25:47.800+00:002017-11-01T11:25:47.800+00:00Thank you very much! I love this simple style and ...Thank you very much! I love this simple style and the green is my favourite colour Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-15662362702654380532017-11-01T11:25:29.556+00:002017-11-01T11:25:29.556+00:00O that's a great tip thanks Francesca! I was m...O that's a great tip thanks Francesca! I was most of my fabrics in the machine including silk but have never been brave enough to try with wool crepe. I certainly will now. That might change my winter wardrobe entirely!<br />Thank yo very muchFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-81755635374674689822017-11-01T11:24:24.886+00:002017-11-01T11:24:24.886+00:00Thanks very much Kristie, it's lovely to hear ...Thanks very much Kristie, it's lovely to hear such good things about it. I keep picking at it because the memory of the hassle it was to make is still fresh but I'm starting to see it as a big success now!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-17360299197535446282017-11-01T11:23:39.936+00:002017-11-01T11:23:39.936+00:00Oo Mags that sounds like a technique I would like!...Oo Mags that sounds like a technique I would like! I mitred the corners of the split hem on my toaster sweater and loved that. What a great idea to do that on a skirt. <br />Thank you!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-38271585463146905232017-11-01T11:22:55.792+00:002017-11-01T11:22:55.792+00:00Thank you very much! It feels pretty glamorous! Lo...Thank you very much! It feels pretty glamorous! Love the green so muchFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-63993244617525081972017-11-01T11:22:31.346+00:002017-11-01T11:22:31.346+00:00Thanks Rosemary! I'm glad you enjoyed reading ...Thanks Rosemary! I'm glad you enjoyed reading about itFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-80390246037517670452017-11-01T11:22:18.471+00:002017-11-01T11:22:18.471+00:00Thanks very much Nina, that's so reassuring to...Thanks very much Nina, that's so reassuring to hear. <br />And the knack for restraint I think is one of the best compliments I've ever been paid on here! What a lovely phrase. I definitely think I set out to hit the right balance of flare and wearability so to hear that is wonderful! <br />Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-45127264705152838062017-11-01T11:21:02.159+00:002017-11-01T11:21:02.159+00:00Thank you very much, I'm really proud of it!Thank you very much, I'm really proud of it!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-32001327746528428502017-11-01T11:20:05.970+00:002017-11-01T11:20:05.970+00:00Thanks very much Lynne. Yey indeed!!Thanks very much Lynne. Yey indeed!!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-34434942617495085312017-11-01T11:19:42.341+00:002017-11-01T11:19:42.341+00:00Thank you very much Elisabeth!Thank you very much Elisabeth!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-91471055070500231862017-11-01T11:19:23.167+00:002017-11-01T11:19:23.167+00:00O EVERYONE runs in to road blocks. I'm fairly ...O EVERYONE runs in to road blocks. I'm fairly certain I get to a point of frustration with nearly every project I take on! I have such limited sewing time that it really is so frustrating to waste any of it. But I always try and think that it's never a waste because I've learnt something that will make the next project a bit better<br />So good to hear that you enjoy and learn from my posts, that's what I like most about blogging! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-41293598672234426292017-11-01T11:16:02.558+00:002017-11-01T11:16:02.558+00:00Thank you Beth, that means a lot coming from you w...Thank you Beth, that means a lot coming from you who always sews and fits so beautifully! <br />You're right, I really must sew with more wool crepe. I think people don't really turn to wool for party dresses much but in such vivid colours and luscious textures wool crepe is a wonderful choice!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-10153850458243830332017-11-01T11:14:39.354+00:002017-11-01T11:14:39.354+00:00Thanks Kelly, I'm so glad too! I think there a...Thanks Kelly, I'm so glad too! I think there are still some fitting things that I could work on but sometimes that feels like a never ending rabbit hole doesn't it?!!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-1337310376940760542017-11-01T11:13:37.617+00:002017-11-01T11:13:37.617+00:00Thank you Kathleen! I haven't sewn with wool c...Thank you Kathleen! I haven't sewn with wool crepe in ages and forgot what a pleasure it is. Aren't the vivid colours dreamy?<br />I haven't tried sewing with it on the bias no but now I really want to! I haven't done much bias cut so the thought makes me a little nervous but maybe I should push myselfFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-38370054994043245682017-11-01T11:12:26.657+00:002017-11-01T11:12:26.657+00:00Thank you vey much! I'm delighted with itThank you vey much! I'm delighted with itFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-36016694255504041892017-11-01T11:12:14.390+00:002017-11-01T11:12:14.390+00:00Thank you very much Kay, I'm glad I persisted ...Thank you very much Kay, I'm glad I persisted and also glad that the fitting issues could be solved fairly easily once I figured out what the problem was! <br />I loved this fabric so was determined to make it a success!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-80732297489603862372017-10-31T23:03:02.802+00:002017-10-31T23:03:02.802+00:00Beautiful dress that looks simply stunning on you!...Beautiful dress that looks simply stunning on you!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-86255236565998892602017-10-30T15:14:26.804+00:002017-10-30T15:14:26.804+00:00This is gorgeous, and you have inspired me not to ...This is gorgeous, and you have inspired me not to wad things up immediately when they go wrong!<br /><br />Re washing wool crepe - I bought a few lengths from a fashionablestitch back when she had a really nice online shop with quality fabrics. She told me she prewashes her wool crepe in the machine and then always washes by hand, and it always comes out beautiful.... I made a Chardon with a piece and it looks great even though I've washed it a few times:). I hate drycleaning with a vengeance so I thought I'd pass that on in case you do too:)Francescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03715570187712365610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-4476878107722721402017-10-29T15:38:44.761+00:002017-10-29T15:38:44.761+00:00You look fabulous! The dress is perfect- color, st...You look fabulous! The dress is perfect- color, style, and fit. Love it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323076599495237466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-86645230897787065362017-10-29T08:26:51.992+00:002017-10-29T08:26:51.992+00:00Lovely dress, so classy! Have you tried mitring t...Lovely dress, so classy! Have you tried mitring tour vents to get a really clean look?magshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683334679520535250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-28398311064224031222017-10-29T00:46:36.594+01:002017-10-29T00:46:36.594+01:00That is one glamorous dress! It fits well, it look...That is one glamorous dress! It fits well, it looks fantastic, and the colour is lovely.hopflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06114510834437210015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-49391683024625011952017-10-28T21:46:52.730+01:002017-10-28T21:46:52.730+01:00This dress is so beautiful. All your determination...This dress is so beautiful. All your determination and hard work has really paid off. Thanks for sharing your journey.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10183024549270951128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-49118330856257482492017-10-28T14:25:54.591+01:002017-10-28T14:25:54.591+01:00So great that you persevered and saved it - what a...So great that you persevered and saved it - what a stunning dress! Amazing colour. Whatever the fitting tweaks you're thinking of might be, nobody else is going to see them. I think you have a real knack for restraint and it makes for some very classic and expensive-looking garments.Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11434203006496814327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-49382429539954569172017-10-28T13:14:49.007+01:002017-10-28T13:14:49.007+01:00This is a beautiful dress and is so flattering on ...This is a beautiful dress and is so flattering on you! Way to persevere! lphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568300401513370065noreply@blogger.com