tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post8064181054093533848..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : Pattern Testing: Mila Shirt from Itch to StitchFiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-23923792025283731532016-01-04T21:02:27.786+00:002016-01-04T21:02:27.786+00:00Thanks Sonja! I love the classic plaid but on an u...Thanks Sonja! I love the classic plaid but on an unexpected fabric!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-44671705515171612032015-12-28T21:46:47.423+00:002015-12-28T21:46:47.423+00:00This is so lovely! What a great shirt!This is so lovely! What a great shirt!gingermakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12035109200546171549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-19688017504615342582015-12-19T09:23:07.656+00:002015-12-19T09:23:07.656+00:00They seem to suit the season don't they?? I...They seem to suit the season don't they?? I'm very much into plaid this year and have been thinking I might need to make a flannel or brushed cotton version of this Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-44104588905071366652015-12-19T09:22:14.196+00:002015-12-19T09:22:14.196+00:00Thanks Rachel! I can definitely recommend it for t...Thanks Rachel! I can definitely recommend it for the drafting and instructions, so well thought out. I'm really pleased I managed to find such a perfect pattern for my fabric!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-84727912843518427052015-12-19T09:21:25.531+00:002015-12-19T09:21:25.531+00:00I hope you find the time to make your shirt soon! ...I hope you find the time to make your shirt soon! It's such a great garment to have in your wardrobe! Thank you, having the different cup sizes included with the pattern makes such a differenceFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-23917890117031213832015-12-19T09:20:25.759+00:002015-12-19T09:20:25.759+00:00Thank you! I'm very pleased with how it turned...Thank you! I'm very pleased with how it turned out, the instructions are really fantastic and detailed. I'm glad my reviews are enjoyed, sometimes I think I write far too much!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-39292950525936837762015-12-13T12:51:11.552+00:002015-12-13T12:51:11.552+00:00Very nice and neatly stitched plaid shirt! I never...Very nice and neatly stitched plaid shirt! I never run out of plaid shirts, I think I use it frequently most especially when it is autumn or winter (I don’t know why!?).ACS Bloghttp://artcraftsewingdaily.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-56858283658399553872015-12-09T21:10:10.180+00:002015-12-09T21:10:10.180+00:00it looks great! the fabric is perfect. might hav...it looks great! the fabric is perfect. might have to invest in this pattern now!rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13323655170030988793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-39431759603449504972015-12-09T16:06:14.304+00:002015-12-09T16:06:14.304+00:00What a nice shirt! And it fits you very well :) I ...What a nice shirt! And it fits you very well :) I also really want to make myself a shirt like that (I even already have the fabric)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-55441272207373703232015-12-08T23:01:21.420+00:002015-12-08T23:01:21.420+00:00Please do be a copycat! I'm so pleased with ho...Please do be a copycat! I'm so pleased with how the pattern and fabric have worked together! The delicate nature of the fabric does make some of the more intricate areas of the construction a little fiddly but it all comes together nicely with a good press! <br />Thank you so much for your lovely comment, I'm really touched. My knowledge is definitely not a wealth, I still feel like I have so much to learn!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-29288607194961602542015-12-08T22:59:38.099+00:002015-12-08T22:59:38.099+00:00You should definitely make a copy of your RTW shir...You should definitely make a copy of your RTW shirt if it gets that much wear! It's a really timeless style isn't it? I can see this being in my wardrobe for years to come so I'm pleased I took my time over the construction!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-7295802857642807542015-12-08T22:58:42.351+00:002015-12-08T22:58:42.351+00:00Thanks! I wanted to do the lovely fabric justice!Thanks! I wanted to do the lovely fabric justice!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-71197256706363508042015-12-08T22:58:17.762+00:002015-12-08T22:58:17.762+00:00Thank you! I'm so pleased with how the two ele...Thank you! I'm so pleased with how the two elements work together and how the fabric hangs with this loose fitting cutFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-53741358698432497402015-12-08T22:57:44.363+00:002015-12-08T22:57:44.363+00:00Thank you for such a detailed review! Your shirt i...Thank you for such a detailed review! Your shirt is absolutely gorgeous and looks so well made!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-23053898269747591322015-12-08T22:57:36.683+00:002015-12-08T22:57:36.683+00:00O that mash up sounds gorgeous! I hadn't thoug...O that mash up sounds gorgeous! I hadn't thought to try that. I absolutely love the Alder and have been thinking recently that I must make another. My plaid version is getting so much wear at the moment with a little sweater over the top<br />I must admit I probably wasn't entirely accurate with those side seams as they had to be so small! I sewed the first pass at as small as I could go, which was probably just over 1/8", then trimmed it right down so I could go as all as I dared with the second passFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-88680636452988395202015-12-08T22:54:54.109+00:002015-12-08T22:54:54.109+00:00Ah how lovely! It's a real pleasure to sew so ...Ah how lovely! It's a real pleasure to sew so I hope you find the time to make one soon. I look forward to seeing what fabric you've chosen!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-72509031212354124942015-12-08T20:52:29.625+00:002015-12-08T20:52:29.625+00:00I have a whole bunch of that Marc Jacobs fabric in...I have a whole bunch of that Marc Jacobs fabric in the yellow option that's been in holding in hopes of the perfect shirt pattern. I hate to be a copycat but I absolutely love your shirt and think I might just cut into my fabric. Thanks for the inspiration and sharing your unbelievable wealth of knowledge. Also, in case it isn't clear, I think your shirt turned out beautifully. Johannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07327258472810207015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-57333384158126930162015-12-08T15:23:04.927+00:002015-12-08T15:23:04.927+00:00I have a RTW shirt with similar style lines and we...I have a RTW shirt with similar style lines and wear it ALL THE TIME. It's such a wearable style, and I bet your lovely lightweight fabric will be easy to layer. Wheels turning over here...Sara in Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17106732723435818563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-70622633883341162552015-12-08T11:37:11.764+00:002015-12-08T11:37:11.764+00:00This is a gorgeous shirt, love the design and the ...This is a gorgeous shirt, love the design and the fabric.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-63429399362835276452015-12-08T07:29:52.922+00:002015-12-08T07:29:52.922+00:00Lovely, the fabric is gorgeous. I made a mashup o...Lovely, the fabric is gorgeous. I made a mashup of an archer with the alder gathered inserts and it would look great in that fabric. When you french seam with a 3/8" seam allowance do you have to sew at 1/8" for the first seam?magshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683334679520535250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-30396837245139379452015-12-08T02:38:05.892+00:002015-12-08T02:38:05.892+00:00Beautiful blouse, I need to get mine taped togethe...Beautiful blouse, I need to get mine taped together. You have inspired me.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04229406683301436266noreply@blogger.com