tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post8566228003127734949..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : Swiss Dot Archer ShirtFiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-18533300817545428252014-04-15T23:21:10.463+01:002014-04-15T23:21:10.463+01:00You learn so many techniques when making a shirt b...You learn so many techniques when making a shirt but I'm not been brave enough yet. If I was to make one I'd start with the Archer pattern. You've done an awesome job on yours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-33436763197314885392014-04-15T13:14:09.196+01:002014-04-15T13:14:09.196+01:00This is just the most perfect white shirt. You...This is just the most perfect white shirt. You've done an amazing job!Evie Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17838980250700215736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-73874663346713610982014-04-14T13:40:12.387+01:002014-04-14T13:40:12.387+01:00Thank you Jessica! It was worth the time as I feel...Thank you Jessica! It was worth the time as I feel so proud of it when I'm wearing it!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-91821562635402197512014-04-14T13:31:45.741+01:002014-04-14T13:31:45.741+01:00Excellent tip Jo thanks! Might keep me going witho...Excellent tip Jo thanks! Might keep me going without an edgestitching foot for a while yet then!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-42539184010175087892014-04-14T13:31:09.911+01:002014-04-14T13:31:09.911+01:00Thanks Kathryn! I hope you do try it, it's so ...Thanks Kathryn! I hope you do try it, it's so versatile and easy to make your own with different fabric choicesFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-33601690501491617752014-04-14T13:29:43.630+01:002014-04-14T13:29:43.630+01:00Thanks Sabine, let's hope the sunshine contiue...Thanks Sabine, let's hope the sunshine contiues so I don't have to hide all the bits I'm proud of under a jumper!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-17912329303939331742014-04-14T13:29:11.038+01:002014-04-14T13:29:11.038+01:00Thank you! I hope people find the details useful!Thank you! I hope people find the details useful!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-59443502799103000562014-04-14T13:28:45.238+01:002014-04-14T13:28:45.238+01:00SOOOO addictive! My list is so long at the minute!...SOOOO addictive! My list is so long at the minute! Glad to hear you enjoy hearing about all the nitty gritty, I love reading that kind of thing on other people's blogs to be honest!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-54229738444228818582014-04-14T13:27:41.527+01:002014-04-14T13:27:41.527+01:00Thanks Sonja! We've been getting a fair bit of...Thanks Sonja! We've been getting a fair bit of sunshine and putting on light colours and fabric weights puts me in such a good mood after all these months of coats!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-13705279035734049622014-04-14T13:26:56.804+01:002014-04-14T13:26:56.804+01:00Yeah it is a bit of a test in patience! I wouldn&#...Yeah it is a bit of a test in patience! I wouldn't start one of these when I'm in one of those 'I just want to have a finished garment in my hands in an hour or two' moods! You totally could do it thoughFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-24977981129539992572014-04-14T13:25:47.860+01:002014-04-14T13:25:47.860+01:00Mmm plaid flannel! I'm a bit scared of the pat...Mmm plaid flannel! I'm a bit scared of the pattern matching when there are so many pattern pieces but maybe I should just go for it with some fairly cheap fabric!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-46510402171731978832014-04-14T13:24:51.229+01:002014-04-14T13:24:51.229+01:00Thank you! Looking forward to seeing yours when yo...Thank you! Looking forward to seeing yours when you get on to it! It's a really great pattern to challenge yourself with as you feel like you've learnt so many new things by the end of it. Plus there are so many great resources out there to help you along!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-60022075460066008792014-04-14T13:23:27.881+01:002014-04-14T13:23:27.881+01:00I highly recommend this as your next shirt pattern...I highly recommend this as your next shirt pattern! It's cut beautifully and has great instructions available via the Archer Sew-along for all the little stepsFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-70839155165040298092014-04-14T13:22:29.428+01:002014-04-14T13:22:29.428+01:00Thank you! I'm so pleased I took this nice and...Thank you! I'm so pleased I took this nice and slow now it's turned out wellFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-69214243441647281292014-04-14T13:21:58.595+01:002014-04-14T13:21:58.595+01:00Thanks Amy! I like that the swiss dot makes it a l...Thanks Amy! I like that the swiss dot makes it a little different to a plain white shirt. Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-60674555843082078792014-04-14T13:21:13.535+01:002014-04-14T13:21:13.535+01:00Thank you! I promise not to bore you all with Arch...Thank you! I promise not to bore you all with Archer shirt after Archer shirt!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-67545210340230770712014-04-14T13:20:42.913+01:002014-04-14T13:20:42.913+01:00I am so tempted by a chambray version, I bet it wo...I am so tempted by a chambray version, I bet it would be really satisftying to sew up too! I reckon you could make this up and and just wear it open when pregnant plus it might be a good project post baby as you can attack it in short little bursts as there are so many small steps!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-89740399834277919402014-04-14T13:19:03.033+01:002014-04-14T13:19:03.033+01:00I'm not sure it looks all that professionally ...I'm not sure it looks all that professionally made in reality but thank you! Can't wait to make more!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-36706584612853153342014-04-14T13:18:30.020+01:002014-04-14T13:18:30.020+01:00A walking foot is at the top of my wishlist to be ...A walking foot is at the top of my wishlist to be honest - I've been hearing such good things about them and I was sewing stripes the other day and thinking I wish I had one! Thanks love!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-74045974813370588112014-04-14T13:17:23.895+01:002014-04-14T13:17:23.895+01:00Thanks Claire! I just took my time with it as I re...Thanks Claire! I just took my time with it as I really wanted to do a good job. I think it helped that the fabric was so nice to work with and forgiving to the unpicking!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-68527856944646521432014-04-14T13:13:28.255+01:002014-04-14T13:13:28.255+01:00I do love a bit of swiss dot so I'm always exc...I do love a bit of swiss dot so I'm always excited whe I find a pattern that it's a perfect partner for! An edgestitching foot has definitely been added to my wishlist!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-71885356935740201732014-04-14T13:12:16.438+01:002014-04-14T13:12:16.438+01:00Why hadn't I thought about an FBA?! Of course ...Why hadn't I thought about an FBA?! Of course that's the solution thank you!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-77804561338299639312014-04-14T13:11:42.053+01:002014-04-14T13:11:42.053+01:00Thanks Vicki! I love topstitching! I can see why e...Thanks Vicki! I love topstitching! I can see why everyone loves this pattern now.Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-64970178327832216802014-04-14T13:11:09.970+01:002014-04-14T13:11:09.970+01:00Oo good tip! I hadn't even thought about that....Oo good tip! I hadn't even thought about that. I'm going to investigate thanks!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-60272075492664200572014-04-14T13:10:32.537+01:002014-04-14T13:10:32.537+01:00Do make a note of the collar tutorial! I don't...Do make a note of the collar tutorial! I don't think I would have managed anything near as neat as I did without it! I'm a bit hesitant about making up those fiddly parts in a silk but maybe with good interfacing...Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.com