tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post1567693095128193308..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : Teal Linen Turia DungareesFiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-31748044845998639482017-08-31T07:23:47.836+01:002017-08-31T07:23:47.836+01:00I have been wearing them a lot no matter the weath...I have been wearing them a lot no matter the weather haha! Definitely one of my most success projects of the year so farFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-59143353396367184822017-08-31T07:23:12.680+01:002017-08-31T07:23:12.680+01:00The fit was one of the things which swung this pat...The fit was one of the things which swung this pattern choice for me and I'm really delighted with how that turned out! I love that they're fairly slim through the body and the proportions seem to suit mine. <br />You can't beat the Fabric Store for merino, sounds like you've got some lovely winter sewing ahead!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-72833608098380957302017-08-31T07:21:48.905+01:002017-08-31T07:21:48.905+01:00It's a great pattern and a really enjoyable pr...It's a great pattern and a really enjoyable project! I get compliments on them every time I wear them! <br />The other side I did indeed just close up, sewed that side seam right to the top.<br />There's no need to be intimidated, the instructions are very thorough and the clasps are much more straightforward than you think. There is quite a lot of topstitching involved and you need to be accurate when sewing those pockets on so maybe have a practice of that first<br />I didn't consider bagging out my bib but that's a great idea and if I made these again I'd do that. You'd need to cut two bib pieces and once you've attached the pocket sew the two bibs together round the top and sides right sides together then turn it through. It would be a nice clean finish and you wouldn't have to worry about the facing or finishing the sides<br />Good luck!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-77940154947562757472017-07-31T08:32:17.811+01:002017-07-31T08:32:17.811+01:00I love your dungarees and hope you are getting lot...I love your dungarees and hope you are getting lots of wear out of them despite the recent rain. They look so comfortable and are so beautifully made.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10183024549270951128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-91471041429702200712017-07-27T09:23:35.761+01:002017-07-27T09:23:35.761+01:00I'd like to win tickets - it would be an excel...I'd like to win tickets - it would be an excellent day trip for me and my sister!smallmolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00097917576539440308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-83338730340842357872017-07-23T08:22:15.474+01:002017-07-23T08:22:15.474+01:00Great choice Fiona, I really like the fit on you. ...Great choice Fiona, I really like the fit on you. I will be making an order for merino for my winter sewing, so will order from the Fabric store.magshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683334679520535250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-46397610735220051182017-07-21T07:33:10.431+01:002017-07-21T07:33:10.431+01:00Love your review and tips on the Dungarees! I have...Love your review and tips on the Dungarees! I have this pattern and you've inspired me to make it now. Looks really great on you! You mentioned that you only used one zip for the sides, what did you do on the other side? Did you just close it up? I am a beginner to intermediate sewer and am a little intimidated by this pattern, especially with sewing the bib with the clasps and things. Hope I can make it as lovely as yours. I have seen Lisa Comfort's review on the dungarees (Same one) and she mentioned that she doubled bag (?) her bib. Would that work?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08800937558675978805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-65977859220061729862017-07-20T23:25:55.543+01:002017-07-20T23:25:55.543+01:00Thank you so much. That is really helpful! XThank you so much. That is really helpful! XRosieCallaghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16617775170287036893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-73381525777200224142017-07-20T22:26:37.587+01:002017-07-20T22:26:37.587+01:00Thank Kathleen! I've worn them into work today...Thank Kathleen! I've worn them into work today and asides from being super comfortable am getting compliments all round, it seems many people are a fan of the teal!<br />I loved making these because of all the accuracy required and the topstitching!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-74811904633183242842017-07-20T22:25:28.249+01:002017-07-20T22:25:28.249+01:00I very much recommend you do if you're after d...I very much recommend you do if you're after dungarees! They turned out just as I hoped they would and are super comfy. Love the linenFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-65428507338124635722017-07-20T22:24:52.074+01:002017-07-20T22:24:52.074+01:00O that's a great idea! I hadn't thought ab...O that's a great idea! I hadn't thought about adding a bib to an existing trouser pattern I liked...I may need to make another pair!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-40644237025385661352017-07-20T22:24:09.636+01:002017-07-20T22:24:09.636+01:00Hi Rosie,
Yes the Fabric Store is based in New Zea...Hi Rosie,<br />Yes the Fabric Store is based in New Zealand. They're really easy to order from compared to some other companies I've tried and offer free delivery to the UK over $150 so about £85, definitely worth doing a big order just to get that. It's not exactly hard to get up to that amount either as they have so much beautiful stuff! I've had about three orders from them now and one out of the three times I had to pay customs duties. It's just luck of the draw if it gets caught in the net really. The charges were about £25 I think so quite a fair chunk but even adding that on to the fabric prices I think they are very reasonable for the quality. Everything I've had from them is absolutely gorgeous. Top quality natural fibres. You can't get merino here in the UK so for me that is definitely worth the money. Their Liberty is slightly cheaper than buying from Liberty and linens, cottons e.t.c I find to be good value for money. <br />Buying online can be tricky as you're not quite sure what you're going to get unless you order samples. But I completely trust the descriptions and quality from this particular company<br />I hope that's helpful. Happy shopping!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-70096128362699006692017-07-20T22:10:23.828+01:002017-07-20T22:10:23.828+01:00I love your dungarees especially in that blue line...I love your dungarees especially in that blue linen! I bet they will be really cool to wear in the heat of the summer and like you say you can crawl around with a second thought. Beautiful construction as always Fiona!PsychicSewerKathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06911914507722968930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-86514081585303720932017-07-20T15:31:51.044+01:002017-07-20T15:31:51.044+01:00These are gorgeous! You've really convinced me...These are gorgeous! You've really convinced me to buy the pattern!Let's Get Sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09306583251242636530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-90400609033178320192017-07-20T14:55:41.922+01:002017-07-20T14:55:41.922+01:00Nice! I made some black linen dungarees by changin...Nice! I made some black linen dungarees by changing the Morgan jeans to a dungaree pattern and they are on heavy rotation in my wardrobe!Annekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06685471808997698424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-57405160567913650672017-07-20T13:04:22.410+01:002017-07-20T13:04:22.410+01:00I wondered if I could ask you a question about buy...I wondered if I could ask you a question about buying fabric? If I've understood correctly you are in the UK, like me, but the fabric store you bought the linen from is in NZ. Am I right? Just wondering how that works, do you have to pay customs duty, does it work out more expensive than buying from the uk? Thank you 😊 RosieCallaghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16617775170287036893noreply@blogger.com