tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post2391498552019492575..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : Floral Silk Laurel BlouseFiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-78109159220203374492016-02-27T10:07:15.066+00:002016-02-27T10:07:15.066+00:00Thanks Evie, I'm pleased I finally got round t...Thanks Evie, I'm pleased I finally got round to trying this version with the cuffs and think it works in this fabric!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-23161567217979752962016-02-27T10:06:45.674+00:002016-02-27T10:06:45.674+00:00It is such a gorgeous fabric to wear...but slightl...It is such a gorgeous fabric to wear...but slightly tricky to sew. Thank youFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-50849045170888198652016-02-27T10:06:24.534+00:002016-02-27T10:06:24.534+00:00Thanks Suzanna! I'm pleased I kept the pattern...Thanks Suzanna! I'm pleased I kept the pattern simple to show off the print. Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-50402872377711236002016-02-27T10:05:42.009+00:002016-02-27T10:05:42.009+00:00Hooray! I've spotted some great prints on Spro...Hooray! I've spotted some great prints on Sprout for the Laurel, just bear in mind that I did need to alter it to be happy with the fit and most other people do to if blog posts are anything to go by. <br />The print jumped straight out at me as it's just my sort of print too! Thanks so muchFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-38444033412336111172016-02-27T10:04:25.199+00:002016-02-27T10:04:25.199+00:00That's great to know thanks Liz. I often use M...That's great to know thanks Liz. I often use Moon thread in a lot of projects and haven't had many problems so far but maybe I should splash out and treat myself to Gutermann if it means garments will last longer!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-72860178133441483372016-02-18T16:07:09.564+00:002016-02-18T16:07:09.564+00:00Gorgeous! The cuffs are really cute.Gorgeous! The cuffs are really cute.Evie Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17838980250700215736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-46422703030249026142016-02-18T11:18:21.373+00:002016-02-18T11:18:21.373+00:00Beautiful blouse! The fabric is lovely, I can only...Beautiful blouse! The fabric is lovely, I can only imagine how nice it is in silk. :-) Alessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16605755512224178329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-31140182749818459832016-02-16T16:31:41.749+00:002016-02-16T16:31:41.749+00:00Beautiful top. The simple lines of the Lauren real...Beautiful top. The simple lines of the Lauren really let the gorgeous fabric sing. But I really like that you added the cuffs, they look great! That was really interesting about the thread, I'll have to keep that in mind!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358404631625584903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-42036000349268702882016-02-15T08:54:43.736+00:002016-02-15T08:54:43.736+00:00That top is to die for Fiona! That silk is just th...That top is to die for Fiona! That silk is just the kind of floral I love, dark background with a bright pattern and the bell sleeves just add that extra oomph. I've been looking at Laurel on Sprout as it holds a print so well. I think you might have convinced me to take the plunge!Steviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04709713600015401053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-45676761946155551852016-02-15T08:17:48.751+00:002016-02-15T08:17:48.751+00:00Love moon thread for overlocking (particularly if ...Love moon thread for overlocking (particularly if you want a colour you aren't likely to use regularly) or hand tacking, but I find it just breaks or loops in the machine if I try to use it for normal sewing. I've had several friends with the same problem, I think it's just cheap thread unfortunately... I always use Guterman for proper projects. The moon thread sometimes comes out for the muslins, but if I'm sewing a lighter fabric or a long seam, I inevitably regret it.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04460306037525245477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-32776312220121672732016-02-15T07:19:24.182+00:002016-02-15T07:19:24.182+00:00O that's lovely to hear thanks Kathy! I often ...O that's lovely to hear thanks Kathy! I often think I waffle on too much and try and edit down but all the little details are what I like to read about on other blogs and I think it's important to be open about your sewing experience so others know what to expect if they try similar. Glad to know it's appreciated. Thanks!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-1362287772679295122016-02-15T07:17:54.396+00:002016-02-15T07:17:54.396+00:00Thank you! The fabric is so gorgeous, I'm plea...Thank you! The fabric is so gorgeous, I'm pleased that I decided to stick with a TNT pattern for itFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-11827013471192456902016-02-15T07:17:25.111+00:002016-02-15T07:17:25.111+00:00Good point Sarah, I can see how a different thickn...Good point Sarah, I can see how a different thickness or weight of thread would affect it's ability to push through the fabric...it's crazy to think that a difference we can't see with the naked eye would make that much difference isn't it! Thanks!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-88243791647683519072016-02-15T07:15:17.818+00:002016-02-15T07:15:17.818+00:00Interesting point about the thread Tania, maybe I ...Interesting point about the thread Tania, maybe I should stick to Gutxrmann from now on and not risk it when I see a bargain! Thank you!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-75423029479567958602016-02-15T07:14:02.334+00:002016-02-15T07:14:02.334+00:00Thanks Katie! My thoughts exactly!Thanks Katie! My thoughts exactly!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-87058325101914126042016-02-15T02:19:16.826+00:002016-02-15T02:19:16.826+00:00Lovely blouse! And thank you for once again posti...Lovely blouse! And thank you for once again posting a very detailed post. I really enjoy reading your posts and often get ideas on how to do something better.Chattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712234177027029029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-14888565639559249292016-02-15T02:02:29.565+00:002016-02-15T02:02:29.565+00:00that is Really Lovely!that is Really Lovely!SewTypicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734309915613761051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-56524977546361966202016-02-14T21:24:52.703+00:002016-02-14T21:24:52.703+00:00The fabric is gorgeous. I think your choice of pat...The fabric is gorgeous. I think your choice of pattern was perfect for it. I wonder if the threads were different weights and that is why you had trouble with them. I am not familiar with Moon threads though.Sarah Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573819115316246856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-64731293199677094602016-02-14T20:31:05.950+00:002016-02-14T20:31:05.950+00:00A beautiful garment indeed! I find that Guttermann...A beautiful garment indeed! I find that Guttermann thread is smoother than most cheaper threads; it seems to sew up much better and rarely twists or breaks. Always seems worth the extra pennies!Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12404361550977091200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-74708199584669439302016-02-14T18:50:54.400+00:002016-02-14T18:50:54.400+00:00Super lovely! The flared cuffs and dreamy fabric m...Super lovely! The flared cuffs and dreamy fabric make it special. Katiehttp://www.whatkatiesews.netnoreply@blogger.com