tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post2637709844368458263..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : May Indie Pattern Update!Fiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-81430715386164914552015-06-07T08:44:09.572+01:002015-06-07T08:44:09.572+01:00It doesn't take too long Mags, plus I really e...It doesn't take too long Mags, plus I really enjoy it! I hope you enjoy sewing up Lindy!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-40601424544883441652015-06-07T08:43:36.631+01:002015-06-07T08:43:36.631+01:00Ah that's such a lovely thing to hear Helena! ...Ah that's such a lovely thing to hear Helena! Sometimes I feel like my posts are too long and that no one is going to want to read all that waffle but it's all the little details of sewing that I love to hear about so I don't want to leave anything out! Thanks so much for that tip, I'll include it in next month's round up so that everyone can seeFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-37369654223638423232015-06-07T08:41:24.543+01:002015-06-07T08:41:24.543+01:00Amazing, thanks for the tip! I'll be sure to i...Amazing, thanks for the tip! I'll be sure to include that next month!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-32925166064637808222015-06-07T08:40:39.227+01:002015-06-07T08:40:39.227+01:00O no! Glad it got you inspired though! Sometimes w...O no! Glad it got you inspired though! Sometimes when I need a bit of motivation just looking at other people's blogs gets me running to my machine!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-8481231054269893362015-06-07T08:39:54.594+01:002015-06-07T08:39:54.594+01:00You're welcome Sharon! I love the design of th...You're welcome Sharon! I love the design of the Lindy Skirt too, was so surprised to see that it was free!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-55603865909638657932015-06-07T08:38:38.501+01:002015-06-07T08:38:38.501+01:00O Andreia thank you! Hey June Patterns are new to ...O Andreia thank you! Hey June Patterns are new to me, how exciting! I'll make sure to include the blouse in next month's update so more people get to see it in a fresh postFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-610224082525267072015-06-07T08:36:41.553+01:002015-06-07T08:36:41.553+01:00I love that you guys are having this kind of discu...I love that you guys are having this kind of discussion about pattern consumption here as I have definitely been feeling like that this year. Despite liking so many of the new releases I actually very rarely make new pattern purchases as I do feel like I have so many patterns already it needs to be really different to what I already have to be worth it. It's very easy to get carried away and spend money unnecessarily (I mean surely being able to adapt a pattern you already have to be exactly what you want is one of the bonuses of sewing!) so sometimes I feel a little uncomfortable about suggesting so many in these posts but hey you guys seem to like it!<br />Making the Branson as a dress is a great idea, the waistline would really suit it. So pleased that I could show you something that was ideal enough to buy last month, great choice!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-4251223017245206862015-06-06T08:38:21.558+01:002015-06-06T08:38:21.558+01:00Thank you so much for another fascinating post, it...Thank you so much for another fascinating post, it must take you ages! I'm definitely going to make the londy petal skirt!magshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683334679520535250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-62595382986767593332015-06-03T06:01:19.982+01:002015-06-03T06:01:19.982+01:00I love reading all your blogposts! You are such an...I love reading all your blogposts! You are such an inspiration. I like that you write in such detail. Compagine M released a culotte and A-line skirt end of May and there is a pattern tour going on with a lot of nice versions. Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00426145037128713035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-52515218210579532302015-06-02T17:52:31.528+01:002015-06-02T17:52:31.528+01:00Green Bee is releasing the Pearl Shift (at least f...Green Bee is releasing the Pearl Shift (at least for pre-order) in June, too!mjbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270657379178402124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-26006201975622638392015-06-02T08:51:35.637+01:002015-06-02T08:51:35.637+01:00LOL you cracked me up with the Frankenstein bit, R...LOL you cracked me up with the Frankenstein bit, Rainpatter! My reaction was somewhat similar. I know how you feel - it's becoming a bit much of a muchness, either patterns that are very similar or patterns that seem to try a little too hard. I really like the Branson top though by Lily Sage - and bought it as soon as it came out. I think it might make a cool dress, too.<br /><br />Thanks for this as always Fiona - it is so nice of you to inform and tempt us:). I got the Maison Fleur blouse last month - thanks to you - I love that style and had nothing like it. To be honest, after the initial while of buying practically every indie pattern that came out that was even slightly my style, I've become much more discriminating. My pattern collection is enormous, and I would need 3 lifetimes to make it all! So no more buying a pattern just because I like the collar, etc etc.....Francescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03715570187712365610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-21874298889712246292015-06-01T06:20:23.245+01:002015-06-01T06:20:23.245+01:00I really love this review, thank you so much
It m...I really love this review, thank you so much <br />It make me want to sew this morning... But i have to go to work...<br />XOXO<br />http://www.frikadel.frFrikadelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11887401403579284687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-36187967222552176432015-06-01T03:01:49.419+01:002015-06-01T03:01:49.419+01:00I always look forward to these posts! I missed the...I always look forward to these posts! I missed the Lindy skirt, and I love a free pattern! The Bonnell dress is also super cute. Thanks for sharing!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870147262612379143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-30356497706018888942015-06-01T00:35:00.567+01:002015-06-01T00:35:00.567+01:00Ohh, but there is an upcoming goodie from Adrianna...Ohh, but there is an upcoming goodie from Adrianna from Hey June Patterns, the Byscaine Blouse ;)Andreia Salgueirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041031213525994885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-20881719639746212522015-05-31T22:47:22.640+01:002015-05-31T22:47:22.640+01:00Ah it's a real shame nothing grabbed your atte...Ah it's a real shame nothing grabbed your attention this month, although maybe that's a good thing for the bank balance so I'd probably be relieved! There are so many new releases all the time at the moment I'm sure something will come up in June like you say. With a lot of the new patterns I have to say I often really appreciate an inventive design or unusual construction but have to admit to myself that they are not my style before I make an unwise purchase!<br />I'm an old fashioned paper girl at heart but am decidedly keen on the app idea. I can totally understand that it's not for everyone but I like having everything in one place and being able to find the instructions at a moments notice like that, especially if I want to look back at a part I liked when working on another project. Also I quite often watch things on netflix on my computer when I sew so having to keep flicking on and off to the instructions really irritates me! It would be great if the Big 4 did something like that. What a huge project though!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-86724806241298090442015-05-31T22:38:57.733+01:002015-05-31T22:38:57.733+01:00Me too Gillian, it's been so nice to be back a...Me too Gillian, it's been so nice to be back at my machine! I feel like I'm missing so much these days too, there are so many new patterns and even new companies every monthFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-9536650306675805272015-05-31T20:11:02.392+01:002015-05-31T20:11:02.392+01:00I don't think Megan Nielsen has hit on anythin...I don't think Megan Nielsen has hit on anything with an app. All this info about the envelope is available from my smart phone, and the instructions (which I like printing out) is available on your computer or tablet if you don't want to print them, no one wants to read those instructions on a tiny smart phone. If this is the future image an app for every company? An app with the pattern info at your fingertips would be far more helpful from a Big 4 company, especially if it includes out of print patterns. --- As for the offerings I'm a bit underwhelmed. Some might say the Pin Pegs mini looks modern, but it just looks sloppy and mismatched to me. Nothing earth shattering but I think the Hot Patterns tees look useful. The Lilith & Eve offering seems like a Frankenstein of a pattern. That draped back doesn't seem to go with those fronts. Oh well, there is always June! Rainpatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311078936448749356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-5037943837862284982015-05-31T14:34:45.200+01:002015-05-31T14:34:45.200+01:00Oh goodness, I've missed so much this month! M...Oh goodness, I've missed so much this month! Maybe I'm getting old - thanks goodness I've got your catch me up on the indie news I miss! Thanks for always doing such great roundups, and I'm glad you had a bit more time to sew this month! :) Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306054198401843077noreply@blogger.com