tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post4916804784069830537..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : Black Linen Alder ShirtdressFiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-17390076871052759902016-09-23T08:05:37.692+01:002016-09-23T08:05:37.692+01:00Thank you. It's so good to hear I'm not al...Thank you. It's so good to hear I'm not alone in the constant mistakes! I definitely wear everything I make no matter the mistake too. The challenge I find is not pointing out the mistakes when someone comments that they like it, I need to learn to just accept the compliment!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-50026936494433554882016-09-23T08:04:00.296+01:002016-09-23T08:04:00.296+01:00Thanks Lynsey. I definitely recommend trying a lin...Thanks Lynsey. I definitely recommend trying a linen dress for yourself next year, it's so lovely to wear and work withFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-22123848683869210722016-09-23T08:02:48.896+01:002016-09-23T08:02:48.896+01:00Thanks Jane! I put some careful thought into what ...Thanks Jane! I put some careful thought into what would be useful in my wardrobe this summer before I started sewing and I'm glad it's paid offFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-12679352219905626072016-09-23T08:02:08.311+01:002016-09-23T08:02:08.311+01:00Thank you Helene, I'm really pleased with the ...Thank you Helene, I'm really pleased with the choices I made with this one. Definitely chalking it up as a successFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-80723640210698781222016-09-23T07:57:57.649+01:002016-09-23T07:57:57.649+01:00Thanks so much Nilla! I'm not sure impeccable ...Thanks so much Nilla! I'm not sure impeccable is the word I would use, there's always something niggling me as I am a bit of a perfectionist with it but I am learning to embrace each garment for what it is and I am always really proud!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-17021686804571002082016-09-23T07:56:57.460+01:002016-09-23T07:56:57.460+01:00Thanks Annie! Sometimes I don't know where my ...Thanks Annie! Sometimes I don't know where my ideas like underlining it spring from! I just go with it and hope for the best most of the time! <br />A red linen one sound beautiful, I think I need to experiment with wearing some more redFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-78591230279042118122016-09-23T07:55:47.844+01:002016-09-23T07:55:47.844+01:00Please do copy away!! It's had so much use alr...Please do copy away!! It's had so much use already as it is so easy and comfortable to wear for any occasionFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-39954821474608309902016-09-23T07:55:05.446+01:002016-09-23T07:55:05.446+01:00Isn't that the great things about sewing thoug...Isn't that the great things about sewing though?! That you don't have to follow the rules? I love that you put your zips where is easiest for you rather than following convention<br />I'm definitely going to be using the rich lady creases line! HahaFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-44739041886644645162016-09-23T07:53:31.725+01:002016-09-23T07:53:31.725+01:00O good I'm glad it's not just me!
I don&#...O good I'm glad it's not just me! <br />I don't have to psych myself up as I really like black clothes but I do always feel a bit boring doing it when there are so many beautiful prints and colours on offer!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-54458004272437628642016-09-23T07:52:30.828+01:002016-09-23T07:52:30.828+01:00Thanks so much Julia that's a really lovely co...Thanks so much Julia that's a really lovely comment! I'm a bit of a perfectionist with my sewing and always try to push myself to make the next thing better so I'm glad that shows through <br />Yes I have had those very same slips too! But sometimes I just don't want to wear another layer <br />Glad I'm not the only one making the buttonhole mistake! No one's pointed it out yet!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-14759050513073900522016-09-23T07:49:47.321+01:002016-09-23T07:49:47.321+01:00Thanks Sally!
I do love getting lost in a project...Thanks Sally! <br />I do love getting lost in a project, it's like a little escape from the world isn't it<br />The faults are beautiful! That's what I'm always telling myself!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-42428755549914296242016-09-23T07:44:15.366+01:002016-09-23T07:44:15.366+01:00It's one of my favourites! Such a clean finish...It's one of my favourites! Such a clean finishFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-49743722016521127362016-09-07T15:30:22.599+01:002016-09-07T15:30:22.599+01:00I love your dress! It looks great with and without...I love your dress! It looks great with and without the belt. LOL, I have a lot of sewing stories to share, and the mistakes that I have made. I wear all of my made outfits, mistakes and all with pride. bpatricia74https://www.blogger.com/profile/07929095176117113670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-75198985548129752482016-09-06T08:20:24.445+01:002016-09-06T08:20:24.445+01:00Super dress, I think black has a stylish quality a...Super dress, I think black has a stylish quality about it and linen is so lovely to wear although I've not sewn with it yet. Maybe next summer I'll have a go. Lynsey Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165736910808915070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-71815389951437494132016-09-05T21:43:06.575+01:002016-09-05T21:43:06.575+01:00Lovely! I can see why this got lots of wear this s...Lovely! I can see why this got lots of wear this summer, it's perfectly chic yet casual, love it! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-50022448670673499522016-09-05T20:49:09.356+01:002016-09-05T20:49:09.356+01:00So gorgeous! It's a great balance of chic and ...So gorgeous! It's a great balance of chic and casual which makes it so versatile. Great idea, I want one too!!Hélènehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17365857261738468646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-14273144503564902732016-09-05T20:23:06.673+01:002016-09-05T20:23:06.673+01:00I absolutely love linen! Thank you for the idea to...I absolutely love linen! Thank you for the idea to line it with cotton. Your work is impeccable, don't beat yourself up over details :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08221111549045233842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-21943067415438882112016-09-05T19:02:54.057+01:002016-09-05T19:02:54.057+01:00Love this so much. Another (red) linen version of ...Love this so much. Another (red) linen version of the Alder is what sold me on this pattern. And black linen for summer is sophisticated and elegant without looking like you're trying too hard. Underlining this is genius...not only does it provide modesty, it cuts the wrinkling. Beautiful make! Annienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-59510758003158508082016-09-05T18:26:38.687+01:002016-09-05T18:26:38.687+01:00This is gorgeous! Casual but chic. May just have t...This is gorgeous! Casual but chic. May just have to copy ; ) JenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03359621506212247291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-89781778204842647532016-09-05T10:54:30.485+01:002016-09-05T10:54:30.485+01:00Gorgeous, Fiona! I didn't notice the buttons ...Gorgeous, Fiona! I didn't notice the buttons - but then I tend to put my zips on teh right of the waist to make it easier to do up, so these things have never meant much to me:).<br /><br />Ah, linen. Couldn't live without linen clothes and sheets in hot Malta. It is the absolute best. And if it creases - so what - they're actually called rich lady's creases in linen, don't you know:)Francescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03715570187712365610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-23659898355339144292016-09-05T10:23:33.522+01:002016-09-05T10:23:33.522+01:00Lovely - I always have to psych myself up to make ...Lovely - I always have to psych myself up to make black basics, but they do always end up getting worn so much! And yup, definitely on always having one little thing go wrong on each make!Katiehttp://www.whatkatiesews.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-18107001867901065962016-09-05T08:29:02.246+01:002016-09-05T08:29:02.246+01:00I have really enjoyed seeing your summer wardrobe ...I have really enjoyed seeing your summer wardrobe evolve. As ever, another beautifully fitted and sewn garment. I think I have said it before, but your garments really stand out from the crowd. <br /><br />Thank you for the idea about lining linen - why didn't I think about it before! I have worn a lot of linen over the years and have resorted to some M&S slips (called something like 'Cool Technology') under dresses but I shall remember this for the future.<br /><br />As to the buttonholes, I made a waistcoat for my chap with the buttons on the wrong side but no one has ever noticed!<br /><br /> Julianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-52957295813648445652016-09-05T05:33:29.033+01:002016-09-05T05:33:29.033+01:00Fantastic dress - it looks so comfortable and vers...Fantastic dress - it looks so comfortable and versatile! I love what you said about getting lost in the concentration of sewing - I've been really enjoying the same feeling lately. And also about how there is almost always one little error in a garment, but I am starting to appreciate that about my handmade clothes. It's like wearing around a little secret :) thequirkypeachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-55562758046702677992016-09-05T01:20:34.798+01:002016-09-05T01:20:34.798+01:00How good is the burrito technique? I use it for ev...How good is the burrito technique? I use it for everything.Siobhan (Chronically Siobhan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08205646156083423676noreply@blogger.com