tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post5839520265747589642..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : My Completed Robson Coat!Fiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-70147809203219220382014-10-12T12:08:16.538+01:002014-10-12T12:08:16.538+01:00Your comment has just put a big smile on my face t...Your comment has just put a big smile on my face thank you! I was too clapping gleefully when I finished it. I still don't think I've enjoyed a sewing project more. I love the idea of underlining it in a wacky print and am looking forward to seeing yours. Enjoy the process of sewing it up!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-23886504500329563422014-09-30T17:15:24.067+01:002014-09-30T17:15:24.067+01:00I am clapping gleefully for you, how you enjoyed t...I am clapping gleefully for you, how you enjoyed this project, and how you successfully tackled it! :-) I've just ordered my own Robson pattern and have NO IDEA when I'll be able to afford fabric and notions to complete it. I am shooting for November, claiming it in the name of the Lord, LOL. <br /><br />Since I want to make the Minoru in a fire engine red I'll have to come up with some other color for the Robson. All I do know is that the lining will be psychedelic, wacko crazy fun, and I will lengthen it below my knees; oh and I am going to interline it like Seamstress Erin (https://seamstresserin.com/sparkly-underlined-sewaholic-robson-trench/). Uwww, I can't wait.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Lyric<br />http://www.sewlyricallyvintage.wordpress.comLyrichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16489326001502318429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-75112987365369379212014-03-30T11:23:43.736+01:002014-03-30T11:23:43.736+01:00Thank you! It's still the garment I'm most...Thank you! It's still the garment I'm most proud of making!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-1976365832879904942014-03-26T17:41:34.711+00:002014-03-26T17:41:34.711+00:00Wow! That looks amazing. So well made. You are ...Wow! That looks amazing. So well made. You are right to feel proud of yourself.Print me Prettyhttp://www.printmepretty.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-74648357408398295832014-03-24T20:28:54.281+00:002014-03-24T20:28:54.281+00:00Thank you Amy! I actually really enjoy topstitchin...Thank you Amy! I actually really enjoy topstitching so this was a really satisfying make for me! It is hard to choose colours for a project which will get so much wear and take so much time isn't it?! I've dreamt up endless options!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-47404626869776997502014-03-20T18:38:34.318+00:002014-03-20T18:38:34.318+00:00You did a fantastic job! I am in love with the col...You did a fantastic job! I am in love with the color - so gorgeous <3. I have this pattern and plan on making it but haven't figured out exactly what colors/fabrics to use. Btw, your top stitching looks fantastic!!That's Sew Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17546851097582418674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-57153396274397808152014-03-04T18:52:26.188+00:002014-03-04T18:52:26.188+00:00Thank you Beth! I love wearing it!Thank you Beth! I love wearing it!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-87536253145887423102014-03-02T02:48:11.319+00:002014-03-02T02:48:11.319+00:00The coat looks fabulous! So impressive!The coat looks fabulous! So impressive!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811422794928682283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-26342908420907827972014-02-20T09:47:23.367+00:002014-02-20T09:47:23.367+00:00So satisfying! Even though I don't really need...So satisfying! Even though I don't really need another mac I think I might be making another for spring, the process is just so satisfying!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-82743234222245390422014-02-20T08:46:52.162+00:002014-02-20T08:46:52.162+00:00Love the coat!
I've made Sewaholic's Minur...Love the coat!<br />I've made Sewaholic's Minuro jacket, and agree that the sewing instructions are easy to follow, and it's very satisfactory to complete a project like that.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04324539162528705052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-46664342779287236992014-02-16T16:30:43.802+00:002014-02-16T16:30:43.802+00:00Thank you Gail! I love the method of binding the s...Thank you Gail! I love the method of binding the seams for this style of coat, a really straight forward and effective way to add a personal touch!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-75894156993436923612014-02-16T16:29:33.394+00:002014-02-16T16:29:33.394+00:00They're not so bad are they? I found I flew th...They're not so bad are they? I found I flew through the last few on this, there's plenty of them to practice on! Thank youFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-67833708184396962712014-02-16T16:28:51.659+00:002014-02-16T16:28:51.659+00:00O thanks so much Annette! It was definitely not an...O thanks so much Annette! It was definitely not an experienced sewist, just one taking it really slowly with some amazing instructions! Absolutely my proudest make to dateFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-74238793798261765792014-02-13T11:56:41.611+00:002014-02-13T11:56:41.611+00:00This is just gorgeous, Fiona! You did an amazing ...This is just gorgeous, Fiona! You did an amazing job! LOVE the binding you used too!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-20108081516872183512014-02-12T17:44:52.095+00:002014-02-12T17:44:52.095+00:00Wow, your coat looks amazing! I love the colour! G...Wow, your coat looks amazing! I love the colour! Good job on the button holes, I think I'm finally getting over my fear of them myself... ;)Alessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16605755512224178329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-5107766044719559402014-02-12T17:43:56.664+00:002014-02-12T17:43:56.664+00:00You've done a wonderful job on this. From what...You've done a wonderful job on this. From what I see, it looks as if an experienced sewist created this masterpiece. You should be very satisfied with completing such a challenging project with such great results.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05314625196711269459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-40180674563286039412014-01-16T16:56:10.116+00:002014-01-16T16:56:10.116+00:00Thank you! I still think this is the best thing I&...Thank you! I still think this is the best thing I've ever made! I'm thinking trousers or something with boning is up next!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-35452103928814241712014-01-15T15:15:54.538+00:002014-01-15T15:15:54.538+00:00Wow and wow! Really great coat and so professional...Wow and wow! Really great coat and so professionally finished! Sorry can't offer any challenging project tips - I'm still only checking out all the quick and easy ones! Interested to see what you choose though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-74744551376934215942013-12-16T09:31:05.910+00:002013-12-16T09:31:05.910+00:00I get so frustrated trying to comment using my pho...I get so frustrated trying to comment using my phone too! I seem to have problems on every type of blog or commenting system! There's so much topstitching on this coat I'm sure yours would be neat too after all this practice!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-63225398215554934422013-12-04T19:44:17.832+00:002013-12-04T19:44:17.832+00:00I'm going to stop leaving comments on my phone...I'm going to stop leaving comments on my phone cos it never works! I couldn't let this post pass without leaving a comment. Your work is so beautiful, I wish my topstitching looked half as neat.Nickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13695049199858960211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-10537817892104577692013-11-27T03:27:27.209+00:002013-11-27T03:27:27.209+00:00Sewing with black is difficult!! Thought it was ju...Sewing with black is difficult!! Thought it was just me and my poor eyesight! Unpicking black on black is a nightmare! Neenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05805951948694378777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-26989331207251734652013-11-26T19:05:54.710+00:002013-11-26T19:05:54.710+00:00O definitely try it! It will take some time but is...O definitely try it! It will take some time but is very manageable in small stages as there's lots of little steps to take. A sewing slump is always hard isn't it? I think a challenge or a deadline is a really good way to get out of it, you'll impress yourself I bet! Size wise I cross a few as Sewaholic patterns are drafted for pear shaped ladies, I'm about a 34, 26.5, 37. I didn't want the skirt to be too full and like my coats quite fitted so I risked the smaller size. If you look at the finished measurements there's quite a lot of ease built in, especially at the waist. Good luck!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-20361598475740768302013-11-26T18:56:46.126+00:002013-11-26T18:56:46.126+00:00Thanks Hazel! This shade of green is my favourite!...Thanks Hazel! This shade of green is my favourite!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-32673823649548823272013-11-26T18:56:20.128+00:002013-11-26T18:56:20.128+00:00Some bits don't look so professional up close!...Some bits don't look so professional up close! I'm so pleased I took my time to get everything just so. Thank you!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-55917567945259670692013-11-26T18:55:25.777+00:002013-11-26T18:55:25.777+00:00Thanks Ami! Definitely get on with those trench co...Thanks Ami! Definitely get on with those trench coats, I haven't stopped wearing mine and keep coming up with ideas for more!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.com