tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post7276610575764507957..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : Mad Men Challenge - Joan BlouseFiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-64742266579836811322013-05-07T23:16:45.425+01:002013-05-07T23:16:45.425+01:00What a compliment, thank you! There were so many a...What a compliment, thank you! There were so many amazing outfits in the challenge, it's such a great idea isn't it?!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-24364955735011870652013-05-05T13:00:10.531+01:002013-05-05T13:00:10.531+01:00I am in love with this blouse and the pattern. One...I am in love with this blouse and the pattern. One of my favorites from the challenge! I bet this will make a gorgeous dress too. Nice meeting you!Milenushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515799754187460711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-68239698331857636342013-05-03T08:46:56.530+01:002013-05-03T08:46:56.530+01:00Thank you Ami! I think I might!Thank you Ami! I think I might!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-61477475286340351312013-05-02T22:44:10.828+01:002013-05-02T22:44:10.828+01:00Amazing!!!!! You look so stunning in this- I think...Amazing!!!!! You look so stunning in this- I think you should make one in every colour!! :)Amihttp://sewinglondon.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-21701512677584027542013-04-26T21:47:15.444+01:002013-04-26T21:47:15.444+01:00Thank you so much, and good spot on the shoes! I t...Thank you so much, and good spot on the shoes! I think the fact that I can match them to my hand made garments is telling me I have too many!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-67279413079831886572013-04-26T21:45:57.337+01:002013-04-26T21:45:57.337+01:00Thank you! I've just spotted they've got f...Thank you! I've just spotted they've got free shipping going on at the moment so there might be a few more appearing!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-67574410074108030632013-04-25T08:07:38.846+01:002013-04-25T08:07:38.846+01:00This outfit is super cute! I love the colors on yo...This outfit is super cute! I love the colors on you (great job with the matching shoes), and I think you did a great job pretty much replicating the original look. Yea, the colors are different, but Joan would have totally worn those exact colors anyway! Beautiful job.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04864107995594769569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-84851383719791015802013-04-24T18:30:53.412+01:002013-04-24T18:30:53.412+01:00Fiona - I managed to get hold of the PDF file from...Fiona - I managed to get hold of the PDF file from Janome UK and I've just emailed a copy to you... enjoy :)! Apparently your Janome Model 7021 was produced for John Lewis = the same as their own Janome 521.Claire (aka Seemane)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05175575205044308437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-64953996641933824182013-04-23T17:57:09.244+01:002013-04-23T17:57:09.244+01:00This looks beautiful on you! I love it! What a c...This looks beautiful on you! I love it! What a chic outfit this makes! I'm a big fan of Papercut Patterns, too. Their designs are so fun! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-16592174012808906472013-04-23T14:24:44.610+01:002013-04-23T14:24:44.610+01:00Thank you Shelley!
Papercut haven't been arou...Thank you Shelley! <br />Papercut haven't been around long, but they have released two beautiful collections of patterns! I've also got the Coppelia jersey top waiting to be sewn up. I think they're based in New Zealand but I've just spotted that they are currently offering free worldwide shipping!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-41474768710853157562013-04-23T04:19:17.210+01:002013-04-23T04:19:17.210+01:00Beautiful blouse, Fiona!! I've never heard of...Beautiful blouse, Fiona!! I've never heard of Papercut Patterns before. Thanks for the introduction. What a lovely pattern, and you look stunning in it. <br />ShelleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-71274226566743699252013-04-22T20:32:52.982+01:002013-04-22T20:32:52.982+01:00Thanks so much Vicki, makes me like it even more k...Thanks so much Vicki, makes me like it even more knowing other people think it's good!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-17932465002881856942013-04-22T20:32:19.999+01:002013-04-22T20:32:19.999+01:00Thank you so much! I did feel a bit bad not doing ...Thank you so much! I did feel a bit bad not doing a proper buttoning fastening, but it works so why not!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-32107360381451448692013-04-22T20:28:26.248+01:002013-04-22T20:28:26.248+01:00They're the next technique on the list! I thin...They're the next technique on the list! I think practicing on scraps is the way to go though!<br />We'll chat next time I hope!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-82621399896332685692013-04-22T20:24:28.351+01:002013-04-22T20:24:28.351+01:00That's the best compliment I could get, thank ...That's the best compliment I could get, thank you!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-44325088974537033452013-04-22T20:23:51.864+01:002013-04-22T20:23:51.864+01:00Thanks Rachel! Thank you again for an amazing day,...Thanks Rachel! Thank you again for an amazing day, you did such a great job!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-13635573800287510852013-04-22T20:15:07.491+01:002013-04-22T20:15:07.491+01:00Lovely to meet you too Claire! Thank you so much f...Lovely to meet you too Claire! Thank you so much for remembering to email me and for getting on to it so quickly! <br />Good idea about looking for a download, I hadn't thought of that. It's a Janome 7021Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-1914630098173443202013-04-22T14:52:22.380+01:002013-04-22T14:52:22.380+01:00Wow! That is stunning!Wow! That is stunning!Vicki Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11499699081356841775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-82754304478453469012013-04-22T11:29:09.808+01:002013-04-22T11:29:09.808+01:00I love this outfit! Tucked in is so flattering and...I love this outfit! Tucked in is so flattering and definitely looks of the time of Mad Men. (I also prefer your version to Joan's!) <br />And press studs behind buttons is just genius! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-9837876701049351962013-04-22T11:02:23.156+01:002013-04-22T11:02:23.156+01:00really lovely! good to see you again yesterday - ...really lovely! good to see you again yesterday - sorry we didn't get a chance to chat. i went for it with buttonholes (but i don't think i'd have tried them in such a lovely almost finished project!). Sew little timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04027164681383524032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-14181993198531869802013-04-22T08:14:04.315+01:002013-04-22T08:14:04.315+01:00You know what? I totally prefer your version! Nice...You know what? I totally prefer your version! Nicely done!Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02947797704112639187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-44615395094707647942013-04-21T20:38:55.973+01:002013-04-21T20:38:55.973+01:00Ohh this is very cute.. Really lovely meeting you ...Ohh this is very cute.. Really lovely meeting you yesterday xHouse of Pinheirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665402078342817113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-85567372083104936022013-04-21T20:13:11.990+01:002013-04-21T20:13:11.990+01:00Hi Fiona, it was lovely to meet you yesterday :)
I...Hi Fiona, it was lovely to meet you yesterday :)<br />I think your blouse looks fab. Have you tried searching for a download for your sewing machine manual (which model is it BTW)?. P.S. I sent you n email with the link to the patterns you wanted to download too :)Claire (aka Seemane)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05175575205044308437noreply@blogger.com