tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post8508337143745654955..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : A Basic Bronte Top and Perfect Pattern Parcel 6!Fiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-30044345314856438382014-11-04T17:19:58.278+00:002014-11-04T17:19:58.278+00:00Yes as my overlocker is pretty new I ploughed stra...Yes as my overlocker is pretty new I ploughed straight on in with it but am no where near practiced enough to be all that accurate with it. I've sewn a couple of knit garments with my machine recently, just using the overlocker to finish, and I have noticed a difference in how well they fit. I'm scared of cutting off too much with the overlocker so think I am too careful and everything therefore ends up too big!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-80230249903507109872014-11-04T17:18:01.215+00:002014-11-04T17:18:01.215+00:00Thanks Gail, it's just what my wardrobe needed...Thanks Gail, it's just what my wardrobe needed!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-87593643082314378902014-11-01T11:39:40.156+00:002014-11-01T11:39:40.156+00:00Love the t-shirt, and Bronte definitely near the t...Love the t-shirt, and Bronte definitely near the top of my to do list. I am wondering about stitching with the overlocker vs. sewing machine too. Overlocker is so fast and neat, but sometimes too fast, leading to inaccuracies if not careful...SylvieWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17789854719021415816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-57533643404948839762014-11-01T04:31:14.071+00:002014-11-01T04:31:14.071+00:00Great little tshirt.Great little tshirt.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622769905155059570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-10886963528053596932014-10-30T23:09:49.458+00:002014-10-30T23:09:49.458+00:00O yes I've definitely become a bit obsessed wi...O yes I've definitely become a bit obsessed with the bamboo! It's so lovely both to work with a wear and it's funny you should say about going back to buy all the colours...when I finished this top I was straight on the Ray Stitch website to see what other colours it came in! <br /><br />With the neck binding I actually didn't finish it at all! I was tempted to serge it but am still not all that confident on my overlocker so didn't attempt it! I just trimmed the raw edge of the binding down slightly, taking my time to get a nice smooth edge and then gave it a good press. In this gorgeous fabric that seemed to be enough! Good luck!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-38355003784187493712014-10-30T23:05:05.094+00:002014-10-30T23:05:05.094+00:00Thank you so much Francesca! I finally feel like I...Thank you so much Francesca! I finally feel like I might be mastering how to handle knits. Yes blog posts and photographs can take more time than you imagine, but at least it's an enjoyable task! Definitely try out the Bronte, I've been seeing so many lovely versions from this parcel. Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-83961498091132556682014-10-30T23:03:32.972+00:002014-10-30T23:03:32.972+00:00It IS heavenly, so soft! Yes I'm not totally s...It IS heavenly, so soft! Yes I'm not totally sure about the twin needle yet, there doesn't seem to be much logic to what makes it work and what doesn't. If I discover the key I'll let you know!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-62525472281267401222014-10-30T23:02:32.375+00:002014-10-30T23:02:32.375+00:00Yes I did think about adding some white buttons bu...Yes I did think about adding some white buttons but decided to go really simple. I might get a bit more creative with my next one! I hope you do try it outFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-11250484403616750112014-10-30T23:00:54.207+00:002014-10-30T23:00:54.207+00:00You are so welcome Jill. The bamboo was a bit of a...You are so welcome Jill. The bamboo was a bit of a revelation, I hadn't really properly enjoyed sewing with knits before until I was dealing with this stuff! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-69151798148677907602014-10-30T23:00:00.058+00:002014-10-30T23:00:00.058+00:00I don't think a plain grey is boring at all, s...I don't think a plain grey is boring at all, sounds lovely! Grey or black was actually next on my list! Hope you get your printer up and running again soonFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-5323166546909510552014-10-30T13:40:50.241+00:002014-10-30T13:40:50.241+00:00Bamboo...oh dear, there's a fabric to obsess o...Bamboo...oh dear, there's a fabric to obsess over! It is lovely to work with and presses and sews wonderfully. I totally agree with all your comments about it. I made a cream dolman sleeved top recently and I'm rushing back to the fabric shop this weekend to buy up other colours. <br /><br />I love your top but what I want to know is, as a novice sewer of knitted fabrics, how did you get the inside of the neck binding to look so neatly finished? I followed my pattern and although it sits beautifully I'd love to improve on the finish.<br /><br />Love reading your blog! Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01527250034952294304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-32532068211652128372014-10-28T08:23:56.277+00:002014-10-28T08:23:56.277+00:00Fiona, you're so amazing. your finishing is b...Fiona, you're so amazing. your finishing is beautiful. That silk chiffon was a marvel and so is this, in a obviously different way. I have this pattern and now you are pushing me to try it out:).... it's a pity that I have most of the patterns in this parcel - except one I am totally not interested in :(.....<br />Thanks for yet another detailed and beautifully shot post. I know what a lot of work goes into these effortless looking shots!Francescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03715570187712365610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-48083608431957637002014-10-28T06:45:45.144+00:002014-10-28T06:45:45.144+00:00Bamboo knit sound heavenly! It's difficult to ...Bamboo knit sound heavenly! It's difficult to choose basic colors when there's so much prettyness going on in a fabric store, so good job on staying strong :D I also struggle with my twin needle, sometimes the stitches rip in no time and sometimes they don't. I don't know what's going on...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08221111549045233842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-4105577652360291382014-10-28T06:28:38.064+00:002014-10-28T06:28:38.064+00:00This is beautiful! I was eyeing the Bronte top for...This is beautiful! I was eyeing the Bronte top for similar reasons; so glad it works as an elegant staple. I think it'd be pretty with similar color buttons that would add interest but keep it versatile.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-12142583218473675712014-10-28T02:31:39.065+00:002014-10-28T02:31:39.065+00:00Fiona! You look so cute! <3 Making the Bronte...Fiona! You look so cute! <3 Making the Bronte in white was so smart. And your bamboo fabric is very nice looking. I need to remember to not be so cheap about fabric sometimes too. Thanks for all you do!Jill Dorsey || Made with Moxiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16204152189461802631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-32326955353087213912014-10-27T19:32:16.813+00:002014-10-27T19:32:16.813+00:00Sometimes simple really is the best ;-) Looks grea...Sometimes simple really is the best ;-) Looks great! I bought the pattern parcel the other day and this pattern is top of my list (also in a 'boring' plain grey). I'm just being held back by an out of ink printer! Becca Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259432626814474864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-56710040017545058412014-10-27T18:14:32.922+00:002014-10-27T18:14:32.922+00:00Thanks Kaitlyn! I've been needing some more to...Thanks Kaitlyn! I've been needing some more tops like this which I can wear tucked into skirts so I'm really delighted with it!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-16103323957526655302014-10-27T10:42:30.656+00:002014-10-27T10:42:30.656+00:00This top is so simple but looks so elegant. Goes s...This top is so simple but looks so elegant. Goes so well with your pencil skirt<br />Kaitlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620893870770998871noreply@blogger.com