tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post8867037370792535361..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : Grey Ribbed Knit Rigel BomberFiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-80640347770879471872017-03-03T09:37:32.494+00:002017-03-03T09:37:32.494+00:00Thank you! I'm still really enjoying wearing i...Thank you! I'm still really enjoying wearing itFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-44130978909203712582017-03-03T01:18:03.144+00:002017-03-03T01:18:03.144+00:00This is really prettyThis is really prettyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04258403798318518139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-29375615557945386562016-05-03T23:01:24.423+01:002016-05-03T23:01:24.423+01:00O wow! Floral scuba sounds amazing for a bomber ja...O wow! Floral scuba sounds amazing for a bomber jacket! Thanks so much for the tip about shortening the zipper, I's confident doing it with closed end ones but had no idea how to do it properly when it's open ended! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-3979945153964986652016-05-03T23:00:12.887+01:002016-05-03T23:00:12.887+01:00Thank you! I definitely take more risks with my fa...Thank you! I definitely take more risks with my fabric choices for wearable muslins and I think that pays off quite often! It's given me a better grasp of a wider range of fabrics too as I get to try out all sorts of weird and wonderful thingsFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-42489498298173829982016-05-03T22:59:16.098+01:002016-05-03T22:59:16.098+01:00Of course I can! Sorry that it's taken me so l...Of course I can! Sorry that it's taken me so long to reply. It's called Cannon Street Jersey Fabrics and is a short walk from Tottenham Hale tube stationFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-6390437194248203242016-05-03T22:58:18.298+01:002016-05-03T22:58:18.298+01:00I am so so happy with how this turned out in these...I am so so happy with how this turned out in these fabrics Katie! It's definitely an instance of how using a cheap fabric can help advance your sewing as I really went for it with some confidence with this one because I was;t worried about messing it upFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-71300818371271972532016-05-03T22:56:52.516+01:002016-05-03T22:56:52.516+01:00You absolutely should visit the warehouse! There i...You absolutely should visit the warehouse! There is a mixed bag of fabrics and some crazy stuff but other things well worth rummaging for! Thank you for the lovely commentFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-87696784304738555562016-05-03T22:56:05.191+01:002016-05-03T22:56:05.191+01:00I think sewing jackets might be becoming my thing ...I think sewing jackets might be becoming my thing Kathy! I get so much out of it. And I love that I can get so much wear out of the finished garment! I should definitely remember this project next time i mess a special fabric up!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-34024392859438627732016-05-03T22:55:02.498+01:002016-05-03T22:55:02.498+01:00That's TOTALLY what it is Frankie! I love wear...That's TOTALLY what it is Frankie! I love wearing it because the plain knit makes it feel so much more casual than a lot of other fabrics that you see bomber jackets in. Almost like it's a bit less of a statement to wear if you get what I mean?Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-44007836021843462222016-05-03T22:53:37.994+01:002016-05-03T22:53:37.994+01:00You know when I first heard that bomber jackets we...You know when I first heard that bomber jackets were back in fashion that was the first thing my mind went to! It's definitely one of those trends that I cannot see myself in when they first appear but all of a sudden I find myself living in! <br />The knit warehouse in Tottenham is called Cannon Street Jersey Fabrics and it's just a short walk from the tube. Perfect to tie in with a trip to Walthamstow!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-84124121319123414692016-05-03T22:51:50.403+01:002016-05-03T22:51:50.403+01:00My favourite kind of sewing too Wendy! Everyday cl...My favourite kind of sewing too Wendy! Everyday clothes that are so handy to have in my wardrobe but that still aren't totally boring either. I can't wait to make another with lining...I'm even slightly tempted to put in the work to revisit this one and add a really bold colourful print! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-70944751958666028282016-05-03T22:50:39.256+01:002016-05-03T22:50:39.256+01:00Thank you! I think it's good to point out wher...Thank you! I think it's good to point out where things could be improved so I can make something better next time but I am pretty proud of myself for this one! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-28919673437398812172016-05-03T22:49:32.484+01:002016-05-03T22:49:32.484+01:00Those pockets sure were tough! There was a point h...Those pockets sure were tough! There was a point half way through when I was really cursing myself for trying them for the first time in a spongy knit! Looking forward to trying them in something a little easier soon. It was worth the effort for this jacket though, I wear it with everything! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-59085483960659036462016-05-03T22:48:05.389+01:002016-05-03T22:48:05.389+01:00O no! Definitely do try again! There are some tric...O no! Definitely do try again! There are some tricky parts that require some patience but I think if you can bear to take it really slowly and carefully it will turn out great! I think it would definitely be easier to construct in a woven rather than trying to tackle a stretchy knit and rib together. I've got my eye out for a gorgeous print to try this in now!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-9326963789974354962016-05-03T22:46:19.225+01:002016-05-03T22:46:19.225+01:00Oo I bet a double knit would work really well for ...Oo I bet a double knit would work really well for this! So snuggly whilst still being sturdy enough to hold the shape! I've always got an eye out for a Papercut sale as I've normally got a list of a few that I'd love to make!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-1805135990694626012016-04-05T12:34:54.655+01:002016-04-05T12:34:54.655+01:00Nice jacket! I'm making a McCalls version in ...Nice jacket! I'm making a McCalls version in floral scuba. I couldn't find the exact length zipper either, but Kathleen Fasanella has directions for shortening a separating zipper on her. Website, and I think I've seen directions somewhere else too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-72451663694042983122016-04-01T14:11:40.860+01:002016-04-01T14:11:40.860+01:00I haven't seen a knit Rigel - this looks aweso...I haven't seen a knit Rigel - this looks awesome! Your fabric choices for your wearable muslins are always great. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248268849360179040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-40256559057639333612016-04-01T13:25:21.779+01:002016-04-01T13:25:21.779+01:00Love that fabric and genius idea to use it for you...Love that fabric and genius idea to use it for your Rigel bomber. It looks so comfy too. Can you let us know deets for this mythical knits place : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-61998785453339273312016-03-30T22:23:17.699+01:002016-03-30T22:23:17.699+01:00Oooh that's so nice, the fabrics look perfect ...Oooh that's so nice, the fabrics look perfect together for this pattern! I need to get to this Tottenham place sometime...Katiehttp://www.whatkatiesews.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-16579945374620041802016-03-30T20:16:20.565+01:002016-03-30T20:16:20.565+01:00The jacket is beautiful. Suits you really well! £1...The jacket is beautiful. Suits you really well! £1/m, I should go to that warehouse next time I visit London. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392350486801530301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-19476396952593121302016-03-30T15:17:35.489+01:002016-03-30T15:17:35.489+01:00I love your jackets. I love when inexpensive fabr...I love your jackets. I love when inexpensive fabric turns out great. I try to remember that when I sew something in more expensive fabric that I turn out not loving. I guess it all averages out in the end.Chattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712234177027029029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-68757218025359619112016-03-30T14:32:15.199+01:002016-03-30T14:32:15.199+01:00this is really cute! i loe that its in a knit fabr...this is really cute! i loe that its in a knit fabric rather than a shiny nasty material! its almost like a grownup hoodie!<br />Frankie<br />http://knitwits-owls.blogspot.co.uk/Knitwitsowlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15341832224447601797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-88282963816951273932016-03-30T12:41:05.079+01:002016-03-30T12:41:05.079+01:00This pattern definitely appeals to me more in a kn...This pattern definitely appeals to me more in a knit, I usually associate bomber jackets with the shiney black polyester versions with bright orange lining that people used to wear in the 90s!<br /><br />I must know more about this knit warehouse in Tottenham....Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14422301715395415908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-86363645827497777412016-03-30T09:48:29.707+01:002016-03-30T09:48:29.707+01:00This is gorgeous Fiona. Totally my my favourite ki...This is gorgeous Fiona. Totally my my favourite kind of sewing - everyday clothes that you instantly live in. Bravo! I think the addition of a lining would make it just perfect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-11685406093275627732016-03-30T07:52:51.527+01:002016-03-30T07:52:51.527+01:00Lovely jacket! It's a beautiful make. You'...Lovely jacket! It's a beautiful make. You're too hard on your beautiful self! LodiLodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13777295136016723298noreply@blogger.com