tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post958419781788483567..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : Army Green Kelly AnorakFiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-87283184077433083172018-03-17T08:26:42.998+00:002018-03-17T08:26:42.998+00:00We are all feeling the love here Fiona, it is fabu...We are all feeling the love here Fiona, it is fabulous and inspiring me to have a go. I'm coming to the conclusion that my favourite patterns are Heather's, the drafting is so good and the fit and style perfect. I've just finished my Kalle and didn't think I would like the style but I love it. magshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683334679520535250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-16576494733844824912018-03-14T08:50:47.990+00:002018-03-14T08:50:47.990+00:00I've never owned a jacket like this and have s...I've never owned a jacket like this and have suddenly realised how incredibly useful and brilliant it is going to be! Wish I'd got my act together and made it sooner! <br />37 pattern pieces?! I thought this one was huge! The hood is certainly one of the best things about this pattern, it fits so nice and snuggly on the head and I love that it fastens right up to the chin for really bad weather!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-71344307881604055052018-03-14T08:49:19.005+00:002018-03-14T08:49:19.005+00:00Thanks Linda, I'm really proud of itThanks Linda, I'm really proud of itFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-66583766255518257652018-03-14T08:49:07.196+00:002018-03-14T08:49:07.196+00:00It is a big of a long post isn't it?! It was s...It is a big of a long post isn't it?! It was such a huge sew I couldn't stop typing once I started! <br />Do make yourself one, the pattern is brilliant! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-37988094253096160302018-03-14T08:48:31.511+00:002018-03-14T08:48:31.511+00:00It certainly feels it Evie, I'm absolutely lov...It certainly feels it Evie, I'm absolutely loving wearing this now! <br />I'm really proud of the construction and so delighted with the fit. Heather Lou's drafting is fantastic. Can't sing the praises of this pattern enoughFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-87796865348600741592018-03-14T08:47:42.361+00:002018-03-14T08:47:42.361+00:00Thanks very much!Thanks very much!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-42463969187222355372018-03-14T08:47:35.727+00:002018-03-14T08:47:35.727+00:00Thanks very much! Glad you enjoy the blog! It took...Thanks very much! Glad you enjoy the blog! It took a lot of patience to make sure everything was accurate on this one!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-19344507721464949952018-03-14T08:47:09.908+00:002018-03-14T08:47:09.908+00:00O that is a fantastic tip thanks so much Krista! I...O that is a fantastic tip thanks so much Krista! I'm off to check that out now.<br />Thanks, it sure is cosy!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-89261912011668144442018-03-14T08:46:31.286+00:002018-03-14T08:46:31.286+00:00Ooo stripey lining sounds brilliant! Can't wai...Ooo stripey lining sounds brilliant! Can't wait to see yours! What a project to take on hey?! You must feel really proud!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-66057989867164892882018-03-14T08:45:19.740+00:002018-03-14T08:45:19.740+00:00Thanks!Thanks!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-51720823771236127052018-03-14T08:45:13.767+00:002018-03-14T08:45:13.767+00:00O I think it would have a lovely professional fini...O I think it would have a lovely professional finish with or without lining and I'm sure yours is beautiful Shirley! This is just underlined so you still see all the seams and things inside. I'd actually really like to make a nice lightweight unlined one!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-53687851312993132002018-03-14T08:43:56.882+00:002018-03-14T08:43:56.882+00:00Go for it! If you break it down into small chunks ...Go for it! If you break it down into small chunks it is totally doable!<br />Thanks SarahFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-84386733083494872582018-03-14T08:43:32.901+00:002018-03-14T08:43:32.901+00:00ah what a lovely thing to say Kathleen! Thanks so ...ah what a lovely thing to say Kathleen! Thanks so much. I'm really delighted with itFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-14645098828336188702018-03-14T08:43:09.599+00:002018-03-14T08:43:09.599+00:00Thanks Becca. I love how all the little details of...Thanks Becca. I love how all the little details of this pattern make it look so ready to wear. No one that has seen it has believed me when I say I made it! <br />I was so relieved when the snaps were in haha!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-26019107850033307512018-03-14T08:42:22.395+00:002018-03-14T08:42:22.395+00:00Thanks very much, I am really proud of it but it w...Thanks very much, I am really proud of it but it was a lot of hard work!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-74351097747637349482018-03-14T08:42:02.718+00:002018-03-14T08:42:02.718+00:00Ah wow Justine what a compliment! With a project t...Ah wow Justine what a compliment! With a project this big I wanted to choose some classic fabrics that I knew I'd still like in at least a few years time. I'm intending to get a lot of wear out of this!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-66163027699622197552018-03-14T08:41:15.043+00:002018-03-14T08:41:15.043+00:00Making a dressing gown out of a coat pattern is su...Making a dressing gown out of a coat pattern is such a great idea! I'd love to know how you get on with Waver, it was my original plan and I'm still really interested in it. The Kelly is a really big project and does require some patience but is so satisfying in the end! <br />Thank you so much for the waterproofing tips! I think I've actually got a sachet of some wash in stuff somewhere, I must look it out. Although I'm so proud of this I'd be terrified of ruining it and I'm not sure how the wool flannel would react to that kind of treatment! Maybe I could try the paint on stuff on a scrap of the shell fabric. Showerproof is fine for me at the moment though and its been doing a great job!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-77633458451747638232018-03-13T10:35:32.904+00:002018-03-13T10:35:32.904+00:00Wow! What a brilliant job you did! The jacket look...Wow! What a brilliant job you did! The jacket looks so smart and will be perfect in spring, autumn, and those random chilly summer days. The hood really is a nice shape - I've been thinking of using the Cascade duffel coat pattern to make a lighter jacket, but the hood on that is very wide at the front and won't stay up in windy British weather... Also the 37 pieces of that pattern make me hesitate to start on it again!!Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11434203006496814327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-88786865361662161612018-03-11T22:49:26.858+00:002018-03-11T22:49:26.858+00:00You did a great job! You did a great job! LBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10682413084285262536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-34351126237630984552018-03-11T17:39:58.853+00:002018-03-11T17:39:58.853+00:00I love this and now I want one! A brilliant detai...I love this and now I want one! A brilliant detailed post too, I love the combination of colours you used. xsewing green ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488699540355503954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-46656396579963878192018-03-11T12:31:56.443+00:002018-03-11T12:31:56.443+00:00Just lovely. Immaculate construction and perfect ...Just lovely. Immaculate construction and perfect fit. And love the fabrics together. Worth the wait and the work!Evie Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17838980250700215736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-69398334798156393202018-03-11T10:54:39.505+00:002018-03-11T10:54:39.505+00:00fabulous jacket! fabulous jacket! Roo@clothscissorsthreadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17835193885851418482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-16535983928606056842018-03-11T06:28:02.030+00:002018-03-11T06:28:02.030+00:00What a great anorak! Work very accurate, I love to...What a great anorak! Work very accurate, I love to look at your products!Марья Искусницаhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154162502243476353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-64461745283923773692018-03-11T02:02:05.371+00:002018-03-11T02:02:05.371+00:00Oh that is a lovely jacket! The lining seems very...Oh that is a lovely jacket! The lining seems very cosy. <br />I saw drawcord stoppers in the Merchant and Mills online shop whilst shopping for linen and bag hardware today - they have both chrome and antique brass versions.<br /><br />KristaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-29432262769559972842018-03-10T09:19:55.252+00:002018-03-10T09:19:55.252+00:00This is gorgeous! I have just finished making my K...This is gorgeous! I have just finished making my Kelly anorak which has a stripy lining, although I love the flannel on yours!Let's Get Sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09306583251242636530noreply@blogger.com