tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post6882781952682566050..comments2023-04-16T02:49:26.129-05:00Comments on today's agenda: Procrastinating . . .Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-81976044953824597682013-08-02T17:48:52.398-05:002013-08-02T17:48:52.398-05:00I used a lot of steam while making the shirt - I a...I used a lot of steam while making the shirt - I always use plenty of steam when ironing linen. It didn't help to shrink it; if anything, it relaxed it and made it stretch a little more! Something to keep in mind!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-33079767282665242642013-08-01T15:15:12.677-05:002013-08-01T15:15:12.677-05:00Do you think steam would help it shrink back to sh...Do you think steam would help it shrink back to shape? In those situations, with cotton and wool blends I always try a little steam. Of course, try it on a scrap first!lsaspaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058968076601943527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-36621970358209979122013-08-01T08:26:41.405-05:002013-08-01T08:26:41.405-05:00Sadly, these photos really don't show the colo...Sadly, these photos really don't show the color very well. It's a true burgundy, like a wine red color. Goes great with his Mediterranean skin tone!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-91470573236777072522013-08-01T08:25:50.987-05:002013-08-01T08:25:50.987-05:00Thanks, Sonja! Thanks, Sonja! Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-17078610395794781572013-08-01T08:24:20.965-05:002013-08-01T08:24:20.965-05:00This is really the first time I've allowed mys...This is really the first time I've allowed myself to spend that kind of money on fabric, but I've been eyeing some of the wool suiting - they have every color of the rainbow!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-79055952716410780142013-08-01T08:23:22.606-05:002013-08-01T08:23:22.606-05:00Thanks for that! I listened to it this morning an...Thanks for that! I listened to it this morning and it was very interesting. And I wasn't aware of that blog and the podcasts, so I've added it to my reader!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-28037891488208188212013-07-31T23:18:34.012-05:002013-07-31T23:18:34.012-05:00Ugh, how frustrating! The color looks wonderful th...Ugh, how frustrating! The color looks wonderful though, good luck getting it how you want it. On a more cheerful note - congrats on the top 5 Colette mention!!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215054696445481229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-24626455506072399552013-07-31T20:58:48.523-05:002013-07-31T20:58:48.523-05:00Very cool how the hubb asked you for this. And to ...Very cool how the hubb asked you for this. And to wear such a bold color. The fabric looks terrific and cool for summery weather.Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081916135477167930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-76234526734843884252013-07-31T19:34:16.469-05:002013-07-31T19:34:16.469-05:00Love the color, and yes, I remember the prices at ...Love the color, and yes, I remember the prices at Fishmans ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-17241566449663630722013-07-31T19:10:43.440-05:002013-07-31T19:10:43.440-05:00how funny! okay not your shirt problems, but just ...how funny! okay not your shirt problems, but just today i listened to the thread cult podcast interviewing a lady who specializes in linen. it's worth a listen and maybe you can track down some good advice through links on the "daughter fish" blog. it sounds like if you're not paying top dollar for linen it's pretty much no good... so what you got must be the real deal european linen. hope it works out!lisa g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09891757600316953288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-16035412734615001162013-07-31T18:36:34.687-05:002013-07-31T18:36:34.687-05:00I don't have any advice, but I just wanted to ...I don't have any advice, but I just wanted to wish you luck! I'm interested to see what the solution is...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-2392010554422585102013-07-31T18:35:51.401-05:002013-07-31T18:35:51.401-05:00I was so excited to see that, too!I was so excited to see that, too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-54950078786003812272013-07-31T16:55:49.945-05:002013-07-31T16:55:49.945-05:00Hmmm . . . I knew I should have waited instead of...Hmmm . . . I knew I should have waited instead of forging ahead! I've got it reasonably well handled now, but as I said above, it's not perfect. I could do it one more time. I'm going to sit on it until tomorrow and see how I feel. The stay stitching is a good idea - I didn't do that. The Sullivan's did help a little though.<br /><br />When I thought about it, I realized that his RTW linen shirts also stretch when I iron them, so I guess that's the nature of this fabric? My hope is that 5 minutes of wearing will produce enough wrinkles that my little sewing flaws will be hidden :-)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-79860567098598967592013-07-31T16:52:54.874-05:002013-07-31T16:52:54.874-05:00Yay! I saw that this morning. Cheers! :)Yay! I saw that this morning. Cheers! :)zilredlohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626730299584724606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-16397140501781399942013-07-31T16:52:21.647-05:002013-07-31T16:52:21.647-05:00Thank you - I think they helped a little!
I don&#...Thank you - I think they helped a little!<br /><br />I don't have an Ott Lite (probably should get one though!) but I used a full-spectrum light a doctor friend "prescribed" me for Seasonal Affective Disorder, and that did help. Plus those heavy-duty reading glasses!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-13746478158096122562013-07-31T16:51:53.553-05:002013-07-31T16:51:53.553-05:00I have a hard time ironing linen... if that makes ...I have a hard time ironing linen... if that makes any sense. It always seems to want to stretch out as I'm ironing it. Funny enough the linen skirt I'm thinking of also came from Fishman's.<br /><br />Did you do any stay stitching on the upper collar where it stretched out? I'd do a row on the outside of the seam allowance (basting here of course) as well as inside the seam allowance... just in case of more stretching. Stay stitch from the corners to the center to prevent more stretching, too.<br /><br />Good luck!!! I'll be crossing my fingers for you.zilredlohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626730299584724606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-36261260181772055872013-07-31T16:50:54.328-05:002013-07-31T16:50:54.328-05:00That's for sure! I've made tons of shirts...That's for sure! I've made tons of shirts both for him and for myself, and have never had this much trouble! Not going near this stuff again!<br /><br />And thanks! I was quite surprised and pleased when I saw my dress on the top 5 this morning!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-31571665513427619122013-07-31T16:49:40.889-05:002013-07-31T16:49:40.889-05:00Oy! I did manage to detach the collar and put on ...Oy! I did manage to detach the collar and put on a new one (will likely post about it tomorrow). It's OK, but not as perfect as I want it to be for my honey,and now I do have heachache and some eye strain! Will remedy with yoga, followed by a nice, cold beer, LOL!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-40940868573732014622013-07-31T15:50:53.801-05:002013-07-31T15:50:53.801-05:00No advice, Gail
But lots of positive thoughts for ...No advice, Gail<br />But lots of positive thoughts for you<br /><br />I use my Ott Lites for close work<br />(Something like 6500k)<br /><br />HugsGerryARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10730757811478587648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-26906161366808593602013-07-31T15:06:30.950-05:002013-07-31T15:06:30.950-05:00I hope your shirt woes mend themselves :-( remembe...I hope your shirt woes mend themselves :-( remember its all part of the learning experience. Next time you make a shirt you will know what you dont want to use xx<br />But lady !! What about your awesome Hazel being showcased in the top 5 makes of the month !!!!! Well done you :-) xx I was super stoked to see your dress there. Well deserved and praise indeed xxKirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160921813896785056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-53709261361577397002013-07-31T14:46:08.058-05:002013-07-31T14:46:08.058-05:00So far I've only sewn for myself so I can'...So far I've only sewn for myself so I can't give you any helpful tips, just sympathies! Hope it goes better second time round and that your eyes don't get too much strain!Sabshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11703598193765211309noreply@blogger.com