tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post4822106024756048950..comments2023-04-16T02:49:26.129-05:00Comments on today's agenda: FO: Anna's Garden Shell TopGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-24417443326725190272014-11-16T08:20:14.409-06:002014-11-16T08:20:14.409-06:00It's beautiful! Thanks for providing the link...It's beautiful! Thanks for providing the link! I've got you in my feed now :-)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-85893799172200382342014-11-16T06:57:13.933-06:002014-11-16T06:57:13.933-06:00ok, it's up ;) http://dreamingdashie.blogspot....ok, it's up ;) http://dreamingdashie.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/getting-my-feet-wet-alabama-chanin.html<br />Thanks for all of your co-sewing support ;)MaciNichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07165307130447217668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-79719498879635024112014-11-16T03:46:49.894-06:002014-11-16T03:46:49.894-06:00I love this! It's fascinating how similar yet ...I love this! It's fascinating how similar yet different they are in different colours - and our stitching of course ;) I've just photographed mine (at last) & am writing the post as I type ;)MaciNichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07165307130447217668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-75667539349884496922014-11-12T15:26:14.215-06:002014-11-12T15:26:14.215-06:00I think I read somewhere that jewel necklines are ...I think I read somewhere that jewel necklines are best on small-busted women. Guilty as charged ;-)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-50901888255144823182014-11-12T15:03:24.767-06:002014-11-12T15:03:24.767-06:00Great detailing. I am one of those people whom a j...Great detailing. I am one of those people whom a jewel neck does not agree with but it certainly seems to flatter you. :)KarenDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05022790587742613590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-56624296548373567912014-11-11T19:12:17.482-06:002014-11-11T19:12:17.482-06:00Thanks, Michelle!Thanks, Michelle!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-22315969228790117372014-11-11T15:36:45.515-06:002014-11-11T15:36:45.515-06:00The reverse applique is really cool! I also like t...The reverse applique is really cool! I also like the variegated thread. I didn't notice it until you pointed it out, but It's a pretty neat detail. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787028804204026618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-42686086307367669982014-11-10T19:22:36.084-06:002014-11-10T19:22:36.084-06:00Thanks! So much to think about about. Like I nee...Thanks! So much to think about about. Like I need another craft... :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-2651947254501975462014-11-10T17:00:13.570-06:002014-11-10T17:00:13.570-06:00Thanks, Carmela!Thanks, Carmela!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-42007461199853665902014-11-10T16:59:58.671-06:002014-11-10T16:59:58.671-06:00Thank you, Sonja!Thank you, Sonja!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-63025810546352761162014-11-10T00:48:32.489-06:002014-11-10T00:48:32.489-06:00Excellent little top, and it fits you so perfectly...Excellent little top, and it fits you so perfectly!Carmela Biscuithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622514944344276878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-19746564894545125832014-11-09T16:47:07.776-06:002014-11-09T16:47:07.776-06:00Wow, this is so pretty! Wow, this is so pretty! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-49784725187389389812014-11-09T09:44:20.195-06:002014-11-09T09:44:20.195-06:00The fabrics that come in the kit are really stable...The fabrics that come in the kit are really stable - almost no stretch at all. I have used and liked a lighter weight, somewhat stretchier fabric for the reverse applique. But I think something with too much stretch (i.e. lycra content) would be a challenge.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-55526766104899205142014-11-09T09:42:45.215-06:002014-11-09T09:42:45.215-06:00Thanks, Kristin!Thanks, Kristin!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-64362247367592789832014-11-09T02:44:54.657-06:002014-11-09T02:44:54.657-06:00Fantastic! I like the idea of trying first with a ...Fantastic! I like the idea of trying first with a small section. How much stretch would you recommend for the cotton knit? I've got some lovely new fabric but I wonder if a fabric with slightly less stretch might be better?Truly Myrtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11546389402524629209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-40684268831456820702014-11-08T13:41:23.499-06:002014-11-08T13:41:23.499-06:00Gosh those designs are sure pretty! I admire your...Gosh those designs are sure pretty! I admire your patience!Kristin at SunnySewing.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445370690561159996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-75792683074530107202014-11-08T08:20:36.909-06:002014-11-08T08:20:36.909-06:00You ARE full of questions!
There are different ...You ARE full of questions! <br /><br />There are different ways to do it. The first AC top I made has double layer throughout, but I used a lighter weight jersey, and then a lot of that gets cut away. <br /><br />This one used heavy weight jersey (9 oz instead of 6) and I definitely think it would be too heavy if it were 2 layers throughout, given that the cut away design is only on a small section.<br /><br />I've just received a new kit though (ahem!) that uses the heavy weight jersey in double layers throughout. That one has an all-over design so a lot of fabric will get cut away, but it has bust darts too - I'm very curious to see how the darts work with the layers.<br /><br />Honestly, this one bugs me a bit. The heavier area ended up on my lower shoulder - the one from which bra and other straps are constantly falling down. So I do find myself yanking it back in place pretty often. I wonder if I would feel the same though if I'd worked this section on my higher left shoulder?Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-44635072241070691302014-11-07T21:03:47.473-06:002014-11-07T21:03:47.473-06:00Beautiful!!
I've always wondered if they were...Beautiful!!<br /><br />I've always wondered if they were a double thickness allover. It seemed like it might be too thick, but it might hang funny if it were just on one side. Just to clarify, you think it would be too thick? and, it does hang a bit funny, but not enough to make you crazy? I wonder what would happen if you used a thinner jersey for the inner layer than the outer?<br /><br />Full of questions tonight...<br /><br />CyndiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-16483051521144313732014-11-07T16:14:34.149-06:002014-11-07T16:14:34.149-06:00Thank you! I sort of feel like I'm channeling...Thank you! I sort of feel like I'm channeling my inner Fabric Tragic in these jeans!! LOL!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-21242001300593712692014-11-07T16:14:05.083-06:002014-11-07T16:14:05.083-06:00I am! I really love it. I confess to buying more...I am! I really love it. I confess to buying more goodies in the recent sale :-)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-33359105862597298482014-11-07T04:47:53.274-06:002014-11-07T04:47:53.274-06:00Looks awesome with the jeans - so pretty. Looks awesome with the jeans - so pretty. Fabric Tragichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183274071484362265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-66618968772296599112014-11-07T04:24:17.933-06:002014-11-07T04:24:17.933-06:00You are on a roll with your Alabama Stitching! In...You are on a roll with your Alabama Stitching! Interesting that only the cut section is double thickness. I do like the variegated thread.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12854866475645268162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-26400478433535609002014-11-06T21:44:44.167-06:002014-11-06T21:44:44.167-06:00That is so neat. What a great outcome. You are too...That is so neat. What a great outcome. You are too cute.Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081916135477167930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-41061626815823471372014-11-06T16:21:34.326-06:002014-11-06T16:21:34.326-06:00Thanks, Anna!Thanks, Anna!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-49752766302524044172014-11-06T16:21:21.321-06:002014-11-06T16:21:21.321-06:00Thank you!Thank you!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.com