tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post1266450542425258185..comments2024-01-28T03:24:25.435-05:00Comments on The Slapdash Sewist: Stashoholism Confessional: I Have No ExcuseGretchen the Household Deityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16882578423517346342noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-67371269902431018162011-07-19T12:15:34.683-04:002011-07-19T12:15:34.683-04:00Well, the single half-decent fabric store in my ar...Well, the single half-decent fabric store in my area burned down this week. Buying fabric online ends up being really expensive here. I used to feel bad when I was in Paris and tended to over-buy fabric but I realize I should have done it way more. Now, if I had the kind of opportunity that you have, I wouldn't think twice and would embrace it! You have the best excuse in the world: you CAN buy fabric easily!<br /><br />Totally agree that we tend to buy more when we don't sew. I have been swamped with work and as a consequence have bought several Jalie patterns to try and alleviate my frustration!Kitty Couturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18366261017869630923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-55669246805640549182011-07-16T20:49:18.855-04:002011-07-16T20:49:18.855-04:00And could we also not bring up the slippers-as-sho...And could we also not bring up the slippers-as-shoes phenom? Or that I was asked to wear jeans and a t-shirt to Christmas dinner last year? Ugh. When did actual clothing get to be a negative?<br /><br />Some vicarious sewing: I am working on Vogue 8724, an empire-waist knit dress that comes with cup sizes and 2 lengths. Since I look awful in an actual empire waist (wide shoulders and full bust), I am lowering the waist by 2 inches, and altering the pattern some to make it work with a double knit fabric (much less stretchy than what is called for). This is my first go-round with the pattern pieces on a dress form, so we'll see...Jen Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-38873294163497260782011-07-16T11:26:01.650-04:002011-07-16T11:26:01.650-04:00You're very right about buying fabric when you...You're very right about buying fabric when you can't sew! For me, that's because I'm always thinking about sewing even if I'm not doing it. My biggest pitfall, though, is having a nearby source of good, cheap fabric.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756048999067152284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-23201107474564699942011-07-15T19:52:09.959-04:002011-07-15T19:52:09.959-04:00That is so true about being left with serviceable,...That is so true about being left with serviceable, boring fabrics after having sewn up the pretties. As for me, I'm tring to stay cool with a voile sundress (the Burdastyle # escapes me at the moment) and a wrap dress. I just finished a pearl snapped shirt for my 2 yo made from really pretty plaid shirting from my husband's grandmother's stash.Elizabeth Made Thishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611395530073290874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-45091535460953605362011-07-15T17:29:00.331-04:002011-07-15T17:29:00.331-04:00I have to admit that my daughter and I get greedy ...I have to admit that my daughter and I get greedy on the free tables at our sewing meetings... My office wall is lined with boxes of fabric right now. Granted, it would line the walls of my sewing room but that is being occupied right now. Maybe by Christmas I can move them back in or get rid of the unusable items... Nah! I know I'll use it all! eventually!McValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00285808958951068897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-43506717218508283012011-07-15T08:06:04.457-04:002011-07-15T08:06:04.457-04:00If buying fabric makes you happy, and you have eno...If buying fabric makes you happy, and you have enough money left over to make sure your electricity doesn't get off - why not? <br /><br />I had the conversation about gym clothes as real clothes with a friend just today! So wrong on so many levels, even if you have a great physiqueKristyhttp://www.loweryourpresserfoot.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-69276275555577150242011-07-14T19:14:25.512-04:002011-07-14T19:14:25.512-04:00You could totally rock some cute trouser shorts, I...You could totally rock some cute trouser shorts, I am sure of it...<br /><br />The athletic wear as real clothes conversation quickly leads to the pajamas as real clothes which always makes me itchy all over when I see it.meli88ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283195290411152388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-45977659532524615922011-07-14T18:50:49.699-04:002011-07-14T18:50:49.699-04:00I love looking at other people's stash! It so ...I love looking at other people's stash! It so happens that just yesterday I was thinking, after seeing a Modcloth dress I pinned, that this seersucker I have would be great as the Butterick trench dress.<br /><br />And I'm very happy to hear that you like the Vogue Fabrics cotton batiste. I think this year is THE year I'm finally going to buy the bolt...after the price has risen so much *headdesk*lakaribanehttp://fashionmate.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-58440555197353196512011-07-14T17:06:05.685-04:002011-07-14T17:06:05.685-04:00He, he, let me show you my fabric cupboard some ti...He, he, let me show you my fabric cupboard some time. I accept all fabric buying blame, but am completely unrepentant :). I am feeling incredibly virtuous for using up 80% of my polar fleece stash but that sort of behaviour makes the posts (and the sewing)very boring. Bring on the leopard print!kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-41478910978960487272011-07-14T17:01:30.417-04:002011-07-14T17:01:30.417-04:00Love your new fabrics. I guess we all buy when we...Love your new fabrics. I guess we all buy when we can't sew. I justify the purchase for when I can sew, I'll have something new to try out. You know I love your animal prints since my daughters and I just had our own animal print gathering.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001093471952326277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-58213869949995411122011-07-14T15:45:56.800-04:002011-07-14T15:45:56.800-04:00When I can't sew, I buy fabric and patterns, t...When I can't sew, I buy fabric and patterns, too. <br />I hope you're feeling giddy rather than guilty about your haul - they're all really great picks (love the animal print!)Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-366511663774602232011-07-14T14:04:53.261-04:002011-07-14T14:04:53.261-04:00I've been kind of off my sewing lately, so I o...I've been kind of off my sewing lately, so I ordered one of those mystery fabric bundles of Fabric Mart. Maybe something mysterious will get me going again.Adelaide Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04416139155541674614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-25189243119029795292011-07-14T13:18:11.816-04:002011-07-14T13:18:11.816-04:00I always shop too when I can't sew. It's b...I always shop too when I can't sew. It's been terrible lately while my sewing room has been a mess with the move. I actually saw your muslin knit and thought it was a bit outside your usual style, but I love it. I'm not sure it would fit into Salt Lake City mom-dom, but I'm pretty sure I don't care.KID, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-31867651325019306912011-07-14T12:52:26.416-04:002011-07-14T12:52:26.416-04:00I just ransacked the $2.97/yd table over the weeke...I just ransacked the $2.97/yd table over the weekend. There seemed to be a lot of 3 yard samples from showrooms. I think we got the same gray denim, but I didn't realize the stretch was on the grain until I got it home so I guess I got a wholeeeeeeeeeeeee lot of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-88314688133857707612011-07-14T12:16:10.464-04:002011-07-14T12:16:10.464-04:00Do you need an excuse?
I have the same safari d...Do you need an excuse? <br /><br />I have the same safari dress pattern, but probably won't manage to get it made this summer :( Maybe this will work to my advantage as I will now be able to read your review first! Hurray!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551387452771116176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-67259502985567779572011-07-14T12:08:40.555-04:002011-07-14T12:08:40.555-04:00I only worry when I have unused fabric older than ...I only worry when I have unused fabric older than I am.(66) Does fabric go bad?Judy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275744406579851114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-54426687187763054432011-07-14T11:24:16.633-04:002011-07-14T11:24:16.633-04:00I laughed when I read this as this was listed on m...I laughed when I read this as this was listed on my blog roll next to an entry for a $1,200 pencil skirt. I support your being off the wagon, and look forward to safari dress.ELMOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817176315345520436noreply@blogger.com