tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post4573355412686055554..comments2024-01-28T03:24:25.435-05:00Comments on The Slapdash Sewist: The Resurgence of US Textile Manufacturing, Oh and Stashoholism ConfessionalGretchen the Household Deityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16882578423517346342noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-5239794468885307502013-11-16T13:09:03.887-05:002013-11-16T13:09:03.887-05:00When you get to the Burda dress, beware the neck. ...When you get to the Burda dress, beware the neck. I made this as a top and from my notes on PR, I added 1" all the way around the neckline. It' snow wearable but still quite open. http://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/64169KayYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09965798068172494708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-69877745420130016052013-11-15T12:15:37.113-05:002013-11-15T12:15:37.113-05:00I fell for the 40% off the site sale too! But it ...I fell for the 40% off the site sale too! But it was so amazing and there were a few pieces that I had been stalking too. You were not alone! *LOL* And you know I don't need anymore fabric!!!<br /><br />I read those NYTimes articles too.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-38056578829095593732013-11-10T13:04:31.667-05:002013-11-10T13:04:31.667-05:00I was really interested to see J. Crew fabrics at ...I was really interested to see J. Crew fabrics at Fabricmart . After spending ages picking out my fabric, I discovered they do not ship to the U.K. What a shame. Shereenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-20110896994901835612013-11-09T22:42:10.213-05:002013-11-09T22:42:10.213-05:00I loved that J Crew silk and can't wait to see...I loved that J Crew silk and can't wait to see your version. I was able to resist but that 40% off was fabulous. You scored!Jane Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-81418255960650296012013-11-08T17:07:09.335-05:002013-11-08T17:07:09.335-05:00It always gives me a bit of a laugh when you '...It always gives me a bit of a laugh when you 'confess' your fabric buying. Guilt when buying fabric is certainly not necessary. If you feel the need for justification, look at how much you sew. Men never feel guilty when they buy their toys so why do self supporting women need to feel guilty? Enjoy your purchases and I look forward to seeing what they turn into. What I want to know is how women with large stashes and apartments store all of it!Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-26410700865735049992013-11-08T10:20:39.450-05:002013-11-08T10:20:39.450-05:00I'm glad I'm not alone in my discomfort wi...I'm glad I'm not alone in my discomfort with button downs + skirts. Sometimes I feel guilty about the # of tees I make, but something about that combo feels too stiff to me.<br /><br />My top 5 are peachy pink, cream, aqua, pale green, and white. Elizabeth Made Thishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611395530073290874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-72819570818647870562013-11-08T04:55:15.304-05:002013-11-08T04:55:15.304-05:00That 40% off everything deal got me too! Your fab...That 40% off everything deal got me too! Your fabric choices are lovely - can't wait to see what you do with it all.<br /><br />Oh, and my top 5 colors are: turquoise/teal, purple, black, blue, and green. And I tend to wear them a lot too. At this point I need to start introducing other colors into my wardrobe.T. Sedaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09684101466551796470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-69466795045709566142013-11-07T21:52:45.272-05:002013-11-07T21:52:45.272-05:00Thanks for the link, I found that article fascinat...Thanks for the link, I found that article fascinating. I live about 30 minutes from Gaffney. I drive by empty textile mills all the time around here so it's nice to read about some of them returning, even if the bottom line is because of money. liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-63238069494904051392013-11-07T21:28:17.939-05:002013-11-07T21:28:17.939-05:00Wow, glad I was traveling and unaware of those sal...Wow, glad I was traveling and unaware of those sales! Nice buys. <br /><br />Well said about textile manufacturing - I'm glad there is some good news about mass produced clothing. I hope this is the beginning of a trend. Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-42972130879838292442013-11-07T21:18:22.822-05:002013-11-07T21:18:22.822-05:00Wonderful fabrics Trina. I saw a peacock print wo...Wonderful fabrics Trina. I saw a peacock print would fit beautifully into my stash!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-27261010209040253062013-11-07T16:13:14.119-05:002013-11-07T16:13:14.119-05:00That's really interesting to hear of a resurge...That's really interesting to hear of a resurgence in the US textile industry. With all the focus recently on the working conditions of those making our clothes that we can buy so cheaply I've started wondering about the origins of the fabric we buy - probably the same situation I suspect....Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-88731849292727404342013-11-07T14:43:16.826-05:002013-11-07T14:43:16.826-05:00that will keep you busy....that will keep you busy....fabriquefantastiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12455177942688723902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-46711432559011479402013-11-07T13:45:23.331-05:002013-11-07T13:45:23.331-05:00The silk prices are amazing - no way could I have ...The silk prices are amazing - no way could I have resisted either! Can't wait to see what you make with it.Utahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06011335110798185030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-38915301552629255842013-11-07T12:16:20.185-05:002013-11-07T12:16:20.185-05:00Oh, Fabric Mart. Somehow I missed these couple sal...Oh, Fabric Mart. Somehow I missed these couple sales, which I'm kind of sad about but really it's a good thing. I still have a ways to go on my last Fabric Mart haul! You got some beautiful fabrics! That J. Crew silk especially, it will make a gorgeous top!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10162742156783840500noreply@blogger.com