tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post5375538850765861370..comments2024-01-28T03:24:25.435-05:00Comments on The Slapdash Sewist: Fabric and JewelryGretchen the Household Deityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16882578423517346342noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-66823361629466775922010-02-27T09:57:32.664-05:002010-02-27T09:57:32.664-05:00My take on anonymous comments is - hit the DEL key...My take on anonymous comments is - hit the DEL key. All of them, on principle. If it's not worth backing with your name, then it's not worth saying.Digshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09146986269769790807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-72973624906772368352010-02-27T03:13:25.903-05:002010-02-27T03:13:25.903-05:00Snarks annoy us all and ruin the generally kind sp...Snarks annoy us all and ruin the generally kind spirit we have on PR... If they can't learn anything from your reviews it is their loss. There is always something to learn, since no one has such a level of expertise that they don't need to improve anymore.Terri_Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08454844224052119967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-1348247531507850792010-02-25T20:14:01.689-05:002010-02-25T20:14:01.689-05:00Wow, those comments on your review are....crazy. ...Wow, those comments on your review are....crazy. Although I have noticed that as PR gets bigger, it seems like the nuts come out of the woodwork. I tried to respond nicely to someone today who had posted on the boards about how self-drafted patterns shouldn't be allowed to have reviews. Oy. It was probably a good thing that the moderators locked the thread.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873478695914665795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-1402091554284294052010-02-25T10:26:13.701-05:002010-02-25T10:26:13.701-05:00I read those comments on your reviews. Wow. I th...I read those comments on your reviews. Wow. I think your guess that it's the pattern drafter is a good one!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05646506480120500856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-89535671040346136932010-02-25T09:31:21.134-05:002010-02-25T09:31:21.134-05:00OMG, as my dd would say, what is her problem? Jus...OMG, as my dd would say, what is her problem? Just because no one else had problems with this top, at least so she says, doesn't mean that they didn't! Whatever happened to if you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything?Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-70260461696016569602010-02-25T05:49:58.985-05:002010-02-25T05:49:58.985-05:00Hey, glad to hear you and Cidell linked up recentl...Hey, glad to hear you and Cidell linked up recently. I was beginning to wonder. Plaid matching on a triple-seam sleeve! You might have to change your moniker to the Fearless Sewist. Breathe the good in, breathe the bad out.BrusselsSprout_Katharinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04519588924579208409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-20063212067527815762010-02-25T02:01:07.246-05:002010-02-25T02:01:07.246-05:00Lovely bracelet. Ignore the strange comments - no...Lovely bracelet. Ignore the strange comments - not worth the hassle - you know we love your reviews!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023115170916061414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-19292653864483703682010-02-24T22:14:07.531-05:002010-02-24T22:14:07.531-05:00Well, I must first say that I am extremely excited...Well, I must first say that I am extremely excited that you were inspired by one of MY items!!! Thank you!! I really like that skirt and always get compliments on it - it is one of those skirts that people will compliment and I will casually reply that I made it! It is definitely a "feel good" skirt!<br />Your jewelry is really neat - I especially like the bracelet. It is very nice of you to donate the items.<br />I cannot believe the comment the person left on your review. It is one thing to want to help, but it is another to use a tone such as that!Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11152942097072530468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-7020390593561649852010-02-24T19:14:30.536-05:002010-02-24T19:14:30.536-05:00Good luck finishing your jacket. I am at a frustr...Good luck finishing your jacket. I am at a frustrating stage with a dress right now and if I had 8 hours work left to do on it it would be going in the trash. But I will finish it and then complain on PR and see what comments I get!<br />Nice to see your use of the HK stones, the bracelet looks great.AllisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07431369603470575306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-39170046672147949882010-02-24T18:26:59.449-05:002010-02-24T18:26:59.449-05:00I have been attempting to match plaids and am find...I have been attempting to match plaids and am finding it rather tricky. It is such a pity that I love them, it would save me hours of work! Your new houndstooth looks fabulous.<br />I have developed an instant dislike for your troll, so she must be happy, surely that is what she is after. Anyone calling themselves a name like that seems likely to be on patternreview with the aim of trollishness, rather than as a contributor!<br />I always enjoy your reviews, and frequently learn a lot from them, you do a great job of describing your work.kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-36387922195871081832010-02-24T17:52:08.169-05:002010-02-24T17:52:08.169-05:00I love the necklace and bracelet, you know I'm...I love the necklace and bracelet, you know I'm a fan.<br />Let the comment just slip off you, there will always be trolls.<br />I'm glad you got to work on the jacket, a little bit at a time it will get done.Lisette Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13332082021185663844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-84923848675285307572010-02-24T17:48:08.125-05:002010-02-24T17:48:08.125-05:00Nice jewellery. You are clever.Nice jewellery. You are clever.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-45040083069602045042010-02-24T16:53:37.591-05:002010-02-24T16:53:37.591-05:00The jewellery is awesome! I've been more and m...The jewellery is awesome! I've been more and more interested in making jewellery, as there's an adorable bead/dangle shop in downtown Montpellier and I love window-shopping there - that's my kind of candy! <br />I remember you told me about your jewel-making in Paris, and I love that you really create your whole look this way.<br /><br />I can't believe anyone had the nerve to leave you snarky comments on PR. Your reviews are always witty and informative at the same time. The dedication that shows through the number and quality of your reviews is truly humbling!<br /><br />Hopefully getting this off your chest here will help you let it go... This thing is not worth wasting negative energy on :)Kitty Couturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18366261017869630923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-84690115666488581182010-02-24T16:25:08.542-05:002010-02-24T16:25:08.542-05:00What a great gift from Cidell - I love houndstooth...What a great gift from Cidell - I love houndstooth fabric and this one is particularly lovely. Good luck with finishing that jacket - I bet when you're done it will be wonderful! Don't take any notice of misjudged comments from a troll. Your pattern reviews are always both entertaining and incredibly informative and I always enjoy reading them. Oh, and fab jewelry!Eugeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584571701550775408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-25405669620450306422010-02-24T16:11:52.869-05:002010-02-24T16:11:52.869-05:00Love that houndstooth! So unique! Your jewelry i...Love that houndstooth! So unique! Your jewelry is wonderful. So are your reviews on PR! I can't believe someone would leave such tacky comments! Does she kiss her mother with that mouth?!KID, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-57373461790946758812010-02-24T16:00:32.171-05:002010-02-24T16:00:32.171-05:00I have an anonymous commenter who always gets snar...I have an anonymous commenter who always gets snarky and superior when ever I pass on any advice about the garment district. I read those comments you mentioned and it does seem to be indicative of someone who's taking it personally. Take heart in that you're not alone in getting attacked. An anonymous commenter recently told me a blouse I had made was "blah." Sheesh!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16245730088359572839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-52166112294966142652010-02-24T15:49:03.816-05:002010-02-24T15:49:03.816-05:00Great bracelet!! I won't worry about the troll...Great bracelet!! I won't worry about the troll (who by the way has only written a review for a doll pattern website?? and no reviews for human garments... was that snarky? I love your fearlessness in taking on projects!! Keep up the good work!ELMOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817176315345520436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-68477762674120899522010-02-24T15:28:19.451-05:002010-02-24T15:28:19.451-05:00The jewelry is lovely, the houndstooth is cool, an...The jewelry is lovely, the houndstooth is cool, and the troll is just a troll. It is hard to let things slide though. That is a skill I am trying to work on in myself, and not succeeding very well at. Oh well. I can't wait to see the jacket you are working on, flaws and all.Adelaide Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04416139155541674614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-90770734866147313562010-02-24T15:15:47.780-05:002010-02-24T15:15:47.780-05:00She is snarky in her tone, but maybe she's jus...She is snarky in her tone, but maybe she's just an online newbie and doesn't realize how she sounds. Or maybe she is a real live sewing teacher. Mine was as sour as that (at school in the seventies)! But she IS right that a roll above your bosom means that the fabric is creeping upwards because it is too tight acroos your boobs so you should cut a larger size, and also probably you should cut a larger size across the back. So, all in all, go upa size. (A smaller armscye gives you MORE arm mobility, not less BTW. See Fashion Incubator on this.) I too think you may be underestimating your boobs, dear. But I promise you that I am not "masterseamstress" in disguise. :) She's talking cobblers about needing your measurements to give advice, though, so her tag is a misnomer.<br /><br />HattyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-11695817496805185612010-02-24T15:09:26.393-05:002010-02-24T15:09:26.393-05:00I think your reviews are very thorough and well wr...I think your reviews are very thorough and well written... don't let the snarky commentor get to you. Love the fabric Cidell gave you! Can't wait to see what you come up with! Good luck with your jacket, too! Your jewelry is very pretty... I'm sure it will raise some money!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11669454301859970896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-58857964030423982472010-02-24T13:59:54.046-05:002010-02-24T13:59:54.046-05:00That came out sounding a bit discouraging (?) - I&...That came out sounding a bit discouraging (?) - I'm sure if anyone is up to matching a plaid on that pattern, it's you!!Utahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06011335110798185030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-67449157371556958552010-02-24T13:55:21.493-05:002010-02-24T13:55:21.493-05:00Holy mackerel! People leave comments on pattern re...Holy mackerel! People leave comments on pattern reviews! I had no idea. Seriously. (Sometimes I am a tad obtuse.)<br /><br />Try to let the snark roll. Whoever it is doesn't get your taste and/or your sewing style. Whatever. <br /><br />I just went through my handful of reviews and found no snarky comments, but then again, I haven't made anything from Vogue.neighbourhood.galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04312982850571575165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-46242405135287364802010-02-24T13:51:47.037-05:002010-02-24T13:51:47.037-05:00Thank God she's never commented on any of my r...Thank God she's never commented on any of my reviews or I'd probably need therapy. <br />And someone should point out to her that it's disdain! Not distain!laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17174697892947430149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-91088409980327379602010-02-24T13:48:59.859-05:002010-02-24T13:48:59.859-05:00Well, good luck if you make the jacket - I'm j...Well, good luck if you make the jacket - I'm just glad I didn't make it in a plaid! That said, I wore mine today and am so happy with it, it's a great pattern. The jewelry is really nice, too; the pendant is gorgeous!Utahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06011335110798185030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-57370828418480767232010-02-24T13:22:18.272-05:002010-02-24T13:22:18.272-05:00That's probably the first houndstooth fabric I...That's probably the first houndstooth fabric I've ever seen that's made me want to go out and buy houndstooth!<br /><br />Ignore the trolls. I'm sure she's a master seamstress in her own mind, similar to how I'm a fairy princess in my own mind.Rachellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685326073312725589noreply@blogger.com