tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post2366226985081818623..comments2024-01-28T03:24:25.435-05:00Comments on The Slapdash Sewist: Outfit of the Week, Q&A, and Stashoholism ConfessionalGretchen the Household Deityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16882578423517346342noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-45860725125744567632011-04-13T03:47:29.492-04:002011-04-13T03:47:29.492-04:00When I saw the picture of your purple knit top und...When I saw the picture of your purple knit top under the jacket, I thought, "Perfect, the ruffles will act as shoulder pads if they don't lay flat." It's a win-win situation either way. It seems as though the waffle side to the skin is the winner, and before I read the comments, that is what I thought. Nice to see so many have already thought it through and/or tested it. To answer your last question, even though I was thinking of trying to match fabrics to patterns I already have this year, falling in love with a particular fabric, continues to be my MO (main objective). Unless, it is a basic. There are certain basics I am planning to make, and they don't require a "wow" fabric. On these plans I'm more focused on quality! I love seeing all the clothes you are coming up with for your bicycle tour!MushyWearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11298153126878457192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-21652102370878093312011-04-11T15:12:25.791-04:002011-04-11T15:12:25.791-04:00OH, and about the athletic quad - I spent a LOT of...OH, and about the athletic quad - I spent a LOT of time working on that fitting issue last spring. One of the most helpful tutorials was by Els at the Sewing Divas: <br />http://thesewingdivas.wordpress.com/2008/07/29/pants-pattern-alteration/Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-62294457571901876222011-04-11T15:01:49.129-04:002011-04-11T15:01:49.129-04:00Yikes - it would be really bad to be in a rainy cl...Yikes - it would be really bad to be in a rainy climate with the wicking going the wrong way! <br /><br />I'm actually a very mindful fabric buyer. I generally buy with pattern or project in mind. When I see the right fabric, I buy it even if I know I won't get to that pattern or project for some time. Occasionally, I allow myself to buy out of pure love of a fabric. I view this as the fabric-shopping equivalent of allowing myself a really gooey brownie or dessert every so often - good for the soul.Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-27941539597857114332011-04-09T10:53:58.487-04:002011-04-09T10:53:58.487-04:00I really try to buy fabric with projects in mind. ...I really try to buy fabric with projects in mind. This works really well for me with knits, but I often orphan my wovens without meaning to. Most of this is because knits are so darn fast, but also because they fit my lifestyle much better. But I see my floaty cottons and they remind me that they are lonely. When I have a truly dedicated sewing room in a few weeks, I think things will get a little better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-69045137674325358232011-04-09T05:36:05.000-04:002011-04-09T05:36:05.000-04:00Waffles toward the skin help transport water molec...Waffles toward the skin help transport water molecules in sweat to the outer layers faster. And as you noticed, smooth synthetics right against the skin is just icky. I totally go for waffly inside. <br />Good colors :-). You're going to be matching the tulips as you bike..Marie-Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-42498889127593397302011-04-09T04:43:55.786-04:002011-04-09T04:43:55.786-04:00BTW, I haven't sewn with wicking fabric but yo...BTW, I haven't sewn with wicking fabric but you can test the wicking directions thusly.<br /><br />Lay two pieces of the wicking fabric on a paper towel, flipped with opposite sides up.<br /><br />Use a dropper to put 1 drop on each scrap. Does the water wick through to the paper towel? Add more drops if you have to until you can see the water wick to the paper towel. You should be able to determine the wicking direction.<br /><br />FWIW, my store-bought jersey's have the smooth side out and the fuzzy side in.badmomgoodmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11569728075698885020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-67613815321243341932011-04-09T04:38:43.355-04:002011-04-09T04:38:43.355-04:00It sounds like this is your first bicycle tour. Do...It sounds like this is your first bicycle tour. Do you know if your bike comes with a front basket or rear rack?<br /><br />I toured with a pair of rear panniers. I wore the bike jersey in the shower and lathered up while it was on me. I then took it off for the rest of the shower. The jersey needs only a final rinse after the shower. After I toweled off and wrung out the jersey, I rolled the jersey in the towel to dry it further. <br /><br />If the jersey is still not dry in the morning, bungy cord it to the outside of your basket or pannier. The wind flow when you bike will dry the jersey in a jiffy.badmomgoodmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11569728075698885020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-45786862179723167312011-04-09T04:37:42.493-04:002011-04-09T04:37:42.493-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.badmomgoodmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11569728075698885020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-16174749006010770502011-04-08T21:13:54.423-04:002011-04-08T21:13:54.423-04:00I store my knits where I can see them, so I realiz...I store my knits where I can see them, so I realize how much fabric I have and inspire me to sew.<br />Being sick really helps with mindfulness--when you can't sew it's hard to rationalize fabric purchases.Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14800522660951414782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-8275658445048877822011-04-08T19:43:42.522-04:002011-04-08T19:43:42.522-04:00Fabulous, those ruffles are too cute!
For a challe...Fabulous, those ruffles are too cute!<br />For a challenge - the FM bundle.<br />or I buy specifically for a project or if I fall in love with a fabric, or the really good stuff goes on sale and I have some space (or not).ELMOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817176315345520436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-65652402117170576712011-04-08T18:51:30.610-04:002011-04-08T18:51:30.610-04:00I have no strategy at all for mindful fabric buyin...I have no strategy at all for mindful fabric buying - mostly I see fabric and lose my mind! I have far too much fabric - but I do like having it and looking at it!Eugeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584571701550775408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-28824029486377494652011-04-08T15:13:58.707-04:002011-04-08T15:13:58.707-04:00I feel the same way about facings...
How do you a...I feel the same way about facings... <br />How do you allow for athletic front thighs when making pants?McValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00285808958951068897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-70596301068203571142011-04-08T13:14:48.951-04:002011-04-08T13:14:48.951-04:00Love the pearls with that outfit - so cute! I'...Love the pearls with that outfit - so cute! I'm hoping to see a few comments on mindful fabric buying. I can't seem to figure that one out. I just bought a length of pink jersey, only to discover 3 others (all in slightly different shades, but still) when I put it away. !!KID, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-90909968866910454112011-04-08T11:53:37.867-04:002011-04-08T11:53:37.867-04:00Trena, your comment about an athletic front thigh ...Trena, your comment about an athletic front thigh grabbed my attention because we are thigh-twins. Gaining an "athletic thigh" was not at all what I anticipated from all those classes at the gym. (I was expecting more of Barbie body - did not happen).<br /><br />I should probably just sew more skirts and dresses, which is a very reasonable thing to do as spring arrives. But, like you, I am going to need a decent pattern for pants, too.<br /><br />Looking forward to the vicarious thrill of following your bicycling adventures.a little sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086285440873869055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-79211210028085393382011-04-08T11:35:37.050-04:002011-04-08T11:35:37.050-04:00I have a couple of RTW work-out tops and the waffl...I have a couple of RTW work-out tops and the waffley side is on the inside. Loving your biking wardrobe - really cute!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04269273256129740219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-44073121904834409782011-04-08T11:12:25.554-04:002011-04-08T11:12:25.554-04:00i've been watching your bike-related-sewing wi...i've been watching your bike-related-sewing with great interest! i have an rtw top for biking with the waffley texture on the inside and smooth side out<br /><br />p.s i love that you had those wonderful shoulders under your jacket just for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-77608847177046422192011-04-08T11:07:23.092-04:002011-04-08T11:07:23.092-04:00I love FFC but I totally agree about them being SL...I love FFC but I totally agree about them being SLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW in shipping. THey just shipped something out I ordered a week ago. I love your outfit.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688966589348240850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-39945468286091379482011-04-08T10:53:43.804-04:002011-04-08T10:53:43.804-04:00I have some RTW work-out tops with that wicking fa...I have some RTW work-out tops with that wicking fabric and the waffley side is toward the body to keep you comfy and dry. I love your biking wardrobe that you're putting together-- so cute!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570758633378171985noreply@blogger.com