tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post4047959719929156461..comments2024-01-24T11:28:22.701+00:00Comments on 'So, Zo...': Second-hand Sailor SenchaZoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10893813529679767893noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-16709779061829409892011-08-27T20:27:41.768+01:002011-08-27T20:27:41.768+01:00I saw this shirt pop up on my search on Sew Retro ...I saw this shirt pop up on my search on Sew Retro and had to let you know how much I loved it. I am a huge stripe fan and this top made my heart leap a bit :)Melizza Makeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535548992762009971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-76812508597306984732011-01-17T13:07:36.959+00:002011-01-17T13:07:36.959+00:00those little button details just make this blouse ...those little button details just make this blouse even more epic. I nominated you for THE STYLISH BLOGGER AWARD! Check out the details at this blog post http://sew-misunderstood.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-awards-and-stuff-you-never-wanted.htmlSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02577123609296666606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-88356934851420176712011-01-13T20:32:21.211+00:002011-01-13T20:32:21.211+00:00I love your Sencha, it's one of the most uniqu...I love your Sencha, it's one of the most unique I've seen yet! I actually have this pattern, it's been on my "to-make" list for a while now. I guess that's what 2011 is for. ;)Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614511536841195392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-88150518966580022522011-01-11T16:32:26.464+00:002011-01-11T16:32:26.464+00:00I can't wait to see you rock this out. It'...I can't wait to see you rock this out. It's beautiful<br />HAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-51419171294282025322011-01-10T20:45:41.985+00:002011-01-10T20:45:41.985+00:00I love the fabric, but even more... I love the but...I love the fabric, but even more... I love the buttons! So adorable! I'm loving that nautical is so in right now.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14276267832947658587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-85799457546535018422011-01-10T11:12:31.535+00:002011-01-10T11:12:31.535+00:00Your top is gorgeous! Love the buttons, they reall...Your top is gorgeous! Love the buttons, they really are perfect for it. You have such an awesome job, they only thing I fnd lying around my work are paperclips!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358404631625584903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-88934015621177225052011-01-10T06:02:17.193+00:002011-01-10T06:02:17.193+00:00LOve it. I have seen quite a few senchas now but ...LOve it. I have seen quite a few senchas now but this is my favourite. The horizontal strips makes it look like a different top altogether, much more graphic. Loving those buttons too.Minnadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838971800070422776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-73145379259256214962011-01-10T00:30:50.884+00:002011-01-10T00:30:50.884+00:00Love love love the buttons.Love love love the buttons.DalĂgulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872800209639175897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-86251173688047904792011-01-09T23:34:10.812+00:002011-01-09T23:34:10.812+00:00I'm no expert, but the fabric looks like crimp...I'm no expert, but the fabric looks like crimpolene. This was a double knit synthetic that my mother used to sew with in the late 60s and early 70s. It has very little stretch.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622769905155059570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-2915057698549567092011-01-09T23:06:50.430+00:002011-01-09T23:06:50.430+00:00I love it!! It's so cheery and fun!!I love it!! It's so cheery and fun!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-29229152265442093472011-01-09T22:59:12.689+00:002011-01-09T22:59:12.689+00:00LOVE this version! Nautical chic works very well w...LOVE this version! Nautical chic works very well with Sencha - I'm surprised no one thought of it before.<br /><br />I might give this pattern another whirl, but will definitely change the neckline as the other one I made chokes me.Tillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346200271671855136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-60599482532001780532011-01-09T22:29:45.909+00:002011-01-09T22:29:45.909+00:00Great blouse! I love all your sailor themed/inspir...Great blouse! I love all your sailor themed/inspired clothes :)Claire (aka Seemane)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05175575205044308437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-1119341080791494742011-01-09T21:33:35.244+00:002011-01-09T21:33:35.244+00:00Fantastic striped fabric !Fantastic striped fabric !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-66890849540365827832011-01-09T21:33:16.041+00:002011-01-09T21:33:16.041+00:00Fantastic striped fabric !Fantastic striped fabric !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-31906077680084998432011-01-09T21:33:10.687+00:002011-01-09T21:33:10.687+00:00I really love this, the fabric looks great in this...I really love this, the fabric looks great in this style! and the buttons you've used are perfect!rubyslippers_86https://www.blogger.com/profile/18357170072138624681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-38650459947472773222011-01-09T19:57:52.050+00:002011-01-09T19:57:52.050+00:00This is my dream blouse Zoe...the colours, the str...This is my dream blouse Zoe...the colours, the stripes, the back-button detail! Looking forward to seeing it on you when the weather perks up...could be a long wait though :o(Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12632906323410997355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-75849180988198370222011-01-09T19:21:15.997+00:002011-01-09T19:21:15.997+00:00Awesome top! That fabric is perfect, love the butt...Awesome top! That fabric is perfect, love the buttons too :) Thanks for the tip on underarm seams with thee types of sleeves, I usually zigzag the edges then clip and hand-zigzag the small edges on each side of the clip, talk about a hassle^^ I'm eager to see this top worn!Cecilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430059556249427229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-25277197351802270382011-01-09T19:18:59.890+00:002011-01-09T19:18:59.890+00:00I think it's a good idea to sew ahead, gives y...I think it's a good idea to sew ahead, gives you more time to actually wear the garment.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941323539595425780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-9119342889800622792011-01-09T18:48:09.965+00:002011-01-09T18:48:09.965+00:00I never considered graphic prints as a possibility...I never considered graphic prints as a possibility for the Sencha blouse, but I was terribly wrong! I'm sure it will look lovely with your denim sailor pants or one of your high-waisted skirts. Sometimes it's good to think of summer, too!Carlotta (now Stermaria)http://carlottastermaria.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-6524333276310265552011-01-09T18:02:39.093+00:002011-01-09T18:02:39.093+00:00It has all my favourite things: red, navy, stripes...It has all my favourite things: red, navy, stripes, cute buttons, it's lovely. I made one about a year ago and will definitely make another for the spring. I had to lower the neckline though as the original line was too high and choky for me. Thanks for all the making tips. xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-70323665736872141122011-01-09T17:43:04.138+00:002011-01-09T17:43:04.138+00:00So cool! I can totally see how this is going to co...So cool! I can totally see how this is going to coordinate with the rest of your wardrobe :)<br />~AlanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-3972213225143248432011-01-09T17:11:42.196+00:002011-01-09T17:11:42.196+00:00Ooooh, love this one, and the buttons couldn't...Ooooh, love this one, and the buttons couldn't be more perfect.<br />Portia<br />xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017802422891332588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-3246516752729613642011-01-09T17:00:24.299+00:002011-01-09T17:00:24.299+00:00It's lovely and perfect for spring/summer. Wel...It's lovely and perfect for spring/summer. Well done on using elements you already had to make it too. I've made 3 Senchas and can see more in the future as it's such a great pattern. Interesting to read about your mods too.Kestrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16984301306389767638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-61204015000745480472011-01-09T16:34:31.057+00:002011-01-09T16:34:31.057+00:00Ooooh I LOVE it!!! The fabric and buttons are gorg...Ooooh I LOVE it!!! The fabric and buttons are gorgeous and I have a thing for button back tops/blouses! Will definitely put this pattern on the list - I've some vintage fabric that would look great in this! And it says 'beginner' on the pattern!Catherinenoreply@blogger.com