tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post8659250373032466190..comments2024-01-24T11:28:22.701+00:00Comments on 'So, Zo...': A Trio of Basic VestsZoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10893813529679767893noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-48119434602095008482012-08-03T09:18:37.828+01:002012-08-03T09:18:37.828+01:00I'm determine to master knit fabrics. And this...I'm determine to master knit fabrics. And this pattern is perfect for honing my skills on :-) my first vest is wearable but a little bit dodgy with slipped stitch. So, I'm going to try spraying the fabric with homemade starch solution to stiffen it up and make it more manageable in my machine to stitch.Claire (aka Seemane)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05175575205044308437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-41333681797955731602012-08-02T22:53:58.076+01:002012-08-02T22:53:58.076+01:00I agree, much as I love making dresses, it's t...I agree, much as I love making dresses, it's the things that get worn everyday that make me the most happy. Your vests look great. :) I have been trying to egg myself on to making undies... soon, soon...Tanit-Isishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824217102632813598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-74817301991223837282012-08-02T18:36:28.002+01:002012-08-02T18:36:28.002+01:00I like making undergarments for a couple of reason...I like making undergarments for a couple of reasons.<br />1. I can make them in whatever colour I want, it's not easy to find purple bras.<br />2. I take pleasure in having self made things on me, underwear are like a little secret hug to myself.<br />3. It's usually a quick project and even if things go wrong, it's not a lot of wasted fabric.Seraphinalinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706215125457113080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-46786340219597881922012-08-02T10:25:22.286+01:002012-08-02T10:25:22.286+01:00I was looking for something like that! Usually, I ...I was looking for something like that! Usually, I just trace the pattern from another shirt...<br />But why do you think people find "basic" patterns boring? It gives more freedom to make variations and play with it!Marijahttp://pret-a-coudre.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-58507030733299061552012-08-02T02:30:15.915+01:002012-08-02T02:30:15.915+01:00Yes, I quite agree re the fundamentals. I bought a...Yes, I quite agree re the fundamentals. I bought a batch of beige knits to make singlets and used it to learn how to use the binder on my new coverstitch machine. So nice to pull one out each day to wear. Enjoy your coffee!Kirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962420445184258956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-66266591997232920652012-08-01T21:34:37.539+01:002012-08-01T21:34:37.539+01:00I think this is precisely the type of pattern that...I think this is precisely the type of pattern that is really difficult to find. So, thank you so much for filling that void!niddetissushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15675473136978180192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-90369854475133418072012-08-01T21:07:24.880+01:002012-08-01T21:07:24.880+01:00So cool, I sew lots of my basics too as I can'...So cool, I sew lots of my basics too as I can't find what I want in my size. :) I wear silk camis mostly, because silk is so darned warm, and I bought a bolt of water damaged silk satin with some stretch in it for peanuts about 10 years ago and it is a gift that has kept on giving! :)MrsC (Maryanne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14440723067459232998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-40129099149450065702012-08-01T19:16:45.043+01:002012-08-01T19:16:45.043+01:00I'm with you on this one! I love ramping up fo...I'm with you on this one! I love ramping up for a big project, but I find that simple pieces that I use all the time are even more gratifying. And if I can use salvaged materials, all the better.Crab and Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13392731276180198699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-39763900250265284902012-08-01T18:20:57.112+01:002012-08-01T18:20:57.112+01:00I like your thought process. Making basics can be ...I like your thought process. Making basics can be a testament that you know your fundamentals as well as a great palette cleanser in between projects. Not to mention, who wouldn't want to sew 2 tops during the men's Wimbledon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-77487912543056022292012-08-01T18:11:25.157+01:002012-08-01T18:11:25.157+01:00Hello!!
i'have tried you vest pattern and i lo...Hello!!<br />i'have tried you vest pattern and i love it!! The instruction are very clear and the vest it's very nice. I used an old T-shirt, and I'm ready to do one more. I have some problem sewing elastic,it was my first time whit FOE, i hope i'll improve whit practice.It's a pity is very difficult to find FOE in my little town in Italy, I was able only to find it black, white and flesh color. I think i have to give a look on e-Bay.<br />Thanks a lot!!!!!Marghehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13792476558571684149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-1046849427353269272012-08-01T18:03:26.899+01:002012-08-01T18:03:26.899+01:00I'm with you- I love making functional things ...I'm with you- I love making functional things that are quick. You feel very fulfilled seeing a pile of stuff you actually wear.<br />I wear these kinds of tops under everything and have been delaying making myself a pattern so I may have to check out the free one to whip one out fast. All of mine seem to be dying at once :(. <br />Similar styles in the stores are, well..basically junk if you don't want to pay an arm and a leg. <br />When time permits I even take the basic idea even further and make my own underwear, which maybe makes me weird.Suzyhttp://www.sbccstudio.comnoreply@blogger.com