tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post3484683983958026589..comments2024-01-25T05:41:38.085-08:00Comments on happilycaffeinated: Resistance is futileMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-15436150486238353532014-07-21T16:21:06.521-07:002014-07-21T16:21:06.521-07:00I've decided I'm going to use an existing ...I've decided I'm going to use an existing KS to make my own Myrtle. I love draped necklines but I need sleeves dammit. The KS has 'em and a hack will be very easy. Plus price, which in my current state of employment is high on the list.Debbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-80359401648437228922014-07-21T11:48:08.360-07:002014-07-21T11:48:08.360-07:00I really like my Monetas (v2 is not yet photograph...I really like my Monetas (v2 is not yet photographed), so I'll be curious to see how the LS compares. Most of the Myrtles that have been starting to appear have looked really nice. I suspect that I will make it pretty soon after I get through my mini-wardrobe sewing.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-4495590961502320132014-07-20T07:10:52.933-07:002014-07-20T07:10:52.933-07:00You just KNOW that as soon as I said that I starte...You just KNOW that as soon as I said that I started looking at the pattern again ... and well ... I might have to eat my words. LOLDebbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-46511431031648540832014-07-13T08:09:26.864-07:002014-07-13T08:09:26.864-07:00I think I will be the last sewing blogger to NOT o...I think I will be the last sewing blogger to NOT own the Lady Skater. :-) It's just not me.<br /><br />I do like the lines of the Camino tee ... but in my broke state will likely just do it myself with my TNT tee. Same with the Mabel skirt and my TNT Magic Pencil.<br /><br />But I will look forward to seeing your KC makes ... and the new Myrtle. Debbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-82084012946357657702014-07-11T22:34:10.562-07:002014-07-11T22:34:10.562-07:00I only got the Lady Skater because it came in the ...I only got the Lady Skater because it came in the first pattern parcel round. This was because it was very close to a scoop neck flare skirt knit dress for adult DD I'd drafted in software already ( and she looks good).<br />A similar story for the latest Colette knit wear. Skirt = well fitted tube, dress is again, like DD's knit dress, but with gathered skirt.<br />I did pick up the free SA Barb pant though...even though my better sense says it's for tall people ( I'm 5') without much body depth. I was thankful they hedged the sizes. < : )<br />However, if I were a beginning sewer needing extra help/morale support and not a lot of pattern stash yet, I would probably give these a try. Of course, my long ago pre-baby figure wouldn't have as many issues with them either.Easily Amewsedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126346591277402781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-85315991387822034162014-07-11T19:28:08.023-07:002014-07-11T19:28:08.023-07:00Well I'm another non-lady-skater-owner! Like L...Well I'm another non-lady-skater-owner! Like L, the name does absolutely nothing to influence me to grab it, but I do actually like the design ... but I don't think it is really me ... JJudithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406164663751567997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-72888799020701572202014-07-11T12:46:19.453-07:002014-07-11T12:46:19.453-07:00The StyleArc Barb is the narrow-leg version of the...The StyleArc Barb is the narrow-leg version of the Linda (more of a straight/cigarette cut through the leg). Annnd...at least for now, if you sign up for the StyleArc newsletter, they'll send you a free PDF download of the Barb: http://www.stylearc.com/threads-promo/Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-46766873953711185372014-07-11T11:53:37.218-07:002014-07-11T11:53:37.218-07:00Actually, I was just cleaning something up and fou...Actually, I was just cleaning something up and found the Vogue, and I would like to try the Tiramisu. The others-- meh. Is Barb a StyleArc?L**, Bathtub Fabric Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850512533584110856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-1473555385236819642014-07-11T11:49:31.600-07:002014-07-11T11:49:31.600-07:00Maybe I should get it after all! It would give an ...Maybe I should get it after all! It would give an excuse to wear my skates again!L**, Bathtub Fabric Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850512533584110856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-7347404584160073782014-07-11T10:03:18.945-07:002014-07-11T10:03:18.945-07:00Heh. I've made a few of those. I'd say ski...Heh. I've made a few of those. I'd say skip the Linda (the leg profile is a bit dated, for now) and go for the free Barb download. (I've made the Linda, and it fits very well, but the leg profile is much wider than I was expecting.) I think that the Barb will give me what I was expecting from the Linda Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-54029839867131800122014-07-11T09:59:23.380-07:002014-07-11T09:59:23.380-07:00When the name first started appearing, I actually ...When the name first started appearing, I actually thought that it *was* a skating dress (and ignored the reviews/posts about it)--it took a few reviews for things to click.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-23802872215011795182014-07-11T09:57:33.718-07:002014-07-11T09:57:33.718-07:00Haha, yeah, I'll get that way about some patte...Haha, yeah, I'll get that way about some patterns, too where I feel like it's a "race" to be the first to review. And if someone else posts a review first, I have to remind myself that not posting the first review won't take away any of my enjoyment from wearing what I made.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-61720237839354277202014-07-11T09:46:54.449-07:002014-07-11T09:46:54.449-07:00I've held out on several "Must-have"...I've held out on several "Must-have" patterns: the Tiramisu; the Moneta; the Macaroon; the Lady Skater; the Mission Maxi; the Linda pant; Vogue 1027, and McCall 6559. <br /><br />Nakisha, There are some patterns that I really want to be the first to review, and I feel dejected if I'm not the first reviewer too.L**, Bathtub Fabric Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850512533584110856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-35471179869494794972014-07-11T09:29:29.274-07:002014-07-11T09:29:29.274-07:00You know, I've done the opposite. I've sta...You know, I've done the opposite. I've stayed away from the very popular Laurel shift dress because RTW shift dresses never looked good on me (I feel like I need that waist seam), even though the Laurel has looked good on a lot of different figure types, including curvy figures.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-50622895546800229852014-07-11T09:23:04.448-07:002014-07-11T09:23:04.448-07:00I made a few pairs of the Espresso leggings last f...I made a few pairs of the Espresso leggings last fall and was still wearing them until the weather turned warm. It's a very versatile (and easy) pattern.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-58763352401276082392014-07-10T20:26:55.742-07:002014-07-10T20:26:55.742-07:00I'll pick up the baton for you Michelle. I ca...I'll pick up the baton for you Michelle. I can't get past the name of the pattern; it makes me think I should be wearing ice skates.Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18384050927297629715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-58873028844756082032014-07-10T20:09:24.544-07:002014-07-10T20:09:24.544-07:00I've only made the LS dress for DD and it look...I've only made the LS dress for DD and it looked great on her...<br /><br />I'm pretty stubborn in general on things like that; not wanting to so what everyone else is doing. <br /><br />I have a mini meltdown if I am gaga over a new pattern and someone else reviews it first. Seriously. It's like a huge letdown. So. Weird. <br /><br /><br />SewCraftyChemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971798108420431518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-14263188168526746562014-07-10T15:26:10.322-07:002014-07-10T15:26:10.322-07:00Well - I was in your camp. Firmly avoiding the ska...Well - I was in your camp. Firmly avoiding the skater - but not for the same reasons. I really tried to picture it on my bod and couldn't. I know other curvy women have had success but I wondered would I. My TNT is a shift dress that I really like the look of and I wondered if a waist seam and flared skirt would suit my low bust.BeaJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071033898844018967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-58429854397859621252014-07-10T13:56:04.761-07:002014-07-10T13:56:04.761-07:00Well I've never made a cake pattern though I h...Well I've never made a cake pattern though I have the leggings they just got here after legging season ended. I've made the Lady Skater as both a dress and a top and just love the fit. Now I want to new one too oh well I'm waiting for a bit since I've got a huge backlog.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18258328541859721624noreply@blogger.com