tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post7225261332251134531..comments2024-01-25T05:41:38.085-08:00Comments on happilycaffeinated: Fall Sewing Plans (2015)Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-40985960611845540842015-09-08T15:44:43.178-07:002015-09-08T15:44:43.178-07:00You aren't the last person to make the Archer!...You aren't the last person to make the Archer! I've had it printed off and stuffed in a drawer for at least 2 years (or so it seems). I'm excited to see yours, maybe it will help me get motivated. I'm just dreading the fitting process. I'm also excited to see your review of the Pinot Pants, I've had those in the back of my mind for a a while. I'm curious about the coat pattern as I really need to make one this winter, I'm excited for the challenge but a bit fearful so I'm hoping that I like either this pattern (if I'm guessing right) or the sewaholic one. I think I need to find a pattern that I REALLY like to motivate me for the challenge. I'm also thinking of joining in on pandora sews' misty sew along, but I need to try to find some photos of the finished product before I decide. Yay for fall sewing!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00271355209327505309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-58673981364462436952015-09-06T08:39:24.515-07:002015-09-06T08:39:24.515-07:00I like reading other people's sewing plans. I...I like reading other people's sewing plans. It inspires me to create my own and presents options for pairings as well. I feel like my sewing is all over the place right now and want to rein it in a bit. I had success with 6PACs and will return to that. Thank you for sharing your plans!Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18384050927297629715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-88085658886799283222015-09-05T02:44:36.262-07:002015-09-05T02:44:36.262-07:00nice choices! I just ordered my fabric for the MUS...nice choices! I just ordered my fabric for the MUSE Sophie Cardigan - yay!SewTypicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734309915613761051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-31780547289496894462015-09-04T07:16:47.753-07:002015-09-04T07:16:47.753-07:00re: the wearing out of jeans between thighs - YES,...re: the wearing out of jeans between thighs - YES, this always happens to me but I've been able to fix the last few pairs by patching them with thread only. I sew back and forth and sideways over the hold using a similar-colored denim thread. Seems to make them last at least 6 months longer. You can even do this before they rip (you can hold them up to the light to see they're thinning out). The patch isn't "pretty" but no one really sees it!! There are a bunch of YouTube videos on jeans repair.Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05096658684995833189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-30640095179515696152015-09-03T19:53:30.290-07:002015-09-03T19:53:30.290-07:00I LOVE the yokes so much!I LOVE the yokes so much!SewCraftyChemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971798108420431518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-11559394765005990402015-09-03T15:10:31.812-07:002015-09-03T15:10:31.812-07:00Thanks! I'm surprised that more people haven&...Thanks! I'm surprised that more people haven't made the NL, although the few versions I've seen have turned out well. M6708 is an awfully close match for the Muse Jenna--I went with the Muse over that one because I wanted the view with the shoulder yokes and gathering.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-66480389055593778772015-09-03T10:48:59.153-07:002015-09-03T10:48:59.153-07:00Also, I never tire of reading sewing plans (or cre...Also, I never tire of reading sewing plans (or creating them!) Please never stop posting your plans! :)SewCraftyChemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971798108420431518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-49480492905779766272015-09-03T10:46:57.326-07:002015-09-03T10:46:57.326-07:00I'll take all of your tops and cardigans, than...I'll take all of your tops and cardigans, thank you! :)<br /><br />Really love the marigold and the NL pattern. I have been wanting to buy the Muse and finally started on M6708 and I am amazed at 1) how little fabric it uses (even the longer length) and 2) how quickly it stitches up.<br /><br />But I still love everyone's Muse and can't wait to see yours!<br /><br />Also, I have worn through many a pant (and jeans!) from thigh rub. Drives me insane. I need like, thigh patches. Or something.SewCraftyChemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971798108420431518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-59130102759793355082015-09-03T08:53:42.439-07:002015-09-03T08:53:42.439-07:00It's so annoying! Granted, they were cheap RT...It's so annoying! Granted, they were cheap RTW pieces from Old Navy, and you get what you pay for...Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-81523599884302743622015-09-03T08:52:51.205-07:002015-09-03T08:52:51.205-07:00I have a lot of problems with button-up shirts, to...I have a lot of problems with button-up shirts, too. One of my sewing goals for 2015 is to conquer those problems. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-44948923459073298822015-09-03T08:47:26.318-07:002015-09-03T08:47:26.318-07:00I like the Minoru a lot, but I'm the complete ...I like the Minoru a lot, but I'm the complete opposite of the body type that Tasia drafts for. The Cascade, at least, has a larger size range and shouldn't require redrafting the whole thing to make it work for me.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-85253391441677567332015-09-03T08:43:23.482-07:002015-09-03T08:43:23.482-07:00Oh yes! I knew I'd forgotten something. I'... Oh yes! I knew I'd forgotten something. I'm planning to do the Misty sewalong, too. I'll update my post when I get a chance.<br /><br />ETA: Now updated with Misty plans.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-34504049180376520082015-09-03T07:14:03.654-07:002015-09-03T07:14:03.654-07:00Very well thought out pattern choices. I especiall...Very well thought out pattern choices. I especially love the HP peasant blouse, it is so pretty!<br /><br />ugh, pant-disintegrating thighs! Over the last year i've been wearing skirts and dresses just about exclusively, mostly due to neuropathy. But I am so glad not to have to worry about a wardrobe staple literally falling to pieces unexpectedly all up the inner thighs. sheesh!<br /><br />I haven't even caught up with summer planning yet....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588803813622827162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-80807931552130446342015-09-03T04:26:42.149-07:002015-09-03T04:26:42.149-07:00I love your pattern choices. There are a few that...I love your pattern choices. There are a few that I have also looked at. Having a very curvy body myself, I also have trouble with certain types of clothing, (especially a button up shirt). I'm very interested in the Simplicity 1066 jacket. I can't wait to see what you sew up for fall.<br />See me @ www.sewplus.blogspot.comBonnie @ sewplus.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02963033371259192868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-11115481996906704182015-09-02T21:45:35.434-07:002015-09-02T21:45:35.434-07:00Ooh, the Cascade as a raincoat! My next project n...Ooh, the Cascade as a raincoat! My next project needs to be a raincoat, which I'll use as a general purpose fall coat. I've outgrown my old light coat and it's going to get cold soon! I've been hemming and hawing over the Sewaholic Minoru, but the Cascade is going to be a contender now that you've mentioned it.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15400739077092686995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-13925976438079154142015-09-02T17:50:29.141-07:002015-09-02T17:50:29.141-07:00There's a lot of overlap between our fall sewi...There's a lot of overlap between our fall sewing plans. I have New Look 6374, the Jenna cardigan, the Cabernet Cardigan, and the Paprika Jasper on my list. And right now I'm working on a couple of pairs of Style Arc Becky pants, which are pretty similar to the Pinot Pants. I'm also planning to participate in the Style Arc Misty Sew-Along that Alicia at Pandora Sews is going to be hosting.<br /><br />I love the idea of making the Grainline Cascade as a raincoat--I bet it will work out great. Looking forward to seeing the results of your fall sewing!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10697129602007858651noreply@blogger.com