tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post4554469392449850510..comments2024-01-25T05:41:38.085-08:00Comments on happilycaffeinated: Last Week in Patterns (4-May-2015)Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-49916386060782798242015-06-01T11:53:00.310-07:002015-06-01T11:53:00.310-07:00I put the Burda V Neck dress on my pattern wish li...I put the Burda V Neck dress on my pattern wish list to mature. The Cake Flakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035969602396907034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-41660241536989681182015-05-07T08:26:34.089-07:002015-05-07T08:26:34.089-07:00LBFQ, that would be very nice indeed. It is so nic...LBFQ, that would be very nice indeed. It is so nice to have something new and luxe when you're getting assaulted by chemicals. And it takes so little fabric it's easier to splurge on something special. Best to you and MIL :)<br /><br />Michelle, you are very upfront about your point of view, and it makes total sense. I'm just old and obssessed with clothes, so i've had time to see all type of things come and go. I remember the things that surprised me that they worked!! ;)tinyjuncohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614867046924013061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-58645163119588016582015-05-07T04:29:04.848-07:002015-05-07T04:29:04.848-07:00I really want that key chain now.I really want that key chain now.L**, Bathtub Fabric Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850512533584110856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-64734020587752758022015-05-06T13:17:46.712-07:002015-05-06T13:17:46.712-07:00Speaking of Madeline, I've been wondering if s...Speaking of Madeline, I've been wondering if she ended up with any success trying to secure prizes. First place sponsor - Bass Pro Shops 4-man tent. Second place - Eiffel Tower keychainDebbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-8951579893528665942015-05-06T12:22:31.056-07:002015-05-06T12:22:31.056-07:00I'm not going to get too bunched over deleting...I'm not going to get too bunched over deleting the old plus thread. With two threads with basically the same names in one forum, that would be asking for more confusion. "I know the other one says topic closed, and this one is pinned, but what are the rules? Can I enter?"<br /><br />Is the rule thread (now closed) in the plus forum still up?L**, Bathtub Fabric Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850512533584110856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-39053966997259295822015-05-06T09:59:10.877-07:002015-05-06T09:59:10.877-07:00Yeah, I made the similar Vogue pattern (the one wi...Yeah, I made the similar Vogue pattern (the one with the same shape, without the placket) a few years ago. It was okay, but I never wore it after the first summer that I made it.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-78604064568641487292015-05-06T09:57:33.405-07:002015-05-06T09:57:33.405-07:00Hey, Madeline could have been involved in the thre...Hey, Madeline could have been involved in the thread locking!<br /><br />BTW--the original Plus Size contest thread has indeed been deleted now.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-16045541167164154702015-05-06T09:56:28.190-07:002015-05-06T09:56:28.190-07:00That would be really nice. My dad was always cold ...That would be really nice. My dad was always cold when he was going through chemo (as are most people, I believe).Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-12994141043543101872015-05-06T09:55:35.290-07:002015-05-06T09:55:35.290-07:00Oh yeah, I could see the shrug being cute on someo...Oh yeah, I could see the shrug being cute on someone long-waisted. I am not long-waisted in the slightest, so that hadn't occurred to me.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-7676423395372133372015-05-06T09:40:55.628-07:002015-05-06T09:40:55.628-07:00The Adelaide is certainly cheaper than the Southpo...The Adelaide is certainly cheaper than the Southport and it would be easy enough to morph the A into the S, if one were so inclined. I'm not. That style does me no favors.Debbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-55734768318168256812015-05-06T09:36:56.142-07:002015-05-06T09:36:56.142-07:00"Really, I can't believe that they locked..."Really, I can't believe that they locked BOTH threads related to the contest."<br /><br />They? Hah. She.Debbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-11899314073290304442015-05-05T14:47:30.556-07:002015-05-05T14:47:30.556-07:00I really like the Sydney - it is the first of the ...I really like the Sydney - it is the first of the Seamwork patterns to catch my eye. I have a bust but a long body, so cropped shrugs and jackets work on me. I am imagining it in an embroidered organza from my stash - I think it could dress up some dresses for summer evenings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-26634966649664083332015-05-05T13:58:48.984-07:002015-05-05T13:58:48.984-07:00I m seriously thinking of making the topper for my...I m seriously thinking of making the topper for my mother in law who will be starting chemo soon.L**, Bathtub Fabric Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850512533584110856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-33118342798447931332015-05-05T13:57:42.768-07:002015-05-05T13:57:42.768-07:00Well, it seems new rules are afoot. Maybe they co...Well, it seems new rules are afoot. Maybe they could have avoided so much confusion and controversy by asking possible entrants what were some things they'd have liked to have seen before trying to draft the rules by themselves? Likewise with the beginner contest. I get the feeling at times that some folks over there don't really want meaningful input.L**, Bathtub Fabric Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850512533584110856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-62210307957475315772015-05-05T09:48:40.957-07:002015-05-05T09:48:40.957-07:00No soup for us!
Really, I can't believe that ...No soup for us!<br /><br />Really, I can't believe that they locked BOTH threads related to the contest.<br /><br />I'm still on the fence as to whether I actually want to participate in the contest. The rules are pretty restrictive--there's both the infamous "rule #3" and the fact that you either have to sew a two-piece outfit or sew a dress. (They list "jumpsuits" as one-piecers, but I'm not sure that outside of Lekala or the new McCall's/Khaliah Ali pattern, there are any jumpsuit patterns that fit the criteria, since most are misses' patterns.)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-80499020769526538512015-05-05T09:44:37.981-07:002015-05-05T09:44:37.981-07:00I figured that it was an oddly-styled coverup/wrap...I figured that it was an oddly-styled coverup/wrap-type-thing. Because you can't have a MimiG pattern without "creative" styling, right? It's a nice suit, though!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-56800609053216753242015-05-05T09:43:14.863-07:002015-05-05T09:43:14.863-07:00Those are all really good points. And I openly adm...Those are all really good points. And I openly admit that I see most patterns through the filter of someone who tries to fit and flatter a large bust. Actually, I think that shrug could have potential on someone with a pear-shaped figure, slender or not.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-83160067323114614702015-05-05T09:14:36.810-07:002015-05-05T09:14:36.810-07:00heehee! altho i do have to say that if my tushie e...heehee! altho i do have to say that if my tushie every looked as good as hers it would be a miracle indeed. And that is a very cute suit with a glam and practical wrap - i love those ones that can double up for sitting on sand, etc. and cover lots of my pasty skins.<br /><br />Makes me consider running up a suit! Tho i live in Cali, i'd use it for hot tubbing. (rolls eyes at self)tinyjuncohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614867046924013061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-75865855148108957902015-05-05T05:27:51.247-07:002015-05-05T05:27:51.247-07:00I'm not sure what's going on with the cont...I'm not sure what's going on with the contest. But apparently we can't even talk amongst ourselves.L**, Bathtub Fabric Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850512533584110856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-38673512414911687242015-05-05T05:19:20.994-07:002015-05-05T05:19:20.994-07:00Butt cape is only apropos if your ass has super po...Butt cape is only apropos if your ass has super powers. Obs. ;)L**, Bathtub Fabric Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850512533584110856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-80139152062434656032015-05-04T17:50:36.661-07:002015-05-04T17:50:36.661-07:00Laughed at the drinking game reference! Laughed at the drinking game reference! Rainpatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311078936448749356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-51939256813606938302015-05-04T17:50:01.250-07:002015-05-04T17:50:01.250-07:00I happen to like the rule because I always want to...I happen to like the rule because I always want to buy the patterns that curvy poster make look so good! Rainpatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311078936448749356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-71167279050221807482015-05-04T17:49:14.642-07:002015-05-04T17:49:14.642-07:00I had the same reaction!I had the same reaction!Rainpatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311078936448749356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-19197776326851693362015-05-04T16:05:04.498-07:002015-05-04T16:05:04.498-07:00Enjoying pattern round ups popping up so frequentl...Enjoying pattern round ups popping up so frequently - very glad you have the time and inclination to put these together for us these days :)<br /><br />The Adelaide is the first of these button-front tank dresses which has me tempted - and this speaking as a lady who needs hot weather dresses a good six months of the year! I love the subtle shaping - bust darts in front, rish eye darts in the back - instead of a gathered waist. It ups the sophistication quotient a notch or two and opens up the possibility of using fabrics firmer than a rayon print. Nice price, too!<br /><br />I like the Burda sundress with pockets, as well - another more sophisticated way of shaping thru the torso and a really pretty neckline. It's nice to see something between 'sprayed on' and 'pillowcase'.<br /><br />I've seen ladies with very imposing figures wear shrugs like the Sydney and look fantastic. You have to choose a fabric with drape but not droopy, and some type of texture/pattern/print works well to break up the area and bring light and color to the face. In my opinion it's much like a piece of jewelry in that way. The diagonal edge of the overlay will help break up the area and provide a graceful line as well. Not my speed, i get claustrophobic in third layers that go over the head! But i like to see pieces that won't work on everybody, ones that would look good on everyone can get pretty boring.tinyjuncohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614867046924013061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-6066416976068566152015-05-04T15:53:58.921-07:002015-05-04T15:53:58.921-07:00It is *not* an ass train.
Please.
It is a butt c...It is *not* an ass train. <br />Please.<br /><br />It is a butt cape. ;) tinyjuncohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614867046924013061noreply@blogger.com