tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815649645559172659.post6921629849115755246..comments2023-10-15T11:54:27.333-04:00Comments on so i sewed this…: to belt or not to belt? and other awesomenesssoisewedthishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132339220603233156noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815649645559172659.post-44571291220484396522012-09-20T16:27:32.372-04:002012-09-20T16:27:32.372-04:00Yes, i discovered it really needs a belt or i need...Yes, i discovered it really needs a belt or i need to go in and fix the fit around the waist. I haven't done wine with sewing at home (yet!), but we did indulge at our last sewing class. =)soisewedthishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11132339220603233156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815649645559172659.post-75936327553592354862012-09-20T16:22:50.327-04:002012-09-20T16:22:50.327-04:00Thanks! Let's hope i'm still in love with ...Thanks! Let's hope i'm still in love with the fabric after i start sewing it!soisewedthishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11132339220603233156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815649645559172659.post-47474760614587334752012-09-20T15:15:35.182-04:002012-09-20T15:15:35.182-04:00I rarely make a same fabric belt. But I love my l...I rarely make a same fabric belt. But I love my leather belts in various colours. I would definitely belt this (not saying you have to).<br />I love a glass of wine with sewing. I worry less about perfection then...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815649645559172659.post-85322997817061721172012-09-19T20:01:00.406-04:002012-09-19T20:01:00.406-04:00Ben & Jerrys - that will cure all that ails ev...Ben & Jerrys - that will cure all that ails everyone won't it? Love that darling little blouse and I might have a crush on your new fabric as well. :) ggMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301526396026815132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815649645559172659.post-86445511111889772792012-09-18T16:56:38.447-04:002012-09-18T16:56:38.447-04:00It was still a fun surprise, even if i do have 2 c...It was still a fun surprise, even if i do have 2 copies now! I may add one into the pattern pyramid so that i can share the love. What fabric did you pick for your alma?soisewedthishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11132339220603233156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815649645559172659.post-69004566607998766692012-09-18T16:54:57.590-04:002012-09-18T16:54:57.590-04:00Thanks! i was having doubts about the print toward...Thanks! i was having doubts about the print toward the end. maybe from staring at it too long??soisewedthishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11132339220603233156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815649645559172659.post-76787119463939555032012-09-18T16:54:11.472-04:002012-09-18T16:54:11.472-04:00Thanks!! you'd look great in an alma too!Thanks!! you'd look great in an alma too! soisewedthishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11132339220603233156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815649645559172659.post-53775883812733170382012-09-18T16:53:17.994-04:002012-09-18T16:53:17.994-04:00flimsy fabric sew-along, haha! i'll be keeping...flimsy fabric sew-along, haha! i'll be keeping my eye on yours too! i'm still tracing the pattern, but i hope to get it all cut out by wednesday and start sewing thursday!soisewedthishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11132339220603233156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815649645559172659.post-35185763741524486862012-09-18T16:51:21.062-04:002012-09-18T16:51:21.062-04:00added to shopping list: black skinny beltadded to shopping list: black skinny beltsoisewedthishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11132339220603233156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815649645559172659.post-79946599066099682552012-09-17T21:28:45.710-04:002012-09-17T21:28:45.710-04:00The Alma is fabulous. I still have my pattern and ...The Alma is fabulous. I still have my pattern and fabric out waiting, waiting, waiting. I have to finish the slipcover for my loveseat before I do anything. And oh, I can't believe you already have a copy of that issue of Burda coming to you! I'll check back and if it is the same one, I'll send you a different issue. I wanted it to be a fun surprise!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500490363731355974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815649645559172659.post-12770579178451870232012-09-17T20:41:36.736-04:002012-09-17T20:41:36.736-04:00Your top is really pretty! I love the print :)Your top is really pretty! I love the print :)Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815649645559172659.post-75133461670540219972012-09-17T18:47:47.734-04:002012-09-17T18:47:47.734-04:00Nice gift! And the Alma came out great - I was th...Nice gift! And the Alma came out great - I was thinking the same thing as Shanni - a skinny belt would look nice - you can even try a contrasting color. Good job on finishing it! I haven't even started mine yet. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14838963469822193780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815649645559172659.post-36525687038452291752012-09-17T18:07:06.605-04:002012-09-17T18:07:06.605-04:00Way to go with the Alma! I agree with Shanni- go a...Way to go with the Alma! I agree with Shanni- go a brown or black belt so it pops. Loving the new fabric! I'm having my first attempt at flimsy fabric sewing on my next project so I'll be stalking this post for advice people give you. Best of luck!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11327154239370215171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815649645559172659.post-64099658246777247602012-09-17T17:53:24.874-04:002012-09-17T17:53:24.874-04:00Your top turned out great!! Instead of making a be...Your top turned out great!! Instead of making a belt maybe you could just pair it with a black or brown skinny belt. I bet that would look super cute!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.com