tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post528365789802819043..comments2024-03-27T20:51:28.729-04:00Comments on Faye's Sewing Adventure : THAT'S THE WAY I LIKE IT...Faye Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-33085782300226903692016-10-27T18:35:12.256-04:002016-10-27T18:35:12.256-04:00Yours is an interesting method Marjie. Doesn't...Yours is an interesting method Marjie. Doesn't have to be scientific to me as long as it works, that's all that matters. The fabric for the new top is called Ditzy Silk - it's 100% poly but feels like a dream. I went through my stash and it felt like a perfect weight and drape for this pattern.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-59365026708756097612016-10-27T18:31:01.780-04:002016-10-27T18:31:01.780-04:00I am trying my best to keep this thing going Cecil...I am trying my best to keep this thing going Cecil. Yes, that technique does work very well, but it works exceptionally well on knits.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-33458451209946291982016-10-27T16:10:51.328-04:002016-10-27T16:10:51.328-04:00I like your next fabric! As for my sleeves, I act...I like your next fabric! As for my sleeves, I actually like to put a little puff at the top of my sleeve, and gather it a bit 3" either side of the shoulder seam. If I want it dead flat for some reason, then I pin the sleeve so it fits right, moving the shoulder down on the sleeve piece, then cut off the excess so it's the same on both pieces, and save what I cut off so I know how to alter it next time. It isn't scientific, exactly, but it works for me. Now I need to look up that book; I think Santa is going to send it to my house.Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-2586898573567449572016-10-27T10:32:26.407-04:002016-10-27T10:32:26.407-04:00You go girl! Don't stop while you're on a ...You go girl! Don't stop while you're on a role. Can hardly wait to see this next top from you. I remember you telling me about this technique and wouldn't you know it, I already had the book but hadn't used it much. Thanks for reminding me again Linda. It does work very well.<br />CecilSewItFitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07277340858138345473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-46206644751893282012016-10-26T20:50:25.698-04:002016-10-26T20:50:25.698-04:00I need to check out that method also Carol!I need to check out that method also Carol!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-15479872619696765532016-10-26T15:32:30.821-04:002016-10-26T15:32:30.821-04:00I learned a quick and effective trick from Gentlem...I learned a quick and effective trick from Gentlemen Jim about two years ago. That is the method I use. Thanks for the input!!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595297306976390158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-1096144033172385522016-10-26T12:49:31.490-04:002016-10-26T12:49:31.490-04:00Great advice Lisa!Great advice Lisa!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-1821048446924916412016-10-26T12:49:28.876-04:002016-10-26T12:49:28.876-04:00I like her front fly zipper too Bunny.I like her front fly zipper too Bunny.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-37013179912301582952016-10-26T12:49:04.017-04:002016-10-26T12:49:04.017-04:00Thanks Carolyn. Sewing again feels so good! Thanks Carolyn. Sewing again feels so good! Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-86989301431573149442016-10-26T12:48:35.149-04:002016-10-26T12:48:35.149-04:00Making a sleeve adjustment saves me anguish Tomasa...Making a sleeve adjustment saves me anguish Tomasa.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-14420641991576871512016-10-26T12:48:29.021-04:002016-10-26T12:48:29.021-04:00I'm very sure you'll like this reference M...I'm very sure you'll like this reference Myra.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-66454590821948100462016-10-26T12:48:24.317-04:002016-10-26T12:48:24.317-04:00It is a great reference Irene. It is a great reference Irene. Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-13709439531668305582016-10-26T12:47:56.726-04:002016-10-26T12:47:56.726-04:00It is a great reference Irene. It is a great reference Irene. Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-6984397848492908642016-10-26T12:47:17.921-04:002016-10-26T12:47:17.921-04:00I'm very sure you'll like this reference M...I'm very sure you'll like this reference Myra.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-8076209962057763122016-10-26T12:46:09.200-04:002016-10-26T12:46:09.200-04:00Making a sleeve adjustment saves me anguish Tomasa...Making a sleeve adjustment saves me anguish Tomasa.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-67083230541180284762016-10-26T12:44:51.243-04:002016-10-26T12:44:51.243-04:00Thanks Carolyn. Sewing again feels so good! Thanks Carolyn. Sewing again feels so good! Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-35455793207607985732016-10-26T12:43:57.343-04:002016-10-26T12:43:57.343-04:00I like her front fly zipper too Bunny.I like her front fly zipper too Bunny.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-30968542795134520222016-10-26T12:43:02.646-04:002016-10-26T12:43:02.646-04:00Great advice Lisa!Great advice Lisa!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-64490534575419714012016-10-26T08:14:56.140-04:002016-10-26T08:14:56.140-04:00I tried to knock off my husband's favorite Haw...I tried to knock off my husband's favorite Hawaiian shirt and was stuck for months on getting his sleeve flat! I was all over You Tube and the internet, trying all sorts of adjustments but failing over and over. When I went home to visit Mom this past summer, I took my muslin and re-cut a sleeve like the original. She showed me her method, which was so simple I couldn't believe it. We lined the sleeve up at the center, sewed down one side with the sleeve flat; returned to the center and sewed down the other side. Then I trimmed any excess in the seam allowance. I'm not sure it would work for a lady's blouse, but it was perfect for his! :-) Tampa Bay Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02831348423051153075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-22882373626027131922016-10-26T06:48:11.772-04:002016-10-26T06:48:11.772-04:00I'm a Sandra fan and use a lot of her techniqu...I'm a Sandra fan and use a lot of her techniques and dictums. Her fly zipper method is my go to. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-42714481978599619232016-10-25T22:42:53.761-04:002016-10-25T22:42:53.761-04:00Ohhhhhh so happy you're sewing again and makin...Ohhhhhh so happy you're sewing again and making another one of those beautiful tops!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-13826757771784747942016-10-25T21:49:00.052-04:002016-10-25T21:49:00.052-04:00I have this book too - it's a classic. I don&...I have this book too - it's a classic. I don't remember where it was I learned to remove excess cap ease but I find it is important to do for a nicely fitting sleeve. Tomasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001675806748209852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-17870454126152532542016-10-25T21:34:56.597-04:002016-10-25T21:34:56.597-04:00I need to get this book, especially if it's a ...I need to get this book, especially if it's a good reference! Thanks for sharing Ms. Faye and good luck on your projects, can't wait to see them!Myrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359520837946001668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-24638457564279857112016-10-25T20:09:20.143-04:002016-10-25T20:09:20.143-04:00That is a wonderful book. The fabric for our new ...That is a wonderful book. The fabric for our new top looks very interesting. Can't wait to see the results!Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960310379822122045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-80430839002897447342016-10-25T19:55:10.175-04:002016-10-25T19:55:10.175-04:00You are welcome and thank you Candice. This was o...You are welcome and thank you Candice. This was one of the first books I purchased when I started sewing again in 2006.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.com