tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post8530882148381656027..comments2023-05-21T10:54:35.579+01:00Comments on A good talking to...: "Autumn in Tokyo" Dress - The Sew Weekly ReunionJacq Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04720788276272548617noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-16876003872877166942013-09-21T09:05:24.521+01:002013-09-21T09:05:24.521+01:00IT'S GORGEOUS ON YOU! Looks tricky to me! Well...IT'S GORGEOUS ON YOU! Looks tricky to me! Well done! xoxoVeronicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13296082281008121123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-55699189722306369412013-09-07T09:50:19.496+01:002013-09-07T09:50:19.496+01:00Thank you - I can't imagine I'll manage to...Thank you - I can't imagine I'll manage to make a cheaper dress ever!Jacq Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720788276272548617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-80127077043999267382013-09-07T09:49:34.408+01:002013-09-07T09:49:34.408+01:00My OH now factors in leaving space in the luggage ...My OH now factors in leaving space in the luggage for bringing fabric back - not something I used to do! I was particularly pkeased with the things I picked p at the flea market because it appeals to my recycling/waste nothing nature :)Jacq Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720788276272548617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-80164696512636453852013-09-07T07:27:00.098+01:002013-09-07T07:27:00.098+01:00It looks great and what a bargain! It looks great and what a bargain! Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01428050288788972751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-24603770776291618762013-09-06T10:59:12.821+01:002013-09-06T10:59:12.821+01:00This is gorgeous! I really like the details on the...This is gorgeous! I really like the details on the front panel and it must be so satisfying to have taken the time to get the fit just right. That fabric is gorgeous too! and well done on getting a dress out of such narrow fabric. I wish I'd been in to sewing when I visited Japan 5 years ago - though we brought back plenty lovely things as it was!Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05183395919767332073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-58401619794752893072013-09-02T07:38:21.322+01:002013-09-02T07:38:21.322+01:00It is a great feeling - I used to worry that stuff...It is a great feeling - I used to worry that stuff looked 'iffy' and that's why people thought I'd made it myself but actually decided I don't care about that! :DJacq Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720788276272548617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-25449512597961004392013-09-02T06:06:53.976+01:002013-09-02T06:06:53.976+01:00Pretty dress! It's such a great feeling to get...Pretty dress! It's such a great feeling to get compliments on something you have made isn't it?Zoƫhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00913960809559515025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-79777576344556171062013-09-01T18:38:49.190+01:002013-09-01T18:38:49.190+01:00Hi Bea, thank you very much. Now if only I'd ...Hi Bea, thank you very much. Now if only I'd been sure of the fabric content I could have used the dress to take part in Fall for Cotton - but that really would have been pushing it!Jacq Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720788276272548617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-58360522931161495312013-09-01T16:36:06.845+01:002013-09-01T16:36:06.845+01:00This is a really pretty dress. I can't believe...This is a really pretty dress. I can't believe how frugal you had to be with your fabric! But it was totally worth it.<br /><br />Well done on meeting four of your objectives. Let's face it, it was all the important ones that you nailed.<br /><br />And well done on meeting your Sewlution. That's an important one too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-66502710016560761312013-08-29T21:33:17.265+01:002013-08-29T21:33:17.265+01:00Thank you Lynne, it's a beautiful print :)Thank you Lynne, it's a beautiful print :)Jacq Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720788276272548617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-88027303363218457112013-08-29T21:31:57.285+01:002013-08-29T21:31:57.285+01:00Thank you so much - I've already figured out h...Thank you so much - I've already figured out how I can tweak a bit more to improve slightly, but it's all about learning isn't it. I'm still chuffed with it!Jacq Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720788276272548617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-699571638112554182013-08-29T21:31:20.439+01:002013-08-29T21:31:20.439+01:00Thank you - it was a very, very lucky find. The f...Thank you - it was a very, very lucky find. The flea market in Tokyo was amazing, honestly mind-blowing. There was a dedicated craft area and it was bigger than my nearest craft shop! Jacq Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720788276272548617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-38688940788295396302013-08-29T17:17:34.551+01:002013-08-29T17:17:34.551+01:00It looks fantastic, and the fit is great! Oh, and...It looks fantastic, and the fit is great! Oh, and the fabric is gorgeous. Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891063381064955827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-50902390039660787392013-08-28T14:24:24.195+01:002013-08-28T14:24:24.195+01:00This is just so lovely! Perfect fabric, great patt...This is just so lovely! Perfect fabric, great pattern...simply beautiful. And the fit is wonderful - so flattering. Well done!Danielle Krivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10423009648089810339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-2769769794206730012013-08-28T13:37:12.228+01:002013-08-28T13:37:12.228+01:00What a beautiful dress! I can't get over how ...What a beautiful dress! I can't get over how inexpensive the fabric was - it looks expensive! You did a great job on this!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-1640012451895804082013-08-28T10:12:53.269+01:002013-08-28T10:12:53.269+01:00It was an amazing trip - I feel very lucky to have...It was an amazing trip - I feel very lucky to have been. Thank you for your encouragement, as always. I seem to spend ages tracing pattern pieces etc, actual sewing time is much less but the prep is all part of the process so I count it - I'm just not a fast sewer :)Jacq Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720788276272548617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-27633220941106912792013-08-28T10:10:33.697+01:002013-08-28T10:10:33.697+01:00Thank you - I love the fact that gorgeous fabric c...Thank you - I love the fact that gorgeous fabric can elevate a very simple shape. Looking forward to seeing your challenge dress :)Jacq Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720788276272548617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-43253206426090964902013-08-28T10:08:51.741+01:002013-08-28T10:08:51.741+01:00Thank you Sam. I think it's a bargain - altho...Thank you Sam. I think it's a bargain - although Paul quietly mentioned the cost of a trip to Japan! However, we were there anyway, whether I bought fabric or not, so that totally doesn't count! I've been in fear of Karen pulling my name out of the jar - I know you completed yours in good time :)Jacq Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720788276272548617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-80437968089451107102013-08-28T10:06:01.072+01:002013-08-28T10:06:01.072+01:00Thank you - good job you can't see the insides...Thank you - good job you can't see the insides, although I do love a pinked seam!Jacq Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720788276272548617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-32087548680770585152013-08-28T09:08:52.002+01:002013-08-28T09:08:52.002+01:00Lucky you going to Tokyo:). The dress is gorgeous...Lucky you going to Tokyo:). The dress is gorgeous - it fits so nicely on you. It usually takes me hours to make something the first time as well - but seriously, why worry? I think sometimes we expect too much of ourselves - even experience sample machinists can take a long time making the first sample. You were lucky to get the dress out of the small piece of fabric you had. Sarah Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17566072246120028926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-40394031874340930492013-08-28T08:37:18.296+01:002013-08-28T08:37:18.296+01:00This is gorgeous, I absolutely love the fabric. W...This is gorgeous, I absolutely love the fabric. Well done for getting the whole dress out of a piece that narrow. I'm hoping to get cracking on my Sew Weekly dress today. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-12668672804802296052013-08-28T08:10:08.116+01:002013-08-28T08:10:08.116+01:00I love this. It fits you perfectly and the colour...I love this. It fits you perfectly and the colours suit you so well. And what a bargain!<br /><br />Well done on your Sewultion success.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12854866475645268162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-57460771596386906392013-08-28T08:04:54.430+01:002013-08-28T08:04:54.430+01:00The fabric, the dress, the construction, it's ...The fabric, the dress, the construction, it's all so beautiful and you look amazing xxSugarSystemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08532199378757755556noreply@blogger.com