tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250977141165736668.post3467008538446170984..comments2015-03-22T21:55:41.715-07:00Comments on Mamie's Musings: Swappish Part Two.....or, "Git a Move On"Miss Amelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15073384914868842133noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250977141165736668.post-35444347715569050692010-02-22T10:50:02.400-08:002010-02-22T10:50:02.400-08:00Love your pattern choices, especially the tirst to...Love your pattern choices, especially the tirst top with the wrap arround belt! Can't wait to see what you come up with.Barbara C's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08332154212075007450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250977141165736668.post-38356064833572992682010-02-16T16:09:57.049-08:002010-02-16T16:09:57.049-08:00paisleyapron: it's kind of hit or miss at the...paisleyapron: it's kind of hit or miss at the local Joann's. Occasionally I will hit the jackpot and other times it's pretty "meh." <br /><br />That's partly why I tried fabric.com this time around.....I just could not find the colors I wanted at Joann's. Lots of pastels (which look super bad on my autumn/warm skin/auburn hair) and not enough earthen shades.<br /><br />Most of my stash is from Joann's and I made a run to Mill End in Portland for the first time last month and found a few saucy fibers! :)<br /><br />I am almost done with the first kimono-sleeve t-shirt and hope to at least finish that and get a skirt cut out this afternoon.Miss Amelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15073384914868842133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250977141165736668.post-76667463725315156682010-02-16T15:58:04.280-08:002010-02-16T15:58:04.280-08:00Good choice on the New Look 6735. I have practical...Good choice on the New Look 6735. I have practically worn out my pattern, it makes such amazing staples and is easy peasy to adjust for fit/neckline shape.<br /><br />Nice to see you are doing what is important! Vintage will wait.<br /><br />P.S. Does your Joann's have nice knits? I got a couple really nice cotton knits the other week...Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984385864865301366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250977141165736668.post-58123311007158114632010-02-15T18:28:22.057-08:002010-02-15T18:28:22.057-08:00Oh! And Packrat....i will definitely let you know...Oh! And Packrat....i will definitely let you know how the fabrics are from Fabric.com as soon as I git 'em! :)Miss Amelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15073384914868842133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250977141165736668.post-64143644363319773392010-02-15T18:24:29.474-08:002010-02-15T18:24:29.474-08:00Exactly....andI am really drawn to them right now....Exactly....andI am really drawn to them right now.<br />Although this will be the first time--with the exception of sweats--that I've worn an elastic waistband since the 80's. :) Thru my 20's and early 30's I wore hip-huggers and fitted tops, but those days are sooooo long gone. I am not showing my midriff to anyone but the hubster, so comfort waistbands are where it's at. Part of me is cringing inside for saying that....but it is time to crossover. :) haha!! <br />My tops will skim the hip anyways. <br />(Of course, all of this goes out the window when sewing vintage, which I like fitted with stable fabrics at the waistline.)<br />I am really excited to start this tomorrow.Miss Amelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15073384914868842133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250977141165736668.post-38426864261696263762010-02-15T13:21:38.828-08:002010-02-15T13:21:38.828-08:00I also split my sewing between vintage dresses and...I also split my sewing between vintage dresses and basic wardrobe pieces. I really like flowy, full-legged pants with elastic waists, and easy pull-on skirts. You don't have to spend tons of time at the sewing machine to make something flattering, thank goodness!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444647423337451493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250977141165736668.post-76692534095342084852010-02-15T09:07:29.952-08:002010-02-15T09:07:29.952-08:00Very good idea. Vintage dresses do take quite a b...Very good idea. Vintage dresses do take quite a bit longer to make, too, besides all the fussing before hand.<br /><br />Love these patterns. Can't wait to see what fabric you purchased.<br /><br />Do you like dealing with Fabric.com? I ask because I live 130 miles from the nearest JoAnn's. (There are quilting shops closer, but they don't sell any apparel fabric.)Packrathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02986387347283221427noreply@blogger.com