tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post3404141503176744035..comments2024-03-22T12:39:11.972+00:00Comments on verykerryberry: Hit, Miss or Maybe?verykerryberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07485169920671733941noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-90655714043467226122016-07-09T03:09:48.802+01:002016-07-09T03:09:48.802+01:00Gosh.. Show my wadders? I think not. However, I do...Gosh.. Show my wadders? I think not. However, I do like looking at others who admit to mistakes. Oe can learn so much. My problem is my auto-immune which increases/decreases my stomach area by a lot throughout the day depending on the level of inflammation.<br /> I have found something in RTW and made myself a pattern if it's a good fit or works with my lifestyle. I find most of the newer Indie patterns need a lot of work to sew in my size and it's easier to take something already my size and trace and then sew. I have a lot more success that way. kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13468763091074811797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-7811629351045185322016-07-08T08:39:45.100+01:002016-07-08T08:39:45.100+01:00Hi Kerry thanks for sharing I have fallen into loo...Hi Kerry thanks for sharing I have fallen into looking at a pattern on a blog or website and not really thinking how it will look on me. Also I have a lot to learn about fabric and drape. I have now started to try clothes on in shops similar to patterns I'm thinking of buying or with fabric colours I'm looking at which had helped me. XAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00527139593347408631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-38508287359698319832016-07-08T01:26:11.514+01:002016-07-08T01:26:11.514+01:00I really like that you posted these - so many time...I really like that you posted these - so many times, bloggers only post their successes, but I think more can be learned from the less successful makes. Fabric choice is so important, and like you, I am not a belt kinda girl, so I tend to steer clear of patterns if I only see them worn belted. For what it's worth, in the photos both of your woven tops look nice on you. Mashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05364861545043732582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-39170764231960767222016-07-07T22:40:10.895+01:002016-07-07T22:40:10.895+01:00Thanks for a really interesting post - I can see w...Thanks for a really interesting post - I can see why you don't like the first two tops and wonder whether the third would benefit from ties (at the back) to bring the side seams in a bit and make it a bit more fitted? It must be dispiriting to spend hours making something in lovely fabric only to discover you don't like it or it doesn't suit you. Archie The Wonder Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16348256617269963755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-12508269096669203912016-07-07T20:03:11.321+01:002016-07-07T20:03:11.321+01:00So many good points!! The lawn tip about somethin...So many good points!! The lawn tip about something structured is particularly important as I'm still figuring out what to do with that loveliest lawn and I don't want to waste it!! ;) Also a very good point about seeing items belted. I try to try on similar styles in stores or look for the pattern on people who are my size to help decide if I want to purchase a pattern although sometimes I'll buy it anyway when it's only $1 and make a muslin. Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882596439110061970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-29368158823635649842016-07-07T19:43:59.366+01:002016-07-07T19:43:59.366+01:00It's funny, at first glance I would have said ...It's funny, at first glance I would have said they looked fine (well, the last outfit is a bit potato sack-y, but you have a body that doesn't look bad on if that's your thing) It's good to look closely at the things that don't work, especially with clothes. I will never buy a Wiksten or a Tova pattern for instance as I know they would look like a marquee on me, and I also know that I cannot pull off the belted look. It takes a while to realise that though and it's an expensive journey so I just haven't tried making clothes while my weight has fluctuated wildly, I think I need to tackle that problem first!Katy Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374079358515448439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-14735925056441464332016-07-07T17:49:38.695+01:002016-07-07T17:49:38.695+01:00I recognise those sleeves! I've bought stretch...I recognise those sleeves! I've bought stretch fabric but not made it into anything yet. I'm not sure I can stand the disappointment after all the work to make clothing.Indiannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04502249142776359683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-10697391752563750792016-07-07T15:55:51.190+01:002016-07-07T15:55:51.190+01:00Good tips! My sewing journey is littered with mis...Good tips! My sewing journey is littered with mistakes, but I refuse to give up...Project Run & Playhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10308351819976959908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-34558464203875018492016-07-07T10:42:20.524+01:002016-07-07T10:42:20.524+01:00Thanks for sharing these Kerry. I love to read abo...Thanks for sharing these Kerry. I love to read about and see successful makes, but often learn so much more when the misses and maybes are discussed. <br />shivanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583851866935669111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-73218914871604398802016-07-07T07:28:29.468+01:002016-07-07T07:28:29.468+01:00thanks for sharing these - it's nice to see I&...thanks for sharing these - it's nice to see I'm not the only one :-)Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07012126580907460203noreply@blogger.com