tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138737885653519168.post3725366320873422652..comments2024-02-25T20:38:45.844-05:00Comments on MintBasil: The Good, The Bad, and The UglyLeeAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12353955432153587658noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138737885653519168.post-57701510515514437472007-05-16T11:14:00.000-04:002007-05-16T11:14:00.000-04:00Seems, unfortunately, it's a familiar story with e...Seems, unfortunately, it's a familiar story with everyone. I met up with a woman in a yarn/fabric store the other day and she expressed her dislike of sewing because sometimes you have to rip things out. My friend Bethany piped in and said, "Yep, you pretty much have to sew it twice the first time." The woman obviously didn't want to do that. When I expressed my fear of knitting a sweater for myself because I'm afraid I won't like how it fits, the woman said, "You could always rip it out." She was serious. A days sewing versus months knitting. Interesting what people are willing, or not willing to do.Green Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13979217319265622671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138737885653519168.post-63996689181636512042007-05-11T08:38:00.000-04:002007-05-11T08:38:00.000-04:00First off, BRAVO to you!!! Your dress looks excel...First off, BRAVO to you!!! Your dress looks excellent, even if the fit is a bit off for your figure. I, too, have issues with fitting my bust. An excellent resource is Debbie Cook's full bust adjustment tips http://216.25.11.234/familyphotos/sewing/info/bekihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07098266291379326565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138737885653519168.post-44251406710472556292007-05-10T05:56:00.000-04:002007-05-10T05:56:00.000-04:00Thanks for sharing your story. I am trying to make...Thanks for sharing your story. I am trying to make my first skirt (a much easier endeavor), and am having a hard time. Your dress looks fabulous, very inspiring.Breannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06717672208241075891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138737885653519168.post-59238212404749639362007-05-10T01:14:00.000-04:002007-05-10T01:14:00.000-04:00Hey, at least you tried and got some great practic...Hey, at least you tried and got some great practice with your PFAFF. I haven't sewn clothing in ages, I used to do it all the time. Some pattern instructions can be tricky to understand. When I can't decipher them, I just walk away for a while. Come back later & give it another go. You learned a lot in the end, right? haha<BR/>The next one will be easier.<BR/><BR/>p.s. You've been tagged, check my blog for rules.iSewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15986483985479892817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138737885653519168.post-76187702775260935942007-05-09T20:36:00.000-04:002007-05-09T20:36:00.000-04:00Wow! This dress is an impressive undertaking! I ...Wow! This dress is an impressive undertaking! I think you did a great job, and stayed with it through several bouts of frustration, more than I can usually handle. I still haven't tried a dress.<BR/><BR/>And wow! Thank you for my package. I love how you arranged the buttons on the card; I don't want to take any off! It was so sweet of you to do that, and a perfect reminder of the benefits of blogging (new friendships, I mean. buttons are a +) when I've been kind of down on it lately.kaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405099336754394442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138737885653519168.post-77984772019157613942007-05-09T13:20:00.000-04:002007-05-09T13:20:00.000-04:00Welcome to the club! I remember my first dress mak...Welcome to the club! I remember my first dress making experience (which was also my first real pattern using experience). I was 15 with a brand new hand-me-down olive green Singer and had no idea how to choose a pattern or fabric that flatters me. I picked out a yellow flowery gingham and a sleeveless floor length sun dress with a Big Sash at the waistline. It turned out looking like a costume from Little House on the Prairie and was completely see through to boot. I never wore that dress but that's how I learned to use a seam ripper, button hole foot, and to sew a zipper.Ahava Jorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09786960389709169728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138737885653519168.post-56801562512937868612007-05-09T01:13:00.000-04:002007-05-09T01:13:00.000-04:00Well, it sure does look impressive on the hanger! ...Well, it sure does look impressive on the hanger! (and sometimes, that's all that matters!) I'm still too whimpy to even attempt a dress, so you get major point for even trying!amanda belhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16697454401043645149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138737885653519168.post-71327324963231450562007-05-08T18:31:00.000-04:002007-05-08T18:31:00.000-04:00What a great story! Seriously. Such inspiration f...What a great story! Seriously. Such inspiration for me, a complete novice. It is good to hear this doesn't come easy yet it still is "sew" wonderful!<BR/><BR/>Cheers! LALAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17732319562205414532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138737885653519168.post-27633194656665576552007-05-08T17:56:00.000-04:002007-05-08T17:56:00.000-04:00Oh yes, your story is very familiar to me. I alwa...Oh yes, your story is very familiar to me. I always give myself overly ambitious goals (oh yeah, I can wear this tonight, I'll just finish cutting out these pieces and it'll be a snap) with a rather disappointing ending. But, your husband and Vallen are right, as much as you (and I) might wish, your first time won't necessarily be the best, but you can definitely fix it. Whatever it is. You can turn this into a skirt, or cut out a new bodice out of the same or different fabric. One thing I'm sure you've learned is try it on (a million times) before you do any finishing stitches, that way you can go back and alter before it's too late. I've definitely learned that one the hard way. <BR/><BR/>And understitching is stitching the seam allowance to a facing so that it won't turn to the outside of a garment.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16977677896910636776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138737885653519168.post-44683281352895724642007-05-08T16:36:00.000-04:002007-05-08T16:36:00.000-04:00I can imagine the distress this has caused you. I ...I can imagine the distress this has caused you. I am impressed that you will have another go at it.Amanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138737885653519168.post-63628297991979526662007-05-08T16:18:00.000-04:002007-05-08T16:18:00.000-04:00I had a similar experience sewing my first dress t...I had a similar experience sewing my first dress too. Don't worry it gets better and easier. I have learned a lot about clothes from sewing doll patterns believe it or not. They teach the basics but you use a very small amount of fabric so it's not wasteful.<BR/><BR/>Your dress looks cute, hang in there, you'll get it!Katie Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17056595384547595208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138737885653519168.post-56502327842999892072007-05-08T15:56:00.000-04:002007-05-08T15:56:00.000-04:00Thank you for sharing this. I, too, have projects...Thank you for sharing this. <BR/><BR/>I, too, have projects that I've started with such gusto and then failed miserably (and not been able to go back to).<BR/><BR/>I really like the fabric that you used - and you got it at a great price. Your husband is right - you can't always have your first attempt come out perfectly. (I know how that hurts, though.)<BR/><BR/>Don't give up! I think you did really well for your first garment! Think of the wisdom you now have for the next try!<BR/><BR/>: ) Best - JennJenn Maruskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16800602220935580556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138737885653519168.post-64622826665025949172007-05-08T14:43:00.000-04:002007-05-08T14:43:00.000-04:00That dress does look cute LeeAnn. I've had the sam...That dress does look cute LeeAnn. I've had the same kind of things happen before too, and it's just so frustrating. But I do agree with Vallen..it's fixable..but you<BR/>may want to take a break from it by working on something else first. It's a great looking dress though.Dinahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06620887745671844367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138737885653519168.post-128686428716405762007-05-08T14:29:00.000-04:002007-05-08T14:29:00.000-04:00Oh, it looks so cute hanging there ... too bad it ...Oh, it looks so cute hanging there ... too bad it doesn't fit right. :( Hopefully your next one is a home run. :)futuregirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12838888056940421285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138737885653519168.post-86942210358538627072007-05-08T13:52:00.000-04:002007-05-08T13:52:00.000-04:00This is fixable but maybe not something you want t...This is fixable but maybe not something you want to go back to. That's how I am sometimes. Don't want to even look at the damn thing again. Theres a lot of fabric in the skirt. You could probably salvage an apron out of it and just call it a day.Vallenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09561607383264490453noreply@blogger.com