tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post7974161774650736055..comments2024-03-25T23:42:12.771-05:00Comments on crazy mom quilts: guest post and a dressAmanda Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-6798328465579035792012-05-14T19:17:04.583-05:002012-05-14T19:17:04.583-05:00I love the quote from your sister! It's just ...I love the quote from your sister! It's just like me and my friend, Amy. She's terrified of quilts and quilting, but has absolutely no problem sewing incredibly detailed and difficult garment patterns...which I am more leery of sewing...it makes quite the combination when we sew together. :-)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17750649774627340871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-90003594534063741482012-05-01T17:04:27.861-05:002012-05-01T17:04:27.861-05:00Loved your guest post. I'm always looking for...Loved your guest post. I'm always looking for scrappy quilt, and easy charity quilt options.<br /><br />Good luck with the dress. Fitting is the tricky part, but I'm sure you can do it! Can you sew it? Yes you can!pasqueflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17726376425071322993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-64738500221108280952012-05-01T10:01:03.893-05:002012-05-01T10:01:03.893-05:00You chose a really good dress pattern!
My aunt is...You chose a really good dress pattern!<br /><br />My aunt is always trying to get me to make her sundresses, and that pattern was easier than all the others she has sent my way.Quilter Mom of 3https://www.blogger.com/profile/15503586107446255592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-19322275788085099642012-05-01T07:45:35.996-05:002012-05-01T07:45:35.996-05:00Like many commenters, I also started with garment ...Like many commenters, I also started with garment sewing although I've taken about 12 years off, so I'm a little rusty. But every spring and summer I get the urge to fill my closet with cute tops and dresses I've made myself. LOVE the fabric you chose and hope it works out for you. There's nothing worse than a dress that doesn't fit after you've worked hard on it.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06630792371167011476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-22314726208818115512012-05-01T07:43:45.202-05:002012-05-01T07:43:45.202-05:00My biggest headache when sewing clothing is that p...My biggest headache when sewing clothing is that pattern sizes no longer coordinate with actual clothing sizes you'd buy in the store. I did costumes for our local high school's production of The Sound of Music and quickly found the importance of determining pattern sizes according to measurements, not typical store-bought sizes. My daughter who is a definite size 8-10 needed pattern sizes 16-18 for her stage clothing. Try explaining to a teenage girl that she really isn't a size 8....she's a 16!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-16415257969342406172012-05-01T06:21:41.044-05:002012-05-01T06:21:41.044-05:00thank you for the tutorial. I love that you set th...thank you for the tutorial. I love that you set the squares on point, so I'm happy that you wrote up the the steps and measurements. Thank you.Franziskahttp://www.franzihome.denoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-14648937387043075032012-05-01T03:57:18.531-05:002012-05-01T03:57:18.531-05:00I have that same fabric in teal that I bought last...I have that same fabric in teal that I bought last year to make a skirt from.<br /><br />I love sewing clothing. For me it is so much more fun than quilting. But, it is no longer cost effective. And, it is hard to do randomly for other people. So, I started quilting. With a daughter I think you could have a lot of fun with garment construction.<br /><br />Keep trying and you will get it right.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983019041469120523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-12182319371464392152012-05-01T00:14:45.195-05:002012-05-01T00:14:45.195-05:00I really, really suck at sewing clothes. I don...I really, really suck at sewing clothes. I don't like making things that actually have to "fit." LOLMama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16842436821856738731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-54058333136616940682012-04-30T22:07:09.576-05:002012-04-30T22:07:09.576-05:00Love the pattern you selected. Looking forward to...Love the pattern you selected. Looking forward to hearing more about the dress! And maybe a photo or two.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692953577835071659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-59134777634978527822012-04-30T19:39:31.005-05:002012-04-30T19:39:31.005-05:00Can't wait to see how your dress turns out! A...Can't wait to see how your dress turns out! And I can't wait to give that quilt tutorial a go, either!!Sarah Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393284767325742399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-48782991090589092222012-04-30T18:54:31.535-05:002012-04-30T18:54:31.535-05:00Lovely fabric and a cute pattern, too. You know y...Lovely fabric and a cute pattern, too. You know you can always ask me, too if you have a question. I'm sure it will be great! :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550898784150290708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-13956929755642673862012-04-30T18:17:03.595-05:002012-04-30T18:17:03.595-05:00The dress pattern is very pretty. and your quilt i...The dress pattern is very pretty. and your quilt is beautiful!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03825288128270468821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-34272460675100896782012-04-30T16:39:25.347-05:002012-04-30T16:39:25.347-05:00Going to head over and read the tutorial after I p...Going to head over and read the tutorial after I post this comment.<br />Love the dress pattern and your fabric choice! I hope it fits you after all that sewing! =DCheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02401901024509719512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-70149259496440450192012-04-30T15:42:58.023-05:002012-04-30T15:42:58.023-05:00Hope your dress fits as it is so cute! Just saw wh...Hope your dress fits as it is so cute! Just saw where Connecting Threads is promoting your new book on Facebook today! Yeah for you! I saw your book at the AQS show in Paducah last Friday and I told my sister who was with me that I read your blog all the time and am so proud of you!!Marlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15553254043644735815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-38344174228975530952012-04-30T13:55:09.244-05:002012-04-30T13:55:09.244-05:00Love the pattern & fabric for your dress!I'...Love the pattern & fabric for your dress!I'm sure with your sewing skills it will be fine! Enjoy!!Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591123879756027904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-90441988342786219972012-04-30T12:41:48.501-05:002012-04-30T12:41:48.501-05:00You are gonna look like one hot momma in that dres...You are gonna look like one hot momma in that dress!<br /><br />I've never set anything on point so this was a helpful tutorial. I have to brave that soon. It only looks hard, right?Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02568944733073812787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-5812505800970211232012-04-30T11:56:08.373-05:002012-04-30T11:56:08.373-05:00Sewing clothes can be fun too. It is quite a chan...Sewing clothes can be fun too. It is quite a change from quilting though. I'm sure your dress will turn out great, so hope we can see it.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06685781248356472461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-7019938605128393732012-04-30T11:18:17.732-05:002012-04-30T11:18:17.732-05:00Nina,
I debated making a muslin...but I just used...Nina,<br /><br />I debated making a muslin...but I just used cheap fabric to start with, so if it worked I already had a usable dress. If it doesn't, I have scraps for something else. The fabric was on clearance for cheaper than muslin anyway, so it seemed like a good idea. I'm hopeful that I can still make it work! And if it does, I'll move up to better fabric. :)<br /><br />AJAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-19272364141639423432012-04-30T10:54:37.888-05:002012-04-30T10:54:37.888-05:00You mean you didn't make a muslin to check the...You mean you didn't make a muslin to check the fit? *gasp!* (Just kidding - it usually seems to much hassle. But it is worth it if your fabric's expensive or you plan to use that pattern a lot.)Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11434203006496814327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-39051956927693312382012-04-30T10:41:18.115-05:002012-04-30T10:41:18.115-05:00I also started garment sewing first. It used to b...I also started garment sewing first. It used to be much cheaper to sew your own clothes. Not anymore, which is a real shame. I think it's THE best way to really learn what styles look good on you, which don't, what your body measurements are, etc. Even one dress will teach you a great deal. Learning how to alter the size to fit you (or someone else) is really a skill that few people even possess anymore. The best thing about garment sewing though is that you can wear it out in public and get compliments, plus you get a one-of-a-kind outfit. Not too many people see our quilts ;-).Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436825220887971278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-17032478162164324812012-04-30T10:36:51.775-05:002012-04-30T10:36:51.775-05:00Go ahead and try it on... you may need some help t...Go ahead and try it on... you may need some help to get it on if there are pins in it, but try it on. You'll know where to take it in a bit.<br />Hug!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08927552672720816359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-19653159815250042422012-04-30T10:26:56.831-05:002012-04-30T10:26:56.831-05:00Yes the not fitting part is why most of us stop ga...Yes the not fitting part is why most of us stop garment sewing.......however it is how I started sewing so I'm grateful for the experience that made me a better quilter! Good luck with it, I do hope it fits after all that work and that fabric is so adorable too.<br /><br />Happy SewingKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05430521425239584348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-68475960611329818552012-04-30T10:23:08.218-05:002012-04-30T10:23:08.218-05:00Cute dress pattern and fabric. I started with garm...Cute dress pattern and fabric. I started with garment sewing and like the others have said, quilting is much easier and fun for me. However, the precision sewing required with quilting has improved my garment sewing so who knows! Now my son is studying costume design and technology and he give me tips! LOLHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14935945785304234555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-7581683938070723612012-04-30T10:18:55.399-05:002012-04-30T10:18:55.399-05:00I used to sew nearly everything I wore. I would ra...I used to sew nearly everything I wore. I would rather be quilting. But I applaud you for sewing a dress. I often see such cute patterns and think I should give it another shot. How fun to have your sister there for encouragement!Live a Colorful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06258513987513144582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-78257453507963585252012-04-30T10:06:48.243-05:002012-04-30T10:06:48.243-05:00What a fun cute dress!!
Thanks for the quilt tut...What a fun cute dress!! <br /><br />Thanks for the quilt tutorial.Donnahttp://thisyearsdozen.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com