tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post1326297119599297701..comments2024-03-27T10:58:01.096+01:00Comments on Foxgloves and thimbles: ChallengesMariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05144010556887549717noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-17486555652130585152018-01-19T09:49:09.857+01:002018-01-19T09:49:09.857+01:00Ja, voor beginners is het zeker lastig. En voor ge...Ja, voor beginners is het zeker lastig. En voor gevorderden soms ook! <br />Nee, ik blog zelf niet, ik naai toch te weinig. Hoewel ik het naaien als mijn grootste hobby beschouw blijft het helaas vaak beperkt tot het lezen van blogs... Oja, en het kopen van stoffen natuurlijk! Ik woon vlakbij de lapjesmarkt in Utrecht, gevaarlijke plek ;-). En ik zit bij een soort internationaal naai-groepje (o.a. ook met Sigrid, haar blog ken je ongetwijfeld), heel erg leuk.hildehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358322266912378847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-53502430902947168232018-01-17T01:21:08.286+01:002018-01-17T01:21:08.286+01:00I took Lorna Knight's Iconic tweed jacket clas...I took Lorna Knight's Iconic tweed jacket class on Craftsy. It is a fabulous class...I think it's the best class I've taken on Craftsy. I've also taken a different couture sewing class from Susan Khalje and I didn't like her teaching style as well as Lorna. I entered my jacket in the Ohio State Fair sewing competition and got second place! It turned out really beautiful.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207579997134884120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-12423186330257309712018-01-16T17:40:41.489+01:002018-01-16T17:40:41.489+01:00Thank you. I always like the community aspect of c...Thank you. I always like the community aspect of challenges, so nice and inspiring to see others work on the same pattern or same type of garment. But those deadlines are a different story. I don't want to rush my projects so I hardly ever finish in time....So I think twice now, but some challenges are just too tempting!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144010556887549717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-41984692278038304482018-01-16T17:26:20.660+01:002018-01-16T17:26:20.660+01:00Dank je, Hilde! Je hebt gelijk wat betreft rekbaar...Dank je, Hilde! Je hebt gelijk wat betreft rekbaar/tricot, maar voor een beginner zal het verschil niet altijd duidelijk zijn. Tricot is namelijk best rekbaar ;) Bij de PDF's in de webshop is de aanduiding vaak nog vager. Grappig dat jij ook in Engelse termen denkt. Ik stond laatst zo te stuntelen in een fourniturenwinkel omdat ik niet op het Nederlandse woord voor horsehair braid kwam! Blog je zelf ook?Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144010556887549717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-71564949976962565562018-01-16T17:03:54.857+01:002018-01-16T17:03:54.857+01:00What a pity! I bought my fabric in 2016, in a smal...What a pity! I bought my fabric in 2016, in a small Dutch fabric shop. Sadly I have not seen anything like that before or since. Could you perhaps save some of the fabric and mix it with a solid?Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144010556887549717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-20521750235079543372018-01-16T16:57:33.501+01:002018-01-16T16:57:33.501+01:00Time is fleeing indeed! I have not seen many revie...Time is fleeing indeed! I have not seen many reviews of Susan's online course but I don't think one can go wrong with that. Would love to come to the States but lately I've seen tempting options over here as well. A few Dutch designers who were trained in Paris offer French jacket classes, I will look into that first! Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144010556887549717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-39908196286434107592018-01-14T21:46:16.633+01:002018-01-14T21:46:16.633+01:00Love all of your creations. You had a productive ...Love all of your creations. You had a productive year last year! I haven't joined any challenges...I have so little time to sew that I know I wouldn't be able to complete them on time. But I always enjoy reading about others sewing adventures.Tomasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001675806748209852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-85275301240922941222018-01-13T16:59:23.273+01:002018-01-13T16:59:23.273+01:00Dag Marianne, ik lees je blog met veel plezier. Mo...Dag Marianne, ik lees je blog met veel plezier. Mooi ovezicht van het afgelopen jaar!<br />Het zou inderdaad fijn zijn als Knip wat preciezer was met de stofaanduiding, maar ze maken wel onderscheid tussen rekbare stof (zoals stretchsatijn e.d., door het lezen van zoveel Engelstalige naaiblogs in mijn hoofd 'woven with stretch' :-)) en tricotstof (knit). Het staat in het werkschrift steeds bovenaan direct bij het patroonnummer. Uiteraard zijn er ook binnen die categoriën nog wel heel veel verschillen mogelijk...<br />Ik kijk uit naar wat je het komende jaar maakt!<br />hildehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358322266912378847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-74764245912608529442018-01-13T13:40:18.997+01:002018-01-13T13:40:18.997+01:00How exciting! Did you decide on the pattern for yo...How exciting! Did you decide on the pattern for your jacket? Toile making yet? I need to start all over again to solve my fit issues. I'm also keeping an eye on the new Linton Tweeds releases for more fabric inspiration. I hope you'll be able to sew something beautiful in time for the wedding. Is the fabric from India still an option? Enjoy your classes, can't wait to see your results!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144010556887549717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-47121675321113677422018-01-12T18:21:56.767+01:002018-01-12T18:21:56.767+01:00Where did you source the fabric for your beautiful...Where did you source the fabric for your beautiful coat with the felted roses? The reason I'm asking is because I purchased some yardage of similar fabric and did something stupid and want to try again. But I can't find it anywhere! I'm in the United States.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02014312497886286621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-44584400941032911882018-01-12T03:13:23.192+01:002018-01-12T03:13:23.192+01:00I would definitely encourage you to purchase Susan...I would definitely encourage you to purchase Susan Khalje’s French Jacket course - or better yet, come to the States and take it in person with her! You have made beautiful apparel during the past year! It was fun to see your recap. I want to join the January Jacket challenge but I’m trying to finish a 2017 dress first.... so much to sew and time is fleeing! But aren’t we having such fun?Karen of Fifty Dresseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08085591845391477648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-42921568707242345532018-01-11T22:35:50.283+01:002018-01-11T22:35:50.283+01:00I have really enjoyed reading this post and of cou...I have really enjoyed reading this post and of course, I love all the beautiful clothes you made and finished in 2017. <br />I am on the same wave length as you regarding all of these challenges and I too have only committed to the French jacket challenge and that is because Susan Khaljie is returning to Brisbane in late February to teach this class, and I also tag along in the MAGAM challenge.I too was thinking about the RTW fast but I have my son's wedding in April and I may have to buy something at the last minute and I am travelling a bit this year and may need RTW if the airlines keep up with their track record of losing my suitcase. And I cannot stick to sewing plans or needs. I wander into my sewing room somedays with no plans at all and then find a piece of fabric that catches my eye and before you know it, garment production is underway!! <br />All the very best Marianne for your 2018 sewing adventures.<br />Marjoriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09491386020542209322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-53568972316503397372018-01-11T18:17:07.304+01:002018-01-11T18:17:07.304+01:00Where are you located? I do have a few favourite s...Where are you located? I do have a few favourite shops in The Netherlands but the best ones don't sell online. Of course one of the best known places to order online is Linton Tweeds. They ship worldwide: www.lintondirect.co.ukMariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144010556887549717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-72018384370843794342018-01-11T14:49:20.225+01:002018-01-11T14:49:20.225+01:00Where do you get your boucle? I’d love to try a Fr...Where do you get your boucle? I’d love to try a French jacket, but few places carry anything like a range of colors...tmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01124259140710477963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-35466682833116164072018-01-11T09:35:48.695+01:002018-01-11T09:35:48.695+01:00Thank you. I also hope to increase my output but I...Thank you. I also hope to increase my output but I'm saying that every year! I recently ended one of my most time consuming freelance jobs so maybe it's really going to happen in 2018. My alternatieve for the Concord is the free Plantain pattern. For double facet wool I can recommend Vogue 1465, you can find my post about this jacket here: http://foxglovesandthimbles.blogspot.nl/2016/02/finished-vogue-1465-donna-karan-jacket.htmlMariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144010556887549717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-13887930914365111142018-01-10T23:39:33.530+01:002018-01-10T23:39:33.530+01:00You've made lovely garments and I look forward...You've made lovely garments and I look forward to seeing what you make in 2018. I'm trying to increase my output in 2018. I tried with the Concord! I really did! I'm looking for an alternative. That and a jacket to make with double faced wool. Good luck with yours.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09932830885813917282noreply@blogger.com