tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post8526971437597525901..comments2024-03-15T15:30:48.835-04:00Comments on Vacuuming the Lawn: Lazy Graining, Fighting Fabric, and Other Sewing DramasKylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-82833152233965563392015-07-29T21:13:33.446-04:002015-07-29T21:13:33.446-04:00Thanks Sheila! I really want to make one of those...Thanks Sheila! I really want to make one of those dresses you've been making lately, that McCalls one....Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-33465234793204162902015-07-29T21:12:51.296-04:002015-07-29T21:12:51.296-04:00Thanks again Tomasa. It is a pretty substantial f...Thanks again Tomasa. It is a pretty substantial fabric, so much so that it wants to be a bag. :)Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-65149286205054494862015-07-29T21:12:14.596-04:002015-07-29T21:12:14.596-04:00Hi AC! I've only worn it once...maybe I'l...Hi AC! I've only worn it once...maybe I'll try again tmw??Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-59712093399537870592015-07-29T21:11:50.377-04:002015-07-29T21:11:50.377-04:00Thanks Jean! My hat is off to you for being obses...Thanks Jean! My hat is off to you for being obsessed with graining! The sunflower did open --- check out my latest post to see it in all its beauty!Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-4414232899438950162015-07-29T21:11:09.556-04:002015-07-29T21:11:09.556-04:00Thanks Kristine! I really love making bags as a p...Thanks Kristine! I really love making bags as a palette cleanser when garment fitting gets me down. I really should make another one that closes with a zipper sometime soon.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-20444740407297966152015-07-29T21:10:14.914-04:002015-07-29T21:10:14.914-04:00Hi Faye! I posted the link to the picture in a co...Hi Faye! I posted the link to the picture in a comment on your blog.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-30478534777684583582015-07-29T21:09:45.154-04:002015-07-29T21:09:45.154-04:00Thanks Kathy! The PR class "Understanding Kn...Thanks Kathy! The PR class "Understanding Knit Fabrics" has all the deets on getting knits to be on grain; the fabric in this post is a stretch woven.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-69436999944846238532015-07-29T21:09:08.339-04:002015-07-29T21:09:08.339-04:00Thanks Tomasa! It took a lot of tugging to grain ...Thanks Tomasa! It took a lot of tugging to grain it.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-38731486841697032602015-07-29T21:08:29.348-04:002015-07-29T21:08:29.348-04:00Yes, I love that technique for graining knits. I ...Yes, I love that technique for graining knits. I think that class was one of, if not THE best online class I've ever taken.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-19799904386162104892015-07-29T21:07:44.927-04:002015-07-29T21:07:44.927-04:00Ha! Thanks!!Ha! Thanks!!Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-77038125495281325742015-07-28T10:28:10.084-04:002015-07-28T10:28:10.084-04:00Despite your grainline woes, the skirt came of fab...Despite your grainline woes, the skirt came of fabulous.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-35686361907125698942015-07-27T21:00:56.172-04:002015-07-27T21:00:56.172-04:00I am sorry the darts didn't work out for you.....I am sorry the darts didn't work out for you...stretching might be a factor but I was thinking maybe the fabric in this case also may have caused the fabric to stick out? It seems like it is a substantial fabric...just some thoughts...regardless, you made a skirt that looks really cute on you!Tomasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001675806748209852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-56970804848829663942015-07-26T22:57:37.529-04:002015-07-26T22:57:37.529-04:00The skirt really doesn't look that tight acros...The skirt really doesn't look that tight across the front, but I can imagine that it can feel a lot tighter than it looks. Hope it is comfortable enough for you to wear because it is beautiful!Anna Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12378022187583861355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-19041102998518283802015-07-26T11:38:17.010-04:002015-07-26T11:38:17.010-04:00This turned out so cute -- your perseverance paid ...This turned out so cute -- your perseverance paid off! I am obsessed with graining, especially muslin fabrics. Hope that sunflower opens!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11994553975406806627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-27906293268408567162015-07-25T19:29:00.924-04:002015-07-25T19:29:00.924-04:00You are a trooper, seeing it through to the end! I...You are a trooper, seeing it through to the end! I think it's lovely and that you did an amazing job on it. Only bags since June??? I've never done a bag, I don't know how you do it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126043161321731207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-82292058300078211242015-07-25T14:18:46.833-04:002015-07-25T14:18:46.833-04:00Kyle I've been very bad at keeping up with my ...Kyle I've been very bad at keeping up with my email of late. Would you please resend the Friday tee shirt???Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-92082796669711610652015-07-24T13:57:35.118-04:002015-07-24T13:57:35.118-04:00Wow - I would have wadded up the first and exited ...Wow - I would have wadded up the first and exited stage right. Good job for staying with it. Good tips on getting knits to lay straight on grain.kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13468763091074811797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-50186380306783916882015-07-24T11:22:22.015-04:002015-07-24T11:22:22.015-04:00The skirt looks cute despite your struggles with i...The skirt looks cute despite your struggles with it! You did a great job graining this fabric. Using elastic for the waistband is a great idea. Love it!Tomasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001675806748209852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-69562472417545524032015-07-24T09:26:03.197-04:002015-07-24T09:26:03.197-04:00Way to go persevering! The side seams line up real...Way to go persevering! The side seams line up really well, and the exposed elastic is a nice finish. I've taken that class and that trick works so well especially for super fussy knits. Elizabeth Made Thishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611395530073290874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-40926046742442271262015-07-24T09:26:01.706-04:002015-07-24T09:26:01.706-04:00Way to go persevering! The side seams line up real...Way to go persevering! The side seams line up really well, and the exposed elastic is a nice finish. I've taken that class and that trick works so well especially for super fussy knits. Elizabeth Made Thishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611395530073290874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-20248394322669089192015-07-24T09:25:44.033-04:002015-07-24T09:25:44.033-04:00Way to go persevering! The side seams line up real...Way to go persevering! The side seams line up really well, and the exposed elastic is a nice finish. I've taken that class and that trick works so well especially for super fussy knits. Elizabeth Made Thishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611395530073290874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-63468344430179541392015-07-24T08:46:13.984-04:002015-07-24T08:46:13.984-04:00See. You are way more dedicated. I would have toss...See. You are way more dedicated. I would have tossed the whole lot of fabric into a box in the corner.<br /><br />It's SO cute!SewCraftyChemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971798108420431518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-16540326009041578072015-07-24T07:04:43.318-04:002015-07-24T07:04:43.318-04:00Thanks Sheila!!!Thanks Sheila!!!Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-2449045230307532342015-07-24T07:01:55.424-04:002015-07-24T07:01:55.424-04:00I highly recommend the PR class Understanding Knit...I highly recommend the PR class Understanding Knit Fabrics, as it has a really clever way to grain knits. <br /><br />Graining wovens is definitely not my area of expertise either!Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-37923312492074186972015-07-24T05:41:35.314-04:002015-07-24T05:41:35.314-04:00Cute skirt and it looks great, despite your grainl...Cute skirt and it looks great, despite your grainline issues.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.com