tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217930603555334551.post2097842285557946261..comments2024-03-26T11:53:02.559-04:00Comments on Coco's Loft: New Look 6323 - Love this tunic patternCocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784505178222083364noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217930603555334551.post-9127680543579166622016-11-17T08:43:04.531-05:002016-11-17T08:43:04.531-05:00I came back to comment on your Thankfulness post a...I came back to comment on your Thankfulness post and found it gone; Just wanted to say that I have a good sewing buddy that has some of the same issues you deal with, and she is everyday an inspiration to me! You are too!Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345674465845908156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217930603555334551.post-72837851557388307752016-11-15T12:32:20.201-05:002016-11-15T12:32:20.201-05:00You are looking so beautiful these days, my friend...You are looking so beautiful these days, my friend! I just love your hair. This is a lovely and versatile tunic. I like how you've paired it with wide leg pants - I've never considered that myself. I only wear tunics with leggings or skinny pants! But now I will try with wide legs..Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378489018825744806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217930603555334551.post-22832368571994206072016-11-15T09:54:42.853-05:002016-11-15T09:54:42.853-05:00Agree you do have terrific style! These tunics lo...Agree you do have terrific style! These tunics look fantastic on you with those leggings and wide-leg pants.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872753120191298033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217930603555334551.post-41090515610459473752016-11-11T05:18:14.822-05:002016-11-11T05:18:14.822-05:00Your outfits all look so chic! I love the plain, ...Your outfits all look so chic! I love the plain, loose tops worn with those bright crazy pants. You have terrific style :) xxCarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217930603555334551.post-45104668891437244282016-11-09T15:57:23.482-05:002016-11-09T15:57:23.482-05:00Wow, thanks so much for you very informative answe...Wow, thanks so much for you very informative answer. I am heading to the link now to have a look/see.garnet128https://www.blogger.com/profile/14012826332532786082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217930603555334551.post-50949037823119533922016-11-08T20:39:56.800-05:002016-11-08T20:39:56.800-05:00Thanks so much, Irene. Sometimes I'm afraid ev...Thanks so much, Irene. Sometimes I'm afraid everyone will get tired of me in tunics - but I just love them. Cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784505178222083364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217930603555334551.post-36972252111399973732016-11-08T20:38:57.757-05:002016-11-08T20:38:57.757-05:00Thanks, Linda. It's a great pattern, easy to s...Thanks, Linda. It's a great pattern, easy to sew and wear - hope you'll try it.Cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784505178222083364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217930603555334551.post-41102386289740662132016-11-08T20:38:22.062-05:002016-11-08T20:38:22.062-05:00Thanks, Bunny! watching now, I need wine!Thanks, Bunny! watching now, I need wine!Cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784505178222083364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217930603555334551.post-45497665918651941122016-11-08T20:37:49.898-05:002016-11-08T20:37:49.898-05:00Thanks, Myra! perfect for Florida!Thanks, Myra! perfect for Florida!Cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784505178222083364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217930603555334551.post-69089499826874015432016-11-08T20:36:29.110-05:002016-11-08T20:36:29.110-05:00Thanks so much! Knits - I love them, but I hear yo...Thanks so much! Knits - I love them, but I hear you! Those selvedges...I often just cut them off before I lay out the fabric for cutting. If the fabric won't go 'on square', try stretching it diagonally along its length to straighten it up. Also, you can work with small pieces at a time, rather than trying to line up the entire yardage. E.g., cut out enough for one pattern piece rather than pin the whole pattern. I do this all the time! It's easier to find the grain on a small piece of fabric. Some people use spray starch to make the edges lie down, others steam press the fabric very lightly. Press on the side away from the curl. Another tip is to hold your steam iron about 1/2" above your fabric and smoosh it into place. Sometimes I use pins to hold my edges in place on my cutting board, which is cardboard, so the pins work well. Yes, it's important to have your fabric on the grainline, it will twist otherwise. If not at first, then when it's laundered. speaking of which, always launder your fabric before you work with it! Knits shrink a lot more than wovens do. You could start with easier knits, like 100% cotton jersy - easy to see the grainline. Blends are tougher. And here is a link to a wonderful overview of sewing with knits, it's from the University of Kentucky Extensions Services, one of my go-to sites for info on fabrics: http://www2.ca.uky.edu/HES/fcs/FACTSHTS/CT-MMB-165.pdf<br /><br />Mostly - have fun. Practice and patience :-)Cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784505178222083364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217930603555334551.post-74277723242196003142016-11-08T14:50:38.634-05:002016-11-08T14:50:38.634-05:00Oh, and the curling salvages. Grrrr. Oh, and the curling salvages. Grrrr. garnet128https://www.blogger.com/profile/14012826332532786082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217930603555334551.post-74744026913607794352016-11-08T14:48:39.543-05:002016-11-08T14:48:39.543-05:00I love all your tunics. You look incredibly thin ...I love all your tunics. You look incredibly thin (not that you look big anyway) in the black over white slims. I am trying to venture into knit sewing. Some people find it easy...I am finding it challenging. Do you find the grain line(rib) to measure from or do you wing it and go with the salvage? I read to take the time to get a straight grain or rib to keep the garment from twisting. I am having a heck of a time doing this. Going blind for one thing....... Any suggestions since you are so good at it?garnet128https://www.blogger.com/profile/14012826332532786082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217930603555334551.post-3444871031050291902016-11-07T19:31:37.532-05:002016-11-07T19:31:37.532-05:00I love this tunic too! It's so comfy looking ...I love this tunic too! It's so comfy looking and just what my casual wardrobe needs! I like both versions!Myrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359520837946001668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217930603555334551.post-23405382800703437042016-11-07T19:21:07.366-05:002016-11-07T19:21:07.366-05:00All beautiful versions! Enjoy the poll watching!All beautiful versions! Enjoy the poll watching!Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217930603555334551.post-81832999209364528152016-11-07T18:32:49.908-05:002016-11-07T18:32:49.908-05:00So nice to have a pattern that you love! Very fla...So nice to have a pattern that you love! Very flattering on you too! Good to know it is still available under the other number. I may have to pick it up!Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345674465845908156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217930603555334551.post-90529750481466684202016-11-07T18:02:12.991-05:002016-11-07T18:02:12.991-05:00Your tunics are wonderful!Your tunics are wonderful!Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960310379822122045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217930603555334551.post-62854754278858436462016-11-07T15:25:40.942-05:002016-11-07T15:25:40.942-05:00Tomorrow will definitely be interesting!Tomorrow will definitely be interesting!Cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784505178222083364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217930603555334551.post-53263972957909058332016-11-07T15:25:10.481-05:002016-11-07T15:25:10.481-05:00Thank you, Pao! and with your sewing ability I bet...Thank you, Pao! and with your sewing ability I bet you'd sew me under the table once you started knits. Election Day - I'm such an optimistic, non-confrontational person, even the election doesn't really get to me :-)Cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784505178222083364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217930603555334551.post-65518635762606816812016-11-07T15:23:19.692-05:002016-11-07T15:23:19.692-05:00Thanks, Sue! The pants are a hack of V9114 Kathryn...Thanks, Sue! The pants are a hack of V9114 Kathryn Brenne pants (there's a post on what I did here on the blog). And I used Robert Kaufman Essex linen, which I love. <br /><br />And I am feeling better than I have in years, you're so nice to ask. Hoping it holds up through the holidays at least, would be wonderful.Cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784505178222083364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217930603555334551.post-65665410444062385642016-11-07T13:37:11.657-05:002016-11-07T13:37:11.657-05:00Are the Essex pants RTW? I looked them up on googl...Are the Essex pants RTW? I looked them up on google and found several different options...Sue @ A Colourful Canvashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509898677660889672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217930603555334551.post-29966318970180801282016-11-07T13:33:57.800-05:002016-11-07T13:33:57.800-05:00I'm finding myself drawn to a very similar sil...I'm finding myself drawn to a very similar silhouette. I love how you've shown it's versatility....goes well with trousers and leggings! <br /><br />You are looking radiant in this warm white! Hope you are feeling well! Sue @ A Colourful Canvashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509898677660889672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217930603555334551.post-22180761838563915372016-11-07T11:27:56.241-05:002016-11-07T11:27:56.241-05:00It does have a lovely flow doesn't it? We are ...It does have a lovely flow doesn't it? We are holding our breath for tomorrow as the result will affect us all!Sarah Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429658061572189902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217930603555334551.post-21898194239737883612016-11-07T09:17:09.514-05:002016-11-07T09:17:09.514-05:00That is the greatest tunic, Coco. Who would'v...That is the greatest tunic, Coco. Who would've known there was that special design treatment to the back. I want that pattern now. And I still don't know how to sew with knits, they're mind-boggling to me. Even though I have that Vogue Sewing Book now. ugh, Election Day. paohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00642040846510090078noreply@blogger.com