tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post5066859159347772667..comments2024-02-27T07:37:46.350-05:00Comments on K-Line: Top Five of 2012: Lessons LearnedK.Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-63919467703214348452013-01-02T11:05:12.705-05:002013-01-02T11:05:12.705-05:00I only learned to craft in the context of the inte...I only learned to craft in the context of the internet so I find it fascinating to read about people with long-standing experience (usually taught by family members). I love that your mum follows Sewaholic and that she's learning from it. I do think the internet is better than any other learning platform inasmuch as the information is so easily accessible and one person's experience informs and reinforces another's, such that the method can become refined in real time, visible to everyone.<br /><br />Thanks for your lovely words, Amy.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-73156016557134274102012-12-31T19:04:14.097-05:002012-12-31T19:04:14.097-05:00I love to learn, too, almost at the risk of never ...I love to learn, too, almost at the risk of never finishing anything! I have been sewing for a very long time and I wish I had learned to question or understand patterns as engineering tools much earlier on... man, the internet has certainly upped the ante, though, in terms of solutions I never found in books. My mom was just asking me at Christmas if I'd ever heard of Sewaholic patterns--I had no idea she followed her blog!--but it has taught her things she never picked up in 50 years of sewing.<br /><br />Anyhoos, I love that you tackle your projects so whole-heartedly--looking back over your end of year posts, you certainly were productive despite all the setbacks! AND of course the Starlet suit was the real gem! Happy New Year, lady!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404449004824638306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-12597733069618307852012-12-28T11:27:03.324-05:002012-12-28T11:27:03.324-05:00Louisa: Thanks! And I love that you have come to a...Louisa: Thanks! And I love that you have come to an understanding about commercial patterns and their limitations, only to discover great work arounds. I guess that's what 50 years of experience will do for you! Congrats on so many years of creativity. I'm sure you've got beautiful things to show for it.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-19907646327344325362012-12-28T11:25:22.756-05:002012-12-28T11:25:22.756-05:00Thank you SO much. I am terrible at answering ques...Thank you SO much. I am terrible at answering questions like this - though your answers are fascinating.<br /><br />Have a terrific 2013. Can't wait to see what new things you come up with - and new bras :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-65556034529075673042012-12-27T14:18:49.096-05:002012-12-27T14:18:49.096-05:00Totally agree with all your lessons! As for me, I&...Totally agree with all your lessons! As for me, I've been sewing for nearly 50 years and I recently (re-)learned that I don't need no stinkin' commercial patterns! They don't fit me out of the envelope anyway. Self-drafted or frankenpatterns or rub-offs are definitely the way to go. It might seem like it takes more time but not if I have to completely refit the shoulders and neckline every single time like I do on the Big 4 patterns. The results of DIY are so worth it!Louisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685532773952211627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-85952844023646102222012-12-26T21:57:59.999-05:002012-12-26T21:57:59.999-05:00I know the holidays has everyone busy as can be, b...I know the holidays has everyone busy as can be, but I wanted to let you know I nominated you for a blog award. Here's the link: http://peanutbuttermacrame.blogspot.com/2012/12/blog-awards-and-merry-merry.html<br /><br />Also, I love this post and I agree with you about not going cheap on fabric and owning your mistakes. have a happy New Year, cheers!ladykatzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046811640134997947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-43446167414923222642012-12-26T20:15:47.545-05:002012-12-26T20:15:47.545-05:00Susan: As I type this, I am drinking a glass of wi...Susan: As I type this, I am drinking a glass of wine with no adverse affects! And thanks to you for that wonderful fabric from which I've already made 2 great dresses. Best in 2013 xoK.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-70469940312019163642012-12-26T20:14:57.854-05:002012-12-26T20:14:57.854-05:00Thanks G!Thanks G!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-22083543556442977102012-12-26T19:07:34.545-05:002012-12-26T19:07:34.545-05:00Happy Boxing Day Kristen!
It was fun revisiting ...Happy Boxing Day Kristen! <br /><br />It was fun revisiting your 2012 creations and I love your list. I really hope I get a chance to sew something before school starts again. We'll see. Martin has pretty much taken over the sewing room...<br /><br />I really, really hope you're feeling better and especially hope that you are able to enjoy wine again :).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15711792521348799922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-75115122943261362682012-12-26T17:49:11.639-05:002012-12-26T17:49:11.639-05:00Excellent list, well stated!Excellent list, well stated!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-56618542134557079182012-12-26T17:23:35.491-05:002012-12-26T17:23:35.491-05:00It's so true about the journey being the desti...It's so true about the journey being the destination. If you don't have fun making the item, then what's the point?K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-31689302099390264112012-12-26T17:22:52.509-05:002012-12-26T17:22:52.509-05:00Thanks!Thanks!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-3141876095586088132012-12-26T15:06:50.606-05:002012-12-26T15:06:50.606-05:00Loved reading your list..
What did I learnt this ...Loved reading your list..<br /><br />What did I learnt this year? My list will be a from a person who lost her sewing mojo for years and has just fund it back this year.. I have learnt <br />- that it's okay to cut into fabric.<br />- that it's okay to make mistake<br />- that cutting a fabric and making a mistake is much better than fabric aging in stash<br />- that while a wearable end garment is good, the real fun is in planning what to make and tracing and cutting and sewing.. it's the journey, not the destination. It's like going on a roller coaster... The fun is not in finishing it, but while right when you are going through it. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07938245544735604650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-26983083998317909972012-12-26T15:02:00.645-05:002012-12-26T15:02:00.645-05:00really well said... i think we can all relate here...really well said... i think we can all relate here in some form or another :-)puuhttp://puusdooroftime.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com