Comments on Lisa's Carolina | Handmade: Day 13 ~ Me-Made-May 2014

You will find lots of excellent information on Bet...

2014-05-15T14:49:23.058-04:00

You will find lots of excellent information on Beth's blog. She's a prolific sewer, sews part time professionally, and teaches. She has an excellent blogs. Plus, it's always fun to see what's blooming in her Northern California garden.

Nice to meet you Dharma! I've just visited yo...

2014-05-15T12:02:17.384-04:00

Nice to meet you Dharma! I've just visited your blog and left a comment on your Me-Made-May post. Your tops are so cute! The Vogue shorts pattern reminded me of a favorite pair of rtw shorts I used to wear back in the late 80s early 90s?! The view with the pleats. Let me know how yours turns out.

Hi Lisa! I have been following your Me-Made, but t...

2014-05-15T11:18:33.718-04:00

Hi Lisa! I have been following your Me-Made, but this is the first time I am getting to comment. We are about the same age or in the same season of life, so I really enjoy your outfits and styling. I have two grown children. My son is still in college and my daughter in serving in Peace Corps. in Indonesia.
Thanks for sharing your new patterns!! I want to pick up the Vogue shorts pattern. It closely resembles a RTW pair that I love.

Barbara, you are terrific! Thank you for also inc...

2014-05-14T18:21:15.960-04:00

Barbara, you are terrific! Thank you for also including the link. I will most definitely check it out before beginning!

I don't think the higher waist band is necessa...

2014-05-14T18:14:39.758-04:00

I don't think the higher waist band is necessarily a standard Vogue trait, it's just the way this pattern is designed. Maybe it's a Rachel Comey thing! I am a bit long waisted so things often feel too high for me but this skirt, in particular, was especially uncomfortable. You could check out how Beth at SunnyGal Studio Sewing handled it with her version.
http://sunnygalstudio.blogspot.com/2013/01/vogue-1247-best-skirt-pattern-ever.html
I followed her instructions slavishly :)

Barbara, thank you so much for your info!!!! I kn...

2014-05-14T13:53:35.569-04:00

Barbara, thank you so much for your info!!!! I knew it was on the short side, but didn't realize where the waist sits. Since I've never sewn a Vogue pattern, I'm not aware of the nuances of that brand.

Thank you Mary! It was a fun little photo shoot!

2014-05-14T13:49:17.725-04:00

Thank you Mary! It was a fun little photo shoot!

That's what I thought too. Thank you Sarah Li...

2014-05-14T13:47:11.536-04:00

That's what I thought too. Thank you Sarah Liz!

You'll love that Rachel Comey skirt with the p...

2014-05-14T10:10:19.148-04:00

You'll love that Rachel Comey skirt with the pockets but be aware it's really short. You might want to measure and add a few inches to the length. I found the waistband too high and took it off in both my versions but all of us are different. Plenty of reviewers love that high waisted feel.

oh, these are wonderful photos!!

2014-05-14T10:04:19.147-04:00

oh, these are wonderful photos!!

I think you made entirely the right decision with ...

2014-05-14T00:30:28.640-04:00

I think you made entirely the right decision with your daughter's dress - unless she was happy with the idea, it was unlikely to have worked, and no-one would have enjoyed the emotional fallout :). I do like the cowl top.