tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post4105777109795919534..comments2024-03-10T09:23:59.360+00:00Comments on Handmade Jane: The best laid plans...Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-79875107318996081832014-04-18T10:53:58.591+01:002014-04-18T10:53:58.591+01:00Thank you. I'm still learning too! xThank you. I'm still learning too! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-85008538731331338452014-04-18T10:53:39.377+01:002014-04-18T10:53:39.377+01:00Thank you - I think the Liberty fabric will be put...Thank you - I think the Liberty fabric will be put to much better use on something else. xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-32006620203564165012014-04-18T10:52:37.361+01:002014-04-18T10:52:37.361+01:00It's hard sometimes, especially when you see o...It's hard sometimes, especially when you see other bloggers totally rocking a particular pattern, but I think it's much better in the long run to steer yourself away! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-2789086197007099632014-04-18T10:51:33.104+01:002014-04-18T10:51:33.104+01:00Thank you! It was definitely too swishy for me! xThank you! It was definitely too swishy for me! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-30194204697536897632014-04-18T10:50:51.585+01:002014-04-18T10:50:51.585+01:00Thanks Sarah, glad the review was helpful. xThanks Sarah, glad the review was helpful. xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-72770394961794929932014-04-18T10:50:32.877+01:002014-04-18T10:50:32.877+01:00Thanks Helen, it should be obvious that not all pa...Thanks Helen, it should be obvious that not all patterns work out for everyone, but sometimes it's not! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-25374260030850411182014-04-18T10:49:12.006+01:002014-04-18T10:49:12.006+01:00I know, it's a very fine line. I'm passing...I know, it's a very fine line. I'm passing the pattern onto another blogger who will hopefully be able to do it justice! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-69155012729364155792014-04-18T10:48:03.690+01:002014-04-18T10:48:03.690+01:00Thanks Tasha, it's taken me a while to realise...Thanks Tasha, it's taken me a while to realise when to stop! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-40400244356207341572014-04-17T17:11:10.446+01:002014-04-17T17:11:10.446+01:00I"m sorry it didn't work out, but kudos t...I"m sorry it didn't work out, but kudos to you for knowing when to stop! Sometimes it's just best to do that. It does look like a cute blouse but not everything is great for everyone, and sometimes we need to remind ourselves that. I can't wait to see what you do with the Liberty!Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368418516615371972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-13216220614014825442014-04-17T09:14:09.723+01:002014-04-17T09:14:09.723+01:00It's sometimes difficult to be honest, on one ...It's sometimes difficult to be honest, on one hand you want to support and encourage indie companies but on the other there's no point in making something that just isn't right for you. Now we want to see what the Liberty will be transformed into....Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-21009845273053995582014-04-16T23:34:16.813+01:002014-04-16T23:34:16.813+01:00I really appreciate your review for the reasons th...I really appreciate your review for the reasons that have already been mentioned. I have a few patterns that I tried out and they just weren't the right shape for me. I am learning.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508759996980147353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-79891733495106062692014-04-16T15:18:08.883+01:002014-04-16T15:18:08.883+01:00I totally agree that it was right for you to stop ...I totally agree that it was right for you to stop this one and choose something more suited to you for your Liberty fabric, which is lovely. It can be so hard to know where to turn to as there are quite a few new indie pattern companies around at the moment.charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01424341312136077664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-64701028931975827592014-04-16T14:34:36.448+01:002014-04-16T14:34:36.448+01:00Love that fabric and look forward to seeing how yo...Love that fabric and look forward to seeing how you use it! :) <br />I think you're right not to go ahead with a pattern if you know it's not feeling right for you. I often see gorgeous, beautifully-made garments online but steer clear myself if I think I won't wear it. Better to save your lovely fabric for something you'll use :) Lady Stitcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204339618982190781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-89446731719064365202014-04-15T23:57:08.253+01:002014-04-15T23:57:08.253+01:00I completely agree with you! Reviews like this are...I completely agree with you! Reviews like this are so helpful! Thank you, Jane :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-19627082203550889662014-04-15T22:49:43.909+01:002014-04-15T22:49:43.909+01:00I see where you're coming from. You suit fitte...I see where you're coming from. You suit fitted tops and this is pattern is a bit swishy. Good call to step away from the sewing machine, life's too short and there are so many other patterns to sew. Lovely fabric choice, can't wait to see what you sew with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-88098752140686775382014-04-15T21:11:03.547+01:002014-04-15T21:11:03.547+01:00Beautiful fabric. Far too good to waste on somethi...Beautiful fabric. Far too good to waste on something you won't wear! And not all patterns will work out for everyone. Good for you for being brave about that!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06525020848581000170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-63151910827722595152014-04-15T19:06:25.627+01:002014-04-15T19:06:25.627+01:00Yes, I have a few items like that in my wardrobe t...Yes, I have a few items like that in my wardrobe too! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-21278709865870849802014-04-15T19:05:51.524+01:002014-04-15T19:05:51.524+01:00Thank you! It was an exercise in realising what do...Thank you! It was an exercise in realising what doesn't suit me, which can only be good! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-24278533435934651532014-04-15T19:00:09.284+01:002014-04-15T19:00:09.284+01:00Aha! When I was writing about the top being the ri...Aha! When I was writing about the top being the right style for other people, I immediately thought of you! You really suit the looser fit. I've already cut it out in my size but if you'd like it, it's yours! I'll drop you an email. xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-66740205440981537732014-04-15T18:55:50.896+01:002014-04-15T18:55:50.896+01:00You're right Sonja, there really isn't eno...You're right Sonja, there really isn't enough time in the day sometimes! I think this pattern was a combination of drafting and my shape. Onwards and upwards though! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-85098788427894682552014-04-15T18:53:33.882+01:002014-04-15T18:53:33.882+01:00Thanks Lynn. I have to say, Susan at Sewbox was ab...Thanks Lynn. I have to say, Susan at Sewbox was absolutely lovely about the whole episode and even offered me another pattern to choose from. xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-62468149126449349242014-04-15T18:51:03.538+01:002014-04-15T18:51:03.538+01:00Thanks Evie. xThanks Evie. xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-35893250645229020602014-04-15T18:50:05.589+01:002014-04-15T18:50:05.589+01:00Thank you and yes, the fabric certainly won't ...Thank you and yes, the fabric certainly won't go to waste! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-83018311746349571612014-04-15T18:18:53.640+01:002014-04-15T18:18:53.640+01:00It's good to be honest about our sewing and wh...It's good to be honest about our sewing and what we're likely to wear. Sometimes I think we get swept up in a bit of mania over a pattern, and there are a few items in my wardrobe that I look at and wonder if I will ever wear again! Honesty is the bext policy, and if you weren't happy with the look, then that's totally ok!Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02947797704112639187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-81799495803196532192014-04-15T18:10:01.302+01:002014-04-15T18:10:01.302+01:00I've looked at this pattern too so thanks for ...I've looked at this pattern too so thanks for the honest review. Like you, I definitely need a more fitted outline, which the packaging does suggest :-( I'm sure you'll find a more useful project for it, good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com