tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894865203502419475.post7763893321173847417..comments2023-08-22T09:37:18.321+01:00Comments on REE SEWN: Simplicity 2444 in tape measure printRee Sewnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14532946274564989609noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894865203502419475.post-42641191032376437772016-05-27T17:26:05.858+01:002016-05-27T17:26:05.858+01:00Thanks, Emma! I have to say, I'm warming to th...Thanks, Emma! I have to say, I'm warming to the skirt pleats! I hope you get to finish your version, you might love it in the end!! xRee Sewnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532946274564989609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894865203502419475.post-13106692757257980902016-05-23T23:16:38.817+01:002016-05-23T23:16:38.817+01:00Argh those skirt pleats! I've had this pattern...Argh those skirt pleats! I've had this pattern cut out on my sewing table for weeks now but can't bring myself to finish the skirt, the pleats just look weird to me? Love your version though, I think the pleats/darts really suit the fabric actually. And that vintage Pfaff is to die for! Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08696667719750494038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894865203502419475.post-30171381707367636522016-05-23T15:21:22.839+01:002016-05-23T15:21:22.839+01:00Thanks Lynne! I sadly don't have room here in ...Thanks Lynne! I sadly don't have room here in my little flat for another machine. One day when I have more space I will definitely adopt it. For now it is handy to have it at my dad's house - I can take my sewing with me when I go and visit now! xRee Sewnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532946274564989609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894865203502419475.post-70374748418471832272016-05-22T17:18:35.500+01:002016-05-22T17:18:35.500+01:00Argh!! The pin incident is making me feel queasy j...Argh!! The pin incident is making me feel queasy just reading about it! Glad you're ok! Your dress is fab, and what a gorgeous machine. I hope you got to bring it home with you.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891063381064955827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894865203502419475.post-79382219900195371502016-05-19T19:47:18.775+01:002016-05-19T19:47:18.775+01:00Yeah, I will be much more careful with pins from n...Yeah, I will be much more careful with pins from now on. The memory makes me wince! I think you're right - the stripes running down the grain make the pleats look more messy. Perhaps I'd like it more in a plain fabric, or a less linear print. <br /><br />The Pfaff was awesome! So heavy though! xRee Sewnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532946274564989609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894865203502419475.post-25698062113712040582016-05-19T17:52:51.701+01:002016-05-19T17:52:51.701+01:00Yikes! That pin story made my toes curl. Your dres...Yikes! That pin story made my toes curl. Your dress looks beautiful though - it's such a funky print. If the alterations work then it doesn't really matter if it's "correct". Although there's nothing wrong with the skirt pleats I get what's bothering you. I think the "messy-ness" is down to your fabric pattern running vertically which fights against the diagonal direction of the pleats. I do like the skirt style though as the pleats echo the diagonal darts of the bodice. Perhaps it would work better in a plain fabric? <br /><br />Also, that old Pfaff machine looks like a fantastic beast!<br /><br />Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07922950133889230965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894865203502419475.post-46785427860799278062016-05-19T16:54:13.144+01:002016-05-19T16:54:13.144+01:00Thanks, Shauni. Looking at these pictures I'm ...Thanks, Shauni. Looking at these pictures I'm wondering if something is slightly off in the shoulders, but to be honest the fit is close enough to perfect for me! Yeah, I'm glad it wasn't any worse than a pin in the foot! That was bad enough! xxRee Sewnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532946274564989609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894865203502419475.post-67602639426737885942016-05-19T16:53:05.251+01:002016-05-19T16:53:05.251+01:00Thank you, Susie! And yes, it was painful and I di...Thank you, Susie! And yes, it was painful and I did both of those faces!!!Ree Sewnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532946274564989609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894865203502419475.post-43588050017931750872016-05-19T16:52:24.263+01:002016-05-19T16:52:24.263+01:00Ah, thanks! I just had a read of the tape measure ...Ah, thanks! I just had a read of the tape measure fabric post - I am in good company on there, I love everything you've put in the post! xRee Sewnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532946274564989609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894865203502419475.post-90385757706192938142016-05-19T13:24:25.993+01:002016-05-19T13:24:25.993+01:00It looks lovely! Amazing job with the fit. And so ...It looks lovely! Amazing job with the fit. And so cool that you got to try out the old Pfaff machine :) Loved reading the saga of the dress - glad it wasn't a more serious sewing incident! xxShauni Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12962760401014329900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894865203502419475.post-68137284380584104752016-05-19T07:55:44.235+01:002016-05-19T07:55:44.235+01:00I think it looks lovely!! But oh my God that needl...I think it looks lovely!! But oh my God that needle drama!! 😮😲🤕 Muchos sympathy!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14068576472494560129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894865203502419475.post-86501403674201527452016-05-19T01:44:29.346+01:002016-05-19T01:44:29.346+01:00Gorgeous! Love it with that belt. You had far less...Gorgeous! Love it with that belt. You had far less trouble with this bodice than I did (if you don't count foot pin injuries and the other stuff). I'm also going to link you in to the tape measure fabric blog post that kat and I did on the monthly stitch ;o)colesworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16131139309105166009noreply@blogger.com