tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post7577124324833327874..comments2024-03-26T18:14:34.482+11:00Comments on Sew, Jean Margaret: Deer and Doe Plantain Tee and Style Arc Wallis PantsSew, Jean Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-75811389318456996542016-05-29T22:00:51.713+10:002016-05-29T22:00:51.713+10:00Thank you Eli Cat. This is a lovely pattern and ev...Thank you Eli Cat. This is a lovely pattern and even better...it's free.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-76947851783046741872016-05-29T09:54:25.102+10:002016-05-29T09:54:25.102+10:00I really love the both, chic and elegant. I am loo...I really love the both, chic and elegant. I am looking for a nice top for early summer. I didn't know Deer and Doe, will check it. Thank you!Eli cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09949922353899249168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-4408592796566989882016-05-08T20:56:45.351+10:002016-05-08T20:56:45.351+10:00Thanks so much Kate. Sometimes it's hard to ge...Thanks so much Kate. Sometimes it's hard to get the proportions just right and it certainly makes a big difference.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-81104036570957062952016-05-08T20:15:38.292+10:002016-05-08T20:15:38.292+10:00I love the look. You have the proportions just rig...I love the look. You have the proportions just right, I would say. It is also comfortable and luxurious so can play many parts. Well done you!Fabrickatedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697025016425085142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-42726794032756776842016-05-03T16:21:27.151+10:002016-05-03T16:21:27.151+10:00I love this dress! I keep seeing it around and lov...I love this dress! I keep seeing it around and love it on everyone. I have to keep reminding myself that dresses do not suit me at all. But I will admire from afar. <a href="http://www.dlcopatternsandgrading.com/" rel="nofollow">patterns for sewing</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-37314578782137474612016-05-02T21:48:45.549+10:002016-05-02T21:48:45.549+10:00This pattern has been a wonderful find made even b...This pattern has been a wonderful find made even better by the fact that it is free. Although I would gladly pay for it. Thank you Ruth.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-8110481047960917392016-05-02T21:44:30.298+10:002016-05-02T21:44:30.298+10:00I agree Masha. The Plantain is a very versatile pa...I agree Masha. The Plantain is a very versatile pattern. I am kicking myself for not making this up sooner. Thanks.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-57879325562421049522016-05-02T21:36:08.813+10:002016-05-02T21:36:08.813+10:00Thanks Marianne. It's amazing how a bit of spa...Thanks Marianne. It's amazing how a bit of sparkle can add a touch of glamour to an outfit.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-65942939579407952172016-05-02T17:38:27.120+10:002016-05-02T17:38:27.120+10:00I never knew the T-shirt was a free one - thanks! ...I never knew the T-shirt was a free one - thanks! Stylish outfit with a glamed-up T-shirtRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05952741349142417423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-89131670290296412512016-05-02T10:44:11.188+10:002016-05-02T10:44:11.188+10:00What a great outfit! I love the Plantain pattern -...What a great outfit! I love the Plantain pattern - done up in a glitzy fabric like this, it is perfect for a night out. In a cotton/lycra it is a great everyday basic!Mashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05364861545043732582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-16445052836478761982016-05-02T07:39:30.154+10:002016-05-02T07:39:30.154+10:00What a glamourous Plantain! Love the tunic length ...What a glamourous Plantain! Love the tunic length and the sparkly fabric!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144010556887549717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-76761198319157650362016-05-01T22:04:29.857+10:002016-05-01T22:04:29.857+10:00Thanks Paola. It did feel quite snazzy. Have you t...Thanks Paola. It did feel quite snazzy. Have you tried the plantain yet? I think it would be more successful for you than the Style Arc Maddison.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-29072090961941453372016-05-01T22:00:34.647+10:002016-05-01T22:00:34.647+10:00It did work out well for the occasion. Thank you C...It did work out well for the occasion. Thank you Clare for your kind comment.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-73800953130928014652016-05-01T21:59:09.801+10:002016-05-01T21:59:09.801+10:00Thanks Vicki. The Wallis pants are one of Style Ar...Thanks Vicki. The Wallis pants are one of Style Arc's older patterns. Even though the line drawings are not accurate, it is a good pattern.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-50522272531104513432016-05-01T21:56:58.885+10:002016-05-01T21:56:58.885+10:00Thank you Sarah Liz. Those wide seam allowances su...Thank you Sarah Liz. Those wide seam allowances sure saved the day.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-24953123870750776802016-05-01T21:54:34.915+10:002016-05-01T21:54:34.915+10:00Thanks for your lovely comment Hana.Thanks for your lovely comment Hana.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-33038321757298687532016-05-01T21:53:46.161+10:002016-05-01T21:53:46.161+10:00High praise indeed Sue. Thank you. I have already ...High praise indeed Sue. Thank you. I have already made two more plantains in merino knits with an alteration to the back piece which resulted in a much better fit. I intend to do a blog post about this when I get some photos.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-11454552202334658582016-05-01T21:49:59.399+10:002016-05-01T21:49:59.399+10:00Sometimes all you need is a simple pattern and a g...Sometimes all you need is a simple pattern and a glamorous fabric to create something special. I do highly recommend this pattern and it's free. Thanks Karen.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-30088900910020249192016-05-01T21:46:44.837+10:002016-05-01T21:46:44.837+10:00Thanks so much MaryEllen. Sometimes it's hard ...Thanks so much MaryEllen. Sometimes it's hard to look past the faults and focus on the good points. We can all be too hard on ourselves at times.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-44626065662053043572016-05-01T21:25:56.007+10:002016-05-01T21:25:56.007+10:00That's quite a snazzy outfit there, Jean! A sp...That's quite a snazzy outfit there, Jean! A sparkly top like this Plantain is a classic.Paolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14472129226320589172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-54223345225611393122016-05-01T20:17:24.376+10:002016-05-01T20:17:24.376+10:00Just perfect for a work dinner. Love that neckline...Just perfect for a work dinner. Love that neckline and it all looks a great fit to me.Clarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-65210782155686942812016-05-01T16:56:40.203+10:002016-05-01T16:56:40.203+10:00Nice outfit! I haven't really noticed those S...Nice outfit! I haven't really noticed those Style Arc pants. Very interesting lines but perhaps not as good as the drawings suggest. They fit nicely anyway.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-75969301778639021622016-05-01T12:54:11.389+10:002016-05-01T12:54:11.389+10:00What a lovely little outfit. The sparkly plantain...What a lovely little outfit. The sparkly plantain looks lovely - and thank goodness for wider seam allowances - I always say you can take it off, but you can't put it back. The pants are a superb cut and fit on you.Sarah Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17566072246120028926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-78885284950006839002016-05-01T12:13:17.351+10:002016-05-01T12:13:17.351+10:00Both garments are pretty. The top fabric is glamou...Both garments are pretty. The top fabric is glamourous and they suit you beautifully :)@velvetribbon_sewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04952545797711547613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-87038311394278862372016-05-01T09:02:40.892+10:002016-05-01T09:02:40.892+10:00This top is glorious! I don't think you need t...This top is glorious! I don't think you need to add more width at the hip - just do a sway back adjustment. Your trousers are also fabulous, what a nice pattern!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com