tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post1942938622832797396..comments2024-03-19T15:19:25.978-07:00Comments on Five and Counting....: Mama gets her groove backmotherof5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-63909613246371387352015-10-03T14:43:06.522-07:002015-10-03T14:43:06.522-07:00Thank you Jessica, I took your advice and used it ...Thank you Jessica, I took your advice and used it for the yoke on my current sewing project.<br />Make a muslin, it is so worth it.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-47096786858292331662015-10-01T10:16:51.678-07:002015-10-01T10:16:51.678-07:00Next time you should use your speckle voile for fa...Next time you should use your speckle voile for facings/cuff insided. That would add a nice touch. I am glad the girls talked you into something outside your usual comfort zone. :)<br /><br />I have a similar short pattern in my box, you might have inspired me to pull it out! ~*Jessica*~https://www.blogger.com/profile/03578568170455312576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-19878300421049593702015-09-27T04:42:10.096-07:002015-09-27T04:42:10.096-07:00I am have worn my speckley voile Portfolio's f...I am have worn my speckley voile Portfolio's for the last two days Masha.<br />Thank you<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-41408168560340736312015-09-26T10:18:34.291-07:002015-09-26T10:18:34.291-07:00It looks lovely on you, Nicole! Though I like your...It looks lovely on you, Nicole! Though I like your tunics too :)Mashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05364861545043732582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-69926123022928088172015-09-18T19:57:05.284-07:002015-09-18T19:57:05.284-07:00It is so cool Kristin. Tilly and Liddy love it too...It is so cool Kristin. Tilly and Liddy love it too. They make up interiors and party outfits.<br />Thank you!<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-74216450176122143132015-09-18T19:55:41.688-07:002015-09-18T19:55:41.688-07:00Thank you Sara, it is a stunning shirt pattern, en...Thank you Sara, it is a stunning shirt pattern, enjoy!<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-38048399903545040952015-09-18T19:49:48.772-07:002015-09-18T19:49:48.772-07:00Thank you Virginia. I had fallen into a bit of a s...Thank you Virginia. I had fallen into a bit of a slump and just felt frumpy and unfashionable. I was a bit shocked at the girls comments but I am so glad they were honest. I wore my new shirt to a PT interview last night and got so many compliments and comments on my weight loss (I haven't lost any). I think I just saw my big boobs and sized myself up to them.<br /><br />I did keep my Portfolio's, I have a soft spot for those.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-23671523853483034872015-09-18T19:44:47.921-07:002015-09-18T19:44:47.921-07:00Thank you Catherine.
I love it and have worn it so...Thank you Catherine.<br />I love it and have worn it so often. It is so much easier to have less to pick from but somehow, after finding this pattern and getting it to fit, I won't have 'less' shirts for long.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-65060319454146513662015-09-16T17:16:55.808-07:002015-09-16T17:16:55.808-07:00That is such a cool website! I could get lost per...That is such a cool website! I could get lost perusing it for hours ;-) I love your shirt, it is so flattering on you. What a great way to build a wardrobe!Kristin at SunnySewing.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445370690561159996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-25016422563083647912015-09-16T11:53:22.577-07:002015-09-16T11:53:22.577-07:00The top looks great on you, Nicole! The top looks great on you, Nicole! Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17538128071032666452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-52313933512526196422015-09-16T09:57:09.450-07:002015-09-16T09:57:09.450-07:00Oh I love this!
And I had never heard of this comp...Oh I love this!<br />And I had never heard of this company. I must have the <br /><br />AIME COMME MADEMOISELLE pattern!!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11869813213951981071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-57161975681233168782015-09-14T19:20:11.281-07:002015-09-14T19:20:11.281-07:00The shirt looks so great on you and your sewing is...The shirt looks so great on you and your sewing is always superb! Finding your style during-after children is really tricky I think and I know it is something I struggle with as well... I don't have a teenage daughter yet though (not sure how I'd cope with that!!) <br />So did your portfolio tunics get sent away as well? Cause I'd just like to throw my vote into the ring that that you keep those! :D xxOckduspockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472291767747357704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-62687429430658587992015-09-13T12:06:53.917-07:002015-09-13T12:06:53.917-07:00I loved the shirt before but I love it even more a...I loved the shirt before but I love it even more after reading the full story! As the seasons are changing perhaps it's the moment to follow your lead and look at Polyvore...runciblespoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08299362615664028175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-74689203095070216282015-09-12T01:04:50.137-07:002015-09-12T01:04:50.137-07:00Thank you Elizabeth.
I was really confused about m...Thank you Elizabeth.<br />I was really confused about my style. Like you, I had a lot of clothes I was hanging onto, mainly as they were quite expensive. I find it quite easy to give away my hand made stuff as I have a group of friends that take it.<br />As for fashion advice, it was a case of thumbs up and thumbs down from the Twins. I didn't agree with all of it but they got it pretty close.<br />The only problem is now I just want to sew for me!<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-23205697783914925362015-09-11T08:40:10.679-07:002015-09-11T08:40:10.679-07:00The shirt is lovely and the fit looks just perfect...The shirt is lovely and the fit looks just perfect. It is so satisfying to make clothes that actually fit well. I always enjoy reading your posts and reading about what you've sewn! I have been going through my closet recently trying to take out anything I don't wear or doesn't fit anymore. I still had a lot of clothes from my teen years and just aren't my style anymore. I don't have anyone in my family to give me fashion advice though! It makes it hard when going through my wardrobe because I'm the worst at letting go of my handmade items!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872990508361504957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-69963052732276784372015-09-11T05:54:33.277-07:002015-09-11T05:54:33.277-07:00Exactly Shelley, I figured I can cut and sew two t...Exactly Shelley, I figured I can cut and sew two tunics in the time takes me to make a shirt muslin but I am glad I did it. This shirt is the first thing I haven't felt fat in for a long time.<br />Thank you for your lovely compliment.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-25613920535913257462015-09-11T05:34:19.061-07:002015-09-11T05:34:19.061-07:00It's easy to see why we might sew a dozen diff...It's easy to see why we might sew a dozen different tunics when they're so easy. But this one, well fitted shirt will serve you so much better. Well done on taking the time to get it right and you could have spent 50 times what you did for no better a result!<br />Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-29441298897511117802015-09-11T04:02:19.999-07:002015-09-11T04:02:19.999-07:00Thank you Jane. I am so pleased with this shirt, a...Thank you Jane. I am so pleased with this shirt, a lot of work but now it is done I am good to go.<br />You learn to have thick skin very quickly Jane but they mean well. The Twins meant well and I do think they were right.<br />Only problem is, I have to hold my tummy in when I am wearing jeans ;)<br /><br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-22995195013086574742015-09-11T02:06:29.013-07:002015-09-11T02:06:29.013-07:00Lovely work - I imagine having teenage daughters w...Lovely work - I imagine having teenage daughters would certainly keep you on your toes regarding fashion and wardrobe! You look fabulous and I'm so glad you've taken the time to make yourself some things that make you feel good. (Can't wait for the jeans post!) I bet you wear this to absolute pieces.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03255370960186659884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-57055557454620672422015-09-10T19:56:44.509-07:002015-09-10T19:56:44.509-07:00Tencel, of course, you have hit the nail on the he...Tencel, of course, you have hit the nail on the head. I suspect this has Tencel in it as it falls so nicely but takes a hot iron.<br />The dark colour is nice, grown up.<br />Thank you Colette.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-47052294451020372122015-09-10T19:48:26.181-07:002015-09-10T19:48:26.181-07:00that chambray looks so lovely. I picked up some n...that chambray looks so lovely. I picked up some nice tencel on sale from spotlight this week, but it doesn't have the nice dark colour of this!colesworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16131139309105166009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-12392410389537989212015-09-10T19:22:50.343-07:002015-09-10T19:22:50.343-07:00Thank you Kate.
I am still learning and I get a lo...Thank you Kate.<br />I am still learning and I get a lot of help from blogs, it only seems fair to share back.<br />Just in case it is useful.<br />xx N motherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-78103334989216659602015-09-10T18:16:59.280-07:002015-09-10T18:16:59.280-07:00It's great! And thanks for sharing your sewing...It's great! And thanks for sharing your sewing process, it's great to see how others go about their sewing.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474507635893417550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-2382153335634966732015-09-10T17:01:21.099-07:002015-09-10T17:01:21.099-07:00I loved my tunics too Inder and they have been pos...I loved my tunics too Inder and they have been posted off to a new home where I hope they will be worn gardening and relaxing.<br />The Twins were right though, they really were not my style and didn't really suit my life style.<br />I am a shirts and jeans girl so I need to find a pattern that works.<br /><br />My wardrobe is practically empty but I get dressed quicker and I feel smarter.<br />Thank you for your thoughtful comment. <br /><br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-71932794264972609992015-09-10T16:36:51.846-07:002015-09-10T16:36:51.846-07:00You look fantastic! I was nodding all through this...You look fantastic! I was nodding all through this post (though not about your previous makes! I really like your tunics!), as I recently went through my closet and cut hard, including giving away many me-made items, in hopes of having a wardrobe that actually fits and looks good on me and makes me feel good about myself. I had gotten to the point where I had so many different sizes in there, I couldn't find anything I liked! Now that I have less, it feels like more! And classics like this denim shirt never go out of style and will, as you put it, work HARD in your wardrobe. Well done, Nicole! You're a beautiful and stylish woman. Inder-ifichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09724667602427496583noreply@blogger.com