tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post5247950431525458020..comments2024-03-19T15:19:25.978-07:00Comments on Five and Counting....: A Quick and Dirty Postmotherof5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-37436100980292546522013-10-31T17:54:06.175-07:002013-10-31T17:54:06.175-07:00You are so right!
I also know I am far harsher on ...You are so right!<br />I also know I am far harsher on myself then other ladies!motherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-19971833734875081402013-10-31T17:52:26.385-07:002013-10-31T17:52:26.385-07:00Thank you!
I am wearing it today and feel so nice ...Thank you!<br />I am wearing it today and feel so nice (which is amazing as I am carrying an extra 10 kilo still)!<br />I loved your black dress you sewed for choir-stunning!<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-74469620103298749282013-10-27T13:12:19.426-07:002013-10-27T13:12:19.426-07:00Great job. This is my favorite of the new women&#...Great job. This is my favorite of the new women's patterns. I love those pockets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-68484889945945140292013-10-24T19:01:54.772-07:002013-10-24T19:01:54.772-07:00Yes, I think it's a sign of growing up (: The ...Yes, I think it's a sign of growing up (: The funny thing, looking at photos on a computer screen, gives me little idea what "size" people are. I guess that kind of shows people look good in all sorts of sizes.<br /><br />I was interested to see Liesl's new patterns...I think this one will be fun in lots of different fabrics.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756048999067152284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-31279566501598098002013-10-23T21:54:29.107-07:002013-10-23T21:54:29.107-07:00Thank you Ana Sofia.
I used to wear all the colour...Thank you Ana Sofia.<br />I used to wear all the colours of the rainbow but as I get older (and plumper-sigh) I find a solid neutral works best for me.<br />Funny thing is, I always LOVE Justine in her beautiful clothes in fantastic prints.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-32772903051104912172013-10-23T21:52:08.214-07:002013-10-23T21:52:08.214-07:00Thanks Inder, you got it! Being skinny would be so...Thanks Inder, you got it! Being skinny would be so much easier if I didn't have a mouth!<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-39905254341008022662013-10-23T21:50:33.676-07:002013-10-23T21:50:33.676-07:00Thank you Peta, you are right.
(She has right bon...Thank you Peta, you are right. <br />(She has right boney legs too)<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-3193344333761223692013-10-23T21:49:20.734-07:002013-10-23T21:49:20.734-07:00This one really caught my eye Michelle as I love ...This one really caught my eye Michelle as I love the Portfolio dress and this so reminded me of that pattern.<br />Thank you <br /><br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-65724439018932599342013-10-23T21:47:10.080-07:002013-10-23T21:47:10.080-07:00Oooh, you are nice Jane, you can come again.
Don&#...Oooh, you are nice Jane, you can come again.<br />Don't give up on the new patterns, think linen and comfy and casual. I think they are just the thing for a Adelaide summer. Wait until you see a few more...<br />I must admit to being a huge kimono sleeve fan as they hint at a waist but still let you eat a good lunch.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-78177154311057429502013-10-23T16:21:23.767-07:002013-10-23T16:21:23.767-07:00You look stunning Nicole!
I do like the styling w...You look stunning Nicole! <br />I do like the styling with the belt. <br />BTW I'm always so impress with your fabric choices - I can only pick fabrics for my girl, I wouldn't dare to pick a fabric for myself :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-24595308336913315732013-10-20T23:17:13.298-07:002013-10-20T23:17:13.298-07:00I didn't use a FBA but I will use Liesl's ...I didn't use a FBA but I will use Liesl's instructions if I need to. They look very straight forward.<br />The blouse sews up beautifully, its lots of fun.<br />Thank you!<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-40520280288244883912013-10-20T23:14:21.133-07:002013-10-20T23:14:21.133-07:00Damn right, how dare she?
xx NDamn right, how dare she?<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-60098263445734349792013-10-20T23:13:38.896-07:002013-10-20T23:13:38.896-07:00Katy, I would have definitely sized up in a soft f...Katy, I would have definitely sized up in a soft floaty fabric but I know from my Portfolio's, a stiffer fabric looks better, that bit more fitted.<br />As it was a stretch poplin, I had some ease.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-19315497758670785772013-10-20T23:11:04.077-07:002013-10-20T23:11:04.077-07:00I was a HUGE lisette fan Rachel so I was definitel...I was a HUGE lisette fan Rachel so I was definitely in with 'oliver+s' for mummies!<br /><br />The tiny sizes may even be okay for you.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-193862028514676562013-10-20T23:09:22.325-07:002013-10-20T23:09:22.325-07:00I really like this one Sarah, it feels a little sn...I really like this one Sarah, it feels a little snappier then my beloved Portfolio as there is less fullness, but very similar. <br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-435322709581563702013-10-20T23:05:34.027-07:002013-10-20T23:05:34.027-07:00Thanks Cindy.
Its a bit scary writing the numbers...Thanks Cindy.<br /><br />Its a bit scary writing the numbers down but I find photos can be hard to judge.<br />I must admit, getting a good fitting garment means more to me then the size on the pattern.<br />Does that mean I am becoming a grown up?<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-63853458484383142892013-10-20T23:02:26.919-07:002013-10-20T23:02:26.919-07:00Thank you Justine.
I love our chats too.
xx NThank you Justine.<br />I love our chats too.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-44577808713810720932013-10-20T22:59:20.930-07:002013-10-20T22:59:20.930-07:00Thank you, the waist is not too bad, its the tummy...Thank you, the waist is not too bad, its the tummy underneath-sigh. But my babies are totally worth my trashed belly.<br /><br />I think I will try the 12 in the Late Lunch tunic...then I can wear it over a skivvy if it is too big.<br />I am sick of kitting out my skinny girlfriends.<br /><br />I am so excited about Liesl's patterns! <br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-59725284153932160102013-10-20T14:25:58.880-07:002013-10-20T14:25:58.880-07:00Looks great! And I love your quick and dirty posts...Looks great! And I love your quick and dirty posts. That Marie Antoinette is a MAJOR bitch. How dare she ... HA. Love it!Inder-ifichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09724667602427496583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-48607569769893837272013-10-20T05:46:08.818-07:002013-10-20T05:46:08.818-07:00It's lovely! I've been eyeing the late lun...It's lovely! I've been eyeing the late lunch tunic, but I really like this -- especially with a belt. So many styling/fabric options. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09243076408164460349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-81721531380567077052013-10-20T02:38:25.591-07:002013-10-20T02:38:25.591-07:00I've said it before Marie Antoinette might hav...I've said it before Marie Antoinette might have a rocking figure but she is so very boring and you can't get a word out of her. <br />You look fabulous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-82588910273028705962013-10-19T21:56:47.427-07:002013-10-19T21:56:47.427-07:00You've had 5 kids and have a waist that little...You've had 5 kids and have a waist that little? Wow :D With proportions like that you should be wearing little nipped-in waist things like the Colette Hawthorn! I think you've done a lovely job on this dress. I'm afraid none of these new patterns really grabbed me as my style, much as I want to like them.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03255370960186659884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-38081296235839878462013-10-19T20:39:02.339-07:002013-10-19T20:39:02.339-07:00I love seeing this dress made up and sharing your ...I love seeing this dress made up and sharing your measurements has been really helpful. I'm 174 cm tall so I will have to add a few inches by the look of it. I admit, I bought the pattern for Leisels FBA instructions and wondered if you used them?rachelmphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235189646730926145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-48650662180030822372013-10-19T10:08:14.236-07:002013-10-19T10:08:14.236-07:00"Marie-Antionette is a little thinner bitch&q..."Marie-Antionette is a little thinner bitch" Bahahaha! Nicole, I love you. <br /><br />The dress looks great on you! I love it in a solid.brittneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02799596556725495893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-59701307161941824502013-10-19T08:39:10.239-07:002013-10-19T08:39:10.239-07:00Thanks for the size info. I might be alright with ...Thanks for the size info. I might be alright with a 12 given those stats. Although I am taller by 4" so may need extra length. I can't wait to see what you do with the other patterns!Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17648562959654477795noreply@blogger.com