tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209080131494479770.post8410159769775168600..comments2024-03-29T02:51:21.386+00:00Comments on Grosgrain Green: Hot, hot, hot!Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525020848581000170noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209080131494479770.post-9745903005475038942013-07-12T10:54:09.231+01:002013-07-12T10:54:09.231+01:00Our wardrobes say so much about the differences be...Our wardrobes say so much about the differences between our climates, don't you think? :)<br /><br />Yes, I think your Kelly suggestion could work. I'm pretty sure the pattern recommends lighter weight, as well as heavier weight fabrics - maybe even silk, although I could have made that up. My polka dot version is a fairly lightweight fabric, actually. I'd just need to make it a bit longer (not keen on having lots of bare leg showing). Good suggestion, thanks!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06525020848581000170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209080131494479770.post-74425750157667107702013-07-12T10:38:08.107+01:002013-07-12T10:38:08.107+01:00There's nothing like a early summer morning! U...There's nothing like a early summer morning! Unless it's a clear, balmy summer evening...<br />I have the opposite problem (discovered very early on in MMM) - 90% of my own-made wardrobe is summery! So I'm hard at work trying to build up my winter options.<br />I haven't tried this, so I could be way off the mark, but would the Kelly skirt pattern adapt to a summer weight fabric? Something with a bit of drape could give it a really different look. And you've absolutely mastered that pattern, after all! <br />Gorgeous camping photos too, by the way :)Danielle Krivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10423009648089810339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209080131494479770.post-74144088136024898112013-07-11T22:25:30.796+01:002013-07-11T22:25:30.796+01:00I love being out in the early morning. I leave for...I love being out in the early morning. I leave for work at about 7.30am to walk in and it is perfect on a sunny day! I'm not surprised to see that many of us are struggling with summer clothes, we haven't really had prolonged sun for a few years. I've been trying to find quick makes to fill the gaps. I'm loving the fabric for your Peony! Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01089188588469901726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209080131494479770.post-33174745540869409062013-07-11T14:22:03.142+01:002013-07-11T14:22:03.142+01:00Oh poor you. I have never suffered from hayfever t...Oh poor you. I have never suffered from hayfever thank goodness!<br /><br />Haven't tried that skirt either. Thanks. I will have a look! Like the sound of a comfy elasticated waist. Is that bad to admit?!!!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06525020848581000170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209080131494479770.post-82751759214420802532013-07-11T14:21:07.830+01:002013-07-11T14:21:07.830+01:00It really does make a difference!! I hope the sun ...It really does make a difference!! I hope the sun does stay for you, that would be really lovely!<br /><br />I haven't seen the Pattern Runway skirt, or the Gertie one (although I do follow her blog) so will take a look at them. Thanks for the tip off!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06525020848581000170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209080131494479770.post-76093945927654743242013-07-11T14:19:55.977+01:002013-07-11T14:19:55.977+01:00Thanks Shar. Yes, I guess camping is a required ta...Thanks Shar. Yes, I guess camping is a required taste and not for everyone. Having said how much I enjoyed it, I haven't gone back to it as an adult, but maybe I should think about that?<br /><br />Yes the Anna dress is gorgeous!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06525020848581000170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209080131494479770.post-58425295762890466792013-07-11T10:36:32.188+01:002013-07-11T10:36:32.188+01:00I know exactly what you mean about the stillness i...I know exactly what you mean about the stillness in the morning. My family went camping every year in Ireland, and the cool, quiet mornings always remind me of those summers, If only I wasn't dying with hayfever so I could actually enjoy them!<br />Have you tried this simple gathered skirt? http://makezine.com/craft/how-to_one-hour_skirt/ It's a good stash buster and really quick to do so might be a good option for filling some gaps in your summer wardrobe. Also, the elasticated wait is handy for those big al fresco meals ;)<br />Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07221567627424497026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209080131494479770.post-11246090388048677822013-07-11T09:58:59.063+01:002013-07-11T09:58:59.063+01:00It's amazing what a difference the sunshine ma...It's amazing what a difference the sunshine makes to the working day isn't it! It makes me remember to leave my desk and take a wee walk outside and I always feel better for having done so. I'm coming back to Scotland in a few weeks so I'm keeping my fingers crossed the sunshine stays!<br />If you'd like new patterns without having to pay for them have you seen the Pattern Runway free gathered skirt pattern http://www.patternrunway.com/2011/09/free-pattern-very-gathered-skirt.html ? You just have to sign up for their newsletter and they email you the PDF. I'd also love to try Gertie's Dirndl skirt tutorial sometime, have you seen that? http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2009/08/sew-full-gathered-skirt-part-one-make.htmlKathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05183395919767332073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209080131494479770.post-84688065884722407032013-07-11T01:04:41.806+01:002013-07-11T01:04:41.806+01:00The camping pictures are great! My parents took us...The camping pictures are great! My parents took us camping exactly once - they were born and raised in the city so it didn't really work out! I love the fabric for your Peony. I have the pattern, but it's way back on the list for now so I can't wait to see how yours turns out. Isn't BYH's Anna dress lovely? I may have to get that one. I love your bird dress (yes please post about it). Our weather has been wickedly hot and humid with thunderstorms every day. I hope your good weather stays! Sharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08908776705406030872noreply@blogger.com