tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post2006349562433832574..comments2024-03-14T06:18:11.593-04:00Comments on liza jane sews: Burda Maternity Failliza janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-52078253839226411242012-12-29T17:04:20.240-05:002012-12-29T17:04:20.240-05:00There is a fine line between big enough and too bi...There is a fine line between big enough and too big with maternity wear. Have to looked at Megan Nielson's patterns?<br />I never really needed maternity wear with my first. Lucky - whereas with my second I was in maternity wear from 3 months! There was no top long enough to cover my belly by the end and I had to wear dresses!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-83299899268039571782012-12-17T20:28:41.093-05:002012-12-17T20:28:41.093-05:00Thanks for sharing your failure - I'm trying t...Thanks for sharing your failure - I'm trying to get better about putting the bad stuff in my blog. And did you get that fabric at Hancock's? I think I made a dress for a client with the purple/black/pink version of that fabric and the tiny stripes nearly drove me crazy. These colors really work on you, and believe me, you will get bigger and then probably love the top. When I was at 39 weeks I remember seeing a reflection of myself in spin class and I wondered who that huge person was, only to find that it was ME! PoldaPophttp://poldapop.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-36802836466727360552012-12-17T09:58:41.955-05:002012-12-17T09:58:41.955-05:00This is the kind of project that makes me feel lik...This is the kind of project that makes me feel like murdering someone, doesn't really matter who. So frustrating. I know it may not be what you envisioned, but it looks infinitely better than most of the RTW maternity I see out there. Good for you, posting about it, I would have set fire to it in the driveway, buried the evidence and forgotten all about it.ElleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16656569539140359204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-74505288070511853442012-12-15T17:46:50.707-05:002012-12-15T17:46:50.707-05:00Aww man, how annoying! I HATE when things don'...Aww man, how annoying! I HATE when things don't turn out the way you hoped they would. What a bummer! I've had that same thing happen with stripes, too. I thought I could just shave off a hem along a stripe, it was like a neverending circle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-54400383753463996492012-12-14T15:39:20.073-05:002012-12-14T15:39:20.073-05:00I have nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogge...I have nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger award and the One Lovely Blog Award! See my blog for your badge and instructions!! www.sewingbyshirley.blogspot.comSewing by Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073228812439584262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-36074342276284624302012-12-14T13:12:57.660-05:002012-12-14T13:12:57.660-05:00I think this pattern may be better suited for when...I think this pattern may be better suited for when you're farther along in maternity - once the belly is really out there, I think this might hang in a more flattering way. That doesn't solve the issues of sloppy finishing you encountered, of course. And the idea someone mentions above of shirring in the back might really work.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15559353016312171986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-32038462982730645192012-12-14T13:12:14.928-05:002012-12-14T13:12:14.928-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15559353016312171986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-38561369531692491162012-12-13T21:24:07.589-05:002012-12-13T21:24:07.589-05:00How frustratingly frustrating! I'm most impres...How frustratingly frustrating! I'm most impressed you actually blogged it. If a pattern and fabric combo ever did this to me, they would be relegated to the scrap heap pronto, and as punishment would never be allowed to see the light of day again. Let that be warning to all of the as-yet-unmade items in my sewing catalogue!<br />Ah well.... here's to laze-about-the-house tops!!poppykettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089242289854891320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-2322002887610746832012-12-13T16:52:27.555-05:002012-12-13T16:52:27.555-05:00Oh bummer! I hate getting to the end of a project ...Oh bummer! I hate getting to the end of a project and realizing it isn't what you expected. It will definitely come in handy though as you reach the end of your pregnancy. Even if you just wear it around the house.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04152509228698416413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-45942676564524271582012-12-13T14:06:26.841-05:002012-12-13T14:06:26.841-05:00What a frustrating story - I feel your pain. The t...What a frustrating story - I feel your pain. The top actually looks fine in the photos but I can appreciate it may not look so good in real life. I like how you've layered it over black. For what it's worth, I think you'll grow into this one nicely (literally!)Bernicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14594285545901719716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-66193278558266326452012-12-13T09:44:55.018-05:002012-12-13T09:44:55.018-05:00For what it's worth I don't think this is ...For what it's worth I don't think this is unsalvageable. Have you thought of adding a little shirring to the back at the bust line...a bit like Rae's Washi. It would add a bit of shape without adding any restriction. This fabric is so lovely and it's so beautifully put together it seems a shame not to wear it.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596383615211328302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-46874552868543776632012-12-13T08:08:56.839-05:002012-12-13T08:08:56.839-05:00Sorry it didn't turn out how you hoped xSorry it didn't turn out how you hoped xAlexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08693247118826431089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-39634158650219776522012-12-13T07:17:46.106-05:002012-12-13T07:17:46.106-05:00I really thought this was a pretty good quality kn...I really thought this was a pretty good quality knit-- but it was on sale. Hmmmm....liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-77072703590532623212012-12-13T07:17:00.013-05:002012-12-13T07:17:00.013-05:00That's exactly. I had high expectations and t...That's exactly. I had high expectations and too much pressure. I definitely make better things when I don't have a deadline.liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-25192250640420460422012-12-13T07:16:14.813-05:002012-12-13T07:16:14.813-05:00Well, I have some thoughts on how to fix some of t...Well, I have some thoughts on how to fix some of the issues. If you do decide to make it, I would add a waist seam at the back and use the whole seam (front and back) to insert some elastic. I think that would do wonders for the sack-ness. I'd also modify the front gathering a bit. And stay away from those hem panels! I think it could work with some modifications.liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-16030479122460301182012-12-13T07:13:50.233-05:002012-12-13T07:13:50.233-05:00And that is what it is now bookmarked for :)And that is what it is now bookmarked for :)liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-63235510323012971422012-12-13T07:13:12.173-05:002012-12-13T07:13:12.173-05:00I agree that I will probably be very glad I have i...I agree that I will probably be very glad I have it at the end. I feel as big as a house now- I can't imagine getting bigger and bigger!liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-40553175493434973432012-12-13T04:58:21.806-05:002012-12-13T04:58:21.806-05:00Oh no! I know the feeling, when you finish it just...Oh no! I know the feeling, when you finish it just in spite. Hope you came up with something different to wear to your parties (I´m sure you did). I love the stripes,though! And I had a similar non- matching stripes incident recently. Very strange, but in my case I think I had bought fabric from the end of the roll, and the (on sale) fabric was completely stretched and wonky. I agree with you and the others, that this top probably will be your go-to top later on! :-)Sølvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12274708190515586443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-67322410768342450512012-12-13T02:57:41.195-05:002012-12-13T02:57:41.195-05:00Aw, sorry it didn't turn out as nicely as you ...Aw, sorry it didn't turn out as nicely as you hoped. It does make a nice top, though - good save!Crab and Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13392731276180198699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-59000945999591698402012-12-13T02:18:19.814-05:002012-12-13T02:18:19.814-05:00totally get it, that's so annoying. especially...totally get it, that's so annoying. especially if you make time which is hardly there anyways, and have plans when to wear it out. there might be just too much pressure and high expectations, just like you've said. anyways, I like it from the front. the back is too big but as all the others said, it's great for lounging.Katarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08814120774835076488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-91716065424252680262012-12-13T00:18:16.861-05:002012-12-13T00:18:16.861-05:00It's a very cute top and I'm sure you will...It's a very cute top and I'm sure you will love it when you have more bump to fill it out.ReadyThreadSewhttp://readythreadsew.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-52812085086692677622012-12-12T23:08:40.246-05:002012-12-12T23:08:40.246-05:00Oh no, this is on my maternity plan, although not ...Oh no, this is on my maternity plan, although not blogged. I'll put it away as I don't need a hot mess on my hands. I like the top tho, you may feel the love later on.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01889228279459950726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-2154929292620242932012-12-12T23:03:16.137-05:002012-12-12T23:03:16.137-05:00Sunday lounge around and watch the Real Housewives...Sunday lounge around and watch the Real Housewives top...that's what I do.miqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11008678488205210657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-55365681572754550902012-12-12T22:32:34.167-05:002012-12-12T22:32:34.167-05:00oooh hate it when it feels like the world is consp...oooh hate it when it feels like the world is conspiring against you, all for a simple dress! you managed to make it look good for the pics though! nice job saving it. :)lisa g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09891757600316953288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-34554343928976028432012-12-12T21:52:26.085-05:002012-12-12T21:52:26.085-05:00Aaaaand, I meant to add, the colours are actually ...Aaaaand, I meant to add, the colours are actually good, and you matched the stripes beautifully. Steph Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00049714887862407863noreply@blogger.com