tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post8588731414518662233..comments2024-03-25T12:02:32.902-04:00Comments on liza jane sews: I Want To Cryliza janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-86869137121832119172014-06-04T16:02:40.442-04:002014-06-04T16:02:40.442-04:00I think a lot of times we are too hard on ourselve...I think a lot of times we are too hard on ourselves. I like it. dss0400https://www.blogger.com/profile/09332078292171309986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-72475923156079389922014-06-02T18:03:32.932-04:002014-06-02T18:03:32.932-04:00I did not notice it until you said something, and ...I did not notice it until you said something, and I'm not just saying that. The stripes are what catches your eye, not the paisley. I think it's great. Honest :)Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674702615677958240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-38275000685027506842014-05-19T20:59:15.372-04:002014-05-19T20:59:15.372-04:00Oh man, I feel your pain! I did the exact same th...Oh man, I feel your pain! I did the exact same thing, truly. I focused on making sure one crazy part was not on my boobs and ended up with basically ikat headlights instead. I totally finished the dress and did not notice until my husband could not hold back the laughter. I chopped mine into a skirt (-: I think you have some amazing suggestions, you can save it! It will be stunning, great fabric and I want to go to a fabric mall!!!Www.carrieinstitches.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05597847839226907298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-24238046377495799492014-05-13T19:07:43.127-04:002014-05-13T19:07:43.127-04:00You call this a fail? Behave yourself!
If you lo...You call this a fail? Behave yourself! <br />If you love the sleeves keep the sleeves and attach them to a fabric of a similar weight. I recently saw US first lady wearing a dress made of two entirely different prints and it looked good. Or turn it around, lower the neckline, make the back the front, and cut a low back from what was originally the front. Just don't do it right now, wait till the fabric stash gets low and you'll be insprired. I am inpressed with what you've done just far, thank you for putting this post up!Miss Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01411582479818113011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-80479886508893920312014-05-06T15:57:28.696-04:002014-05-06T15:57:28.696-04:00:( I'm sorry this happened! I hate it when eve...:( I'm sorry this happened! I hate it when everything's going well and then a tiny oversight like this makes everything terrible. I agree with everyone else that you can totally save this, but I totally get putting it aside for a while... that's what I would do!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15979808408348106338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-54466677856646650132014-05-05T10:58:26.681-04:002014-05-05T10:58:26.681-04:00I agree with the other suggestions. You need to l...I agree with the other suggestions. You need to let this one rest for awhile and get your mind away from it. I'll bet you'll get an inspiration and realize you can save it. It's so pretty and the so called "error" is not as noticeable as you might think! Good luck! I'm sure you'll come back to it with some time, space and new fresh idea.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739833206140136336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-68779935308176915232014-05-05T10:19:51.816-04:002014-05-05T10:19:51.816-04:00I feel your pain, having recently had a series of ...I feel your pain, having recently had a series of sewing failures myself. However, I don't think this is a complete failure. You have the skills and artistic knowledge to save this. <br /><br />I would cut some more paisley pieces from the fabric (if you have enough) and applique them over and around the red parts of the front, extending up and down the striped area. Make it look like a really sumptuously decorated fabric, and even add a few beads or sequins if you have time. You can do it!<br /><br />Your rolled hems are superb! xxxSam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12854866475645268162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-87256225240795717992014-05-05T10:08:11.804-04:002014-05-05T10:08:11.804-04:00Oh yes. THAT.Oh yes. THAT.Mikhaela Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817367214920267825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-52683925532385721662014-05-05T10:07:38.883-04:002014-05-05T10:07:38.883-04:00I LOVE this idea—would be a great way to rescue th...I LOVE this idea—would be a great way to rescue that special fabric! Mikhaela Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817367214920267825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-25497558849014750392014-05-05T07:55:30.665-04:002014-05-05T07:55:30.665-04:00Your husband has great taste especially when overw...Your husband has great taste especially when overwhelmed. Put this project away for a little bit and I am sure you will figure out a solution when your angst settles down. Trying to rescue it now when you are feeling so frustrated might lead to further problems. Having said all that I really like it ! Janinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14384221374769122673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-31689220326499975592014-05-05T07:35:19.302-04:002014-05-05T07:35:19.302-04:00I think it's beautiful!I think it's beautiful! Cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784505178222083364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-80948460953387491952014-05-05T04:57:50.387-04:002014-05-05T04:57:50.387-04:00It's definitely not an epic fail, just a bit o...It's definitely not an epic fail, just a bit of an oversight. If you've got the time and inclination, I'd definitely go with the applique/colourblocking route. The fabric is gorgeous, and would make a beautiful Nicola. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-15998627139396277092014-05-05T04:56:50.669-04:002014-05-05T04:56:50.669-04:00It will be OK! Like many of the others, if it fits...It will be OK! Like many of the others, if it fits well I would be tempted to try and piece it, because lovely fabric. If you need some time (I usually have to take a bit of time away from projects that aren't going how I'd like), wear your gorgeous brightly coloured maxi skirt with a silky top or a jacket, fascinator and strappy sandals to the wedding, if it's appropriate and you don't want to get a whole new outfit. I sometimes dress up more casual pieces when I'm short on clothes. I too have occasionally been driven to tears, but it's threading the overlocker that does it to me. I've written a note to myself (sad I know) for next time I get to the tricky bit in the hope I will be able to make sense of it next time. Btw, when I see a mall like that full of fabric, I become just so aware of how tiny the UK really is! Good luck with your wedding outfit xxPhilippahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979470577235630724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-21889049908857184512014-05-05T01:50:32.314-04:002014-05-05T01:50:32.314-04:00Sorry if someone else mentioned this idea... but ...Sorry if someone else mentioned this idea... but see that edge of the boob paisley that's overlapping the neckline's border print? I'd carefully cut a portion of any border print scraps, match it up well with the dress's border lines, and applique over that paisley edge, to hide it. That way the border looks uninterrupted and the paisley is subdued and much less prominant. Xenia Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08880128865699100105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-9104505237728497142014-05-04T22:34:39.320-04:002014-05-04T22:34:39.320-04:00I didn't notice the pattern placement, because...I didn't notice the pattern placement, because the stripes are so strong. Perhaps gather a few more opinions from friends, as J might be right that it is not noticeable. They aren't symmetrical, and perhaps if the skirt portion is attached, it would just look like the paisley was spreading up. Perhaps put it on, wrap the skirt fabric around, take another photo and rethink....'cause to me it looks okay. And that back is fantastic!katherine hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314030133556269765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-53322841525798052272014-05-04T20:10:26.427-04:002014-05-04T20:10:26.427-04:00I like the applique idea, and the painting idea, a...I like the applique idea, and the painting idea, and the border idea - but if it were mine, and there was a wedding to go to, I would start something new and simple. Such henious behaviour means that project should go sit somewhere in the dark until there is a burst of enthusiasm for recovery. (In my sewing room is a crying chair.....)<br />The pattern placement at the back is awesome.kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-6922885199286165452014-05-04T19:41:44.222-04:002014-05-04T19:41:44.222-04:00I totally didn't notice it either! Perhaps add...I totally didn't notice it either! Perhaps add a peplum to make it a short top p to wear over pencil skirts?Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645962414123088110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-4931833499315234292014-05-04T18:02:01.449-04:002014-05-04T18:02:01.449-04:00I'm so sorry! How frustrating! I hope you can ...I'm so sorry! How frustrating! I hope you can set it aside until you're less frustrated. I really think there's a way to salvage this! I'm glad there's some fabric leftover, too. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-30942507928388366772014-05-04T17:28:58.438-04:002014-05-04T17:28:58.438-04:00Oh man, I love Gillian's idea! I think keeping...Oh man, I love Gillian's idea! I think keeping the striped border at the neck closure and piecing it with a solid would look a-mazing, and save quite a bit of this special fabric! I hope you feel better soon - we've all been there. *hugs* And, your rolled hems really do look spectacular.Crab and Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13392731276180198699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-19536610438437109562014-05-04T17:25:56.487-04:002014-05-04T17:25:56.487-04:00Ok, put this in detention and let your feelings se...Ok, put this in detention and let your feelings settle. You can't quit this one, it has great specialness! The back is fabulous and I done even mind a little paisley grouping, actually....prttynpnkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16513331416653286924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-69266142440285101302014-05-04T16:42:21.544-04:002014-05-04T16:42:21.544-04:00I totally didn't notice until you said somethi...I totally didn't notice until you said something. But now I can't unsee it. Damn! I feel your pain. I agree with the others above that you will figure out how to make this work, but for now you need to put it in the naughty corner.JTKnitterSanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458213120829707331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-40922166252074984742014-05-04T16:18:12.002-04:002014-05-04T16:18:12.002-04:00Okay, but what gorgeous pattern placement on the b...Okay, but what gorgeous pattern placement on the back! I love that part. And a beautiful rolled hem! You'll make this work one day.PoldaPophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540000076159376802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-40330529328137679692014-05-04T15:42:02.296-04:002014-05-04T15:42:02.296-04:00miss fantastically creative artsy mama. go get yo...miss fantastically creative artsy mama. go get your fabric markers, colored sharpies, bottle of red wine and a brush, and start drawing on that turquoise! you absolutely have the creativity to save this...hell, save, AND make that fabulous precious print even BETTER! marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-10867017366080438182014-05-04T13:55:13.797-04:002014-05-04T13:55:13.797-04:00you can totally make this one work, just give it f...you can totally make this one work, just give it few days of rest, and then start with fresh eyes and a smile!mokoshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15271002958444738625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-28249086294213593182014-05-04T13:41:20.268-04:002014-05-04T13:41:20.268-04:00I know your pain. I have been there. When I have...I know your pain. I have been there. When I have been there, I just wasn't able to leave it alone and had to find a quick fix just so I felt better. Ideally, you probably should put it on the shelf and walk away from it until the tears fade and you can just say "oh well." Then tackle it again and see if you can salvage it. I love the ideas above. At this point, it doesn't hurt to try. It is salt in the wound considering how far the fabric came from. Ugh. Try to give yourself a break first. Trying to recover it in time for the wedding may just make it that much more heartache. This too shall pass. ((hugs))Sewing by Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073228812439584262noreply@blogger.com