tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154868623546829074.post3496460823297175797..comments2023-04-14T00:07:56.785+12:00Comments on Nikki's Stitches: The red leaves blouseNikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10560774986079141727noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154868623546829074.post-61316101908024509462013-02-04T19:42:21.392+13:002013-02-04T19:42:21.392+13:00Thanks Shelly. I'm certainly pleased with it!Thanks Shelly. I'm certainly pleased with it!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10560774986079141727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154868623546829074.post-79304087473595453062013-02-04T19:41:58.213+13:002013-02-04T19:41:58.213+13:00I think because it was Escher-ish that the fabric ...I think because it was Escher-ish that the fabric tickled my fancy. Escher satisfies my mathematical tendencies! The fabric placing was not easy, I have to say. I'll have a look at the stabiliser thing on the buttonholes. Might be a good idea!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10560774986079141727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154868623546829074.post-79302049823585062632013-02-04T19:40:10.502+13:002013-02-04T19:40:10.502+13:00Ah, well, the problem with 4-hole buttons means th...Ah, well, the problem with 4-hole buttons means that the space the button holes take up means that the buttonholes stretch kind of. I find it hard to explain without pictures!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10560774986079141727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154868623546829074.post-65104335449520279082013-02-04T19:38:20.899+13:002013-02-04T19:38:20.899+13:00OK, tucked it and chopping off the bottom will hap...OK, tucked it and chopping off the bottom will happen! I got nice comments at work today too!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10560774986079141727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154868623546829074.post-10421317574445957502013-02-04T19:37:43.026+13:002013-02-04T19:37:43.026+13:00Thanks prttynpnkThanks prttynpnkNikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10560774986079141727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154868623546829074.post-2898845316565656192013-02-04T19:37:20.621+13:002013-02-04T19:37:20.621+13:00Needle has been replaced - it broke yesterday!! Me...Needle has been replaced - it broke yesterday!! Methinks it was too old.<br />As for the buttons, I reckon I'll be down to the shop as soon as my little legs will carry me!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10560774986079141727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154868623546829074.post-35964592455723392912013-02-04T19:36:04.236+13:002013-02-04T19:36:04.236+13:00Thanks. I did think it was a wee bit too long!Thanks. I did think it was a wee bit too long!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10560774986079141727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154868623546829074.post-90108342887036342282013-02-04T16:58:59.350+13:002013-02-04T16:58:59.350+13:00For all the trouble you had stitching it up, it lo...For all the trouble you had stitching it up, it looks great. It's a very pretty fabric. Great job stashbusting. Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07142947905050151725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154868623546829074.post-17908700355198264122013-02-04T10:42:28.320+13:002013-02-04T10:42:28.320+13:00Gorgeous! Definitely a tucked in kind of blouse I ...Gorgeous! Definitely a tucked in kind of blouse I think, it is a bit too long. What a pity about the button holes and buttons, I have a similar problem, I blame my machine!Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02947797704112639187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154868623546829074.post-3968329478294732732013-02-04T09:58:38.208+13:002013-02-04T09:58:38.208+13:00I LOVE that fabric, such a pretty red and I love h...I LOVE that fabric, such a pretty red and I love how the flowers change to the negative and back again, very M C Esher! and I think you placed the bands very well, it makes it super flattering. <br /><br />I agree with Maryanne too, I think you could just chop off the bottom, I think squared off blouses look great worn out over pants.<br /><br />I would suggest for the button holes next time you work with a fabric like this is to put a small rectangle of stabiliser in between the layers, like a light-weight sew-in interfacing. I did that with my silk blouse, worked a treat!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154868623546829074.post-82737566018996104012013-02-04T09:24:36.762+13:002013-02-04T09:24:36.762+13:00Tucked in looks great! Also.. the number of holes...Tucked in looks great! Also.. the number of holes your buttons have matter?? Do tell me more :O<br /><br />This is such a great print :) Well done on stash busting!Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719917783641156738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154868623546829074.post-24350885322850552672013-02-04T08:48:22.435+13:002013-02-04T08:48:22.435+13:00I too love this fabric and your top. Love it tucke...I too love this fabric and your top. Love it tucked (with a t autocorrect!) in and think maybe a bit long untucked. But with that black skirt, bloused a little the way you have, very pretty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154868623546829074.post-39017909511147454602013-02-03T23:56:37.571+13:002013-02-03T23:56:37.571+13:00I love the fabric repeat- it's perfect for a l...I love the fabric repeat- it's perfect for a longer top- I think this is lovely! prttynpnkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16513331416653286924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154868623546829074.post-16601093173657890502013-02-03T23:25:33.165+13:002013-02-03T23:25:33.165+13:00Gosh that is a pretty fabrics. I love the idea of ...Gosh that is a pretty fabrics. I love the idea of this blouse but I too think it doesn't need to be so long - if you whapped the bottom off it, it won't catch on your hips so much. It is a lovely garment otherwise! Actually it is till lovely anyway!<br />Sounds like your needle is either old and or too heavy for the fabric. It only needs a 70. <br />i have the dearest little red flower buttons I can imagine on this - if you do decide to 'trade up. :)MrsC (Maryanne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14440723067459232998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154868623546829074.post-29079169926053739552013-02-03T21:49:02.365+13:002013-02-03T21:49:02.365+13:00Ooo this is pretty - the colours and style are rea...Ooo this is pretty - the colours and style are really lovely. I do like it tucked in .... too long? Yes I think so, a little.<br /><br />Oh no about the button holes - no idea why that happened so I'll be checking back to see what comments on wisdom come in.Calico Stretchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10316737430668891276noreply@blogger.com