tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435904.post7658797101086405786..comments2024-02-06T02:30:02.442-06:00Comments on Quality Time: Simplicity 3835 tunicangie.ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01575366388194033626noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435904.post-59200134455257562752014-01-15T08:51:26.638-06:002014-01-15T08:51:26.638-06:00I have a Butterick pattern: B5612. It has a shor...I have a Butterick pattern: B5612. It has a short front placket with three buttons, adding interest and also the ability to leave open. It is shown as both tunic and dress and would lend itself to a shortened blouse. It is shown with a casing at the waist and a narrow self fabric belt. Even left loose this belt would again add interest. I just happened on your blog. Like your "speak" and your ideas. The top you made complements you and so do I. dselDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16639566179699487588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435904.post-13845883862489629912010-07-01T10:19:22.806-05:002010-07-01T10:19:22.806-05:00I just found your blog a few weeks ago, and have b...I just found your blog a few weeks ago, and have been anxiously awaiting your next post!! We are built much the same, and I am interested in the fashions that work for you, as I seldom am brave enough to tackle sewing clothes for myself. Over 50% of the clothes I make for me go in file 13!!! I recently purchased a top that works so well for me, that I am going to modify some of my shapeless "gowny type" shirts into something of the same by adding a band to the bottom...I am busty and have a not so flat belly....making my shirts look maternityish....much to my dismay...the band is elasticized in the back, and brings the extra fabric "in" at the bottom. Think the tunic might look good for you if a band was added to the bottom...maybe shorten a bit first...just an idea...but thanks for the inspiration your blog gives me!! Will follow you...you are talented!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435904.post-18898179756796380132010-06-27T07:19:41.073-05:002010-06-27T07:19:41.073-05:00I made a fabric belt to go with mine: http://www.f...I made a fabric belt to go with mine: http://www.flickr.com/photos/megrje/3576802376/ because my husband said it needed "something" and was too plain up and down. But yeah, the neckline totally chokes me when I sit down so I never do the hook and eye at the back.mjbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270657379178402124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435904.post-63973723326639519852010-06-26T21:52:32.888-05:002010-06-26T21:52:32.888-05:00Definitely lower the neckline considerably.
On th...Definitely lower the neckline considerably.<br /><br />On the length -- I wonder if you tried it with a hip-slung belt or a wide sash -- maybe do that before you shorten it? I think it might be very cute. <br /><br />Because it's already cute! Excellent choice of fabric for the style --Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14907927065378243188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435904.post-87706503074193799912010-06-26T21:30:43.215-05:002010-06-26T21:30:43.215-05:00I like the tunic length! I really like the fabric...I like the tunic length! I really like the fabric!Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435904.post-6279372795069361832010-06-26T12:28:03.985-05:002010-06-26T12:28:03.985-05:00I, also, rather like the tunic length! The fabric...I, also, rather like the tunic length! The fabric is so pretty and I think that the style looks great on you.Eugeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584571701550775408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435904.post-69498057989558469892010-06-26T10:13:49.039-05:002010-06-26T10:13:49.039-05:00LOL @ Carolyn - but truthfully - I was thinking th...LOL @ Carolyn - but truthfully - I was thinking the same thing. <br /><br />I love the fabric you chose for your tunic and I think the length is great. Change the neckline and see what you think. Can't wait to see how you end up finally styling it. ggMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301526396026815132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435904.post-32496218451393530332010-06-26T09:07:43.065-05:002010-06-26T09:07:43.065-05:00Y'know all of this sewing because you're h...Y'know all of this sewing because you're home all day is really starting to unnerve me...I may have to sit down for a minute because the flashes of green before my eyes is blinding me. Okay, I guess I'll be okay *mumble, mumble* I like the tunic *mumble, mumble* and I really like the colors...but seriously must you torture me so!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435904.post-76443578054205294052010-06-26T05:55:32.167-05:002010-06-26T05:55:32.167-05:00I think your tunic looks great! If you are not pl...I think your tunic looks great! If you are not pleased with the fit, what about belting it and wearing it that way? I do like the tunic length.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04781651275997050281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435904.post-47348794896360226542010-06-25T20:12:06.935-05:002010-06-25T20:12:06.935-05:00In the first picture, you can tell that the neckli...In the first picture, you can tell that the neckline is too high. That said, I do think that the tunic is still very flattering on you.<br /><br />word ver: nomatic - yep, pretty much describes my life!Amy Baileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942746156202689012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435904.post-53055491999177532992010-06-25T15:21:53.388-05:002010-06-25T15:21:53.388-05:00I also like the length on you, but do agree about ...I also like the length on you, but do agree about the neck being slightly high. It looks great with the slim pants you are wearing it with.kiltsnquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05662251436329585741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435904.post-57538100943471215132010-06-25T15:11:25.887-05:002010-06-25T15:11:25.887-05:00I'd try the dress with a pair of white pants a...I'd try the dress with a pair of white pants and see if you like it better. I always love your fabric choices, so pretty! And I can't believe how productive you are. Tell me you weren't when the kids were little. Please.Utahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06011335110798185030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435904.post-34187110115388371342010-06-25T14:51:09.582-05:002010-06-25T14:51:09.582-05:00This looks fabulous! Great fabric choice and one t...This looks fabulous! Great fabric choice and one thing I've always loved about this pattern is the neckline, but thanks for the warning! I plan on trying this pattern this summer. :)Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15575104493258544397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435904.post-15635030010002308852010-06-25T14:14:12.289-05:002010-06-25T14:14:12.289-05:00Yeah, the reason I haven't made that version i...Yeah, the reason I haven't made that version is because the neckline is too high on everyone that's made it. Just check out the reviews on Pattern Review or Google the pattern number. I would rather use a whole new pattern piece than even try to alter that one.<br /><br />That said, I think your dress/tunic looks great! I just wanted you to know that the problems are the pattern and NOT you. It's flawed even though it's popular. But then, it is popular among women who know how to FIX the problems.lsaspaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058968076601943527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435904.post-84418289391404021962010-06-25T14:07:19.596-05:002010-06-25T14:07:19.596-05:00I'd take the neckband off too. I think it is c...I'd take the neckband off too. I think it is cute. Glad the zipper foot worked for you. Blessings!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03949648610056987898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435904.post-85579202042684543492010-06-25T13:27:52.844-05:002010-06-25T13:27:52.844-05:00I like the tunic length, too. I shorter length mig...I like the tunic length, too. I shorter length might look too puffy. I really like the fabric for this style. You look good wearing it.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435904.post-18221583956868845532010-06-25T12:40:05.881-05:002010-06-25T12:40:05.881-05:00I like it tunic length. I wouldn't hem it any...I like it tunic length. I wouldn't hem it any more. :)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967146285860396302noreply@blogger.com