tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535765080722557710.post5901477178055860042..comments2024-03-27T16:19:02.195+00:00Comments on Feltabulous: Sewing Lesson 4 - Tunic dress Ta Dah!Ellie Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12437259693600577503noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535765080722557710.post-53071087749934985432014-11-14T13:05:27.746+00:002014-11-14T13:05:27.746+00:00Thanks, Mirjam. I must admit that I did feel very...Thanks, Mirjam. I must admit that I did feel very proud of myself - I haven't made many successful items of clothing in the past. I like an occasional challenge, particularly a creative one!<br />Best wishes<br />Ellie Ellie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437259693600577503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535765080722557710.post-90422203527791073402014-11-14T09:45:14.995+00:002014-11-14T09:45:14.995+00:00Wow, well done Ellie! It must be so great to wear ...Wow, well done Ellie! It must be so great to wear something you made yourself!<br />I love it that you challenge yourself... I should do the same to be honest...<br />Love, Mirjam.Stinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039359552904890806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535765080722557710.post-78269458551641591132014-11-09T22:09:54.204+00:002014-11-09T22:09:54.204+00:00Thanks, Toffeeapple. I enjoyed sewing it and lear...Thanks, Toffeeapple. I enjoyed sewing it and learnt a lot - it was the first time I had set sleeves or used gathering stitches for the pockets and sleeves. I'm looking forward to making more in different materials and to learning how to put in a zip on my next project.<br />Best wishes<br />EllieEllie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437259693600577503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535765080722557710.post-86940895477063129092014-11-08T19:14:12.868+00:002014-11-08T19:14:12.868+00:00You have done that so well. I really like the ...You have done that so well. I really like the 'cap sleeve' effect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535765080722557710.post-82419071472896140562014-11-08T17:16:56.443+00:002014-11-08T17:16:56.443+00:00Thanks, Amy. I'm sure I will enjoy wearing it...Thanks, Amy. I'm sure I will enjoy wearing it, once I overcome my slight concern about it being different from what I usually wear. A personal challenge...<br />Best wishes<br />EllieEllie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437259693600577503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535765080722557710.post-34778183748526765562014-11-08T17:15:45.764+00:002014-11-08T17:15:45.764+00:00Thanks, Alison. I definitely won't be able to ...Thanks, Alison. I definitely won't be able to hide when I wear this! I keep my colleagues up to date with my progress (even if they aren't interested!!), but it will be interesting to find out what they think of the finished dress. I'm onto dress 2 now (in a fabric I absolutely love!) and will then be starting the skirt.<br />Best wishes<br />EllieEllie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437259693600577503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535765080722557710.post-54204790657874762222014-11-08T17:13:09.396+00:002014-11-08T17:13:09.396+00:00Thanks, Wendy. I am so pleased with how it turned...Thanks, Wendy. I am so pleased with how it turned out and have already gained a lot of confidence from the sewing lessons, which I am loving. The skirt will be a challenge I think, due to the sizing, but I am looking forward to getting to grips with zips.<br />Best wishes<br />EllieEllie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437259693600577503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535765080722557710.post-91630318663345257402014-11-08T17:11:38.877+00:002014-11-08T17:11:38.877+00:00Thanks, Melanie. I was a bit concerned about the ...Thanks, Melanie. I was a bit concerned about the fabric initially, as it is rather more ostentatious than I usually go for, but I am pleased I stuck with my choice. <br />Best wishes<br />EllieEllie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437259693600577503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535765080722557710.post-19124380443580070532014-11-08T17:10:23.000+00:002014-11-08T17:10:23.000+00:00Thanks, EC. I am aiming to have several of these d...Thanks, EC. I am aiming to have several of these dresses as they do seem to be very comfy!<br />Best wishes<br />EllieEllie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437259693600577503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535765080722557710.post-47812702020903474482014-11-08T14:38:39.079+00:002014-11-08T14:38:39.079+00:00Well done you! I hope that you love wearing it. ...Well done you! I hope that you love wearing it. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535765080722557710.post-31205433195710159832014-11-08T13:51:50.470+00:002014-11-08T13:51:50.470+00:00Very well done Ellie! It is so rewarding when you ...Very well done Ellie! It is so rewarding when you acquire a new skill and you have definitely done that. I'm sure when you wear your lovely tunic to work you will get so many admiring comments-your colleagues will be asking what you are making next!<br />Best wishes<br />Alison xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06776307610869291302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535765080722557710.post-22338074660081194472014-11-08T11:13:07.806+00:002014-11-08T11:13:07.806+00:00Well done! Itlooks really professional! Good for ...Well done! Itlooks really professional! Good for you for plucking up the courage to make it and good luck with the skirtWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05167739272302561918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535765080722557710.post-23594837926519765762014-11-08T02:27:12.259+00:002014-11-08T02:27:12.259+00:00It looks great. Fabulous fabric choice. xIt looks great. Fabulous fabric choice. xMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10271933251636352634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535765080722557710.post-85483305677340097212014-11-07T21:23:44.374+00:002014-11-07T21:23:44.374+00:00Congratulations. It looks lovely, and so so comfo...Congratulations. It looks lovely, and so so comfortable.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com