tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219571696172790521.post941547101945241917..comments2023-03-08T23:11:13.686+00:00Comments on Laura: in a tangle: Do you sew basics?Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15487119675699417109noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219571696172790521.post-66931845746942208252011-05-16T06:35:00.649+01:002011-05-16T06:35:00.649+01:00A serger isn't essential for making t-shirt ba...A serger isn't essential for making t-shirt basics - if your machine has a stretch stitch function t-shirts and tanks are still pretty quick to sew up. Maybe not as quick as with a serger but still pretty quick.<br /><br />I've made a couple of tank tops and a t-shirt using my sewing machine and the outcome was great. the tank took an hour start to finish, including tracing the pattern from a tank that I own. the t-shirt took an evening. And i love wearing them, and plan to make more in the future. Particularly since the shop that i buy most of my basic tops from has stopped supplying the kind that i like.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03205271379351276007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219571696172790521.post-44670623712891667162011-05-11T13:23:53.479+01:002011-05-11T13:23:53.479+01:00the difficulty with basics is that we tend to wear...the difficulty with basics is that we tend to wear the same 3 things all the time, and there is little point trying to recreate an item you already have (unless its falling apart!. Try thinking about what makes you like the basics you have an then make something that fits those criteria but is slightly more jolly. If you like your denim skirt because its easy to wear, sturdy and goes with everything, try making a simple skirt in a different colour in thick cotton or coloured denim. Whilst I do tend to make pretty things, several of the things I now consider basics were things I made. Often very easily. Also try and make things that seem "pretty" to you, but which are in simpler fabrics or patterns so you can wear them everyday. <br /><br />I dont bother making vests and stuff though. buying them is cheaper than the material, and I'm rubbish with knits.monkeysockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13585860927875638867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219571696172790521.post-42478424967091714122011-05-11T12:28:10.180+01:002011-05-11T12:28:10.180+01:00Hmm interesting thoughts guys! Thanks for the fee...Hmm interesting thoughts guys! Thanks for the feedback. I think a follow up post is neeeded!Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15487119675699417109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219571696172790521.post-39589225420977917312011-05-11T01:17:06.757+01:002011-05-11T01:17:06.757+01:00Great post! Sounds to me like you need to attempt...Great post! Sounds to me like you need to attempt that beignet skirt ;-) It'll slot right in to your basics theme, it'll be super pretty, and I'm sure that'll boost your confidence in wearing your own handiwork!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401124377008075764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219571696172790521.post-16313914990185580342011-05-10T23:17:12.649+01:002011-05-10T23:17:12.649+01:00My basics are pretty much the same as yours. I pra...My basics are pretty much the same as yours. I practically live in the £1.99 strappy vest tops from New Look! lol It's because they're stretchy so they fit ok-ish on my chest. Whereas if I want to sew a top for myself I have to do an FBA and other adjustments, because I haven't dared try a stretchy fabric yet! lol<br />I prefer sewing pretty dresses, and also skirts to go with all my vest tops! :)<br />Ashley xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02818220432918190586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219571696172790521.post-80728818733172012872011-05-10T23:11:07.423+01:002011-05-10T23:11:07.423+01:00Hmmm, interesting question! Just this evening, whi...Hmmm, interesting question! Just this evening, while folding my washing (living the dream as i do!) i was pondering just how tricky it would be to sew pyjamas, as the bottoms always seem to be too short for my long legs. <br /><br />I am hoping that my crescent skirt will be something that i can wear to work, or to play. If it turns out well i might make another in a plian fabric, which i suppose would probably count as a basic. Not sure i would ever attempt T-shirts, but blouses maybe. <br /><br />So in answer to your question, i think i'm inspired by the desire for well fitting (ish!) and beutiful clothes...but if i can make them useful too then that is a bonus :)Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332668769206406249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219571696172790521.post-29487121118113492032011-05-10T22:45:45.828+01:002011-05-10T22:45:45.828+01:00Hi Law,
I'd go where your energy is, definitel...Hi Law,<br />I'd go where your energy is, definitely. Make the things that excite you. Later on you can think about what else you actually need. It's only now that I'm looking at my gaps (& yes, they tend to be wardrobe staples in plain colours to go with all of the lovely prints that I've been excited by)Look forward to seeing how you get on!!Scruffybadgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18298057071412471482noreply@blogger.com