tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post7863842018313249936..comments2023-09-16T16:47:46.971+01:00Comments on SewRuth: I can't Stand Like That.....Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-66374067649269212122013-03-19T23:29:54.377+00:002013-03-19T23:29:54.377+00:00Oh dear - I just bought this pattern (I mean, it w...Oh dear - I just bought this pattern (I mean, it was 1.99 how could I pass up) and now I'm thinking that maybe there was a reason it was on clearance!<br /><br />ah well - I bought it more for the skirt anyway ;) Great review and some great tips there!Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04722507671226227620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-15749431362407601002012-11-15T02:25:33.070+00:002012-11-15T02:25:33.070+00:00I like your skirt, it looks adorable on you.I like your skirt, it looks adorable on you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599691104327772618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-81156075160052408142012-11-08T03:35:29.561+00:002012-11-08T03:35:29.561+00:00LOL (I am way behind in my blog-reading) fantastic...LOL (I am way behind in my blog-reading) fantastic review, Ruth! I asked for this pattern as my freebie when Vogue Patterns printed a letter of mine, but never looked through the instructions. I have to say I'm still tempted to make it-- maybe going a size or two down, though!Sarahhttp://blog.pattern-vault.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-13448705741163007792012-10-24T18:56:59.548+01:002012-10-24T18:56:59.548+01:00Ruth, you are an inspiration! This post content i...Ruth, you are an inspiration! This post content is humorous, helpful, fashionable, chic...and motivating. The 6 pac is great and the Vogue batwing blouse looks wonderful. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03517527498809073174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-89105484571563150892012-10-22T20:39:14.545+01:002012-10-22T20:39:14.545+01:00Thanks Audrey. This is my first (almost) completed...Thanks Audrey. This is my first (almost) completed SWAP but I found it difficult to stick to.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-61038232806249282822012-10-22T20:38:03.967+01:002012-10-22T20:38:03.967+01:00Pulled it off and on and off again!Pulled it off and on and off again!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-32484615718263249652012-10-22T20:37:16.810+01:002012-10-22T20:37:16.810+01:00Just hope it saves some other poor soul the agony ...Just hope it saves some other poor soul the agony and 3m of jersey!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-88953150492547979712012-10-22T20:36:12.564+01:002012-10-22T20:36:12.564+01:00Marina, a poor rescue at best. I'm already thi...Marina, a poor rescue at best. I'm already thinking how to chop it up for a better topRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-78794914139521691662012-10-22T20:35:17.901+01:002012-10-22T20:35:17.901+01:00Just need the white streak in my hair and I'm ...Just need the white streak in my hair and I'm all set for Hallowe'enRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-78612468101644025532012-10-22T20:33:13.680+01:002012-10-22T20:33:13.680+01:00Thanks Linda, when you've spent the best part ...Thanks Linda, when you've spent the best part of your weekend making the thing you make sure you wear it at least once!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-62143961091654436082012-10-22T20:32:09.376+01:002012-10-22T20:32:09.376+01:00Usually Marianna, I love Vogue. Just look at that ...Usually Marianna, I love Vogue. Just look at that 6PAC, 5 out of 6 are Vogues. But the DK tops are a challenge. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-10956959934904546812012-10-22T20:30:40.723+01:002012-10-22T20:30:40.723+01:00Braver but definitely more foolishBraver but definitely more foolishRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-12988124578077035992012-10-22T20:29:51.229+01:002012-10-22T20:29:51.229+01:00Honestly, just getting it over my head and two arm...Honestly, just getting it over my head and two arms in the right places is a struggle!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-22440188056973217952012-10-22T20:29:14.185+01:002012-10-22T20:29:14.185+01:00Nightmare with a lot of fabric - never again.Nightmare with a lot of fabric - never again.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-67704864698804694282012-10-22T17:46:12.933+01:002012-10-22T17:46:12.933+01:00I often wonder how some of the Vogue pattern style...I often wonder how some of the Vogue pattern styles look on real women. After your judicious shoulder tucks, it looks great. Both worn out and tucked in. Your SWAP is lovely. Great job!Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-23651997081251384732012-10-22T08:09:30.927+01:002012-10-22T08:09:30.927+01:00Wow! You pulled it off! Your the first person to...Wow! You pulled it off! Your the first person to make this pattern up that I know of. Lets see...leather pants, matching plaids, crazy origami tops- you are intrepid!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551387452771116176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-62559631966830125792012-10-22T06:12:28.446+01:002012-10-22T06:12:28.446+01:00Love this review, nice save!!Love this review, nice save!!ELMOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817176315345520436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-57054624780446867672012-10-22T00:40:53.809+01:002012-10-22T00:40:53.809+01:00Thank you for the review! What a nightmare, and gl...Thank you for the review! What a nightmare, and glad you could rescue it!Marina von Koenighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08005718145291109978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-23885023890780167692012-10-21T23:46:09.303+01:002012-10-21T23:46:09.303+01:00Ok, I just decided what it reminds me off-Elsa Lan...Ok, I just decided what it reminds me off-Elsa Lanchester in bride of Frankenstein gown! So drapery, so neck seam concealing!prttynpnkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16513331416653286924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-65560586169056137582012-10-21T21:53:39.722+01:002012-10-21T21:53:39.722+01:00Oh my! The top.............what was Vogue thinkin...Oh my! The top.............what was Vogue thinking? or not???? Loved your review. The 6-pack looks great just the same.Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345674465845908156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-25982408495695538632012-10-21T21:52:59.637+01:002012-10-21T21:52:59.637+01:00Yes, a nightmare pattern. You'd expect it cou...Yes, a nightmare pattern. You'd expect it could float the corridors of the British Museum in the night time. It makes my Pattern Magic conundrums look relatively straight forwards. Looks nice tucked into the pencil skirt so hopefully still wearable.<br /><br />I always regarded Vogue patterns as the Rolls Royce of the lot but having followed your reviews over the past few months I realise they're fallible like everyone else's.Mariannahttp://www.sew2pro.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-67128357283527450052012-10-21T21:24:28.868+01:002012-10-21T21:24:28.868+01:00Wonderful! And hilarious review of that top. You...Wonderful! And hilarious review of that top. You are braver than I, for sure!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-49951934024441035842012-10-21T21:01:40.087+01:002012-10-21T21:01:40.087+01:00Wow- I love all of these pieces. Your top reminds ...Wow- I love all of these pieces. Your top reminds me of the friskier lingerie that you need a map and a compass to get in and out of! prttynpnkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16513331416653286924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-47601026215286732012012-10-21T20:40:13.981+01:002012-10-21T20:40:13.981+01:00Your 6 PAC looks wonderful and you have some techn...Your 6 PAC looks wonderful and you have some technically great pieces in there - I think you have done a wonderful adaptation of the vogue top - however, what a nightmare. pdiddlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231666147175522583noreply@blogger.com