tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3802077716302760331.post4490380865509156042..comments2023-03-25T20:58:31.013+11:00Comments on Apple and Tangerine: The novelty of a finished product...or three!Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11348847780442947633noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3802077716302760331.post-83254513817166437772011-05-21T21:42:05.789+10:002011-05-21T21:42:05.789+10:00Super cute!Super cute!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05131518522010494497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3802077716302760331.post-46820491935429894862011-05-08T15:55:29.542+10:002011-05-08T15:55:29.542+10:00I read that in couture sewing, where the fit is cr...I read that in couture sewing, where the fit is critical and they can afford plenty of fabric, the seam allowance is generally an inch or more, but for mass production, where an inch seam allowance on every garment would soon start to add up to extra metres/yards of fabric cost, the seam allowance is kept as narrow as possible.<br /><br />Great work! I have my book but haven't even started.red in ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14926870676010228339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3802077716302760331.post-41619590213846249872011-05-06T20:28:42.678+10:002011-05-06T20:28:42.678+10:00Gosh - you ARE fast!! But really, so are those be...Gosh - you ARE fast!! But really, so are those belts to make. THe others will catch up in no time!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17330947653655808973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3802077716302760331.post-80645231746285227132011-05-06T20:27:26.795+10:002011-05-06T20:27:26.795+10:00I've had the book sitting here since mid schoo...I've had the book sitting here since mid school holidays and I'm still at the savouring stage working which one I want to start with. Hopefully I'll start before you finish lol.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690420693246946859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3802077716302760331.post-80763992250018943022011-05-06T08:13:11.412+10:002011-05-06T08:13:11.412+10:00Yes Karen and Fiona, she is very quick off the mar...Yes Karen and Fiona, she is very quick off the mark!<br />I'm hoping my copy of Nikki's book will arrive on Sunday (Mothers Day) but by then I could be 5 projects behind at this rate!<br /><br />Cheers<br />Jenny from Ohjoh <br />(not logged in properly and PC being a right pain in the backside and I should be getting kids ready for school rather than stuffing around on blogs .....oops)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3802077716302760331.post-31054498620710646302011-05-06T00:20:29.990+10:002011-05-06T00:20:29.990+10:003 projects? Already?!! And I'm still waiting...3 projects? Already?!! And I'm still waiting for the postie to bring me my copy! I agree with Karen - you're too fast by half!<br /><br />I'm another metric girl - can't fathom those inches out at all!Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04815336660786661132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3802077716302760331.post-72189779486736950852011-05-05T22:43:56.737+10:002011-05-05T22:43:56.737+10:00Don't be fooled. Bigger seam allowances are a ...Don't be fooled. Bigger seam allowances are a ploy by the fabric manufacturers to get you to stash build! Bwahahahaha!<br /><br />trashAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3802077716302760331.post-54052080866304802602011-05-05T17:44:12.787+10:002011-05-05T17:44:12.787+10:00Given the amount of times I gain and lose weight, ...Given the amount of times I gain and lose weight, I always thought the seam allowances were larger so that they could be let out a bit?CurlyPopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02073292585833387749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3802077716302760331.post-9683743191081827002011-05-05T17:40:59.791+10:002011-05-05T17:40:59.791+10:00Looks gorgeous in that fabric Tan.Looks gorgeous in that fabric Tan.Tashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02216773844356794636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3802077716302760331.post-88095622793529991022011-05-05T13:22:00.813+10:002011-05-05T13:22:00.813+10:00Ok I want to join you on the Julie/Julis challenge...Ok I want to join you on the Julie/Julis challenge but you are too darn fast woman!!<br />Mushies are cute though - I love that fabric, great belt.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13593818335616365129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3802077716302760331.post-5741725656552050882011-05-05T12:48:22.453+10:002011-05-05T12:48:22.453+10:00The belt is a really good little project - instant...The belt is a really good little project - instant gratification! One reason for wider seam allowances is so we can let things out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04240613771053698106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3802077716302760331.post-62784461160373773422011-05-05T12:45:28.048+10:002011-05-05T12:45:28.048+10:00I imagine that the extra seam allowance is to 1)pr...I imagine that the extra seam allowance is to 1)prevent fraying and stretching, since garments get more of the kind of thing than quilts and 2) to allow for people who are weird shapes rather than nice neat quilt squares, and also letting out etc. And, I suppose, it goes the other way, with quilts having smaller allowances to reduce bulk.<br /><br />I am a metric all the way, but sometimes i use inches. I mean, if it's a case of 1 inch or 2.5cm, 1 inch is easier for my brain. Then again, this 5/8 of an inch business? No, thanks.Kaviarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409825601485451978noreply@blogger.com