tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post1132847675443622670..comments2024-03-19T01:21:12.351-07:00Comments on Cation Designs: Experimenting with Pattern ManipulationCation Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-86199714662991050392012-03-14T09:47:22.806-07:002012-03-14T09:47:22.806-07:00"satisfying in that i know what's going t..."satisfying in that i know what's going to happen every time and it's a fun waste of time." YES. my 15-year ML habit basically boils down to this exact phrase.puuhttp://puusdooroftime.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-39187172398086404922012-03-14T01:17:01.547-07:002012-03-14T01:17:01.547-07:00That fabric is so ridiculously cute. I actually l...That fabric is so ridiculously cute. I actually love the Betsey Johnson riff dress. And I love what you'd done here. Especially the uber-gorgeous inside!The Dreamstresshttp://thedreamstress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-52260547224319767612012-03-14T01:12:30.792-07:002012-03-14T01:12:30.792-07:00OK, now I had to go back and squint at your booksh...OK, now I had to go back and squint at your bookshelf. I love that you have Wild Swans. That used to turn up in op-shops all the time, and I didn't buy it, and now I can't find it anywhere! <br /><br />I also noticed that you have Deerskin. You are brave. McKinley is my favourite fantasy writer (just squeeking out Pratchett), but I read that once, and won't ever be reading it again. I'm such a wuss.The Dreamstresshttp://thedreamstress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-29215721650732254602012-03-13T20:29:44.031-07:002012-03-13T20:29:44.031-07:00I actually did this hack partly out of a desire to...I actually did this hack partly out of a desire to not sew the bazillion darts on this bodice...how sad is that? Thanks for your tip about V8469, but I think I'll continue trying to work the kinks out of this one. And hey, if you want sheets, the thrift store is always a great, cheap version! And when you have a sheet stash, your bed always looks new and exciting :)Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-80399358499963165062012-03-13T19:46:17.604-07:002012-03-13T19:46:17.604-07:00You know, I was wondering if people would even not...You know, I was wondering if people would even notice my book titles! If you want to see what else I've got, check out this blog post: http://cationdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/09/geek-indulgence-2-books.html<br /><br />Mercedes Lackey is my secret indulgence -- it's not great literature, but satisfying in that I know exactly what's going to happen every time and it's a fun waste of time :)Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-23457056325532725342012-03-13T19:42:20.024-07:002012-03-13T19:42:20.024-07:00Thanks! Yeah, pattern hacking is quite addicting. ...Thanks! Yeah, pattern hacking is quite addicting. And maybe I can just herd cats...hah! Like Walnut would ever consent to being herded.Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-819693818868241802012-03-13T19:36:04.979-07:002012-03-13T19:36:04.979-07:00(Points at self) Read Mercedes Lackey too! And if ...(Points at self) Read Mercedes Lackey too! And if you like her, you should check out Ursula K. LeGuin... she's FAAAAAABBBBBUUUUULOUS!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-41698168210761885382012-03-13T14:34:01.878-07:002012-03-13T14:34:01.878-07:00Hey Cindy! I love how u hacked that pattern up! I&...Hey Cindy! I love how u hacked that pattern up! I'm gonna try it next time I use that good ol favorite. Less darts the better! <br /><br />You might be interested in Very Easy Vogue 8469, the bodice has gathering under the bust and a thick midriff piece, curvy and all! I have used that bodice heaps of times, just made another dress with it last night :D<br /><br />I can't wait to see pics of you wearing the dress. <br /><br />Love that you are so thrifty! I was so inspired I was tempted to cut up my bed sheet last week, then realises I only own about 4 sheets. Sad life.Neenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05805951948694378777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-23001856709586543382012-03-13T13:45:50.679-07:002012-03-13T13:45:50.679-07:00also, you should stop posting photos of your books...also, you should stop posting photos of your bookshelf, i keep obsessing over seeing what books you have. we have an alarming number of titles in common! (i honestly thought i was the only person in the world who reads mercedes lackey.)puuhttp://puusdooroftime.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-3350870744696958122012-03-13T13:44:19.663-07:002012-03-13T13:44:19.663-07:00i love pattern hacking, it is practically my new o...i love pattern hacking, it is practically my new obsession! i really enjoy the design elements in this dress and i love that you finished everything so beautifully--need to see it on before i can decide if you should be herding sheep or not :-)puuhttp://puusdooroftime.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-18900941935383324842012-03-13T13:18:42.573-07:002012-03-13T13:18:42.573-07:00*smacks head* Now that you mention it, that seems ...*smacks head* Now that you mention it, that seems so obvious! Good golly, and I call myself an analytical mind. But yes, pattern hacking is really fun...I think I might need to do some more of it!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-18244198713244406072012-03-13T13:17:36.694-07:002012-03-13T13:17:36.694-07:00Thank you for the very helpful link! I've look...Thank you for the very helpful link! I've looked through the instructions and it seems like it will do the trick. I will definitely use it next time! I've received the Versatile Blogger award before, so I will decline the reposting and all, but thanks for thinking of me!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-25692708364447811502012-03-13T12:39:06.615-07:002012-03-13T12:39:06.615-07:00Ah, so cute! Also, the joys of pattern hacking. I ...Ah, so cute! Also, the joys of pattern hacking. I love the pink seam binding. <br /><br />As to the piping, for cross-bodice seams like that, I'd do the piping all in one---construct the upper and lower bodice, then the piped seam.Tanit-Isishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824217102632813598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-58116499268445644592012-03-13T12:08:40.848-07:002012-03-13T12:08:40.848-07:00May I suggest, if you wish to lower the neckline a...May I suggest, if you wish to lower the neckline a little, that you use this tutorial from Burdastyle? I used it when I drafted a pattern awhile back and found it incredibly useful. You'll essentially create a dart and then close it, creating a slightly different shape on the neckline that will "hug" you neck and prevent gaping. <br /><br />http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/make-deep-necklines-tighter<br /><br />Also, I've nominated you for the Versatile Blogger award. If you are interested (and by no means are you obligated), there are details on my blog: retrorabbithole.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com