tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post1418382448926457819..comments2024-03-29T03:29:27.848-07:00Comments on Cation Designs: Sew Weekly: Into the WestCation Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-14322922554034169022012-10-24T18:28:52.285-07:002012-10-24T18:28:52.285-07:00Fabulous! What a great twist on the challenge! I...Fabulous! What a great twist on the challenge! I was tempted to go this direction, but had the perfect super-Western fabric that needed to be made up. I don't think I have time to make something for the Hobbit premier here in Welly, (and it's weirder somehow since I'm so close, kwim?). <br /><br />You're so lucky that your 'didn't know about tension and stitch length' = basting stitches. A huge swath of my super early things are sewn with absolutely miniscule stitches that are a massive pain to unpick. Not fun.The Dreamstresshttp://thedreamstress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-66848053267295429742012-10-12T14:31:19.357-07:002012-10-12T14:31:19.357-07:00That pointy hem is one of those things that I migh...That pointy hem is one of those things that I might fix if I ever get up the gumption, but for now it's not really noticeable unless I'm twirling! I love that you used a Jedi robe pattern to make capes from curtains! I've actually never made a Jedi robe before...Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-90912164979001211162012-10-12T14:29:04.715-07:002012-10-12T14:29:04.715-07:00Haha it was the first thing I thought of! I think ...Haha it was the first thing I thought of! I think I might have seen the same Toad costume DIY, too...Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-66234847309818769062012-10-12T14:28:33.190-07:002012-10-12T14:28:33.190-07:00Anna, I definitely remember you! Dean used to be r...Anna, I definitely remember you! Dean used to be roommates with my husband when they were in college, so that's how I know them. Say hi to them for me! <br /><br />I've actually got enough "normal" capes that I don't think I need another one, but gosh, a red one sounds like it would be darling!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-81162786621070591602012-10-12T14:27:10.155-07:002012-10-12T14:27:10.155-07:00Thanks! I was so excited when I found the clasp!Thanks! I was so excited when I found the clasp!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-68457260319757879192012-10-12T14:26:51.646-07:002012-10-12T14:26:51.646-07:00December is such a long time away, isn't it? A...December is such a long time away, isn't it? And I was thrilled to be able to actually crank the knob over to stitch #18!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-87502472087889735072012-10-12T14:26:19.624-07:002012-10-12T14:26:19.624-07:00Thank you! And coincidentally, it rained yesterday...Thank you! And coincidentally, it rained yesterday. Not that I wore the cape out into the rain or anything, but still. Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-81032735790964143002012-10-12T14:25:47.030-07:002012-10-12T14:25:47.030-07:00Oooh, I know the red capes you're talking abou...Oooh, I know the red capes you're talking about! Those are definitely droolworthy, but I can also see how they don't work so well for everyday wear. Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-56571320656937702542012-10-11T22:40:46.376-07:002012-10-11T22:40:46.376-07:00Not a bad cape actually - the pointed hem makes me...Not a bad cape actually - the pointed hem makes me giggle a little when I look at the second twirling photo. =) And I think I've done that type of shoulder alteration before.<br /><br />I needed to make some witch capes for the Shakespeare production I recently worked on, and I managed to geek them up by using a Jedi robe pattern (minus the hood) as my base. And guess what! - the designer gave me sheer curtain fabric to use. I thought of you, hehe.Brookehttp://customstyle.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-10528898017986634052012-10-11T20:10:39.782-07:002012-10-11T20:10:39.782-07:00I love your take on Into the West! Really, what ot...I love your take on Into the West! Really, what other conclusion could you have come to? And right before I read this I saw a bunch of DIY costumes for Toad, from Mario Bros. Perfect dorky internet time. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-16668336210118560752012-10-11T20:00:17.170-07:002012-10-11T20:00:17.170-07:00Mrs. Chan! I just read your comment on my blog. ...Mrs. Chan! I just read your comment on my blog. It's SO wonderful to hear from you, and I feel honored that you still remember me!<br /><br />What a small world! How do you know Pauline? She and her husband, Dean, are great people, and have been wonderful friends to me.<br /><br />I knew you are a great baker, but I didn't know that you are also a great seamstress! <br /><br />You're amazing! You know, capes are going to be "in" this winter. I think a red one would look stunning on you.annaKristiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16791740552764868066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-52262242586204181312012-10-11T13:12:51.103-07:002012-10-11T13:12:51.103-07:00Oooh decorative stitching!! :D Great clasp find to...Oooh decorative stitching!! :D Great clasp find too - very elvish looking! You would fit right in at Rivendell! :)Symonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17965640501644567685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-86461382344312592262012-10-11T01:44:44.064-07:002012-10-11T01:44:44.064-07:00Awesome! I love the addition of the decorative st...Awesome! I love the addition of the decorative stitching. I can't wait for the Hobbit!!niddetissushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15675473136978180192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-24392210109426273022012-10-11T01:31:47.657-07:002012-10-11T01:31:47.657-07:00I love the update on the hood! It looks great. I love the update on the hood! It looks great. abaileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17799565669360678268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-19737205892034806002012-10-10T23:21:55.781-07:002012-10-10T23:21:55.781-07:00I'm with you on wishing long capes were social...I'm with you on wishing long capes were socially acceptable on an everyday basis. There a a couple of bright red ones in a movie adaptation of the Jane Austen novel "Persuasion" that I would love to make for myself, but I have a feeling that it wouldn't work to try to fit into an everyday wardrobe, at least not without my co-workers worrying about me.Cari Homemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05513940035348047427noreply@blogger.com