tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post8981539472472946896..comments2024-03-28T19:55:20.909-07:00Comments on Cation Designs: I'm Not a Bad Wife Anymore!Cation Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-65113196256973896102012-10-30T07:55:18.377-07:002012-10-30T07:55:18.377-07:00Aw you are so thoughtful to make a shirt for Mr C!...Aw you are so thoughtful to make a shirt for Mr C!! My guy has been asking for one too, so it might be high time I followed your lead! LOL There is definitely a bit too much ease in that shirt, but you did a seriously awesome job of that collar!! Symonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17965640501644567685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-81314923689423083792012-10-29T22:39:20.940-07:002012-10-29T22:39:20.940-07:00Justine! You are a great wife and mom in so many w...Justine! You are a great wife and mom in so many ways, I think making shirts for your men is not something you need to worry about ;) And yes, having shopped for my brother, I know what you mean about fussy! Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-17887648202558897092012-10-29T22:38:22.146-07:002012-10-29T22:38:22.146-07:00Thanks for the perspective, Brooke! Like I said to...Thanks for the perspective, Brooke! Like I said to a few other commenters earlier, it looks like it may not be worth it to try dyeing the shirt, since Mr. Cation still doesn't like the fit. Ah well. <br /><br />I'm in the middle of season 3 right now and totally loving it. And BG is next! Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-77807463909872506792012-10-29T22:35:15.996-07:002012-10-29T22:35:15.996-07:00Ooh, way to one-up everyone who makes their man a ...Ooh, way to one-up everyone who makes their man a shirt! ;) Thanks for the tips about the 70s shirt patterns -- now I'll have a reason not to pass them up at the thrift store! And I can't be happier with FIDM for offering $1/yd fabric...I know I'm totally spoiled living so close!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-11020660095470474752012-10-29T22:33:58.175-07:002012-10-29T22:33:58.175-07:00I guess technically I'm not in the good wife c...I guess technically I'm not in the good wife club yet, as the final shirt isn't one he'll actually wear? A polo shirt seems like a good compromise between the options, but t-shirts are pretty easy too! <br /><br />Heh, even if there was someone to give this too, I wouldn't want to! I spent too much time working on it!!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-30995683137121372792012-10-29T22:32:23.898-07:002012-10-29T22:32:23.898-07:00Hmm, I might have to check out that Negroni! I was...Hmm, I might have to check out that Negroni! I was put off by the camp collar business, but if I can franken-pattern it maybe I can make it work! <br /><br />And ooof, beige...that is so boring to sew with! Not that I'm accusing your husband of being boring or anything, but I can sympathize!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-7990338679649018072012-10-29T22:31:16.852-07:002012-10-29T22:31:16.852-07:00Ah yes, because your fear is what happened to me :...Ah yes, because your fear is what happened to me :) But don't let my experience scare you! It was a pretty satisfying construction experience, even if the final product won't be worn, as I still learned a lot. You can totally do it -- I've seen your work!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-38120134271901112672012-10-29T22:30:13.494-07:002012-10-29T22:30:13.494-07:00Sigh, I already pre-shrunk the heck out of this co...Sigh, I already pre-shrunk the heck out of this cotton! Oh well. And I don't think Mr. Cation would wear this, even with a toned-down color, as the collar is just too weird for his taste :pCation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-31099991657779269492012-10-29T22:29:01.385-07:002012-10-29T22:29:01.385-07:00Thanks for the tips, Melissa! I'll have to try...Thanks for the tips, Melissa! I'll have to try that bleach-brine thing sometime. And this post wasn't meant in any way to shame people into sewing for their husbands! ;)Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-65329707674004910782012-10-29T22:28:05.644-07:002012-10-29T22:28:05.644-07:00And here I was, thinking that without a bust to co...And here I was, thinking that without a bust to contend with, it would be so much easier to sew for Mr. Cation! Your mother is totally right!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-6407134887313627392012-10-29T22:27:23.692-07:002012-10-29T22:27:23.692-07:00You know, reading all about you sewing for Osiris ...You know, reading all about you sewing for Osiris really helps me get over being huffy with Mr. Cation about not wearing the shirt. Men are so picky sometimes! Anyway, I think the fit quirks are the real dealbreaker with this shirt, so I'm not going to bother with a tea bath. I'll definitely keep that in mind for the future, though!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-81868300537412624972012-10-29T22:25:21.840-07:002012-10-29T22:25:21.840-07:00Wow, way to jump into the deep end! That's goi...Wow, way to jump into the deep end! That's going to be a huge guilt appeaser for sure...maybe to the point that you'll have saved up some extra appeasement for the next project ;)<br /><br />I'll keep the back darts in mind for the next shirt, thanks! I think with this one the collar is weird enough that it's not worth trying to fix. I'll also check out that video rec!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-33583819048708958322012-10-29T22:21:10.052-07:002012-10-29T22:21:10.052-07:00Thanks...that is very kind of you to say! I am pre...Thanks...that is very kind of you to say! I am pretty pleased with the shirt itself, but I'm just disappointed that my husband won't really wear it after all that work I put into it!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-74607982403402259842012-10-29T22:19:52.155-07:002012-10-29T22:19:52.155-07:00Thanks for your encouragement, Donna!Thanks for your encouragement, Donna!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-9057575416725492282012-10-29T22:19:39.881-07:002012-10-29T22:19:39.881-07:00Heh, it wasn't supposed to be a muslin, but si...Heh, it wasn't supposed to be a muslin, but since the sizing didn't work out, I guess it is now!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-87099765205146682662012-10-29T22:19:03.707-07:002012-10-29T22:19:03.707-07:00That is an excellent observation -- I totally agre...That is an excellent observation -- I totally agree! Btw, I love your mustard hoodie and am so thrilled that you visited my blog!!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-46623057949852109222012-10-29T22:18:02.310-07:002012-10-29T22:18:02.310-07:00I would totally have admired your seams and topsti...I would totally have admired your seams and topstitching! I mean, I can hardly stop admiring my own, and it's not perfect by any means. I'm definitely going to give this shirt another try, so hopefully it will go better the next time!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-63474749356454934592012-10-29T22:16:44.316-07:002012-10-29T22:16:44.316-07:00I think they should feel that way too :) Thanks fo...I think they should feel that way too :) Thanks for the pattern rec; I'll have to go check it out!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-41008383769465020692012-10-29T22:16:00.178-07:002012-10-29T22:16:00.178-07:00Hmm, okay, then I guess Mr. Cation's dress shi...Hmm, okay, then I guess Mr. Cation's dress shirts are just weird! Good to know about that fold-over placket look, though. As for the Vogue, I need to check and see if I still have the swimsuit fabrics when I get home -- I can't remember if I donated them or not! Regardless, I would still love to meet up with you sometime!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-78590002712468670822012-10-29T22:14:20.753-07:002012-10-29T22:14:20.753-07:00Thanks, Njeri! I tried hard!Thanks, Njeri! I tried hard!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-30986152917254471812012-10-29T22:14:08.840-07:002012-10-29T22:14:08.840-07:00Aww, thanks! Too bad Mr. Cation doesn't think ...Aww, thanks! Too bad Mr. Cation doesn't think so :(Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-21636839098873834232012-10-29T22:13:52.119-07:002012-10-29T22:13:52.119-07:00I'm sure he'll be gratified to know!I'm sure he'll be gratified to know!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-82206499157223653522012-10-29T22:13:39.965-07:002012-10-29T22:13:39.965-07:00Ooh, thanks for the rec! I'll see if I can use...Ooh, thanks for the rec! I'll see if I can use a Joann's coupon or something to check out a K-S pattern. I have to say, I was put off by the name "Kwik-Sew" with the mispelled quick and all ;)<br /><br />Yes, the shoulders was the one thing I got right! Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-65444728432263868322012-10-29T22:12:22.315-07:002012-10-29T22:12:22.315-07:00I don't know that one year is any kind of &quo...I don't know that one year is any kind of "requirement," but it did give me the confidence and skills (like topstitching in a straight line!) I needed to be mildly successful. I will definitely check out that book; thanks for the rec!<br /><br />As for Firefly, it is one of my favorite shows ever...and when I realized that Joss Whedon had done Buffy, too, well, then, I had to go check it out!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-60677198845396532562012-10-29T22:10:24.017-07:002012-10-29T22:10:24.017-07:00Okay, I've made myself a matching shirt! Still...Okay, I've made myself a matching shirt! Still working on Walnut's, though!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.com