tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post148793833497524825..comments2024-03-29T03:29:27.848-07:00Comments on Cation Designs: Remaking and Replacing the RTWCation Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-27292438214594840842012-09-29T19:38:58.823-07:002012-09-29T19:38:58.823-07:00I know this is terribly late but I posted on my bl...I know this is terribly late but I posted on my blog about your Remaking RTW today! I am slightly taller than average and am tired of struggling with fit issues of store bought clothes so am now making my own! EmSewCrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04896183158092761878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-35689684272641452692012-08-24T07:13:40.391-07:002012-08-24T07:13:40.391-07:00That is such a wonderful idea!! I hope doing the s...That is such a wonderful idea!! I hope doing the same as you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-88464117498123200042012-08-20T22:50:47.299-07:002012-08-20T22:50:47.299-07:00As a fellow citizen of the Bay Area, I've gone...As a fellow citizen of the Bay Area, I've gone through the same thing! Good luck and I look forward to reading about it!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01455909792052564401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-7380660180195024412012-08-20T20:07:43.317-07:002012-08-20T20:07:43.317-07:00I wouldn't say that the waffle-weave is all th...I wouldn't say that the waffle-weave is all that more awesome than just plain knit or ribbed, but it definitely comes in the most fun prints. And the prints don't usually stretch with white between like a lot of ribbed-knits do. My favorite ones have thumb-holes in the cuffs so you can wear them around your hands when you want.<br /><br />hmmm, I don't know if I have any good utility fabric for the coveralls yet, but I do seem to remember a decent yardage of weird nylon-print fabric in my stash that makes me think Kaylee shirt... I might just have to plan for a practical Halloween costume, hehe.Brookehttp://customstyle.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-26060565316630442872012-08-20T13:00:03.705-07:002012-08-20T13:00:03.705-07:00Heh...I hope that the pattern works out for you! I...Heh...I hope that the pattern works out for you! I would hate to have three year stash fabric get messed up! I like the sound of a zebra patterned top, though. Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-76237021049481991712012-08-20T12:59:19.413-07:002012-08-20T12:59:19.413-07:00Hah, people of Walmart! I think one would have to ...Hah, people of Walmart! I think one would have to try pretty hard to end up like them...And I totally hear you on the lazing around the house bit -- that's why I have fleece sweats on my list, unglamorous as that sounds!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-9803951371841169582012-08-20T12:58:18.426-07:002012-08-20T12:58:18.426-07:00That sounds like an excellent plan! And yay for in...That sounds like an excellent plan! And yay for inherited stashes!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-51829188558459622352012-08-20T12:57:55.131-07:002012-08-20T12:57:55.131-07:00So glad that my idea, born out of frustration, cou...So glad that my idea, born out of frustration, could be inspiring to others!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-16234557614277726152012-08-20T12:57:21.932-07:002012-08-20T12:57:21.932-07:00What was shocking to me in Seattle was that there ...What was shocking to me in Seattle was that there is NO WIND. Like I would look outside, see how gray it was, and then think I would be freezing, but no! No wind chill factor is amazing. I think having 8-9 months of warm is pretty good...<br /><br />I've never worn waffle-weave shirts; are they especially awesome? I do see a lot of cute prints in RTW stores, though...<br /><br />Yes, do the Kaylee coveralls!!!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-15261680591425974512012-08-20T12:55:15.001-07:002012-08-20T12:55:15.001-07:00You can do it! Sewing activewear can't be that...You can do it! Sewing activewear can't be that hard, right? ;) I want to try my hand at these knit culottes that I always wear, so maybe we can both tackle this!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-36420396610786002202012-08-20T12:54:13.345-07:002012-08-20T12:54:13.345-07:00I think my me-made wardrobe works, but only for So...I think my me-made wardrobe works, but only for SoCal, unfortunately. If we really move back up to SF, it's not going to cut it anymore! Good for you for having a practical wardrobe, and I hope your jacket works out! Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-9456936196911332942012-08-20T12:52:22.899-07:002012-08-20T12:52:22.899-07:00You can do it! Write that list down so you don'...You can do it! Write that list down so you don't forget it!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-58498520105866034792012-08-20T12:51:45.229-07:002012-08-20T12:51:45.229-07:00Thankfully, it doesn't really get that cold he...Thankfully, it doesn't really get that cold here in SF, so jeans are just warm enough. I should look into corduroy, though -- I would love some nice trousers! All of your items sound so eminently practical, I love it!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-91417088341368640132012-08-20T12:49:56.469-07:002012-08-20T12:49:56.469-07:00Oooh, I love the idea of a Macaron in corduroy! Th...Oooh, I love the idea of a Macaron in corduroy! That definitely sounds warm and practical for winter with tights. And kimono tees are so practical, what with the wearability and the no-setting-in-sleeves bit!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-60397697046071949452012-08-20T12:48:39.286-07:002012-08-20T12:48:39.286-07:00Oooh, replacing cardigans! Are you knitting them o...Oooh, replacing cardigans! Are you knitting them or sewing them from sweater knits? And yes, my fake Renfrew is always in the laundry -- I definitely need to make more!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-59443504295602578872012-08-20T12:47:46.254-07:002012-08-20T12:47:46.254-07:00I think I get the most pleasure out of sewing fun ...I think I get the most pleasure out of sewing fun fabrics, which for me usually end up taking the form of sundresses. Which is fine for LA and SD, but not SF! But I agree with you, that there is definitely a lot of pleasure in wearing me-made practical clothes!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-36523760200659743132012-08-20T12:46:24.455-07:002012-08-20T12:46:24.455-07:00Oh good for you, that your me-mades are also your ...Oh good for you, that your me-mades are also your most-worns! I don't buy RTW anymore, either, but I have enough left in my closet that I can pull out to wear. I think for you, that button might just have to be "Baking Cake!" And hey, if you need to take a stab at pants, too, maybe we should get together for a pants-making day...Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-720366674259473572012-08-20T12:44:15.268-07:002012-08-20T12:44:15.268-07:00You're in luck -- I will be around Labor Day w...You're in luck -- I will be around Labor Day weekend! Email me about your availability!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-48589362186218803582012-08-20T12:43:38.313-07:002012-08-20T12:43:38.313-07:00I feel like I've been cheated out of summer si...I feel like I've been cheated out of summer since I left sunny SoCal for misty SF for the summer! I technically could wear tights and a cardigan, since it's probably warm enough for here, but I didn't bring enough tights or cardigans!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-51082780253009177882012-08-20T12:10:15.431-07:002012-08-20T12:10:15.431-07:00Great post. I'm looking forward to your dolman...Great post. I'm looking forward to your dolman top pattern as it looks like most of the tops that regularly frequent my laundry basket. I have some zebra print jersey that I bought about 3 years ago thinking I would make a sleeveless maxi dress with it. Three years later I still haven't made it - sleeveless maxi dresses are not the day to day attire of a mother of two who lives in rainy Lancashire. I need cake not frosting! So I'll try a zebra print dolman top instead :)Pickled Weaselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314110021040229107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-76981335385970063082012-08-20T09:56:20.921-07:002012-08-20T09:56:20.921-07:00This is a great idea! I always seem to make up the...This is a great idea! I always seem to make up the stuff that I feel can only be worn on days when I'm actually going somewhere. So I need to focus on things that I can feel comfortable wearing even when I'm just lazing around the house. Bonus if it's something I can also wear out shopping without looking like I'm auditioning for People of Walmart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-23671057637461770082012-08-20T08:06:59.852-07:002012-08-20T08:06:59.852-07:00That's a really great idea. I recently acquire...That's a really great idea. I recently acquired a ton of fabric from my mom when she cleaned out her stash that I need to make stuff with (it was mostly ~1 yard leftovers of rayon and knits, so I foresee a lot of tank tops in my future!).Mollyhttp://toferet.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-24155613923635085682012-08-20T07:22:02.813-07:002012-08-20T07:22:02.813-07:00What a brilliant idea to go through your laundry t...What a brilliant idea to go through your laundry to notice what things make it in there every week, and sew new garments accordingly! We all have our closet faves, so why not make more of them? Thanks for the idea.Jenny Rinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626530510732195794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-70145107999969853732012-08-20T05:56:41.210-07:002012-08-20T05:56:41.210-07:00Here in north Texas, it's the WIND that gets y...Here in north Texas, it's the WIND that gets you in the winter. (My husband is originally from Ohio, and even after more than 10 years, he still thinks that winters here are worse!) It requires a ton of creative layering that can be peeled off to some degree once you are inside. If I could knit, it would probably be less of a problem for me to make more winter clothes for myself - luckily, it's usually pretty warm for 8-9 months of the year.<br /><br />I still need to actually stitch my waffle-weave shirts together - I've had at least one of them cut out for 2 years. I took the pattern from one I bought that was my favorite fit and only put one together so far (cupcake print!). Too bad it is impossible to find the cute waffle-weave fabric at the store now. (It was everywhere for about a year!)<br /><br />Maybe I just need to make myself that pattern I have for coveralls. I could make them flannel-lined and just go all "Kaylee" for winter, hehe.<br /><br />Can't wait to see what you make!Brookehttp://customstyle.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-82026797129586653412012-08-20T05:28:02.848-07:002012-08-20T05:28:02.848-07:00I, too, need to do this, and I have plans............I, too, need to do this, and I have plans.............but the most frequent items in my basket are workout clothes, and I am looking for a pattern for knit capri's and leggings that work. I am a little intimidated by activewear, but I am going to try. Surely we can all do this!becksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147945810663254093noreply@blogger.com