tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post4061652813236779334..comments2024-03-26T05:18:07.373-05:00Comments on Rhonda's Creative Life: Thrifty Thursday/Tites Mains Japanese Inspired Twisted T-ShirtRhondaBusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-59488884884413502352016-05-23T14:03:42.656-05:002016-05-23T14:03:42.656-05:00There is only one size, so it's a small/medium...There is only one size, so it's a small/medium not a medium/large. Rhonda Busshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240737918954576573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-65685734762293913452016-05-23T13:55:23.214-05:002016-05-23T13:55:23.214-05:00well the one i downloaded today says M-L, so what ...well the one i downloaded today says M-L, so what size is it?Rainbows in Woolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03617905707648483647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-78797829172305002832016-04-16T15:43:58.106-05:002016-04-16T15:43:58.106-05:00Sorry for not replying earlier. I did figure it ou...Sorry for not replying earlier. I did figure it out. I'm just so accustomed to .pdf patterns being tiled equally that it didn't occur to me. Sitting down right now to make a quick top. Using some faux-suede material, too, Rhonda! I'm anxious to see the result. thanks for the tips on binding the neck and topstitching the seams!<br />Jennifer in KansasJennifer in Kansashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11479787106697836528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-80981011881495711912016-03-01T13:07:20.119-06:002016-03-01T13:07:20.119-06:00I just added the tiled pattern inage to Craftsy, a...I just added the tiled pattern inage to Craftsy, and here's the direct link to it: http://cdn.craftsy.com/upload/1494042/pattern/192008/full_6405_192008_Japaneseinspiredtwistedtshirt_5.pngJuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12262147469470964867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-666006664032379552016-03-01T13:01:28.959-06:002016-03-01T13:01:28.959-06:00I'd like to address (if Rhonda'll let me) ...I'd like to address (if Rhonda'll let me) the comments suggesting that this pattern comes from a Japanese book. First, I do not own a book with a similar pattern. I saw the pin related to it on Pinterest as anyone else, but I also saw a lot of other draped tops with similar inspiration (even on BurdaStyle). There's a lot of those examples on my own Pinterest boards, since I have been obsessed with "simple" pattern manipulation for some time.<br /><br />However, most of those other examples are patterns for stretch fabric. I don't know what the fabric recommendation is in the Japanese book since, again, I don't own a copy, just saw the Pinterest image with no measurements and no discernible fabric recommendation (I don't read Japanese). My pattern is for woven fabric.<br /><br />If you've read the article, I let it clear it has been inspired by such designs (I love the "Pattern Magic" series and have written a lot about it), but mostly by the "Great British Sewing Bee" final. In that episode, they make the Japanese top I already knew from my collection of pins, but with a twist (ha!): the top was sewn in fine woven fabric, not stretch. That changed completely my outlook on this pattern - I have lots of nice woven fabric but it's a pain to find nice stretch fabric in France.<br /><br />So, I started working on a pattern from my own measurements (based mostly on the kimono top sloper I made from W. Aldrich's instructions) and, of course, based on the pattern shown on the show and the knowledge I had collected from internet - including the infamous Pinterest pin in Japanese. The curves were freely drawn and exaggerated to flatter my hourglass shape (looking at the book image, it looks flat on the sides). I also chose a neckline that I know is flattering for me (my top has a rounded neckline because the fabric was so fine I couldn't make the "V" sit right).<br /><br />Thanks to Rhonda for testing my pattern and sorry about the wall of text. Don't hesitate to contact me if there are questions about it or about any of my creations. I would not sign my name in something I did not create.<br /><br />Julia (TitesMains)Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12262147469470964867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-40096635631650855622016-03-01T11:29:29.944-06:002016-03-01T11:29:29.944-06:00Hello (TitesMains again), I don't have the boo...Hello (TitesMains again), I don't have the book but I did see the Pinterest image before creating mine as I was doing research for that; however I developed it from my kimono top sloper. Would hate being considered a plagiarist and would never just copy something and put my name on it.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12262147469470964867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-82567272115041411612016-03-01T11:25:25.826-06:002016-03-01T11:25:25.826-06:00Hi Jennifer, Julia from TitesMains here. Normally ...Hi Jennifer, Julia from TitesMains here. Normally you'll find a "diamond" notch in each tile that helps taping them together. When there's no notch, there's no more tiles in that row. I'll make a screen capture of the tiled pattern and add it to the Craftsy page when I get home. Thanks for the input!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12262147469470964867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-28090562407779423992016-03-01T11:23:44.873-06:002016-03-01T11:23:44.873-06:00Oh my god, I am so happy you tried it! Thanks for ...Oh my god, I am so happy you tried it! Thanks for the review :D You are right about the sizing, I'll correct it in the Craftsy descriptions (was supposed to say S-M but I guess my brain went TILT).Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12262147469470964867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-19886869192959778002016-02-26T06:13:49.913-06:002016-02-26T06:13:49.913-06:00Hi Jennifer, not each row has the same amount of t...Hi Jennifer, not each row has the same amount of tiles. I'm trying to remember, but if I remember correctly, there is a notch that matches 1 tile to the next. The last page in a row will not have a notch on the right side of the tile. There will be a notch on the left side, but not the right. My apologies. I should have mentioned in the text that not all tile rows are even. I usually take a picture of my taped together pattern before I cut it out. Completely forgot this time. Hope this helps.Rhonda Busshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240737918954576573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-1766681233991501042016-02-25T20:48:17.210-06:002016-02-25T20:48:17.210-06:00I cannot figure out how the tiles go together. 4 a...I cannot figure out how the tiles go together. 4 across? It seemed right in the first row but not later rows. Can you help?Jennifer in Kansashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11479787106697836528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-49333926425808524282016-02-25T07:08:23.807-06:002016-02-25T07:08:23.807-06:00No need for an apology. I really appreciated the l...No need for an apology. I really appreciated the link. Thanks so much!!Rhonda Busshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240737918954576573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-78877768288774805962016-02-25T01:18:48.612-06:002016-02-25T01:18:48.612-06:00I'm sorry!I'm sorry!Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16527241089629026268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-89769704069937003882016-02-24T06:16:24.328-06:002016-02-24T06:16:24.328-06:00Thanks for the link. A friend had sent me a messag...Thanks for the link. A friend had sent me a message and told me that the top was right out of the book. I didn't have the book to see for myself, so I ordered the book. At this point, what's done is done. I plan to do a post on the book once I receive it and give credit where it's due. Thanks again.Rhonda Busshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240737918954576573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-4945422789747446292016-02-23T20:46:43.314-06:002016-02-23T20:46:43.314-06:00This pattern has been on Pinterest for some time. ...This pattern has been on Pinterest for some time. It appears to be from a Japanese pattern book.<br /><br />https://www.pinterest.com/pin/393150242442048093/ Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16527241089629026268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-51637201329873139532016-02-22T02:45:04.618-06:002016-02-22T02:45:04.618-06:00Ooo thank you for the link and the details. I lov...Ooo thank you for the link and the details. I love the idea of the suede - lovely lovely to wear.Calico Stretchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10316737430668891276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-37712874400219694932016-02-21T11:22:32.379-06:002016-02-21T11:22:32.379-06:00This is a fantastic top, Rhonda...the color and te...This is a fantastic top, Rhonda...the color and texture looks so luscious and I absolutely love, love, LOVE the drape!Aisha Johnson - SewCouturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09510409814057587494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-13441195907210070982016-02-21T09:01:53.047-06:002016-02-21T09:01:53.047-06:00First time reading your blog
Wow, just in time to ...First time reading your blog<br />Wow, just in time to start my day with motivation to sew a top!<br />Will download the pattern and see where it takes me.<br />Thanks<br />and I'll be back<br />GerryGerryARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10730757811478587648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-81331074521455814112016-02-21T05:47:11.614-06:002016-02-21T05:47:11.614-06:00This is absolutely lovely. I think that you fabric...This is absolutely lovely. I think that you fabric looks amazing. such a lovely colour, drape and texture. What a fabulous pattern find. Thanks for sharing it. XxMother of Reinventionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409826036412353940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-7290861305980809422016-02-20T21:49:24.438-06:002016-02-20T21:49:24.438-06:00Cute top! Thanks for sharing Cute top! Thanks for sharing Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16363927407017174685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-81804647446897678132016-02-20T17:38:02.710-06:002016-02-20T17:38:02.710-06:00Thanks for posting about this great pattern. Its b...Thanks for posting about this great pattern. Its been a while since I checked into Craftsy. Without you Rhonda, I would have missed this.<br /><br />Great top for the spring/summer. <br />Love the way you have made it your own. Looks terrific. Please may we see you modelling your finished top.<br /><br />Kindest regards,<br />Marysia.Marysiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17959080591821794196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-56601068070517504392016-02-20T15:02:47.302-06:002016-02-20T15:02:47.302-06:00Such a cute top. I'll put this one of my list...Such a cute top. I'll put this one of my list of "many to do." ;)Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345674465845908156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-91012493290222198892016-02-20T13:15:11.122-06:002016-02-20T13:15:11.122-06:00WOW love the color and suede fabric very pretty th...WOW love the color and suede fabric very pretty thanks for sharing Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13309020582673346421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-22299838061731453572016-02-20T12:51:37.852-06:002016-02-20T12:51:37.852-06:00So cute, and free! Just downloaded...and have the...So cute, and free! Just downloaded...and have the perfect material in mind. Thank you!Remembering..OZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03790275371084859218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-23880314883456538732016-02-20T10:45:54.082-06:002016-02-20T10:45:54.082-06:00Wow! Yours looks great! And a free pattern, too. N...Wow! Yours looks great! And a free pattern, too. Nice. donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00950526440814459829noreply@blogger.com