tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post8294636435476771958..comments2024-03-26T05:18:07.373-05:00Comments on Rhonda's Creative Life: Thrifty ThursdayRhondaBusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-5565287525882083852014-04-08T05:57:49.326-05:002014-04-08T05:57:49.326-05:00Thanks Vicki! When I went to the closet to choose ...Thanks Vicki! When I went to the closet to choose a piece of fabric, it was as if that piece said, "pick me, pick me!!" RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-51126135863519222332014-04-08T05:41:49.205-05:002014-04-08T05:41:49.205-05:00Nice top. The fabric really makes it.Nice top. The fabric really makes it.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-39319539569634080202014-04-06T17:55:23.874-05:002014-04-06T17:55:23.874-05:00Hi Joy, thanks for thinking of me. Thankfully, the...Hi Joy, thanks for thinking of me. Thankfully, the problem has been resolved and it didn't involve a furry friend :) RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-68719842376131545722014-04-06T17:12:54.893-05:002014-04-06T17:12:54.893-05:00Take care dear friend. Hope you aren't having...Take care dear friend. Hope you aren't having to deal with poorly treated fur babies. That's what came to mind when you mentioned a hard task you had to do. We'll all be here when you have time to post.<br />Hugs, JoyJoyreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07390642536034678604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-78317414043785120432014-04-06T08:02:28.572-05:002014-04-06T08:02:28.572-05:00Hi Tracey and welcome! I have not done a tutorial ...Hi Tracey and welcome! I have not done a tutorial on adding an in seam pocket to a dress or skirt. I am more than happy to do this for you. I will post it on Tuesday this week. Thanks for reminding me!RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-73153966598482398242014-04-06T07:54:21.546-05:002014-04-06T07:54:21.546-05:00The top would be great with tights!The top would be great with tights!RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-77087923592971489552014-04-06T07:40:29.619-05:002014-04-06T07:40:29.619-05:00What a great beach coverup! It looks like it woul...What a great beach coverup! It looks like it would work very well in sheer, soft and flowy. Perhaps over tights in the fall?becki-chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02469536334449247839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-53442805715374658792014-04-05T17:16:44.573-05:002014-04-05T17:16:44.573-05:00Hi Rhonda, I've just discovered your amazing b...Hi Rhonda, I've just discovered your amazing blog as I was searching for advice on how to best draft and insert side seam pockets into silk crepe skirts (think Elie Saab). In your Oct 2012 'Circled in Stripes' post you commented about doing a post on this and I am wondering if that ever eventuated?Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14994615539075092608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-39995860870946224192014-04-05T16:32:56.154-05:002014-04-05T16:32:56.154-05:00Wow! Thanks for this section on your blog, I was ...Wow! Thanks for this section on your blog, I was lost and now I return to visit friends blogs, I think this pattern would be very comfortable for a beach cover up. Great find! Thanks for that, dear Rhonda!Sewingadictahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083124271608615951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-54838694562308607192014-04-05T08:47:43.011-05:002014-04-05T08:47:43.011-05:00Thanks for doing this, Rhonda! There are a lot of ...Thanks for doing this, Rhonda! There are a lot of patterns out there, and some of them just aren't worth the time even though they are free. With your experienced eye, we have a leg up to which ones are worth a shot. This top is lovely, and you're right, the fabric is killah!becksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147945810663254093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-85874548895485999892014-04-05T08:29:09.648-05:002014-04-05T08:29:09.648-05:00Lovely top -- thank you for finding and sharing th...Lovely top -- thank you for finding and sharing the pattern! At first I didn't understand what you meant by the curve of the sleeve shape, but after looking at it again, I see what you mean -- it looks like the top of the sleeve curves out slightly so, when worn, the sleeve hemline looks straight and even with the bottom of the sleeve. Is this the case? Beautiful print as well!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11994553975406806627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-80504819682178164982014-04-05T07:34:03.191-05:002014-04-05T07:34:03.191-05:00Hi Diya! The top is loose fitting, but it's so...Hi Diya! The top is loose fitting, but it's something that is. comfortable and easy to throw on. You are tiny, so I would add to the shoulders as I did for myself, otherwise, I am afraid that it will fall off your shoulders. But...if you make it up as a beach cover up, a little shoulder action might be nice ;) Like I said, the fit is loose, but you can see that it works well belted, so another option. RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-53933233868202456212014-04-05T07:28:39.878-05:002014-04-05T07:28:39.878-05:00I didn't even think about layering it over som...I didn't even think about layering it over something for cooler temps. Great idea! If you have a light weight, drapey piece of wool, I think it would work perfectly for layering. RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-87812990037490258012014-04-05T07:25:53.585-05:002014-04-05T07:25:53.585-05:00Thanks! I probably do a little too much of it, but...Thanks! I probably do a little too much of it, but I love using contrasting bias tape as a way to finish edges. RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-37963923299661666602014-04-05T03:08:12.283-05:002014-04-05T03:08:12.283-05:00Thank you Rhonda for finding this pattern. Its a ...Thank you Rhonda for finding this pattern. Its a lovely breezy and simple top and works very nicely with the pretty silk you've used. With autumn's arrival I'm thinking of layering and I bet this top would work nicely over a long sleeve underneath.... Hmmm, I may need to dig through my stash as have some merinos to sew up. Perfect timing really :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-30012497084824146002014-04-04T23:07:27.530-05:002014-04-04T23:07:27.530-05:00You are tight ! The top really looks so baggy and ...You are tight ! The top really looks so baggy and loose in the first picture. It did not interest me at all when I saw it a few days back. Your fabric looks good. how is the fit by the way :) ?- Diya <a href="http://thehobbyharbor.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">TheHobbyHarbor</a>Diyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02942255567187249540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-32396446425674412802014-04-04T21:51:36.693-05:002014-04-04T21:51:36.693-05:00Such a summery comfortable top. I love it and what...Such a summery comfortable top. I love it and what a great idea to add contrasting bias at the hems. Great! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-62678327286617940102014-04-04T18:04:36.644-05:002014-04-04T18:04:36.644-05:00Thanks Alexandra :) Thanks Alexandra :) RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-88043496761509390782014-04-04T17:24:57.748-05:002014-04-04T17:24:57.748-05:00Me gusta. este tipo de tops, son fáciles de confec...Me gusta. este tipo de tops, son fáciles de confeccionar y muy bonitos. bssAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13896326712586191733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-60553942231741761172014-04-04T16:15:40.937-05:002014-04-04T16:15:40.937-05:00Beautiful top! I love the fabric you chose. It too...Beautiful top! I love the fabric you chose. It took me a while to find the CF seam when you said there was one. The print really hides it well. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-90696194961151424312014-04-04T13:06:55.180-05:002014-04-04T13:06:55.180-05:00If you do make this into a sleep shirt, I would be...If you do make this into a sleep shirt, I would be sure to add to the shoulder seam at the neckline. It's a pretty wide neck opening and it would twist a lot I'm afraid.<br />You have your hands full. Poor you and poor Onyx. I think that when my pups have had surgery, I suffer more than they do. Little Bit had to have a back tooth removed. As I walked out of the vet's office, I burst into tears and cried the whole way home. Not the cool and collect mom I should be :) good luck and I hope she is better with every passing day. You too ;)RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-81731071538169923972014-04-04T12:59:07.739-05:002014-04-04T12:59:07.739-05:00Thanks! This pattern would also make a great cafta...Thanks! This pattern would also make a great caftan. <br />As for PDF patterns, I was not a devotee for quite a long time, but I love them now. Be careful, you just may start to like them too ;)RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-88033731502125750892014-04-04T12:51:07.033-05:002014-04-04T12:51:07.033-05:00I can see this one also as a sleep shirt--especial...I can see this one also as a sleep shirt--especially a silk version. Your version is so pretty-especially the design of the fabric. I'm wanting to get back to the machine, but I just brought Onyx home from her leg surgery and I'm trying to keep her from chewing at her bandage without making her wear that darn cone collar.Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345674465845908156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-12392443575914638522014-04-04T11:49:10.746-05:002014-04-04T11:49:10.746-05:00Wow, I love everything about your top from the sha...Wow, I love everything about your top from the shape to the gorgeous fabric and binding. You made a lovely job of this. I hate printing pdfs but might reconsider for this one. Thank you for taking the time to share this pattern. XMother of Reinventionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409826036412353940noreply@blogger.com