tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post475746458277768749..comments2024-01-10T19:09:52.752+10:00Comments on kbenco's projects: Wardrobe balance + BWOF 01-2008-107 shirt, self drafted trouserskbencohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-46798189799092684562014-06-12T21:13:27.207+10:002014-06-12T21:13:27.207+10:00I'd like to chime in and say I don't find ...I'd like to chime in and say I don't find your everyday wear posts boring - quite the opposite, and your interpretations and the details you include always give me food for thought.<br />Personally, I'm in an interesting place with regard to everyday - or work - wear. I could easily wear trackies to work, and no one would look twice. I don't though, but casual basics are definitely the go, which don't make the ideal blog fodder. Still, I much prefer to make these items I wear a lot, as they will fit and feel much better than anything I will buy.Paolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14472129226320589172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-63363775830966610352014-06-11T13:34:34.729+10:002014-06-11T13:34:34.729+10:00Lovely blouse and I think it will be perfect for w...Lovely blouse and I think it will be perfect for work but then I work in a much more casual situation. <br /><br />I sew what I wear as well and find it is mainly separates instead of dresses. There is nothing boring sewing basics we can still admire and covet that pattern.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14691687252337993643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-59570668241231825882014-06-11T08:55:14.072+10:002014-06-11T08:55:14.072+10:00Your everyday clothes are lovely and I would be so...Your everyday clothes are lovely and I would be so happy to be able to sew such nice garments (buttons and buttonholes, zippers)..<br /><br />I know what you are saying though. I am going to attempt to go through a sewing neutrals to balance the rainbow of colours in my wardrobe.<br /><br />The most important thing is to come out with wearable clothes.BeaJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071033898844018967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-64213092389511041502014-06-11T07:44:09.236+10:002014-06-11T07:44:09.236+10:00Me too. I love your everyday posts. I sew most of ...Me too. I love your everyday posts. I sew most of my clothes too, and party dresses are a very occasional diversion from the basics.<br />-sewingelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-33006231429797728282014-06-11T04:52:14.825+10:002014-06-11T04:52:14.825+10:00Count me as a another who loves reading about your...Count me as a another who loves reading about your practical sewing! I find your posts very inspiring.Sewtimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05452199147960578000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-66277349913086650972014-06-11T02:18:39.420+10:002014-06-11T02:18:39.420+10:00I don't find you blouse to be too pretty for w...I don't find you blouse to be too pretty for work or mummsy at all. One of the things about your sewing that I like very much is that you always seem to finish garments with pretty or fun details, like a contrast facing or placket. I think it helps make what might be an everyday garment something that is special. And I've really enjoyed seeing the capsule wardrobes you've created for your daughters. <br /><br />I don't really see any of my sewing as being "everyday" - if I'm not excited about it, it just doesn't get sewn. But I do wear my sewn garments all the time. For me, its about styling them in a way that works in my life, and giving myself permission to overdress when I want to. <br /><br />Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-85083228156903291792014-06-11T01:51:38.364+10:002014-06-11T01:51:38.364+10:00I really enjoy all of your posts on your work clot...I really enjoy all of your posts on your work clothes and am so impressed by your thoughtful sewing/wardrobe planning. I started sewing because I knew what I wanted to wear and I couldn't find it in stores (at least not in my size). I wanted to make functional and comfortable things that I could wear every day, and I think I've done a pretty good job of it so far, though my work wear is super casual compared to yours. I mostly make knit dresses, leggings, and tees to wear with RTW jeans (I haven't gotten up the nerve for jeans sewing yet). I actually don't really enjoy reading the blogs full of party dresses or extravagant one-time use items, I find myself rolling my eyes and saying "when will she ever wear that"! Of course, I do enjoy reading about the occasional fancy sewing project, especially when there are things to be learned about construction and different fabrics! Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00271355209327505309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-91343587020516535232014-06-10T21:45:32.255+10:002014-06-10T21:45:32.255+10:00I too basically sew what I wear although I would l...I too basically sew what I wear although I would love to sew lots of silk, lace fancy clothing it would just gather dust and be a waste. Janinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14384221374769122673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-77354045434134224472014-06-10T21:43:59.020+10:002014-06-10T21:43:59.020+10:00I don't think there is anything boring about s...I don't think there is anything boring about sewing our everyday clothes. You have been making some lovely garments lately. Your floral blouse is gorgeous and I think those pants with the wide waistband are very flattering.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-90781163823939706852014-06-10T19:57:19.180+10:002014-06-10T19:57:19.180+10:00I am the opposite. I rarely wear dresses in the w...I am the opposite. I rarely wear dresses in the weekend, preferring shorts and jeans depending on the season. During the working week I prefer dresses. I think this is probably because I am not a morning person and a dress means I don't have to coordinate tops and skirts or bottoms. I find I wear 90 percent of what I make on regular rotation which is why I don't make lots of evening appropriate dresses or buy heels often. Me Made May is certainly a great exercise in taking stock of what is worn regularly.<br /><br />What sort of work do you do that a floral shirt is considered flamboyant? I think it is lovely and would be completely work appropriate in my neck of the woods.fabric epiphanieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315635356310954354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-51467531706329741402014-06-10T19:54:44.301+10:002014-06-10T19:54:44.301+10:00Firstly a very pretty shirt, I'm sure people g...Firstly a very pretty shirt, I'm sure people get a glimpse of that stripe and think, "She's fun but business too!"<br /><br />I too have lots of nice dresses and nowhere to wear them most often. I need everyday clothes for my "at home mum looking for work" lifestyle and I should start making some business/office wear to get ready for when I do work. I think I need a fitting course so that I can not be discouraged after I make something and it fits poorly. Great discussion Karen.Summer Flieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092393256871735567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-91770824382856811922014-06-10T18:54:53.996+10:002014-06-10T18:54:53.996+10:00Well I think you work clothes are lovely and "...Well I think you work clothes are lovely and "very you". I too have few "gala occasions" so like to see good clothes to suit ordinary life. Please continue to feature real world clothing to give inspiration and ideas. All your recent items have been really appealing.Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12320920329295669197noreply@blogger.com