tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post6855035907882509092..comments2024-03-28T04:53:04.225-07:00Comments on SunnyGal Studio Sewing: Sewing...why? a few more summer tops Beth (SunnyGal Studio)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08891740887743925587noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-23147697931942027032020-09-29T08:00:41.948-07:002020-09-29T08:00:41.948-07:00So cool tops! Love all of them! ♥So cool tops! Love all of them! ♥Ellen's Sewing Passionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17846518641677841852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-55750653735890558902020-09-27T20:57:41.687-07:002020-09-27T20:57:41.687-07:00Oh I love your third top, I think the front is per...Oh I love your third top, I think the front is perfect just the way it is. The print says enough. I agree the second top might just need a bit extra wideth. I sew for summer too, we have about 8 months a year warm in Queensland Australia, my winter clothes last forever....Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870323918987686903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-32498891417965796452020-09-27T18:19:11.147-07:002020-09-27T18:19:11.147-07:00Thank you I enjoy reading your posts. I love the i...Thank you I enjoy reading your posts. I love the information on the tops, for our upcoming summer. It will be good to finally get out of winter clothes although it did snow last week! Our 'lockdown' in Victoria, Australia is easing up as we have few Covid cases now which means we will be able to socialise and be 'seen' little more. Hope the fires don't reoccur over there too. My tulips are blooming beautifully and the veg garden is looking healthy. Sam the AusssieSam the Aussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03073135202039701359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-18133245870194994432020-09-27T16:05:49.171-07:002020-09-27T16:05:49.171-07:00Oooh! Maybe I can help you with the spaghetti stra...Oooh! Maybe I can help you with the spaghetti straps! My Mother taught me this trick and we used it to make loops for covered buttons. Cut the fabric on the bias with a seam allowance. Use a piece of cotton cord or yarn ( we used acrylic yarn because it didn't shrink after washing) that is a little more than twice as long as the strap fabric. Fold the fabric over the cord, right sides together, starting in the center of the length of cord and covering the lower half of the cord. Using a zipper foot, stitch the fabric from the folded edge across the top of the fabric and the cord, catching the cord inside. Pivot the stitching, and line up the zipper foot next to the cord with a little bit of extra wiggle room for turning. Don't catch the cord in the stitching and sew down to the end of the fabric. There should be some cord sticking out at the bottom. Trim the seam allowance a little bit at the top where you started stitching. Pull on the cord at the bottom, gently, and with your other hand ease the top of the tube over onto the top half of the cord. Pull it all the way through. If you want a flat strap, you can cut through the stitching and remove the cord, or it can stay in. I hope my written instructions are not too confusing. I would be happy to send pictures if that helps. Love the summery tops. jonrock53@mtaonline.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15465371545591900894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-53366917408890354692020-09-27T13:39:20.564-07:002020-09-27T13:39:20.564-07:00You need the Fasturn kit if you hate turning loops...You need the Fasturn kit if you hate turning loops. It works like a dream. I've had mine for many years and don't know what the current cost is, but it will be worth every cent you spend. I always enjoy seeing your latest sewing projects. Wish I were nearly as productive as you are. NeldaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16887689723987228214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-58392897775206697882020-09-27T11:32:29.025-07:002020-09-27T11:32:29.025-07:00The second and third tops are great. You have a LO...The second and third tops are great. You have a LOVELY, petite, well-proportioned figure and could wear anything, but I'm not sure the first top would look well on anyone but a very young girl. It's too boxy and the design of the sleeves widens it right at waist level-not flattering to anyone. I'm something of a fussy old hen, but in my poor opinion it's simply not a good design. Though I think it could be saved with some long slender darts sloping in from under the bust and then outward to about six inches above the hem. And I'd change the sleeves to be wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, making them more like a flutter sleeve. Of course this makes it a whole different pattern I guess, but that's my "2 cents", for whatever it's worth! :-}<br />I love your blog because even though I've been sewing for many years, I still can learn something new from you. Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13064779290602201896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-1482893717241290632020-09-27T05:04:34.316-07:002020-09-27T05:04:34.316-07:00The Burda #114 has potential. I would keep the dep...The Burda #114 has potential. I would keep the depth of the neckline but scoop it. I think it would look nicer softened a bit. The V shape is a bit harsh with the billowy sleeves thing going on. Just a suggestion. Always really enjoy your column and what you have been getting up to. Take care and happy sewing.Susan Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15037437999317896232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-79303611273629278242020-09-26T23:56:15.222-07:002020-09-26T23:56:15.222-07:00Hi Beth:
You're set! Your tops look perfect ...Hi Beth: <br /><br />You're set! Your tops look perfect for warm weather, this year or next. <br /><br />I have a loop turner, but I never use it because my loop turner kept ripping the fabric and losing its grip part way through. It was frustrating until I found a tip that works. I don't know which sewing book I got this from, but ever since I read this tip, I have been using a small strong safety pin for turning loops. The weak ones won't work, they'll rip the fabric like the loop turner, but a strong safety pin is perfect. It'll work much better than the loop turner. The only time it won't work is when it won't fit in the tube because straps are really narrow. But the straps that I sew are never that narrow, so it works for me. HTH.Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02123851867200384377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-43020954517435457232020-09-26T21:48:38.136-07:002020-09-26T21:48:38.136-07:00I can never work with that little snagger tool you...I can never work with that little snagger tool you photo’s, I still own one. Much easier are the tubes that look like three straws from boba tea to almost coffee stirrer size. I’ve never tried the fasturn kit that costs quite a bit more as the straws have always worked great for me at about 12 dollars for the kit. And why not sew summer tops in September? I’ll send intentions with you for fires to pass and the presidency to switch and throw in a legitimate SCJ.BarbaraShowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026317469719944260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-13683425153337412862020-09-26T14:29:39.471-07:002020-09-26T14:29:39.471-07:00I love the first top! Maybe the color and print, b...I love the first top! Maybe the color and print, but I think it drapes beautifully and is different, interesting, and a complementary shape. <br /><br />I planted tulips, crocus, etc. All were eaten the first year. The only annuals that stay and multiply are narcissuses, jonquils, daffodils. Critters don’t care for the taste!Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966759436392900790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-31062219160360192092020-09-26T11:54:25.682-07:002020-09-26T11:54:25.682-07:00I love the fabric from your first top - it matches...I love the fabric from your first top - it matches your shoes so perfectly! But the open sleeves would be too much exposure under the arm for me. Would require a camisole which sort of defeats the purpose of wearing a light summer top in 110° temps. LindaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11018879516100400292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-41799451390656261422020-09-26T11:39:26.994-07:002020-09-26T11:39:26.994-07:00I always enjoy your posts, Beth, as we have simila...I always enjoy your posts, Beth, as we have similar styles and I so appreciate your precise level of sewing. Your newest tops are cute especially #2. Like you I live in a warm climate (Texas) and am still sewing summer tops in darker colors. But unlike you Fall is my favorite season as I have fond memories of living in Missouri and all the beautiful leaf color and crisp air. I'm a redhead so all the rich colors of the season suit my coloring so sewing lighter fabrics like rayon challis in warmer shades makes me feel like it's Fall. Keep posting so we sewists can stay inspired during these difficult times. Karensewingkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747001697655177474noreply@blogger.com