Comments for Topstitched

Comment on Tutu Refurb by Pella

Pella — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:58:50 +0000

A lovely remake, and striking design. Thanks for giving us such a detailed post.

Comment on First pointe shoes by Joey

Joey — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:00:07 +0000

Could you please explain to me how you ended the chain stitches? I’m having trouble figuring out how to! Thanks a lot!:)

Comment on Tracy makes tutus by topstitched

topstitched — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:42:07 +0000

Hi Lauren
I made that tutu using a photocopied pattern from ebay (in the uk). There wasn’t much else available at the time. It was OK for a starting point, but happily, since then there are several patterns that have been developed.
My current favourite is from Suzanne Dieckmann:
http://www.tutusthatdance.com/

A lot of people have good reports of this stretch tutu pattern:
http://tutusbydani.blogspot.com/

Be sure to check out Travis Halsey’s patterns at tutu.com
http://www.tutu.com/bks_ptrnsothdes_thalsey.html
I have also used the instructions and patterns by Claudia Folts at tutu.com
http://www.tutu.com/bks_ptrnstutu.html
And another stretch tutu pattern :
http://www.jalie.com/jalie2915-leotard-tutu-sewing-pattern.html

The Sewing Forum is a great place to talk tutu. Pop across and see how people have got on with these patterns, where to source net, discuss gathering and pleating techniques etc:
http://www.thesewingforum.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=107

And good luck with your tutu

Comment on Tracy makes tutus by Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:42:18 +0000

A link to the pattern you found?? Desperately searching for one myself and would really appreciate it!

Comment on Tutu Refurb by oblibby

oblibby — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 21:00:50 +0000

OMG I love that tutu you’ve made. The black detail on the skirt is stunning. I’d love it in a long version on silver grey or nude to wear as a party skirt!

Lisa xoxo

Comment on Chanel Jacket Workshop by Sun Demian

Sun Demian — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:52:06 +0000

some sleeping bags are waterproof and weatherproof too, they are nice for camping outside the house ..;

Comment on Neptune Jacket from Sew Hip #10 by Bronwyn

Bronwyn — Fri, 21 May 2010 20:23:03 +0000

Oh the face!!! Just adorable!!! Like the jacket too.

Comment on de Bono Challenge #1 – Random Input by topstitched

topstitched — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:10:19 +0000

so glad you decided to join me in this game – it is very silly and fun, but even if no earth shattering ideas are generated it has made us exercise our grey matter a little.

“Den City” – very good

Comment on de Bono Challenge #1 – Random Input by Alistair

Alistair — Thu, 13 May 2010 10:02:03 +0000

Decided to follow up the de bono game. Was given the random word “Density” so quite a challenge to use that for the subject in question. Anway, here goes!

My thought was to condense (link to density) all the banks inot one building like a supermarket. So customers could browse in one place all the offers. Like the on line supermarket idea but with banks / finance people like to deal with people. Having a Banking shop would also mean that the various banks would have to compete transparently with their other providers.

On the other side of density, I like the idea of banking areas being wide open sapces so you dont go inot a dingy old bank and line up like cattle waiting to be served. So density in reverse! In any location all the banks and building societies would have to be in one open plan building and you would shop from the bank to bank in the comfort of a bright and open place.
We could do away with the density of poky little branches in each town. Shop in the food supermarket and then shop in the financial supermarket.

The other thoughts I had using density was to design some new games for young ands old to play so that we all became a lot more interested in money instead of being scared by it.

game 1 – word game based on the acronym Density – eg Depoits, Earnings, Numbers, Savings, Interest, Time and Yield. Then make a sentence using all the words.

Game 2 – Science one – compare the relative densities of the various coins and currency in the UK. What you would do wiht the informatrio n is sadly beyond a non scientist like me – could be a good subject for a science project!

Gamne 3 – Board Game – like monopoly but based on Den City a low down good for nothing town in south cheshire – or anyweher else that appeals really.

I do like this random game it makes for a lot of fun and being very silly. Mind you there is a real chance of getting some cracking ideas (hey grommit?) that could actually work!

Thanks – look forward to the next one!

AliBye

Comment on Neptune Jacket from Sew Hip #10 by topstitched

topstitched — Mon, 03 May 2010 22:43:04 +0000

Thanks PQ! The jeans thing was a happy accident really, just what the model happened to be wearing. Well, I say that, Liza does wear a lot of those colours so it was probably preordained. I wish I still had the jacket