tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1964455364460450296.post7803431399542131293..comments2023-10-03T08:20:57.668-06:00Comments on Spotty Dog Social Club: Out of Alberta - My Tina Givens Styletwotoasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04432778966553987105noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1964455364460450296.post-61799783875284040312015-10-18T14:30:12.538-06:002015-10-18T14:30:12.538-06:00Love how the Peplone Jacket turned out. The Jacque...Love how the Peplone Jacket turned out. The Jacqueline turned out beautiful as well. I have several of the Tina Givens patterns as well but not those two. I two am 5ft 7in and I have made the Cara pants and absolutely love them but could have added an inch or so on the length. I also love the Zelda top and pants when I made them up. A pleat or something straight down below the bust, which I did not do might also define the waist a little on Zelda. Since am already busty that might help the look some. I still love the complete look of Zelda very much though. I don't mind mentioning my weight at 200 pounds and so far most of her loose patterns are very becoming for my weight.<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1964455364460450296.post-8236174667154599132015-05-04T15:08:20.589-06:002015-05-04T15:08:20.589-06:00Thank-you Maggie! I agree, the arm and neck openi...Thank-you Maggie! I agree, the arm and neck openings are too big for my liking, although I notice that the designer often wears t-shirts or vest tops underneath. <br /><br />What I did was have the Sorbetto top fitted so that I like the arm and neck opening - I also had to have a bigger dart. I then placed the Sorbetto front pattern on my cutting board, laid the TG pattern on top (I'd traced that from the .pdf). Then I started a third layer with my new tracing paer and copied the Sorbetto for the arm and neck openings and shoulders. I then made sure I accounted for the open dart (I just made sure that the width would be the same as if I had sewn the dart) and then I morphed the line from the Sorbetto into the line of the TG pattern along the side lines. The rest of the sides and hems were as per the TG pattern. The back piece was the same, with the exception that I cut is on the fold (my Sorbetto allows for a sway back which is not really an issue with the TG patterns). What I have found is that the top portion fits really nicely, and then the fabric swooshes down and gives me the volume lower down where it is needed. And no saggy arms or neck openings! <br /><br />I hope that make sense, if not, I'll take a few photos and put them in a post. twotoasthttp://spottydogsocialclub.blogspot.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1964455364460450296.post-3881475509927682532015-05-03T21:44:49.681-06:002015-05-03T21:44:49.681-06:00Thank you for your TG post. I have sewn 3 of her ...Thank you for your TG post. I have sewn 3 of her free patterns and I just can't decide what to think other than the neck and arm holes are just too big! I love many of the looks and want to make them work. Can you explain how you used the Sorbetto top for the bust, neck, arm hole area? I love the Sorbetto! Thank you.Maggie Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16569735753083802495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1964455364460450296.post-33135112250868930222015-04-06T00:10:20.871-06:002015-04-06T00:10:20.871-06:00Thank-you! It is a bit 'out of the box' f...Thank-you! It is a bit 'out of the box' for me, but I have to admit to being a little obsessed - and I'm loving it!twotoasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432778966553987105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1964455364460450296.post-66746505776570710082015-04-06T00:09:27.175-06:002015-04-06T00:09:27.175-06:00Thanks BeaJay - I can sniff that Spring is around ...Thanks BeaJay - I can sniff that Spring is around the corner, and I will be ready for it this year with my new clothes!twotoasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432778966553987105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1964455364460450296.post-80149770346784767592015-04-05T07:42:14.804-06:002015-04-05T07:42:14.804-06:00I think these look like a lot of fun- edgy shapes ...I think these look like a lot of fun- edgy shapes and comfy structure. Nice.prttynpnkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16513331416653286924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1964455364460450296.post-58783925904441067242015-04-03T18:29:03.399-06:002015-04-03T18:29:03.399-06:00Fabulous. Love the colours you have chosen and rea...Fabulous. Love the colours you have chosen and really love the style on you - especially the top.BeaJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071033898844018967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1964455364460450296.post-25250304164207933492015-04-02T22:08:04.313-06:002015-04-02T22:08:04.313-06:00Thank-you - these are the first garments for the S...Thank-you - these are the first garments for the SWAP. I was a bit late throwing my hat in, and I picked up some more fabric on the way home, so this weekend will be fun!twotoasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432778966553987105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1964455364460450296.post-74948105095909941242015-04-02T22:06:19.569-06:002015-04-02T22:06:19.569-06:00Thank-you, the coral was a bit of a gamble, but I ...Thank-you, the coral was a bit of a gamble, but I love how is works with the neutrals.twotoasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432778966553987105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1964455364460450296.post-16711709177811188582015-04-02T22:05:37.299-06:002015-04-02T22:05:37.299-06:00It is rather strange - but definitely fun. I real...It is rather strange - but definitely fun. I really am struggling with casual clothes, and I think that these will work well . . . . as long as we have a good summer! Thank-you!twotoasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432778966553987105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1964455364460450296.post-11288638460593460642015-04-02T22:04:38.015-06:002015-04-02T22:04:38.015-06:00Thank-you - I love skirts, just what we need now t...Thank-you - I love skirts, just what we need now that Spring is upon us!twotoasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432778966553987105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1964455364460450296.post-52360076672775990042015-04-02T22:03:57.767-06:002015-04-02T22:03:57.767-06:00You could try one or two garments - the designer h...You could try one or two garments - the designer has less, cough, cough, height that I do (I'm 5'7") - and see what you think! <br /><br />As far as the summer are concerned - I would say that they are more consistent, and other than the odd hail/thunderstorm, summers are pretty dry here. I would say that they are not any hotter - probably about the same as the UK, but for more days. And the blue skies. Here is Alberta (apart from the mountains) it is very flat so we can see horizon to horizon and the sky is a fabulous blue!twotoasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432778966553987105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1964455364460450296.post-45407399371253610572015-04-02T21:59:37.645-06:002015-04-02T21:59:37.645-06:00Thank-you Helen - it certainly feels rather BoHo -...Thank-you Helen - it certainly feels rather BoHo - can't wait for the weather to warm up (we had snow this evening!!) so that I can parade my new wares!twotoasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432778966553987105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1964455364460450296.post-34867559930238789702015-04-02T01:48:36.170-06:002015-04-02T01:48:36.170-06:00Really nice pieces and gentle colours that suit yo...Really nice pieces and gentle colours that suit you so well. Perfect for summerRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1964455364460450296.post-51491871757859536882015-04-01T19:53:49.868-06:002015-04-01T19:53:49.868-06:00How lovely.. Love that coral color too. Nice to be...How lovely.. Love that coral color too. Nice to be sewing a new wardrobe..have fun.Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15474519379303505290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1964455364460450296.post-18972497596744435772015-03-31T19:48:26.834-06:002015-03-31T19:48:26.834-06:00What a change in style for you - and it must be wo...What a change in style for you - and it must be wonderful sewing a whole new wardrobe concept. Will be so lovely to wear in summer. Sarah Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17566072246120028926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1964455364460450296.post-46950734621600809262015-03-31T07:38:00.902-06:002015-03-31T07:38:00.902-06:00They are all pretty and I love the colors! My fav...They are all pretty and I love the colors! My favorite is the Peplone jacket. I started spring sewing...skirts right now. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540972928814756875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1964455364460450296.post-69067897052013699432015-03-30T23:23:08.341-06:002015-03-30T23:23:08.341-06:00Beautifully stylish! And so cool, I imagine. I am ...Beautifully stylish! And so cool, I imagine. I am in truth too short to carry off loose layers successfully, although I do love a looser fit, especially for tops. I don't like feeling overly restricted in my clothes. Just a question - do you get better summers than in the UK? Philippahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979470577235630724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1964455364460450296.post-71273092684304557662015-03-30T22:09:54.726-06:002015-03-30T22:09:54.726-06:00I love that style, you could even go bohemion with...I love that style, you could even go bohemion with that pattern , looks great!<br /><br />HelenNannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02491593460770080211noreply@blogger.com