tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post6809657848610326959..comments2024-03-26T18:05:43.951-07:00Comments on Lilacs & Lace: Guest at a WeddingLaura Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-52497060832599379842018-06-26T18:17:23.309-07:002018-06-26T18:17:23.309-07:00I too struggle with thimbles. Recently I tried sti...I too struggle with thimbles. Recently I tried sticking a bit of thick strapping tape to my finger and it worked a treat (I used Leukoplast - it's quite strong). I cut a small piece to just cover the part of my finger that got sore, probably only 5mm wide. It'll keep me going until I too have a few hours to devote to using a thimble and not feeling like I'm trying to write with the wrong hand. Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16016937003493279981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-52489497618421856582018-06-19T00:22:31.369-07:002018-06-19T00:22:31.369-07:00Oh my ! So they forgot to invite you to the weddin...Oh my ! So they forgot to invite you to the wedding, with such a glorious dress ! How dare they. You are pure loveliness. I totally understand your problem with thimbles...Since I sometimes ends up with bloody fingers, and then must stop sewing, I have to try a tailor thimble that is more a large ring, and leave the tip free. But I never found one yet. Missumlauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746074759672042220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-81807418673035289002018-06-13T10:23:34.620-07:002018-06-13T10:23:34.620-07:00I've never been able to use a thimble. And rea...I've never been able to use a thimble. And really nice job of pattern matching on the back center seam! Beautiful dress!SewCurioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14647406647598923473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-60677293509111315502018-06-13T05:58:44.150-07:002018-06-13T05:58:44.150-07:00I like the belt and hair bow with rhinestones as a...I like the belt and hair bow with rhinestones as an elegant finishing touch. The pattern would look good as a little black or blue dress.Pamela Bowmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04763103403654797426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-28103445302365461212018-06-13T05:51:33.731-07:002018-06-13T05:51:33.731-07:00Lovely dress and great fit very flattering! Lovely dress and great fit very flattering! Shirlee Fassellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03408506544726687105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-65541501019481999312018-06-12T08:32:04.465-07:002018-06-12T08:32:04.465-07:00that is so pretty. and I love a square neckline al...that is so pretty. and I love a square neckline also. And a thimble, I use one all the time, makes it so easy to quickly hand stitch thick fabrics.Beth (SunnyGal Studio)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08891740887743925587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-40230774024670457972018-06-12T05:25:32.671-07:002018-06-12T05:25:32.671-07:00Oh, using a thimble is quite a skill. And you pro...Oh, using a thimble is quite a skill. And you probably already know that there are different kinds of thimbles, and even a kind of thimble prejudice or superiority. I came across that when I got to take a weeklong course in London about Savile Row tailoring. Tailors had their own thimbles and looked down on dressmakers' thimbles. Who knew? I was hopeless using a tailor's thimble, but it was too big anyway so that was an additional hurdle. It takes hours of practice. I was able to get a photo of one Savile Row tailor's thimble that she'd used so much she wore it out! See the last picture in this post: http://gettingthingssewn.com/tailoring-with-savile-row-tailors-day-5-an-album/<br />And Laura Mae, you're the winner in all my contests!Paula DeGrandhttp://www.gettingthingssewn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-40074987488041452522018-06-12T04:46:01.645-07:002018-06-12T04:46:01.645-07:00Lovely dress and it does have such a pretty shape ...Lovely dress and it does have such a pretty shape in the bell shaped skirt.Connie Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526657792519056005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-1272041368612605292018-06-11T21:16:54.108-07:002018-06-11T21:16:54.108-07:00Hi Laura,
I'm a long time lurker... absolutely...Hi Laura,<br />I'm a long time lurker... absolutely love your work, it's an inspiration!<br />I also love handsewing but hate thimbles. I've seen people using leather thimbles, and want to try one myself. It seems to be a possible solution... tougher than our poor fingers but still a little flexible and hopefully still have a bit of 'feeling. <br />Happy sewing! PriscillaLadyBuxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01174794063537174139noreply@blogger.com