tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846347473282025148.post1005153070632836673..comments2022-05-30T16:39:32.207+10:00Comments on Made by Melanie: Mandy Boat Tee + a Tessuti ClassMelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11907743046211723083noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846347473282025148.post-3667033693610200272014-07-07T12:43:50.206+10:002014-07-07T12:43:50.206+10:00perfect thank you.perfect thank you.teresabisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846347473282025148.post-58469221388314868052014-07-07T12:06:38.860+10:002014-07-07T12:06:38.860+10:00Hi there, the teacher made the top 5" longer...Hi there, the teacher made the top 5" longer for me; but we didn't add any width to the body. The "adding" to the arm started from under the arm pit I guess...so that'd make the arm hole bigger (as well as her adding to the actually arm piece to give my shoulders/biceps more room). I hope that helps.Melanie Y (Miss Piggy)http://www.theadventuresofmisspiggy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846347473282025148.post-56127156680114514012014-07-07T11:54:25.481+10:002014-07-07T11:54:25.481+10:00Your tee looks great. I have just finished one in ...Your tee looks great. I have just finished one in blue knit and the arms a somewhat tighter than I like. Apart from making the sleeve larger did you also alter the main body.teresabisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846347473282025148.post-6388696639139320722014-05-14T14:03:45.253+10:002014-05-14T14:03:45.253+10:00I will have to take myself in one day for a browse...I will have to take myself in one day for a browse (hahaha yeaaaah right "browse"). That book looks like a huge help. Thanks for the tip - you rock!emnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846347473282025148.post-72055876952145714362014-05-14T13:52:02.489+10:002014-05-14T13:52:02.489+10:00Hi Em! Spotlight are full of sh!t! Make sure you g...Hi Em! Spotlight are full of sh!t! Make sure you get a STRETCH twin needle for this top (or any work with stretch that you do). Also, there is one step at the very beginning where you need a regular STRETCH needle (to sew the stabilizer to the neckline so it doesn't stretch out). Also, some machines (like mine) poop themselves with a twin needle...a zigzag stitch will also work if you're in trouble (make sure you're using your regular STRETCH needle though). GOOD LUCK!Melanie Y (Miss Piggy)http://www.theadventuresofmisspiggy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846347473282025148.post-3520829346818578842014-05-14T13:48:02.123+10:002014-05-14T13:48:02.123+10:00Hey Mel! I'm borrowing my neighbour's over...Hey Mel! I'm borrowing my neighbour's overlocker to have a crack at this one (can't stop thinking about it - it must be done!).. do you think I need a ball point twin needle to do the hem, or will a normal twin work? The lady at spotlight told me the BP twins don't exist.... gah!emnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846347473282025148.post-13899702348028549542014-04-29T13:30:50.958+10:002014-04-29T13:30:50.958+10:00AqAqMelanie Y (Miss Piggy)http://www.theadventuresofmisspiggy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846347473282025148.post-27207240407734587422014-04-29T09:28:29.288+10:002014-04-29T09:28:29.288+10:00Silva was great - she's no nonsense and kept s...Silva was great - she's no nonsense and kept saying "if you're not going to make the insides look amazing what's the point"!Melanie Y (Miss Piggy)http://www.theadventuresofmisspiggy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846347473282025148.post-91581359150501490492014-04-29T09:28:00.693+10:002014-04-29T09:28:00.693+10:00Those poor upside down birds - they must have such...Those poor upside down birds - they must have such a headache! I'm so glad to be finally moving onto knits. The world is my knitted oyster now!Melanie Y (Miss Piggy)http://www.theadventuresofmisspiggy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846347473282025148.post-27395699843939114222014-04-29T08:58:56.047+10:002014-04-29T08:58:56.047+10:00for under a year of sewing you must be so happy! s...for under a year of sewing you must be so happy! so much cool stuff that you can now make! so excitingMeasure Twice Cut Oncehttp://www.measuretwicecutonce.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846347473282025148.post-4783723784235469382014-04-18T22:04:40.304+10:002014-04-18T22:04:40.304+10:00how exciting! im so glad to hear you're master...how exciting! im so glad to hear you're mastering knits. I almost always screw up the direction of patterns and hardly match them at the seams. your top looks so great! the fabric is fantasticCatherine Aleknanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846347473282025148.post-19702965028746213342014-04-17T17:39:31.594+10:002014-04-17T17:39:31.594+10:00Love your design features! And I think you're ...Love your design features! And I think you're so luck to be taught by Silva - I wish!Rachel Kingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846347473282025148.post-67385542686055715292014-04-15T17:54:53.285+10:002014-04-15T17:54:53.285+10:00It's lovely fabric...so cozy and warm.It's lovely fabric...so cozy and warm.Melanie Y (Miss Piggy)http://www.theadventuresofmisspiggy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846347473282025148.post-7092577488737543212014-04-15T17:54:42.333+10:002014-04-15T17:54:42.333+10:00Tessuti is GREAT! I go in and browse A LOT but I&#...Tessuti is GREAT! I go in and browse A LOT but I'm not confident enough with my skills yet to drop any big cash. I've bought a few small pieces and am saving up for some liberty.Melanie Y (Miss Piggy)http://www.theadventuresofmisspiggy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846347473282025148.post-18587784435463126882014-04-15T17:53:10.110+10:002014-04-15T17:53:10.110+10:00It's a great style with skinny pants that'...It's a great style with skinny pants that's for sure. And I'm going to ignore the upside down birds...whoopsie!Melanie Y (Miss Piggy)http://www.theadventuresofmisspiggy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846347473282025148.post-65074320000531663972014-04-15T17:52:18.179+10:002014-04-15T17:52:18.179+10:00Silva is GREAT...I learnt a lot from here, most of...Silva is GREAT...I learnt a lot from here, most of all patience and to not flip out...deep breathes.Melanie Y (Miss Piggy)http://www.theadventuresofmisspiggy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846347473282025148.post-31486761505741256252014-04-15T17:51:51.128+10:002014-04-15T17:51:51.128+10:00The fabric is fun isn't it! I wasn't going...The fabric is fun isn't it! I wasn't going to buy it at first and got 200m from the shop and had to go back.Melanie Y (Miss Piggy)http://www.theadventuresofmisspiggy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846347473282025148.post-20440129551263638262014-04-14T20:43:15.031+10:002014-04-14T20:43:15.031+10:00Love this fabric! It's a great pattern - a gre...Love this fabric! It's a great pattern - a great intro into the world of knits!Sarah Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846347473282025148.post-15521386545882084562014-04-14T19:38:17.864+10:002014-04-14T19:38:17.864+10:00Gosh I love this fabric and this is really a great...Gosh I love this fabric and this is really a great pattern on you. How lucky to be taught by Silva!Kirsty Bunfield (kbfield)http://kbfield.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846347473282025148.post-6954540271163580682014-04-14T15:31:54.286+10:002014-04-14T15:31:54.286+10:00LOVE it! Youlook good in this style. The upside do...LOVE it! Youlook good in this style. The upside down birds are not noticeable at all. And anyway, the print is so fab, it looks great!erin gohhttp://opportunityknits.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846347473282025148.post-82020596586576615382014-04-14T14:58:18.239+10:002014-04-14T14:58:18.239+10:00Yay for birdies!! So jealous you have a Tessuti do...Yay for birdies!! So jealous you have a Tessuti down there too, although my credit card is probably sighing in relief :)<br />That is one great looking top and that fabric is awesome. Upside down birds, who cares!!BusyLizziehttp://busylizzieinbrizzy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846347473282025148.post-78970570111395819732014-04-14T12:13:31.550+10:002014-04-14T12:13:31.550+10:00Yay Mel. The fabric does look like a very good qua...Yay Mel. The fabric does look like a very good quality.Velosewernoreply@blogger.com