tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post9197641353969818216..comments2024-02-25T08:24:32.822+00:00Comments on Confessions of a Sewing Novice: Seemed like a good idea at the time (Burda 08-2015-132 cardigan/jacket)westmoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05305132395354227560noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-80875107711898740912016-05-01T15:07:09.041+01:002016-05-01T15:07:09.041+01:00It's been lurking in my closet since I finishe...It's been lurking in my closet since I finished it and I think I am coming round to liking it. Perhaps the horrible bias binding experience soured me on the thing for a while!westmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305132395354227560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-52739861698838383662016-05-01T13:42:36.672+01:002016-05-01T13:42:36.672+01:00"Of course, bias taping every seam seems like..."Of course, bias taping every seam seems like a good idea at two points in time: before you start, and after you finish. At every point in between you realize that it is a TERRIBLE idea, as you go over the same seam for the third time, fighting with what feels like four miles of recalcitrant bias tape as you sew. I mean, it looks great now it's done, but oh my god, the swearing I was doing while I sewed this."<br /><br />I legit laughed out loud and shook my head in complete agreement! <br /><br />I like the shorter length better. It looks less like a robe and more like a in-between seasons coat. Maybe some time in the magic closet will help?Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18384050927297629715noreply@blogger.com