tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post3859320901039308644..comments2024-02-24T14:55:01.412-08:00Comments on sallieoh: candy stripersallie oleta barbeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00184217699471081340noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-44950142382149712392014-08-08T14:12:09.387-07:002014-08-08T14:12:09.387-07:00Lovely dress! I just bought the Nettie pattern and...Lovely dress! I just bought the Nettie pattern and am almost finished with my first bodysuit. I'm so excited to try the dress! It's interesting that you wrote about body attitudes changing; I feel as I'm getting older that I'm actually starting to like my body more. Even though objectively I think I looked better when I was younger, I'm starting to just feel comfortable in my skin. Especially with my face, I've started liking it more than I used to. Part of the reason might be that I sew and blog. Sewing makes me recognize my body's strengths and play them up. And blogging and photographing myself make me recognize my facial strengths, best angles, etc.cupandpennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-24657172939404138562014-07-09T11:17:19.433-07:002014-07-09T11:17:19.433-07:00Thanks for the advice! I don't think I have a ...Thanks for the advice! I don't think I have a walking foot so. I may need to invest in one. Georgia :)georgia_lloydnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-12109496602586008802014-07-07T22:48:14.531-07:002014-07-07T22:48:14.531-07:00This dress is gorgeous!! I totally remember that e...This dress is gorgeous!! I totally remember that episode of SATC. I was just watching the movie this last weekend on tv. :)Beth – Sew DIYhttp://sewdiy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-65527075222148332522014-07-07T15:31:40.597-07:002014-07-07T15:31:40.597-07:00Hey Georgia! I really enjoy working with jersey - ...Hey Georgia! I really enjoy working with jersey - though I'm still a bit of a 'novice' with it!! I use both my standard sewing machine (equipped with a zig zag stitch and a walking foot - both a 'must', I find, for working with jersey) and my serger.sallieforrernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-24629691682074564032014-06-28T13:42:17.655-07:002014-06-28T13:42:17.655-07:00I love this dress! I just bought some jersey fabri...I love this dress! I just bought some jersey fabrics and wasn't really sure what to do with them. You've given me some inspiration! How did you find working with Jersey?georgia_lloydnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-66593971108338463262014-06-26T03:24:10.513-07:002014-06-26T03:24:10.513-07:00This dress looks so chique! I'm never a big fa...This dress looks so chique! I'm never a big fan of jersey dresses, but this one is so much fun with the stripes! The uneven hem probabaly comes from it being a circle skirt? The fabric stretches out more on the bias, even in a knit. Gravity stuff. (Not only responsible for parts of our bodies going down, also bias skirts!) :-)<br />I think you look beautiful in this dress. I also feel that my style is evolving along with how I feel about my body and that changes daily (or hourly sometimes). I'm currently sporting a short jumpsuit and that's something I wouldn't have done a couple years ago. It all comes down to how you feel in your body. <br />I've been having body accepting issues since I was a teen and now I feel like I'm growing into my body (finally). Probably, that's where the good feeling is coming from.<br />Enought ranting, you look amazing! I'll probably steal your pattern hack idea!Hannehttp://eennieuwejurk.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-49831899932909394902014-06-22T06:42:01.206-07:002014-06-22T06:42:01.206-07:00Sallie, you are amazing! I've recently started...Sallie, you are amazing! I've recently started learning some dressmaking because like you, my preference now is for more fitted clothing and the shops seem to be awash with big, loose fitting, boxy tops and dresses. I'm fairly slim (admittedly not as toned as I'd like but hey!) and these styles just make me look and feel huge. I'm much more comfortable in something with a fitted waist. I admire your style and look forward to reading all your upcoming posts :)Holly107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-81750601911828373422014-06-21T16:41:34.840-07:002014-06-21T16:41:34.840-07:00What a very pretty dress Sallie, great hack!!! Lov...What a very pretty dress Sallie, great hack!!! Love stripes on a circle skirt, cause as you point out, it makes the skirt look so much for interesting/complex! As for attitudes to our bodies, you/Sarai are spot on! Things I thought I liked a couple years ago, I won't go near now, but things I never thought I could wear I now love. For the record, you're ALWAYS a total babe. I kinda hope I never get to meet you in real life as I'd get all shy and giggly...then I'd probably bow down at your feet and ask you to swap bodies/faces with me ;o)A Stitching Odysseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-15677394118152237902014-06-20T15:38:19.589-07:002014-06-20T15:38:19.589-07:00Others may have mentioned it - but is the front/ba...Others may have mentioned it - but is the front/back part of the skirt on the bias? If so it may well have stretched out like bias is wont to do. The process of making the skirt does sound mind boggling - why not just put your measurements into the app and choose "full circle skirt"??<br /><br />I always think curvier bodies (no matter how big or small) generally look better in fitted garments, at least at the waist - I know I feel pretty frumpy when I wear loose styles. My mother has also recently come around to this - she tends to wear looser styles and was amazed at the amount of compliments she got when she wore a fitted sheath dress to my brothers wedding!Sophie-Leehttp://www.tworandomwordsblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-27370760101948441692014-06-20T14:45:53.433-07:002014-06-20T14:45:53.433-07:00I didn't even notice the hem, I couldn't g...I didn't even notice the hem, I couldn't get my eyes off that awesome dress! The fabric, the fit, the pattern mash up, all awesome!misscrayolacreepyhttp://www.misscrayolacreepy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-87878493644336083242014-06-19T13:04:56.423-07:002014-06-19T13:04:56.423-07:00Ha! You are not alone on that one! I had to look u...Ha! You are not alone on that one! I had to look up 'Candy Striper' to make sure I was spelling it right because in my head I kept thinking 'stripper' as well! <br /><br /><br />This sewing/blogging community is just so SO supportive it makes these clothing identity crisis moments much easier. I agree, all we really want to see from each other is what you've been making, or thinking about, and that you're feeling good about it! This is such a labor of love, too, it would just suck if we felt like we HAD to adhere to a certain 'style' because that's what we're known for, despite the fact that it may no longer be what makes us feel good! I think you've been handling your clothing identity crisis with aplomb! Just go where your gut leads you!sallieforrernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-49913134835756432392014-06-19T11:51:15.518-07:002014-06-19T11:51:15.518-07:00Clearly great minds think alike as I also thought ...Clearly great minds think alike as I also thought monochromatic...perhaps two or three shades of the same colour. As for the size of the fabric perhaps you could scrunch it into a tube shape and coil it or wave it like a snake (does that actually make any sense?!) and put ice all along it?Jessica Trevettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-89403455330575683352014-06-19T10:52:28.023-07:002014-06-19T10:52:28.023-07:00I always, every time, misread Candy Striper as Can...I always, every time, misread Candy Striper as Candy Stripper. ...that is so NOT what you look like, obviously. I just can't read lol! I love this dress on you (definitely did not notice an uneven hem) and OMG I know exactly what you mean by a clothing identity crisis. It's hitting me hard lately and it kinda sucks. ...a lot. But, it's not a big deal. You just have to keep sewing and keep trying new things until you find what feels like "you" again. It's comforting to know everyone goes through it. I suppose it only makes sense to go through those stages every so often. I thought I was out growing the "who am I?!" wardrobe moments I suffered through scrub-clad Vet Tech school but nope lol! It's even harder when you have a blog and you feel like you're known for certain looks, however, no one really cares what you're sewing or wearing as long as you feel awesome in it and keep sharing it with us ;) ;)Rochelle Newhttp://luckylucille.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-36162572832638383332014-06-19T10:36:24.085-07:002014-06-19T10:36:24.085-07:00That is so completely true! I think shame surround...That is so completely true! I think shame surrounding our bodies and looks in general needs to be abandoned! Because you're right, there is no 'right' or 'wrong' with this!sallieforrernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-3917571319893366682014-06-19T10:33:40.900-07:002014-06-19T10:33:40.900-07:00Totally threw that reference in there for you, sin...Totally threw that reference in there for you, since it was your love for that show that made me go back and rewatch the whole thing! <br /><br /><br />body worshipping men and making things to wear that fit YOU and make you happy are definitely great allies on the body acceptance journey! I've fought against my tummy my whole life! At some point it's just exhausting and you realize it's pretty cute anyway! I bet your stress tummy is adorable and driving G nuts!sallieforrernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-12511782521698951102014-06-19T10:07:26.572-07:002014-06-19T10:07:26.572-07:00Yep! Really, once everything is 'finished'...Yep! Really, once everything is 'finished' and I've put it on, there's no going back! While the uneven hem is more obvious than, say, a wonky dart, I still think I'm the main person who notices!sallieforrernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-55206601169204569162014-06-19T10:05:16.807-07:002014-06-19T10:05:16.807-07:00Oh gosh!! Thank you Amanda! You totally made me bl...Oh gosh!! Thank you Amanda! You totally made me blush! I guess a lot of it is tied up in just accepting change, period. In accepting that we as people are changing as we move though the world, both physically as we age and through our choices, but also emotionally and intellectually. As zen master as that might sound, I think that's definitely at the root of what I've been thinking about lately! Haha!sallieforrernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-90451352259749088622014-06-19T10:01:09.881-07:002014-06-19T10:01:09.881-07:00Hear hear!! Thanks Dottie!Hear hear!! Thanks Dottie!sallieforrernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-82253652248320301222014-06-19T10:00:51.022-07:002014-06-19T10:00:51.022-07:00Thanks Jessica!
I've never heard of that befo...Thanks Jessica! <br />I've never heard of that before, the the results look really cool! It could look so moody and modern if you did it in a monochromatic... Now you're giving me ideas!! It does look like you could only do small pieces of fabric though...sallieforrernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-57258690260636491822014-06-19T09:32:35.061-07:002014-06-19T09:32:35.061-07:00Woohoo!! I'm the same way! It's funny, eve...Woohoo!! I'm the same way! It's funny, even when I put on or lose weight, my waistline doesn't change that much - I've always had a thick waist! And I think I'm also at that point where I'm just like... eff it! Congrats on embracing your big ass! I'm sure you look like a total knock out in that mabel!sallieforrernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-21530954736718229032014-06-19T09:29:13.012-07:002014-06-19T09:29:13.012-07:00Hey there fellow Texan! Thanks!
I really like how...Hey there fellow Texan! Thanks! <br />I really like how much drape and movement the knit gives circle skirts, it works really well! And knits are just soooo comfy!sallieforrernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-22591338839787706882014-06-19T09:27:03.011-07:002014-06-19T09:27:03.011-07:00Ha! Girl, you always look good, who are you trying...Ha! Girl, you always look good, who are you trying to kid?sallieforrernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-39825655930645237542014-06-19T09:26:05.080-07:002014-06-19T09:26:05.080-07:00Thanks Sonja! I love how adventurous you are with ...Thanks Sonja! I love how adventurous you are with your makes! I can't believe I tried a crop top this year, either! Truth be told, I might not ever wear that again, but I'm glad I gave it a try. And dressing for happiness is really key.<br /><br /><br />Also, when we first moved here and I saw all the palm trees and palmettos I thought I had died and gone to tropical island heaven! I miss so much about East Coast cities, but the constant greenery here is definitely a plus!sallieforrernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-19810011303122702722014-06-19T08:38:03.059-07:002014-06-19T08:38:03.059-07:00The dress is super gorgeous and so are you! I real...The dress is super gorgeous and so are you! I really, really love it on you. It's easy but elegant! I also can never get over the tropical plantage that's always in your pics. So cool! <br /><br />I've definitely gone through so many different styles and comfort levels with different shapes, especially since I started sewing. I never (NEVER) would've worn a crop top before I started sewing! But I feel bolder and more relaxed at the same time. I spent years trying to hide my shape under oversized tees and boyfriend jeans, and now I'm kind of just OK with being who I am and trying new shapes. Or even wearing things that aren't the most flattering, but that just make me feel fun or happy. I think you always look really lovely and really well-dressed, but then again, you could wear a garbage bag and look hot! ;)Gingerhttp://gingermakes.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937322106192241083.post-49134253790369208012014-06-19T08:27:49.610-07:002014-06-19T08:27:49.610-07:00I think the more my body evolves the more my taste...I think the more my body evolves the more my taste distance itself from it. lol! However, since I am a lazy and like comfort, I am able to manage.Latrice Smithhttp://sewtell.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com