tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post8727344742615284832..comments2023-10-21T10:08:40.942-04:00Comments on Handmade By Heather B: A Tiny Hack - Boat Neck RenfrewHeather Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16301752361056276451noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-4267119901884685702014-01-21T21:27:56.036-05:002014-01-21T21:27:56.036-05:00Excellent /\ my evil plans are coming to fruition....Excellent /\ my evil plans are coming to fruition......oh no I've said too much.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-59392388593406078282014-01-21T21:27:07.107-05:002014-01-21T21:27:07.107-05:00The fabric doesn't seem to be transparent when...The fabric doesn't seem to be transparent when you wear it so that's a plus. The grain not being straight is more of a problems. I've heard from other people that they've encountered this too.<br />I do have the Brother Coverstitch...2340CV.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-35147525489185424202014-01-21T20:08:53.780-05:002014-01-21T20:08:53.780-05:00Thanks for sharing this. I will be trying this soo...Thanks for sharing this. I will be trying this soon!Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-81131010373818044642014-01-21T17:02:57.020-05:002014-01-21T17:02:57.020-05:00What does the fox say? Ding Ding...wait what? I lo...What does the fox say? Ding Ding...wait what? I love those foxes, super cute.<br />I always see cute fabric from Girl Charlee, is the quality really not good. I don't mind transparency that much in my tees, if that's the only problem with their stuff.<br />You just made me want to buy a coverstitch, do you have the Brother Coverstitch?Latrice Smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-53787120249861706992014-01-20T19:19:07.262-05:002014-01-20T19:19:07.262-05:00I've ordered 3 things from that site and they ...I've ordered 3 things from that site and they were all that quality, so I "think" so. My coverstitch machine is the Brother 2340CV. It was a bit of a lemon to start with, but I talked to several PR members that said they had the same model and it worked great. I took it in to be serviced and now it works fine. I guess something got knocked around when it was shipped to me.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-4801065952313619822014-01-20T16:37:33.186-05:002014-01-20T16:37:33.186-05:00Cute! Love the fox fabric, but it sucks when the c...Cute! Love the fox fabric, but it sucks when the cute fabric is crappy quality. Is this typical of that website? Also, what kind of coverstitch machine do you have? Would you recommend it?CGCouturehttp://countrygirlcouture.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-65419573151465811552014-01-20T08:40:11.132-05:002014-01-20T08:40:11.132-05:00I agree Margo, a boat neck is so chic/classy. We ...I agree Margo, a boat neck is so chic/classy. We all need a few more boat necks in our closets.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-39254224123186283872014-01-20T08:38:27.378-05:002014-01-20T08:38:27.378-05:00Thank you Jean, I'm so happy the tutorial was ...Thank you Jean, I'm so happy the tutorial was helpful. Renfrew is such a great base that it make variations easy.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-87715081169776184022014-01-20T08:36:23.495-05:002014-01-20T08:36:23.495-05:00Woot, I get pin status from Shar. Thank man, I...Woot, I get pin status from Shar. Thank man, I'm glad the instructions make sense.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-70091687740187008752014-01-20T08:35:45.774-05:002014-01-20T08:35:45.774-05:00Sweet! I'm glad you like that old facing tip t...Sweet! I'm glad you like that old facing tip there Ginger. :)Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-20416694252146925222014-01-20T08:34:02.426-05:002014-01-20T08:34:02.426-05:00Hooray! I'm so happy that you're gonna mak...Hooray! I'm so happy that you're gonna make one.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-85356383445675791352014-01-20T08:24:12.261-05:002014-01-20T08:24:12.261-05:00A boat neck is my fav neckline. Which is probably ...A boat neck is my fav neckline. Which is probably why I like Simplicity 2444 so much as well. Thanks for your tute.Margo Bergmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-54285729388415439742014-01-20T06:03:36.642-05:002014-01-20T06:03:36.642-05:00I just love this. The Renfrew is such a great patt...I just love this. The Renfrew is such a great pattern and you have really got me thinking outside the square now. Thanks for such a great tutorial.Jean McPhersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-45794129833447327642014-01-19T21:43:39.742-05:002014-01-19T21:43:39.742-05:00I just pinned this - great hack! The instructions ...I just pinned this - great hack! The instructions are perfect - thanks!Sharnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-32047923770698277352014-01-19T18:50:46.284-05:002014-01-19T18:50:46.284-05:00Oh, this looks great! The facing finish is such a...Oh, this looks great! The facing finish is such an awesome tip-- thanks, duder!Gingerhttp://gingermakes.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-68349327208701831422014-01-19T11:41:42.727-05:002014-01-19T11:41:42.727-05:00Fab tutorial, I'm putting one of these boat-ne...Fab tutorial, I'm putting one of these boat-neck Renfrews on my to-sew list :0)nykie duffynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-41726662295400575582014-01-19T09:14:46.564-05:002014-01-19T09:14:46.564-05:00Your welcome Maeve, I do love a good boat neck. Go...Your welcome Maeve, I do love a good boat neck. Go and have some fun with the new skillz.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-40227042704454679592014-01-19T09:11:22.931-05:002014-01-19T09:11:22.931-05:00Thanks VickiKate, more renfrews in your drawer can...Thanks VickiKate, more renfrews in your drawer can only be a good thing.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-9835750549059811152014-01-19T09:10:55.127-05:002014-01-19T09:10:55.127-05:00Your welcome Kristin, I'm always happy when ot...Your welcome Kristin, I'm always happy when other sewers like the tuts.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-10145105285916660502014-01-19T09:04:32.280-05:002014-01-19T09:04:32.280-05:00Yes! You too can do all the coverstitch now too Br...Yes! You too can do all the coverstitch now too Brooke. I'm pretty sure you're already cool. :)Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-17674624608022361552014-01-19T09:00:38.720-05:002014-01-19T09:00:38.720-05:00Thanks Debbie, I like this binding for shirts when...Thanks Debbie, I like this binding for shirts when you're not in the mood for a band. Always nice to have options. :)Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-72851614269042203292014-01-19T05:33:34.842-05:002014-01-19T05:33:34.842-05:00I love a boat neck and now I can make all my tops ...I love a boat neck and now I can make all my tops with this neckline. Also love the binding technique. Thanks all the skillz Heather.Maeve Fanningnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-26042833382878820702014-01-19T03:27:49.709-05:002014-01-19T03:27:49.709-05:00Awesome! I love the Renfrew and this additional mo...Awesome! I love the Renfrew and this additional mod makes it even more versatile!VickiKatenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-83479275741780958392014-01-18T23:57:38.895-05:002014-01-18T23:57:38.895-05:00Thanks for the tut. And the heads up on the fabric...Thanks for the tut. And the heads up on the fabric- it's been in my cart for a bit now.kristin at sunnysewinghttp://www.sunnysewing.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-23335073894140975882014-01-18T23:47:20.139-05:002014-01-18T23:47:20.139-05:00Nice way to finish the facing without it looking (...Nice way to finish the facing without it looking (or behaving) like a facing! Now that I have a coverstitch, I can't wait to try things like this - I can be cool like you! =)<br /><br />I am tempted by the fox print too... do not need more fabric...Brookenoreply@blogger.com