tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post3340811302409903610..comments2024-01-13T23:37:54.008-05:00Comments on Hungry Zombie Couture: One Year Older, One Year Wiser?Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16109120743751725861noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-27152703396874495842007-12-30T13:46:00.000-05:002007-12-30T13:46:00.000-05:00Hi, Shannon. I'm Vibeke from Oslo. I've been sewin...Hi, Shannon. I'm Vibeke from Oslo. I've been sewing on and off since I was 6 and made Barbie dresses with my grandmother. Since I'm 43 now, that makes 37 years. On and off. My favourite color is RED. Not so much on me as just to surround myself with. My favourite fabic is soft, drapey and crepey. I like blends. I sew for myself, my kid and my sisters kids. My favourite era is all of the first half of the 20th century, (teens to fifties). I love to look at your stuff. Happy new year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-31856965809781885982007-12-25T11:12:00.000-05:002007-12-25T11:12:00.000-05:00Merry Christmas! I'm finally getting a chance to c...Merry Christmas! I'm finally getting a chance to catch up on blogs now that the heavy singing season is over. I love reading everyone's answers. Here are mine:<BR/><BR/>I'm from the Boston area (north)<BR/>I've been sewing since I was 12<BR/>My favorite color? Hmm..... Turquoise. Or Red. Or Blue. Or maybe Brown. Or....<BR/>Favorite fabric: 4-ply silk crepe<BR/>I sew primarily for myself, sometimes for family, occasionally clients.<BR/>My favorite era of fashion would either be the 40s or the 70s.Gorgeous Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105281854898289918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-2233760824295290552007-11-28T20:30:00.000-05:002007-11-28T20:30:00.000-05:00Days late and Dollars short in wishing you Happy A...Days late and Dollars short in wishing you Happy Anniversay.<BR/><BR/>I have been sewing since the '60's and mainly sew fashions for myself.<BR/><BR/>Favorite colors are green and orange and most all warm shades of colors.<BR/><BR/>Chiming in from VA. I am a native of the state, but I have been fortunate to live in Texas, CA, FL and Pennsylvania. Been back in VA for 4 years.<BR/><BR/>Your sewing skills are enviable and truly love to see the garments you make.Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-68087626166742692232007-11-28T11:33:00.000-05:002007-11-28T11:33:00.000-05:00Happy blogiversary! What a great idea to find out ...Happy blogiversary! What a great idea to find out who your readers are!<BR/><BR/>Where are you from?<BR/>Originally Northfield, MN. Now I live in a western suburb of Minneapolis after stints in both western and eastern Massachusetts and in London, UK<BR/><BR/>How long have you been sewing?<BR/>Off and on for 3 years, but concentratedly for 3 or 4 months<BR/><BR/>What is your favourite colour?<BR/>Most shades of blue<BR/><BR/>What's your favourite fabric?<BR/>To wear: the microfleece Lands End uses with the anti-static treatment<BR/>To sew: soft cotton batiste<BR/><BR/>For whom do you sew (yourself, your kids, your significant other...)?<BR/>Pretty much just me. My husband is too picky. Right now I'm making doll clothes for my nieces<BR/><BR/>What is your favourite era of fashion?<BR/>Edwardian--grand and beautiful, but not puffy and fluffysupermolliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00134846197684306740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-23690328671401168942007-11-27T21:52:00.000-05:002007-11-27T21:52:00.000-05:00North Carolina, sewing for 3 years, RED, cotton, m...North Carolina, sewing for 3 years, RED, cotton, my daughter, myself and gifts, 1950's.<BR/>And I love your blog.Tammy "SweetT"https://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-74690050489530371922007-11-27T12:17:00.000-05:002007-11-27T12:17:00.000-05:00hello, I'm charlotte from germany. I have been sew...hello, I'm charlotte from germany. I have been sewing for over 30 y. my favourite colour is black, I like cotton prints. I sew for myself.<BR/>the roaring twenties are my favourite era. <BR/><BR/>happy blogiversary and: I keep coming back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-80494326027214371052007-11-26T16:46:00.000-05:002007-11-26T16:46:00.000-05:00Happy Anniversary!I live in England, and read your...Happy Anniversary!<BR/><BR/>I live in England, and read your blog most days. I learned to sew when I was 12, but have only recently returned to it after quite a long gap. My favourite colour is blue, and I enjoy working with wool, linen and cotton. I love the fashions of the 1940's, and I have a small but growing collection of vintage patterns. I completely agreed with your post on June Cleaver and the seemingly dying art of making an effort to look good.<BR/><BR/>I love your blog, it is so informative and inspirational.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07405043264336177797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-8496910767775723162007-11-25T23:56:00.000-05:002007-11-25T23:56:00.000-05:00Faye here from Warner Robins, Georgia. I started ...Faye here from Warner Robins, Georgia. I started sewing in 8th grade and sewed for quite a long time. Had to put it down for about 15 years due to business responsibilities, but started back September of last year.<BR/>Favorite color:Pink (use to be navy blue - still like it)<BR/>Favorite fabric:Wool and wool blends<BR/>Sew mainly for myself, a little for my daughter and grands.<BR/>Favorite fashion era:40's and 50's<BR/>Love your blog!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-18097436318785123982007-11-25T23:28:00.000-05:002007-11-25T23:28:00.000-05:00I'm from the Poconos in Pennsylvania. I've been s...I'm from the Poconos in Pennsylvania. I've been sewing for 30 years and my favorite color is green. My favorite fabric is denim and corduroy and I don't know why. I sew about 70% for myself and 30% for my DH, sons, and daughters. Favorite fashion era? Definitely the 40's and early 50's. Love the elegant Grace Kelly fashions too.<BR/><BR/>Congratulations on your blogaversary! I just started one last month and it's very motivating.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04420458445442482137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-77532377223855356102007-11-25T19:27:00.000-05:002007-11-25T19:27:00.000-05:00I'm just now catching up on blog reading. Happy a...I'm just now catching up on blog reading. Happy anniversary! I love reading your blog, and I love seeing the comments from other folks. My answers:<BR/><BR/>Where are you from?<BR/>Boston - Born, raised and learned to drive here. Be afraid.<BR/><BR/>How long have you been sewing?<BR/>Since I was 12<BR/><BR/>What is your favourite colour?<BR/>Tough one. I can't really say I have one. Probably Caribbean colors - aqua, bright greens, Bermuda pinks<BR/><BR/>What's your favourite fabric?<BR/>Silk<BR/><BR/>For whom do you sew (yourself, your kids, your significant other...)?<BR/>Me, DH, kids, occasionally others. Mostly me.<BR/><BR/>What is your favourite era of fashion?<BR/>Either the 30s or the 40s. But the 30s and 40s of Movie imagination, not reality.Gorgeous Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105281854898289918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-63238649853855379862007-11-25T14:29:00.000-05:002007-11-25T14:29:00.000-05:00happy birthday for your blog.i live in the south e...happy birthday for your blog.<BR/><BR/>i live in the south east of england and have been sewing for 35 years. my favourite colour is blue and i sew cotton, linen silk and wool. synthetics and i don't get on. i do sew for my children - i have a black wool duffle coat cut out for my older son, but have to get the lining cut out before i start to sew. i sew fleeces for both my sons but nothing for me husband. i love your blog and enjoy looking at all 20 & 21 century fashions. best wishes<BR/>ruthAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-86274292629985431662007-11-25T07:35:00.000-05:002007-11-25T07:35:00.000-05:00Hi Shannon! Happy Anniversary!I live right outside...Hi Shannon! Happy Anniversary!<BR/>I live right outside of Philadelphia, PA and I've been sewing since 8th grade - way back in the 60s. Blue is my favorite color. I love sewing with linen and linen blends. I love sewing any fabric that presses well. I sew primarily for myself. I would sew more for my daughter, but she is way too busy to pick out fabric or try things on!Elarayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06487492651398001387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-1860170375069651622007-11-24T19:42:00.000-05:002007-11-24T19:42:00.000-05:00Hi,Shannon,You have a terrific blog, thank you! I ...Hi,Shannon,<BR/>You have a terrific blog, thank you! I live in Ottawa; been sewing at least since I left home, on & off, mostly for myself but to tell the truth never had the time till I made a career turn recently. I love sewing silk - especially dupioni - mostly I've only had time to make some nice special occasion outfits, and dupioni is my fancy dress fabric of choice. I also sew for my youngest child, and he's SOOOO appreciative, it really strokes my mommy-id. Back in the months leading to his birth I'd made him a bunch of cotton flannel tartan wraps (I used to live in Nova Scotia), and a quilted tartan blanket with a tartan ruffle and matching satin ribbon. I only mention it because it's still the top layer on his bed. Since I restarted sewing this year, I've made him a couple of one-seam pants (!) and again he's been a doll about it (I think one-seam pants are ideal for active slim-hipped boys!). My favourite era of fashion is modern - ultramodern - today's runway stuff, and the "timeless classics". I loved the fact that Jennifer Garner & Uma Thurman had the guts to wear some pretty avantgarde stuff recently. <BR/>My favourite colours are warm ones - I almost never wear blue or purple, too cold for me - with black & grey as background. Trying to diversify to neutral tans & beiges, but probably not browns.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-40940833729054549012007-11-24T10:08:00.000-05:002007-11-24T10:08:00.000-05:00Hi Shannon,I stop in and read your blog from White...Hi Shannon,<BR/>I stop in and read your blog from Whitefish, Montana.<BR/>I've been sewing for about 38 years, but every day for about the last 10 years. <BR/>My favorite colors are browns, teals, fall colors.<BR/>I really can't choose a favorite fabric. Well, OK, maybe silk taffeta.<BR/>I sew for myself and for clients.<BR/>My favorite era would be the 40's.<BR/>I enjoy "watching" you sew, and I get a lot of inspiration from seeing your progress.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-39517316395557050502007-11-23T21:04:00.000-05:002007-11-23T21:04:00.000-05:00Hi From: Perth, Western AustraliaSewing: intermitt...Hi <BR/>From: Perth, Western Australia<BR/>Sewing: intermittently for 3 years<BR/>Fav. Colour: Teal/Aquamarine<BR/>Fav. Fabric: Silk (anything that's not too slippery!)<BR/>Sew For: myself<BR/>Era: Right now - Best of eveything!<BR/><BR/>P.S: Love your Choices and Techniques!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-48360989235838181642007-11-23T19:12:00.000-05:002007-11-23T19:12:00.000-05:00Happy Blog Anniversay! I think that you are one of...Happy Blog Anniversay! I think that you are one of the "cool kids"! Is there a story behind your tile "hungyzombiecouture"? I'm a regular. We are similar coloring and size so I get lots of ideas. My data: DeLand, FL; 7 years (1 year garments); red; silk (love the Anna Sui blowout sales); myself; right now (so many options)<BR/>Happy Blogging!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-30323133030896887832007-11-23T01:06:00.000-05:002007-11-23T01:06:00.000-05:00Happy blog-iversary! And Happy Thanksgiving, too! ...Happy blog-iversary! And Happy Thanksgiving, too! <BR/>I'm originally from Boston, MA but lately from Gilbert, AZ. I have been sewing for 15 years (has it been that long?!) My favorite colors are red, blue, and black. My favorite fabric is a wool with some stretch. I mainly sew for myself and my home...Like many, I'm still working on the husband. Someday, I may measure him while he sleeps...Favorite era is the 60s since there were so many fabulous suits!rosannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00821550574752151039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-5966481722610943282007-11-22T15:58:00.000-05:002007-11-22T15:58:00.000-05:00London- the Ontario one, 35 years(ouch),green,silk...London- the Ontario one, 35 years(ouch),green,silk chiffon to touch, wool knit to sew,me and our daughters,40's and fifties.<BR/>It was fun to read everyones input. "Happy Anniversary"!<BR/>ConnieBConnie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04874305685184268544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-66922253169542588662007-11-22T06:14:00.000-05:002007-11-22T06:14:00.000-05:00Happy Anniversary! Love your blog!Where are you f...Happy Anniversary! Love your blog!<BR/><BR/>Where are you from? NEW YORK CITY<BR/><BR/>How long have you been sewing? 6 years<BR/><BR/>What is your favourite colour? pink<BR/><BR/>What's your favourite fabric? harlequin pintucked silk dupioni<BR/><BR/>For whom do you sew (yourself, your kids, your significant other...)? boys' clothing line for sale<BR/><BR/>What is your favourite era of fashion? definitely the 60s<BR/><BR/>Happy Thanksgiving!<BR/><BR/>With friendship,<BR/>LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-65754534049676056012007-11-21T22:33:00.000-05:002007-11-21T22:33:00.000-05:00Hi Shannon, Love your blog and enjoy reading it al...Hi Shannon, <BR/>Love your blog and enjoy reading it almost every day. I have been sewing since around the age of 7 and enjoy sewing for myself and my DD. During the holidays I sew for my extended family. I live in Memphis, TN and sew primarily different polyesters and blends. My favorite colors are jewel tones in shades of red, purple, and blue. Now that I am retired, my wardrobe is very casual but I like classic styles. Happy Birthday on your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-67785151122033950952007-11-21T22:16:00.000-05:002007-11-21T22:16:00.000-05:00Hi! I'm Christy from Brandon, Florida. I've been...Hi! I'm Christy from Brandon, Florida. I've been sewing off and on since I was 10 years old (over 30 years now -- yikes!!). Favorite color right now is chocolat brown; favorite fabric? Cotton (it's Florida, after all). I love Michael Miller fabrics, Alexander Henry and Amy Butler. I sew for myself, mom, husband, dog, goddaughter, friends -- I don't say no very much. My favorite era of fashion. Several 1930s to early 1960s, 50s to early 60s are a particular favorite.<BR/><BR/>I really enjoy your blog. I'm a new blogger and started for the same reason as you -- all the cool kids had one, plus I need some motivation and need to sew up a storm to get rid of yards and yards of fabric. Kudos on your Fabric Mart choices! They rock!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834088646321136916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-25548713237980744532007-11-21T18:06:00.000-05:002007-11-21T18:06:00.000-05:00* Where are you from? From Detroit area, then Trav...* Where are you from? From Detroit area, then Traverse City, currently living in St Louis MO<BR/> * How long have you been sewing? Since I was a child of 7 or 8- that would be about 43 years<BR/> * What is your favourite colour? Red<BR/> * What's your favourite fabric? Wool, and silk, and cotton...sorry<BR/> * For whom do you sew (yourself, your kids, your significant other...)? mostly myself, some work for pay, some for my sister, mom, stepdaughters<BR/> * What is your favourite era of fashion? it's always Now. I'm in love with retro patterns that are vintage, but I always have to say now is my fav time.Marjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08695305834402487163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-88173227340136038422007-11-21T17:09:00.000-05:002007-11-21T17:09:00.000-05:00Happy birthday to your blog! :)Representing Delawa...Happy birthday to your blog! :)<BR/><BR/>Representing Delaware here. I've been sewing since my mom started me around age 7 (in my mid-20s now.) My favorite color is blue or green, depending on my mood. My favorite fabrics tend to have texture, particularly velvety or silky ones. (My dream is to have an excuse to sew with silk velvet.) No kids/hubby/significant other, so I tend to sew mostly for myself, and occasionally gifts for my friends. My favorite era is the 60s, though I also draw a lot of inspiration from medieval/Renaissance clothing (mainly due to my love of fantasy movies!)Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09913795373618902575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-32623741396527331242007-11-21T04:21:00.000-05:002007-11-21T04:21:00.000-05:00Hi Shannon-congratulations on your blog anniversar...Hi Shannon-congratulations on your blog anniversary. <BR/><BR/>Geelong, Victoria, Australia;<BR/>Returned to sewing this year;<BR/>Purple;<BR/>Silk;<BR/>Myself and very occasionally my adult daughter;<BR/>Almost any, but I have a real soft spot 40's & 50's suitsTheresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00113030586660040856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-57912894472053083582007-11-21T02:20:00.000-05:002007-11-21T02:20:00.000-05:00HI Shannon ~Happy Anniversary! I enjoy your blog....HI Shannon ~<BR/><BR/>Happy Anniversary! I enjoy your blog. Glad you're out there.<BR/><BR/>I'm from Milwaukee, WI.<BR/>I've been sewing on and off (mostly off) for 15 years.<BR/>My favorite color is green but I wear mostly black and brown.<BR/>I love linen in the summer and merino wool knits in the winter.<BR/>I sew for myself and my husband.<BR/>Love, love, love the fashions of the 30's and 40's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com