tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post7288846047658189242..comments2024-01-23T01:25:54.343-05:00Comments on Another Sewing Scientist: A trip around the world without leaving my sewing nookAnother Sewing Scientisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02945784360747028884noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-68201594534040667422013-09-18T10:48:03.299-04:002013-09-18T10:48:03.299-04:00I've always bought fabrics, but before I start...I've always bought fabrics, but before I started sewing again 4 years ago, I would just use them as bed covers or table cloths. Now I have a much better use for them. :)Another Sewing Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945784360747028884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-68264337280833667532013-09-18T10:46:44.531-04:002013-09-18T10:46:44.531-04:00Thanks Diane. They really do!Thanks Diane. They really do!Another Sewing Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945784360747028884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-74214292078915826412013-09-17T16:37:47.831-04:002013-09-17T16:37:47.831-04:00How lovely to have fabrics from around the world! ...How lovely to have fabrics from around the world! I don't travel much (yet) but the few places I have gone I have always tried to find some fabric to bring home- So I can make something from it and remember my trip! I love your Jenny skirt! ~LaurieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-42864706170911763312013-09-16T16:27:25.649-04:002013-09-16T16:27:25.649-04:00Fabulous collection evoking great memories!Fabulous collection evoking great memories!margueritedesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00219753464772441861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-10886284140317319312013-09-16T14:28:24.845-04:002013-09-16T14:28:24.845-04:00If you are planning on travelling to any of the pl...If you are planning on travelling to any of the places I've been, please send me a message! I'd love to talk travel and textiles. :)Another Sewing Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945784360747028884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-74968261418484195332013-09-16T13:02:20.614-04:002013-09-16T13:02:20.614-04:00I don't know why I put it aside for so long. ...I don't know why I put it aside for so long. I guess once it goes into the magic alteration pile, it's forgotten :(Another Sewing Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945784360747028884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-65844025200381171932013-09-16T12:59:41.763-04:002013-09-16T12:59:41.763-04:00Yes, takes me a while to figure out how to buy fab...Yes, takes me a while to figure out how to buy fabric whenever I'm in a new country: you always have to figure out how they are sold, width of fabric, how much bargaining is expected, and tricks of the trade (I've had some "bait and switch" tried on me in Hong Kong and Bangkok, so now I know better than to get anything wrapped up out of my line of sight!)Another Sewing Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945784360747028884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-73461190695935229972013-09-16T12:57:13.636-04:002013-09-16T12:57:13.636-04:00I think it's a great way to put your tourist $...I think it's a great way to put your tourist $$$ into the local economy when you travel! It supports the crafty community, and it steers money away from tacky plastic tourist crap. Another Sewing Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945784360747028884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-43403194412064138152013-09-16T12:55:29.835-04:002013-09-16T12:55:29.835-04:00I think it's better than tacky tourist markete...I think it's better than tacky tourist marketed souvenirs, that's for sure. I also have some clothing that was tailor made for me in Hoi An (Vietnam), and some pieces from a clothing company in Saigon that recycles tribal textiles into modern clothing. I should take a few photos of those too....Another Sewing Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945784360747028884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-63049325441641929742013-09-16T12:54:00.867-04:002013-09-16T12:54:00.867-04:00South East Asia will totally ruin you for any othe...South East Asia will totally ruin you for any other textile shopping! The quality, variety, and prices can't be beat. If I were to go back now, I would bring an extra rolling suitcase and fill it for years to come.Another Sewing Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945784360747028884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-74978442347129990622013-09-16T12:52:50.681-04:002013-09-16T12:52:50.681-04:00I'm trying to overcome my fear of using them. ...I'm trying to overcome my fear of using them. I know that they are only things, and I shouldn't make them too precious in my mind to use. Another Sewing Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945784360747028884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-22446990192726245522013-09-13T00:06:17.628-04:002013-09-13T00:06:17.628-04:00What beautiful fabric!! You have so many special p...What beautiful fabric!! You have so many special pieces!Nettiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10005830016547676928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-3635357801962825962013-09-12T18:18:15.070-04:002013-09-12T18:18:15.070-04:00i loved seeing your travel fabrics stash.. never b...i loved seeing your travel fabrics stash.. never been to asia, but that never stopped me from buying fabric instead of souvenirs at all the other places i visited in past few years.. i hope one day i'll have the opportunity to visit all the cool places you visit, and lay my greedy little hands on some fancy fabricsmokoshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15271002958444738625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-16859198516768661922013-09-12T18:12:14.709-04:002013-09-12T18:12:14.709-04:00What a beautiful way to remember the places you ha...What a beautiful way to remember the places you have traveled!KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05179368473383373302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-91715520754925636202013-09-12T16:59:22.437-04:002013-09-12T16:59:22.437-04:00What a cool post. I try to buy locally made yarn w...What a cool post. I try to buy locally made yarn when I go different places in the states, since I don't travel outside the US at this point.Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204598010453409678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-28804490108105283592013-09-12T16:08:19.237-04:002013-09-12T16:08:19.237-04:00Those are lovely pieces, thanks for sharing. It&#...Those are lovely pieces, thanks for sharing. It's quite logical but super cool to see how traditional dress influences the materials available. Seraphinalinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706215125457113080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-39713276463864915262013-09-12T14:51:50.728-04:002013-09-12T14:51:50.728-04:00You have such a gorgeous collection of fabrics and...You have such a gorgeous collection of fabrics and it's extra special that they remind you of places you have been...It will definitely be worth altering the black and gold piece. It looks like a classic that Would get a lot of wear!Philippahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979470577235630724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-67151365746091287862013-09-12T14:48:59.518-04:002013-09-12T14:48:59.518-04:00That's awesome! I don't think i'll be ...That's awesome! I don't think i'll be travelling for a while, but I'll definitely keep this in mind...Annekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06685471808997698424noreply@blogger.com