tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082175528389542071.post4163389397269935047..comments2024-01-19T02:29:41.848-08:00Comments on made by J: It's difficult being tall...Judithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16406164663751567997noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082175528389542071.post-30122758612237023232023-09-11T23:47:11.137-07:002023-09-11T23:47:11.137-07:00This phrase conveys the challenges and unique expe...This phrase conveys the challenges and unique experiences that come with being exceptionally tall. <a href="https://www.enterpriseig.com/why-is-my-game-lagging/" rel="nofollow">Why Lagging Game</a> It may involve issues like finding comfortable seating, fitting into spaces, or standing out in a crowd. Herrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082175528389542071.post-44084176647899035462013-01-16T21:03:18.435-08:002013-01-16T21:03:18.435-08:00I like any post that has Capper as the first photo...I like any post that has Capper as the first photo.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11370683954217965116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082175528389542071.post-87523897260508080792013-01-13T02:19:08.244-08:002013-01-13T02:19:08.244-08:00Lol when I started reading, I though.. That's ...Lol when I started reading, I though.. That's the post for me.. I'm tall and everything that is supposedly short is way too short lol... Great boxer style shorts... House of Pinheirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665402078342817113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082175528389542071.post-35021457677942250362013-01-12T20:29:36.298-08:002013-01-12T20:29:36.298-08:00Nice shorts. I like the boxer style, not a fan of...Nice shorts. I like the boxer style, not a fan of the short-shorts. I can assure you I have the absolute opposite problem as your son. I am 5'3" on a good day when somebody is yelling at me to stand up straight. Gjeometryhttp://www.gjeometry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082175528389542071.post-51163276645447866972013-01-12T01:54:08.561-08:002013-01-12T01:54:08.561-08:00What a super print on the fabric, shame he'll ...What a super print on the fabric, shame he'll be wearing them under trousers instead of showing off your beautiful sewing! I've got a tall one too - 6.3" and still only 15.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082175528389542071.post-24689603747426890482013-01-11T21:49:20.640-08:002013-01-11T21:49:20.640-08:00The reality of seeing that Warwick Capper picture ...The reality of seeing that Warwick Capper picture has destroyed my fond, but foggy memories of those little shorts on him. I was obviously far less discerning when I was younger - eek that mullet!! I think making underwear is so much better than buying it. I've been experimenting with some close-fitting stretch boxers for my 9 year old. They are so cute on a little boy :)Megan Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501701179886166733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082175528389542071.post-82302459786853721352013-01-11T15:12:25.090-08:002013-01-11T15:12:25.090-08:00Welcome to the boxer club - I am now going to be a...Welcome to the boxer club - I am now going to be a lifelong member having recently made Mike 6 pairs over Christmas - however I am sure he will really appreciate them. You are a good mumpdiddlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231666147175522583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082175528389542071.post-82161021678778731282013-01-11T14:24:23.966-08:002013-01-11T14:24:23.966-08:00I wish all fabrics had printed information on the ...I wish all fabrics had printed information on the selvedge! Wouldn't that make fabric identification so much easier?<br /><br />The stretch boxers are excellent. Lucky guy - he might come to depend on you for more and more stretch clothing!<br /><br />The last time I made boxers for my son, I chose an "outhouse" print quilting cotton. The lady who cut my fabric mentioned she'd just made her son boxers from the same fabric. Funny coincidence.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756048999067152284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082175528389542071.post-74827824918324138852013-01-11T07:18:25.048-08:002013-01-11T07:18:25.048-08:00Very nice, mom! Those look great. It must be hard ...Very nice, mom! Those look great. It must be hard to be super tall and thin. Isn't most super tall clothing for men also made for more girth?shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082175528389542071.post-6445023093372366332013-01-11T06:01:30.547-08:002013-01-11T06:01:30.547-08:00My hubby's been at me to make him a pair of bo...My hubby's been at me to make him a pair of boxer shorts too... might just have to do it for him. Have fun sewing your skirt :)Chris Lucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804725788257834748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082175528389542071.post-70202939866846230892013-01-11T01:15:19.199-08:002013-01-11T01:15:19.199-08:00Great boxers for your son! They look very smart o...Great boxers for your son! They look very smart on him. Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082175528389542071.post-47020557012099822842013-01-11T01:13:10.689-08:002013-01-11T01:13:10.689-08:00What a kind mom you are! A pair a week! For how ...What a kind mom you are! A pair a week! For how many weeks?<br />Yes, designer quilting cotton has a lot of info on the selvedge. Some people save the selvedges and make stuff out of them!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551387452771116176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082175528389542071.post-69154967296729820682013-01-11T00:49:12.628-08:002013-01-11T00:49:12.628-08:00A pair a week! Noble mother award for sure. Certai...A pair a week! Noble mother award for sure. Certain blokes at my house have been hinting that they would like a few more pairs for this hot weather but I am selectively deaf;)<br />The fabric looks just right. Lucky son!kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082175528389542071.post-90526160649986235102013-01-10T21:52:43.375-08:002013-01-10T21:52:43.375-08:00Yes Judith, there is on the better quality stuff. ...Yes Judith, there is on the better quality stuff. Usually there is the maker, the range and a little circle of all the colours that appear in the piece. Pretty cool, hey? Your son's boxers are perfect for him. I make boxers for my 2 grandsons (early teens) but I make theirs from PJ satin. Bit of a treat for them as DD won't pay the $$ to buy them. I just can't seem to keep the momentum going over the long term as they are always requesting more!Pam from South Australiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09325502462504851255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082175528389542071.post-52935737611328847972013-01-10T20:40:47.531-08:002013-01-10T20:40:47.531-08:00Yes! I love the little color circles myself. And...Yes! I love the little color circles myself. And nice shorts!PoldaPophttp://poldapop.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082175528389542071.post-59981427164764134772013-01-10T20:21:47.828-08:002013-01-10T20:21:47.828-08:00It's good that he has a mother that sews!It's good that he has a mother that sews!BeaJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071033898844018967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082175528389542071.post-37394551995188619782013-01-10T20:15:15.089-08:002013-01-10T20:15:15.089-08:00I'm not a quilter, but I use quilting cotton o...I'm not a quilter, but I use quilting cotton often for summer skirts and the answer is yes. Very interesting and useful information on the selvedge. Why would the girl think it was weird you were sewing for your son? Makes no sense at all. ggMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301526396026815132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082175528389542071.post-30756168085367929502013-01-10T20:14:17.076-08:002013-01-10T20:14:17.076-08:00I have no clue about the info on quilting fabric, ...I have no clue about the info on quilting fabric, I haven't done more than repairs in probably 20 years and I've never quilted.Ms. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263882972749791087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082175528389542071.post-77333744491122102142013-01-10T20:13:00.494-08:002013-01-10T20:13:00.494-08:00Oh but those short shorts do make watching aerial ...Oh but those short shorts do make watching aerial ping pong much better :) Great boxers and I take my hat off to you for making 1 pair a week, I hope you put a time limit on that eg 2 months worth! The selvedge on quilting cotton is great isn't it and that is why Jodie from Rick Rac made this selvedge edge dress http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com.au/2008/10/big-selvedge-project.html<br />Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14691687252337993643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082175528389542071.post-32534338364792118932013-01-10T19:51:30.445-08:002013-01-10T19:51:30.445-08:00Well done on the shorts, and an excellent choice o...Well done on the shorts, and an excellent choice of fabric. Quilting fabric does often have info on the selvage but that is a little more than I have ever seen.<br />I love the photo of the Queen - Her Maj has quite a merry grin as she eyes off Hoges' knees!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082175528389542071.post-29174540003295010842013-01-10T19:51:03.943-08:002013-01-10T19:51:03.943-08:00What a nice mom... Know stretching son will apprec...What a nice mom... Know stretching son will apprecaite them..[eeeh Mama.. a pair a week, you will be busy,lol]<br /> They look great.<br /> I buy alot of quilting cotton ,since I sew for 4 grandaughters, and I just love quilting cottons.. Anyway, they do carry alot of info on the selvage..and almost all of them do..<br /> Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15474519379303505290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082175528389542071.post-55787182765241020992013-01-10T19:38:16.860-08:002013-01-10T19:38:16.860-08:00I always thought that writing on a selvedge was a ...I always thought that writing on a selvedge was a way of justifying a higher cost.<br /><br />Could be wrong..... ;-)Jillybejoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010866113928621691noreply@blogger.com