tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post1492908627150387..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: When Women Padded Their HipsGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73978310438353369162013-01-07T08:32:09.960-05:002013-01-07T08:32:09.960-05:00I usually wear a 0 or 2 and was skeptical about bu...I usually wear a 0 or 2 and was skeptical about buying something marked as "one size fits most." That's almost never a good idea. I was pleased to find that this looked like it was made for me when I put it on. There's not much coverage to be had, mind you, but that's the entire idea.Barely There Panties on Salehttp://www.apparelnbags.com/barely-there/index.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79033428204640304442010-09-14T21:22:31.449-04:002010-09-14T21:22:31.449-04:00If I were so unfortunate to need to do so, I would...If I were so unfortunate to need to do so, I would totally pad my hips!Coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08170004104933284565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-18532571597030165142010-08-25T17:39:07.332-04:002010-08-25T17:39:07.332-04:00I'd do it for the tailoring, not for the body ...I'd do it for the tailoring, not for the body shaping. My hips are already wayyy wider than my waist (13") Very cool that you scored this guide though! I've seen that New Look suit and wondered how they formed the jacket just so.Tasiahttp://sewaholic.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62471762008854034822010-08-17T12:19:39.638-04:002010-08-17T12:19:39.638-04:00Hmmm... this could be the answer to a slight probl...Hmmm... this could be the answer to a slight problem I have with the Simplicity 4911 suit that I've made.<br />The jacket has a lovely curve from the waist to the hips, but one of the seams curves out so far and then collapses.<br />I haven't posted the pics on my blog yet of the finished suit - it's too damned cold in melbourne to muster the enthusiasm to try anything on at the moment - but I think the flop will be all too apparent.<br />I was going to try and stiffen the seam but this is an interesting idea...Crimson Gardeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10838792053071210668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-82755815907746526262010-08-06T20:19:58.237-04:002010-08-06T20:19:58.237-04:00You are kidding, right? Why would I want to widen...You are kidding, right? Why would I want to widen the widest part of my body right now??? If my hips are any bigger I couldn't go through the doorway of my double closet. :) PaTPaTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-36164750040385243892010-08-06T14:58:28.073-04:002010-08-06T14:58:28.073-04:00i LOVE this! i'm a definite pear -but i would...i LOVE this! i'm a definite pear -but i would never wear shoulder pads, or a padded bra (even though i have smaller shoulders and wear a 34AA...), but i would love to have hip pads! it's like updated panniers (which i would also wear in an everyday setting if i could get away with it...)<br />i can't wait to see what you do with this :)katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01707070199537198107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60693241544901070722010-08-06T07:43:01.931-04:002010-08-06T07:43:01.931-04:00That's so fascinating! I love the idea of emph...That's so fascinating! I love the idea of emphasising the hips, but I really don't think mine need padding!<br /><br />xx Charlotte<br /><a href="http://tuppencehapennyvintage.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Tuppence Ha'penny Vintage</a>Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14247551155021625654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-36095682627650610022010-08-06T02:57:55.523-04:002010-08-06T02:57:55.523-04:00Thx, Girtie! I'll check it out! ;>Thx, Girtie! I'll check it out! ;>AnyaKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03124928418768027228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-12194220968887555542010-08-05T22:48:24.275-04:002010-08-05T22:48:24.275-04:00I'm pretty happy with my hips as they are, I&#...I'm pretty happy with my hips as they are, I'm not sure how comfortable hip padding would be. It's the shoulder pads I hate. I used to get teased for having such broad shoulders (one sweet boyfriend once called me his little line backer) and I have enough trouble fitting in rtw shirts. <br />Having kids broadened my hips just enough to balance my shoulders, so I don't think I'd want to mess with it anymore. The only place I like padding is in my bras. ;)Mary Effing-Poppinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01907320727256531960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-61182237118713987482010-08-05T22:34:08.735-04:002010-08-05T22:34:08.735-04:00Luckily I have no problems in the hip and rear are...Luckily I have no problems in the hip and rear area nor the waist. Otherwise I would give the hip pads a try. However I could see the use of it to create a more 'hour glass' type figure for someone who has a boyish figure if that is the the look they want. You know, make the waist look smaller by creating hip structure. Don't know if that is the idea behind the hip padding. But I guess a belt at the waist might work just as well.Marlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06224219410776083011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-18248704338547125252010-08-05T22:33:43.456-04:002010-08-05T22:33:43.456-04:00Hip padding? well, I have mine naturally.
Bust...Hip padding? well, I have mine naturally. <br /><br />Bust padding? I do that everyday, lol.drsuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03886026283852572789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-56184005859628405782010-08-05T22:31:43.927-04:002010-08-05T22:31:43.927-04:00Would I wear the hip shaping? Yes, I have worn vi...Would I wear the hip shaping? Yes, I have worn vintage jackets with heavily interfaced and tailored hips which makes them fit smoothly over the hips like a riding jacket. Very chic, I think.Jen Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12371112170847037417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57530956644171606052010-08-05T21:24:12.477-04:002010-08-05T21:24:12.477-04:00I think that it would really help to tailor a jack...I think that it would really help to tailor a jacket nicely, but I do not think that I would pad my hips on a regular basis. Mainly because by the time I've got my gathered skirt on with a petticoat underneath, there is plenty going on with my hips!<br /><br />xox,<br />b. of <a href="http://depictthis.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Depict This!</a>Lavender and Twillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-5453508263262472332010-08-05T20:42:44.768-04:002010-08-05T20:42:44.768-04:00Oh my! No, I think I will leave the hip padding i...Oh my! No, I think I will leave the hip padding in the past. I'm paranoid about my hips already so I can well do without the extra worry. I can see how they work and under the correct garment would give a lovely shape, but I'm not brave enough to do it.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274649006496918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1260260297200882112010-08-05T17:25:18.292-04:002010-08-05T17:25:18.292-04:00I have a vintage suit jacket with hip pads. It loo...I have a vintage suit jacket with hip pads. It looks great! The padding is very light, and creates a smoothing effect while helping to emphasise the waist. <br /><br />I don't have a long torso, and I don't wear a girdle. I doubt I could pull off heavy padding or a full skirt, but with a pencil skirt, it's a good look for me.Natashanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-50465944207177280692010-08-05T16:41:08.865-04:002010-08-05T16:41:08.865-04:00Have you, or your readers, seen the great video at...Have you, or your readers, seen the great video at Worn Through on the history of underwear? http://www.wornthrough.com/2010/07/21/fashion-history-video-history-of-underwear/ I think it gives great insight on how both undergarments and the ideal of women's figures has changed over the centuries.Laurahttp://chiralcraft.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30861867125909914782010-08-05T16:32:22.543-04:002010-08-05T16:32:22.543-04:00I am a hip pad, so no competition for me. However...I am a hip pad, so no competition for me. However, if my hips were smaller, I'd wear 'em.FairLadyofCardiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03958098025745729595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-47426867425683832342010-08-05T16:28:23.431-04:002010-08-05T16:28:23.431-04:00There is no need for me to pad my hips, haha...I a...There is no need for me to pad my hips, haha...I already have enough curves! ;) Interesting concept though.Marjorie P.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-39938986261483588442010-08-05T15:40:11.653-04:002010-08-05T15:40:11.653-04:00Thanks so much for sharing this with us Gertie!
...Thanks so much for sharing this with us Gertie! <br />I would definitely wear it if the design called for it, as long as it wasn't unflattering on me! I can't imagine it being heavy or uncomfortable, in fact I doubt you would feel anything - it just hangs there like an ultrashort stiff petticoat!<br />When I started making wedding dresses, I was amazed how a full skirt always enhanced the waist - making it look two sizes smaller, and this would have the same effect.<br />I think subtle hip padding would look great in your slim suit, as long as it doesn't make the hem stand out from the narrow skirt too much.Sheryllhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17460472835794108787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-5215931981039023382010-08-05T15:14:39.828-04:002010-08-05T15:14:39.828-04:00Since I only recently decided to start sewing agai...Since I only recently decided to start sewing again, I've only made a few different skirts in the last 15 years - mostly a-line or bias a-line. Last month I made a basic gathered skirt with a wide waistband (a la your skirt tutorial from last fall) and I was surprised at how much I liked the fit. I don't have one RTW skirt that comes up to my waist or has any fullness in the skirt but the extra poofyness in the gathered skirt is flattering contrasted to the high and wide waistband.<br /><br />It isn't that I need accentuation in the hip area (I also have the 13 inch difference between my waist and hips) but I found that over emphasizing that is more flattering than I would have assumed.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848789612409874592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-75815265043053034732010-08-05T14:15:25.738-04:002010-08-05T14:15:25.738-04:00Gertie, after I finished padding my dress form out...Gertie, after I finished padding my dress form out recently (with Sharon), trust me, I don't need to add anything to these womanly curves of mine.<br /><br />That being said, I think the padding could be useful in places where one might need height or width.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876062492881254282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-91848562341936660872010-08-05T14:01:59.185-04:002010-08-05T14:01:59.185-04:00I'd give it a try and see how it looked. If It...I'd give it a try and see how it looked. If It looked good, I'd be willing. <br /><br />Trudy<br />www.sewingwithtrudy.blogspot.comTrudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649677045881448393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49795393413835659432010-08-05T13:34:16.755-04:002010-08-05T13:34:16.755-04:00Oh, I love New Look suits! Of course, I've als...Oh, I love New Look suits! Of course, I've also been in love with the Victorian era pretty much since birth so it kind of follows. I don't think everyone can pull off padding hips, just like not everyone can pull off padding shoulders (yours truly included) but you don't know 'til you try. Give it a whirl!aechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17393750184966172685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-67998257435846956042010-08-05T13:26:25.169-04:002010-08-05T13:26:25.169-04:00For me, it's not so much about padding the hip...For me, it's not so much about padding the hips as it is giving structure to the hips. Even if we have full hips, the shape afforded in these kinds of inner structures in tailored clothes is what makes them look so sharp! So, yes! I would... I would love a nicely tailored and wasp waisted suit!Karrol/Kiki von Tikihttp://kikivontiki.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-54768093682894780022010-08-05T13:06:12.421-04:002010-08-05T13:06:12.421-04:00Unlike Tania, I would do anything to move the wide...Unlike Tania, I would do anything to move the widest part of my hips *downwards*. I am H-shaped and the widest part of my hips is only 3-4" below my waist. Just once I'd like to have the appearance of an hourglass figure...ChristineBnoreply@blogger.com