tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post244248240242722390..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Coat Muslin: Opinions, Please!Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-39839564467800039412013-06-09T13:05:47.943-04:002013-06-09T13:05:47.943-04:00mirc indir mevlana sözleri kapak sözler abiye mode...<a href="http://www.mirc-indir.net" title="mirc indir" rel="nofollow">mirc indir</a> <a href="http://www.mevlanasozleri.org" title="mevlana sözleri" rel="nofollow">mevlana sözleri</a> <a href="http://www.kapaksozler.net" title="kapak sözler" rel="nofollow">kapak sözler</a> <a href="http://www.abiyemodeli.net" title="abiye modelleri, elbise modelleri" rel="nofollow">abiye modelleri</a> <a href="http://www.canlikadin.com" title="moda sitesi" rel="nofollow">moda sitesi</a><br />Siberbackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07964696345098510838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-24469890956760187132011-06-09T10:02:05.223-04:002011-06-09T10:02:05.223-04:00lovely coat . l wish l knew how to make a coatlovely coat . l wish l knew how to make a coatElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508701754657972770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-65196544490196169212010-11-04T19:24:46.087-04:002010-11-04T19:24:46.087-04:00Anonymous, I usually delete rude comments, but you...Anonymous, I usually delete rude comments, but you should know it's a coat MUSLIN, not a coat. You can see the finished coat here:<br /><br />http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2010/01/finished-coat.html<br /><br />Jeez.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-14982111846186526042010-11-04T18:36:10.608-04:002010-11-04T18:36:10.608-04:00Who in their right mind would wear such a coat if ...Who in their right mind would wear such a coat if that is what you call this thing? Terrible design. Not saying you are not nice looking but toss the coat!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-7972393528129633612009-12-03T05:20:58.411-05:002009-12-03T05:20:58.411-05:00It looks great! I agree with the comments above ab...It looks great! I agree with the comments above about the sleeve-length.<br />also, thank you SO much for the tip about dry-cleaner-steam-pressing the fabric before sewing, I have thought long and hard about how to manage pre-shrinking wool in my tiny little flat with a tiny little ironing-board. I'm relieved you presented the solution!<br />And the red bonus-bolero-outfit in an earlier post was STUNNING!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06491845092977999733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70118913676846977222009-11-19T20:06:35.959-05:002009-11-19T20:06:35.959-05:00Grace, I got the heavy muslin at Greenberg and Ham...Grace, I got the heavy muslin at Greenberg and Hammer (37th st and 8th ave). I know they also sell it at the FIT bookstore. Sometimes it's called tailors muslin. <br /><br />I highly recommend having wool steam pressed at the cleaners. I picked mine up yesterday, and it feels fantastic! It has a nicer drape now.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-66856108948241552202009-11-19T19:14:57.763-05:002009-11-19T19:14:57.763-05:00I think the muslin looks perfect.
Thank you for i...I think the muslin looks perfect. <br />Thank you for including info about size and what you are wearing under neath. <br />So clever of you to have the fabric steam pressed at the cleaners first... I'll definitely have to do that before I cut into my wool next time.<br /><br />Question: Where did you get your heavy muslin? I haven't found any, but I'm sure there are other places I could look. (I'm in NYC)Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037636603903648365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-42084807420414820882009-11-19T15:10:20.675-05:002009-11-19T15:10:20.675-05:00I think it looks great! You are very brave making ...I think it looks great! You are very brave making a coat. I want to but haven't quite psyched myself up enough! xJuliaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08796157310429701087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-52270947983865627642009-11-18T16:51:50.525-05:002009-11-18T16:51:50.525-05:00Thanks for your advice, Nancy! I'm having trou...Thanks for your advice, Nancy! I'm having trouble picturing the shoulder alteration. So I remove the extra width from the back shoulder (on the armhole side) and then where do I add it back?<br /><br />Thanks again!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-45512275995758385332009-11-18T15:47:54.956-05:002009-11-18T15:47:54.956-05:00On the extra ease, I always cut my fitting seams w...On the extra ease, I always cut my fitting seams with wider sas so that you can adjust it in the final fabric.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70820224489699451482009-11-18T15:45:23.589-05:002009-11-18T15:45:23.589-05:00The fit is almost perfect. You did ask for opinio...The fit is almost perfect. You did ask for opinions. I think that you have a slight rounded shoulder going on. See those wrinkles at the back armscye? Those point to a rounded shoulder. I don't think that you need that much, but if you push the back shoulder seam toward the neck, those wrinkles should disappear. Add this amount to the end of the shoulder seam and ease the back to fit the front when you sew it together. Tape the seam to after you ease it. Steam the hell out of it and you will have a beautiful wrinkle free shoulder.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25229507319801385962009-11-18T09:36:49.255-05:002009-11-18T09:36:49.255-05:00It looks so fantastic already!It looks so fantastic already!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68258799596636042122009-11-18T02:48:24.708-05:002009-11-18T02:48:24.708-05:00Oh my. That is divine. Can't wait to see the r...Oh my. That is divine. Can't wait to see the real thing. (I'm starting to have dreams about stealing your wardrobe)Tashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02216773844356794636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-38412140657654336722009-11-17T23:35:31.443-05:002009-11-17T23:35:31.443-05:00After going back and reviewing I see that the colo...After going back and reviewing I see that the color is red for the real coat.juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12423393733607579888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27207114568778902642009-11-17T23:34:14.836-05:002009-11-17T23:34:14.836-05:00I wouldn't change a thing. It looks like a pe...I wouldn't change a thing. It looks like a perfect fit. I can't believe you have a sweater on underneath. There's no bulkiness showing anywhere. What color is the real fabric?juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12423393733607579888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-63885650590727734122009-11-17T23:26:34.366-05:002009-11-17T23:26:34.366-05:00The fit looks beautiful in muslin. Will it still ...The fit looks beautiful in muslin. Will it still fit with all the lining and padding added?<br />You are a brave sole and i am proud of you. go girl!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-26332170651078674172009-11-17T23:03:54.548-05:002009-11-17T23:03:54.548-05:00i would definitely add a bit more ease in the wais...i would definitely add a bit more ease in the waist... the thicker fabic, along with lining will make everything feel much tighter... i would also try it on with some clothes that you are intending on wearing underneath, as they will add more bulk, and more ease will be needed to accomodate that as well! nothing more frustrating than having put all that effort into makeing a beautiful coat, that only fits with nothing on underneath!<br />AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1432918227159998992009-11-17T21:17:50.888-05:002009-11-17T21:17:50.888-05:00Honestly, I think the upper arms can be taken in j...Honestly, I think the upper arms can be taken in just a tad. Other than that, it's perfect, girl!SEWButterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03629129775841036996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-14569633825939885422009-11-17T18:02:31.275-05:002009-11-17T18:02:31.275-05:00It looks perfect to me. Isn't it wonderful wh...It looks perfect to me. Isn't it wonderful when you don't have to tweak a pattern.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688966589348240850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59306598087990266602009-11-17T17:50:53.240-05:002009-11-17T17:50:53.240-05:00Well, I think you could probably tweak it a little...Well, I think you could probably tweak it a little at....no, seriously I'm just kidding. I think the FIT IS PERFECT!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-21822002761972071302009-11-17T17:40:20.379-05:002009-11-17T17:40:20.379-05:00It is bee-you-tee-full!!! But because it is SO per...It is bee-you-tee-full!!! But because it is SO perfect now, I worry also that after it is made in the heavier fabric with the lining and interlining that it will "shrink". I would plan for that and add a little extra in the seam allowances. Can't wait to see the end product!bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05560968353314411125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53539003595679100222009-11-17T16:56:05.214-05:002009-11-17T16:56:05.214-05:002 questions: Looking at pic #2, is it puckering al...2 questions: Looking at pic #2, is it puckering along the top of the princess seams near the shoulder?<br /><br />Also, hunch your shoulders to make sure you can move your arms enough. I find that a problem with fitted coats. Otherwise, I agree with the comments that this will be a show stopper!New Hampshire Robinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-16448163063000570542009-11-17T16:45:09.813-05:002009-11-17T16:45:09.813-05:00It looks beautiful! My only question is have you ...It looks beautiful! My only question is have you tried lifting your arms in it? (I'm busty so when I lift my arms I get pulling across the bust - so not having enough ease in the bust and arms would aggravate me). Can't wait to see the finished product!Twill Jillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-88244308126409297002009-11-17T16:37:12.811-05:002009-11-17T16:37:12.811-05:00I love this coat, and I can't wait to see the ...I love this coat, and I can't wait to see the finished product! (I'm glad there are other people that make things out of muslin first too. The only thing I might suggest is perhaps go a little wider on the shoulders or add very light shoulder pads.<br /><br />PS<br />I have a funny pic to show for another muslin (doll) coat:<br />[img]http://picasaweb.google.com/SummerWren68/DollhouseDesignsCreationsEspForAmericanGirlDolls#5404772780721659346[/img]Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00606407845216027155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27527693894567234772009-11-17T16:06:49.148-05:002009-11-17T16:06:49.148-05:00looks like a great fit!looks like a great fit!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474033571158410724noreply@blogger.com