tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post2568591641950933718..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Claire Shaeffer's Couture Patterns: Like Crack for Tailoring AddictsGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34474134668883967482011-10-09T10:35:05.845-04:002011-10-09T10:35:05.845-04:00A near complete list of Shaeffer's Couture Sew...A near complete list of Shaeffer's Couture Sewing Patterns may be found here:<br />http://julstech.blogspot.com/2011/05/claire-shaeffers-pattern-collection.html<br />Just getting back into sewing after being absent for a few years. This blog is great, Thank you!Scholar-Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04253069339448924517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41548830937417095822010-10-28T19:11:16.453-04:002010-10-28T19:11:16.453-04:00well, as things would have it, my birthday got in ...well, as things would have it, my birthday got in the way of sewing so I am just about 3 weeks behind on the Lady Grey. I was catching up on your posts and have to admit you've turned me into a tailoring monster, too. In the process of this I bought a few tailoring books, some new pressing gadgets and a very promising Italian sewing pattern for a sweet tuxedo jacket.<br /><br />I actually like that Claire Schaeffer pattern and I don't normally like the commercial blazer/jacket patterns. I'd change a few things about it--definitely color. I'm getting so tired of the boyfriend blazers and notice that some rtw designers are feeling the same.amyhttp://textural.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-12304879714872450212010-10-22T19:48:43.108-04:002010-10-22T19:48:43.108-04:00I love this pattern. I have owned it for a short t...I love this pattern. I have owned it for a short time and have not been brave enough to make it! I think you have inspired me to give it a go. thanks (Vicki)Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09873902018168238165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-52738595034242077552010-10-22T01:47:20.612-04:002010-10-22T01:47:20.612-04:00I've had this pattern for two years and I have...I've had this pattern for two years and I have all the supplies to make it, but I've not had the confidence. Maybe this will be the year. I don't mind the conservative cut - I think it will last.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-14184706761355329762010-10-21T20:06:18.633-04:002010-10-21T20:06:18.633-04:00I bought a pants pattern from this range and have ...I bought a pants pattern from this range and have yet to try it out. It give couture techniques as well as fast techniques and I really want to take the time to do it properly. Watching your coats tutorials has inspired me!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274649006496918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73876900310471288882010-10-21T15:22:43.274-04:002010-10-21T15:22:43.274-04:00I have that jacket pattern and have been waiting t...I have that jacket pattern and have been waiting to try it out! Unfortunately I have a somewhat long sewing list before I get to it, including a tailored jacket with a shawl collar, and a tailored double-breasted coat with a standard two-point collar. I've been a tailoring junkie for a long time!<br /><br />Claire also has a couple of other couture jacket patterns for Vogue, but unfortunately they are out of print. You can still order them off Vogue's website, but they're full price, and I've never been able to bring myself to spend over $20 for a pattern.Sarra Besshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07175871681836515445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59612428898956124212010-10-21T03:06:01.735-04:002010-10-21T03:06:01.735-04:00I've been lusting after the Claire Shaeffer ja...I've been lusting after the Claire Shaeffer jacket with the cutout at the neck -- but I'm losing weight and don't want to waste time and material on such a worthy project if I am not sure how it will fit. It will be fun to follow your progress on those pleats. Love your blog by the way. Thank you for doing it -- it's a great service. MargaretMargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00855073326242929027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1395078707323665852010-10-21T02:23:36.019-04:002010-10-21T02:23:36.019-04:00Oh, also, I think that jacket is gorgeous. It'...Oh, also, I think that jacket is gorgeous. It's got the kind of perfect bones that can carry anything you add to it.sortandfoldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73404220061982569692010-10-21T02:21:01.677-04:002010-10-21T02:21:01.677-04:00I'm afraid you may have created at least one m...I'm afraid you may have created at least one monster here... My Lady Grey, which I altered and re-worked so much it's some whole other sort of Lady, is not going to fit me. I messed up something somewhere. But is that stopping me? No way. I can't stop tending to each little detail as if it were going to be my new favorite coat/jacket.<br /><br />And I'm falling asleep at night dreaming of my next (what will be my 2nd) tailoring project.sortandfoldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62590161819373471282010-10-21T00:39:25.950-04:002010-10-21T00:39:25.950-04:00Gertie! Again, how apropos! After taking PR's...Gertie! Again, how apropos! After taking PR's hand couture sewing class by Susan Khalje - I bought this book and read it cover to cover. Fantastic post - and so true.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13197442485237029218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-54878800815293259182010-10-21T00:25:05.044-04:002010-10-21T00:25:05.044-04:00I'm loving your tailoring posts even though I&...I'm loving your tailoring posts even though I'm not doing the sew-along.. it's all so very inspiring! I have the couture sewing book and love all of the thoughtful details in couture sewing. And I love the idea of doing two sets of instructions, one for standard sewing and one for more advanced construction. There is definitely a tailoring project in my future!Tasiahttp://sewaholic.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-13821457409674126522010-10-20T22:43:28.758-04:002010-10-20T22:43:28.758-04:00Gertie, you changed your id photo - very cute.
R...Gertie, you changed your id photo - very cute.<br /><br /><br />Reading, watching and following your Lady Grey work the sewing geek in me has blossomed, thanks for the inspiration. I very much look forward to your future blogs, and secretly (well, not now) wish you never to stop.vegetablecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13088940620928487717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83290359502350755072010-10-20T22:20:43.120-04:002010-10-20T22:20:43.120-04:00flyskim, I remember that coat pattern now! I think...flyskim, I remember that coat pattern now! I think I actually owned it years ago when my skillz were not up to the challenge and I finally gave it away. What was I thinking?!<br /><br />K.Line, you're funny. I'm doing a beginner sew along next, but I'll think about a jacket sew-along in the future. I need to recover from Lady Grey first! :)<br /><br />Carmencita, love your hot pink version!<br /><br />Reneebies, I would probably interface the front and back all the way to the bottom. Good luck!<br /><br />Designers Lounge, I'm also reading "Classic Tailoring Techniques: a Construction Guide for Women's Wear" and loving it. It's about $40 on Amazon right now.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-55696810630960542712010-10-20T20:59:19.832-04:002010-10-20T20:59:19.832-04:00There was a rather magnificient Claire Shaeffer co...There was a rather magnificient Claire Shaeffer coat pattern produced about seven years ago. This one was a long coat with a fitted bodice and a semi-full skirt. It had a very vintage look that would be absolutely gorgeous made up in velvet.<br /><br />AnnamarieFashionProject9http://www.FashionProject9.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-20408701236391075242010-10-20T18:47:57.795-04:002010-10-20T18:47:57.795-04:00I made a CS jacket a few years ago and I've ma...I made a CS jacket a few years ago and I've made one of her pants patterns several times. I used the couture instructions. They are really excellent - so detailed that you can safely let go of the way you might have chosen to make it, and just follow them.KayYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09965798068172494708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73553214381111575412010-10-20T17:42:49.315-04:002010-10-20T17:42:49.315-04:00Claire Shaeffer did do a coat pattern ... several ...Claire Shaeffer did do a coat pattern ... several years ago and I think you would like it. I am traveling at the moment, but will forward you information. If I recall correctly it had a Peter Pan collar and came with a dress pattern.PemiRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15494306407486127884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25558086062078151442010-10-20T16:22:22.372-04:002010-10-20T16:22:22.372-04:00I've been obsessed with learning more couture ...I've been obsessed with learning more couture and tailoring techniques! Any other books or editorials you'd suggest?The Designer's Loungehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03241698655904607284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-45778932023921500212010-10-20T14:12:42.430-04:002010-10-20T14:12:42.430-04:00Gertie: I had no idea what tailoring even was befo...Gertie: I had no idea what tailoring even was before the Lady Grey!!<br />Well, now I am scheming to make tailored coats for my boyfriend and I as soon as my fabric shows up, so expect some questions from me, as I plan on tackling this tailoring business headon. You have the most clear instructions on tailoring I have found (aside from my 1970's sewing A to Z sewing book). <br />First question:<br />Would you interface all the front and back pieces for a mens peacoat? Or would you just reinforce the upper back part, like you did for the lady grey?<br /><br />Thanks!!!!Reneebieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270522480999702982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53020294583027127632010-10-20T11:39:52.356-04:002010-10-20T11:39:52.356-04:00I made two, one a wearable muslin and the other on...I made two, one a wearable muslin and the other one in hot pink double knit and though I didn't do the couture one, I absolutely loved the instructions and taken step by step, slowly, I did learn how to make a jacket. It's a good school for the self-learning. 10 years later, I still were them. http://www.carmencitab.com/2010/05/may-5th-claire-sheaffer-and-burda.htmlCarmencitaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17052726816809035850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-7781840258885905672010-10-20T11:12:17.581-04:002010-10-20T11:12:17.581-04:00I doubt that anyone, even you, will consider this ...I doubt that anyone, even you, will consider this jacket conservative once made up in a cherry-colored herringbone wool. It will be spectacular. And, you are correct, this pattern would be worth it, if only for the instructions. Since my hands don't like a lot of hand work any longer, the directions on using fusibles would be great.patsijeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362426384481772370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49913287104652412542010-10-20T11:11:22.707-04:002010-10-20T11:11:22.707-04:00Liz, I also have Vogue 8621 and will make it somed...Liz, I also have Vogue 8621 and will make it someday ... love that funky neckline. The instructions are indeed wonderful, and having Gertie's vlogs really brings it all to life. I just need more time to sew!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18066758660094361427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-696433907775406112010-10-20T10:43:21.213-04:002010-10-20T10:43:21.213-04:00I found this pattern completley by happenstance at...I found this pattern completley by happenstance at my local Joann's. http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v8621-products-10678.php?page_id=262<br /><br />I was looking for a different pattern at the time and someone had this one strewn out on the counter. I grabbed it immediatley! <br /><br />I'm now soo happy seeing as it's a Claire Shaeffer pattern since I didn't know she has such great tailored instructions. I'm planning on making this little jacket next to make all of these tailoring concepts "stick" in my head.<br /> <br />How nerdy am I that I was having fun catch-stitching while watching breakfast at Tiffany's?!zilredlohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626730299584724606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49783363364485557162010-10-20T10:30:09.067-04:002010-10-20T10:30:09.067-04:00Betty:
Thank you, I was going to ask about the DV...Betty:<br /><br />Thank you, I was going to ask about the DVD. http://www.amazon.com/Couture-Techniques-Workshop-Basics-Shaeffer/dp/B003LWWD0O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1287584332&sr=8-1<br />____<br /><br />I like Schaeffer's book, but I've always seen it as a supplement for fairly accomplished sewers, not a how to manual. I believe a new edition is coming out; wonder if there will be any major changes.<br /><br />I tend to like classic styles, but that jacket would be too conservative for me. I would consider one of her Chanel-style patterns, if I could find one that isn't too boxy.<br /><br />Has anyone looked at the DVDs with the Chanel suits?Sewernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-6884981443906034522010-10-20T10:25:20.107-04:002010-10-20T10:25:20.107-04:00I haven't made any of these patterns, but I th...I haven't made any of these patterns, but I think I have the coat pattern you're looking for in my pattern collection. Vogue 7634. Ladies drop waist flare panel coat. Unfortunately discontinued. Here's a very small picture. <br /><br />http://www.librarything.com/work/9378606<br /><br />It's gorgeous, and I've had it for years but have been too intimidated to ever try it.<br /><br />But the jacket is lovely, and as everybody has said, I'm sure you'll do a fantastic job with it.flyskimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12113987924361034846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44708301992935345302010-10-20T10:07:15.988-04:002010-10-20T10:07:15.988-04:00Gertie: I bought this pattern a couple of months a...Gertie: I bought this pattern a couple of months ago - it's so where I'm at. And now that we've done this sew along, I'll have much more info with which to approach it.<br /><br />Very weirdly, I've been meaning to email you to ask you to do another sew along in the spring (YES, I am tremendously greedy) and to make the Claire Shaeffer jacket you've used as your photo, the item we sew.<br /><br />Since you don't love its conservatism, maybe this isn't on the table? :-)<br /><br />Anyway, think about it because I SO want to sew a tailored suit jacket next and I need your mojo.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.com