tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post2772806518607891470..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Sew-Along Prep: Gather Your Muslin MaterialsGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-91734025289140066812010-09-08T16:36:05.708-04:002010-09-08T16:36:05.708-04:00I want to join in!! I've been computer-less fo...I want to join in!! I've been computer-less for about 2 weeks and just found out about your sew-along.<br /><br />Can't wait to begin. <br /><br />~SewjournerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-72107679993363873992010-09-08T10:36:53.675-04:002010-09-08T10:36:53.675-04:00What do you think about using a lightweight wool w...What do you think about using a lightweight wool with a very thin windowpane plaid pattern? Would it look right with the curved seams? Or should I stick to a solid? Thanks for the advice. Wasn't going to make a muslin but I am so between 3 sizes that I think I should. Can't wait to get started. Juliejulienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79126426440220685522010-09-08T05:12:46.182-04:002010-09-08T05:12:46.182-04:00I'm still waiting for samples of fabric. Eep. ...I'm still waiting for samples of fabric. Eep. There are also a distinct lack of fabric shops round these parts. I know very little about fabric weight and am now a little woried I'm gona screw it up!<br /><br />I hope my muslin arrives in time.Affi'eniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250993277535319499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-47127820652048528982010-09-08T01:27:24.629-04:002010-09-08T01:27:24.629-04:00dumb, dumb question - where can I get heavy weight...dumb, dumb question - where can I get heavy weight muslin... and okay even dumber, what IS heavy weight muslin.Carynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870436666815513446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-69649093669500171462010-09-07T22:12:21.256-04:002010-09-07T22:12:21.256-04:00I traced all the pieces today. So many pieces! I&...I traced all the pieces today. So many pieces! I'm excited to get started!martazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15442763326335908420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-9952945433399080012010-09-07T19:56:46.322-04:002010-09-07T19:56:46.322-04:00Man, I was just at the fabric store yesterday! I w...Man, I was just at the fabric store yesterday! I was going to use an old sheet, but think that's not a good approximation of my wool twill. Given that I've already gone over budget on my actual fabrics, I'd love something very cheap!CJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44149466249546094402010-09-07T18:30:32.906-04:002010-09-07T18:30:32.906-04:00Anyone have any suggestions for a men's patter...Anyone have any suggestions for a men's pattern that would be similar in technique?Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08391120935369752739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-36415461764680235812010-09-07T18:04:35.643-04:002010-09-07T18:04:35.643-04:00Great! Now I know what to do with all of my old sh...Great! Now I know what to do with all of my old sheet sets that I used the top part to make sleeping bag liners. Thanks.rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17705685254618827895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-75243088986749033992010-09-07T17:42:27.975-04:002010-09-07T17:42:27.975-04:00Calico is ready for my toile and pattern ordered l...Calico is ready for my toile and pattern ordered last week. I'm guessing the pattern will arrive in another week to 2 weeks. I'm looking forward to starting when the pattern arrives.Lorellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763928178212861013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59985265596404462332010-09-07T17:32:39.044-04:002010-09-07T17:32:39.044-04:00This is very exciting - though I'm still waiti...This is very exciting - though I'm still waiting for my pattern to arrive...aniexmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785812017979369559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-286323760906441112010-09-07T17:28:02.285-04:002010-09-07T17:28:02.285-04:00Melissa, I generally do cut my patterns. (You can ...Melissa, I generally do cut my patterns. (You can trace it onto pattern paper if you like, though.) The tracing wheel is for copying pattern marks onto the muslin. <br /><br />I can't seem to find another online source for the wax tracing paper. Any dressmakers tracing paper is fine though. You can get the professional sort at any garment district notions shop like SIL Thread or Steinlauf and Stoller.<br /><br />Also, don't fret too much about your muslin weight. Just don't use a super thin muslin in place of a super heavy fashion fabric.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-86036946057565885822010-09-07T16:45:33.770-04:002010-09-07T16:45:33.770-04:00Oh, we aren't going to cut up the pattern? I&...Oh, we aren't going to cut up the pattern? I'm such a newbee, I thought I was going to have to take scissors to it. Thank heavens we don't have to. Even the pattern is pretty.<br /><br />I'm waiting for my wool flannel to arrive before I go to the local fabric shop and try to select the correct muslin weight. I have no idea what I'm doing and am in way over my head!caMissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14134375092497023831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-69217616942510899672010-09-07T16:23:32.369-04:002010-09-07T16:23:32.369-04:00im still waiting for my pattern :-(
stuck at custo...im still waiting for my pattern :-(<br />stuck at customs apparently boohooBrowne Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08491069621209888484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-15726216976093093062010-09-07T16:07:32.782-04:002010-09-07T16:07:32.782-04:00I'm sitting this one out but really looking fo...I'm sitting this one out but really looking forward to watching the sew-along & seeing everyone's finished coats :)<br /><br />Hopefully I can learn a few things from you guys along the way!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941323539595425780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-39381484502814765782010-09-07T13:45:28.408-04:002010-09-07T13:45:28.408-04:00@ Sulovessew, I'm not Gertie but I've neve...@ Sulovessew, I'm not Gertie but I've never had problems with using silk as a lining on outerwear. I've used it to line Victorian bodices and have gotten sweat damage on those, but never on something that didn't come into direct contact with skin. <br /><br />I've ordered a midweight melton, which was described as lighter than the flannel coating available on Gorgeous Fabrics so I'm hoping it isn't too heavy. I don't have the pattern yet so I'm just spectating at this point.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18324587440194518239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-66905019097990748142010-09-07T13:20:57.793-04:002010-09-07T13:20:57.793-04:00I'm picking up muslin today and crossing my fi...I'm picking up muslin today and crossing my fingers that I'll be selecting the correct weight. My wool is making it's way cross country and all I can figure is it's heavier than flannel but lighter weight than blanket weight melton...yikes! The wrong muslin could really through off my upper arm fitting and peplum so I'm winging this with a prayer! I may try some light weight corduroy from the sale table at Joanne's.lorenakittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09560547401772928574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11080710894701935352010-09-07T12:40:10.221-04:002010-09-07T12:40:10.221-04:00yikes! I'm still in california so I haven'...yikes! I'm still in california so I haven't gotten my fabric yet or anything - heck, I haven't even opened the pattern yet - it's in NY, waiting for me to come back!<br /><br />As far as fabric, I was going to do a lightweight red wool, but then I've been thinking that I could use another raincoat....I'll probably end up going to mood and making a snap decision and paying way too much money :)<br /><br />Any suggestions on cheap manhattan sources for tracing paper and/or fabric are totally appreciated!Binkydollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03114235723389534329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-8070425519600194062010-09-07T12:21:15.349-04:002010-09-07T12:21:15.349-04:00Hi Gertie, what a coincidence, I just placed an or...Hi Gertie, what a coincidence, I just placed an order for the same tweed fabric last night. I've been searching for the heavy tailor's weight muslin that you mentioned and couldn't find any. Could you please link a good example of such muslin? what's the alternative? thanks. Also, on lining. According to the tailoring book, it is best to use rayon bamberg as opposed to silk because silk will wear out due to sweat. what's your take on that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-85466076532652038812010-09-07T11:46:32.491-04:002010-09-07T11:46:32.491-04:00I just bought my fabric and lining today and I sho...I just bought my fabric and lining today and I should have picked up some heavy muslin on my way ;)<br /><br />I'm excited to see how the Lady Grey will look done in tweed and other different fabrics. I bet there's going to be a few of us who end up making a second Lady Grey in a different fabric right after this one!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566789647356468402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-18916061684124540262010-09-07T11:44:33.332-04:002010-09-07T11:44:33.332-04:00ack! I haven't gotten my fabric delivered yet,...ack! I haven't gotten my fabric delivered yet, so I don't know what the 'real' weight is like. I'll have to con someone into taking me to the store, too. Hm..unless someone wouldn't notice if I hijacked a heavier table cloth or two...Also, I've decided to use Pat's Custom Belts and Buttons to order my buttons from. I like that look, and am unskilled in button-making. I can't wait to see everyone's choices!Stephenienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60593990005163710652010-09-07T11:29:18.363-04:002010-09-07T11:29:18.363-04:00Well crap. My muslin is lightweight.Well crap. My muslin is lightweight.Carynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870436666815513446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-43370517409205312902010-09-07T09:15:57.585-04:002010-09-07T09:15:57.585-04:00I am just waiting for the fabric to arrive. Won 10...I am just waiting for the fabric to arrive. Won 10 m of navy wool on ebay.<br />btw. Measurements for the patternsize, is that as normal. The measurement taken in underwear. Or should I take the measurements wearing the clothes I would wear under the coat? My first coat ever.<br />TaniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-16806351401447182962010-09-07T08:56:19.699-04:002010-09-07T08:56:19.699-04:00Hmn, I have a medium-to-heavy wool, and a bolt of ...Hmn, I have a medium-to-heavy wool, and a bolt of lightweight muslin I got at Walmart.com last summer for $4 (for 25 yards! :faint:). I'll have to rummage through the stash to see if I have some heavier fabric for a coat muslin. I don't think using a double layer of the lightweight stuff would really cut it. Maybe there's some plain home dec stuff on Joann's cheap rack :-)Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18066758660094361427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-80209962089035678662010-09-07T08:45:48.093-04:002010-09-07T08:45:48.093-04:00My local fabric shop is pretty limited in terms of...My local fabric shop is pretty limited in terms of muslins, so I was thinking I might do mine (not of Lady Grey, but of Simplicity 2812) in fairly cheap fleece. Is this a terrible idea? I'm tracing out the pattern this afternoon and may pop out for the fleece later. If not, it'll be tomorrow.<br /><br />Also, for the photo group - does a flickr account mean you have to use yahoo mail? I don't want yet another email address and would prefer to use my google account if possible?Emmy Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665241940139066897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44133094496466296542010-09-07T08:38:22.475-04:002010-09-07T08:38:22.475-04:00This sounds like so much fun. I wish I could parti...This sounds like so much fun. I wish I could participate but I have so many sewing projects going on already. I hope you do another one later.jennielee226https://www.blogger.com/profile/02142962470301210946noreply@blogger.com