tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post4446741317407307364..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: The Coat Sew-Along Is ON!Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-55862429204042514582013-10-06T20:23:49.923-04:002013-10-06T20:23:49.923-04:00Do I need to use an industrial or heavy duty sewin...Do I need to use an industrial or heavy duty sewing machine to sew coats?Leah (Is It Really Sew Strange?)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06357160735485380251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-89273994012233608282012-09-17T16:49:29.929-04:002012-09-17T16:49:29.929-04:00Yayyy! Just bought my pattern today :)Yayyy! Just bought my pattern today :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17098859254527196906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-51783776213227764962012-09-15T15:34:09.327-04:002012-09-15T15:34:09.327-04:00Would you mind if I use one of the pictures for my...Would you mind if I use one of the pictures for my blog to raise more participants?Die Werkelwütigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01632442013373845769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-76488278880240230252012-09-15T00:35:52.367-04:002012-09-15T00:35:52.367-04:00Thank you so much. I'll check it out. Love yo...Thank you so much. I'll check it out. Love your new book. The best sewing on i've ever read. It is easy to read and understand. Thanks agin kristaKristanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-48360802768636161862012-09-14T23:15:47.266-04:002012-09-14T23:15:47.266-04:00I'm going to use a weft interfacing from fashi...I'm going to use a weft interfacing from fashionsewingsupply.com. I think it's called "pro tailor deluxe"Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-40051792197853415442012-09-14T23:14:50.634-04:002012-09-14T23:14:50.634-04:00Yay! Glad you're in. How about a poly for the ...Yay! Glad you're in. How about a poly for the lining? I would go with a poly charmeuse or a poly lining fabric. If you're feeling a little richer, look for a rayon bemberg for the lining. Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23543793265217931962012-09-14T23:13:17.985-04:002012-09-14T23:13:17.985-04:00Hi Ruthann! The tutorials never go away. So you ca...Hi Ruthann! The tutorials never go away. So you can get caught up after your trip. :)Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-20965510536005560382012-09-14T23:12:47.300-04:002012-09-14T23:12:47.300-04:00It only recently arrived in my local Joann in NY s...It only recently arrived in my local Joann in NY state--so I think it should get to you soon. :)Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-42779576612456917212012-09-14T22:58:58.718-04:002012-09-14T22:58:58.718-04:00Have pattern,joined group...need to settle on fabr...Have pattern,joined group...need to settle on fabric choices!Quick question: I will be away for a week in Oct. will the tutorials and info be ongoing so I can get caught up when I return?:)Ruthannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-71208880260899858282012-09-13T09:46:02.768-04:002012-09-13T09:46:02.768-04:00wow-thanks for putting me onto them-i had almost c...wow-thanks for putting me onto them-i had almost come to the conclusion that australia was a sewing desert with the only "relief" being the occasional Spotlight barn...:-)professor hedgehognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-63588209496567659772012-09-13T09:24:00.636-04:002012-09-13T09:24:00.636-04:00I live on Vancouver Island, Canada, and have tried...I live on Vancouver Island, Canada, and have tried to get the pattern in three Fabricland locations and all three advise it has not come in yet. I really want to do this sew along.Brenda Irvinghttp://www.facebook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11103238249751759872012-09-13T08:08:10.136-04:002012-09-13T08:08:10.136-04:00Okay this is definitely going to be a splurge for ...Okay this is definitely going to be a splurge for me, but I am in...I'll pick up my pattern and fabric this weekend. I read your advice on fabric weight and I am wondering if you have any suggestions for lining? If I get a wool blend for the fabric what would you suggest for lining, Gertie?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500490363731355974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25230827599319898452012-09-13T04:27:12.833-04:002012-09-13T04:27:12.833-04:00Hi Bridget and Rebecca. I am in the UK and bought ...Hi Bridget and Rebecca. I am in the UK and bought my pattern from sewtoday.co.uk.Also if you become a member you get 50% off patterns.Craftjaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-46624216961616570262012-09-13T02:33:36.668-04:002012-09-13T02:33:36.668-04:00me too :(
was going to but both the butterick patt...me too :(<br />was going to but both the butterick patterns but the shipping made me empty my cart :(<br />for now....<br />the temptation may be too big and i might bite the bullet anyway ;PRebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13010386613557001028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-66365732977113582592012-09-12T23:43:03.847-04:002012-09-12T23:43:03.847-04:00Joined up! My pattern is enroute in the post as I ...Joined up! My pattern is enroute in the post as I type! I'm still pondering fabric choices:)knitncyclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05638787996045808894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-75091937462614777292012-09-12T18:15:17.368-04:002012-09-12T18:15:17.368-04:00Bertie, I am desperate to make your new coat but c...Bertie, I am desperate to make your new coat but cannot seem to be able to buy it in the UK. Can you help? The shipping is $15 from USA!!<br />Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08383147339829504563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70691192324820590212012-09-12T16:42:35.739-04:002012-09-12T16:42:35.739-04:00Fun times! I probably won't be joining in, I h...Fun times! I probably won't be joining in, I have a dress I'm planning to make that will take up all my sewing time and budget for the next month or so, but I'm looking forward to reading all about it! A warm-ish coat is on my sewing wishlist. Plus, I can't wait to see that gorgeous fabric you showed in the earlier post - that will quite the coat! :)Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618791529567648903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58235385087456970462012-09-12T16:09:57.770-04:002012-09-12T16:09:57.770-04:00just bought my pattern whoooo hoo!just bought my pattern whoooo hoo!Deenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499620274552742953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-51728876398803060592012-09-12T15:47:36.907-04:002012-09-12T15:47:36.907-04:00Hi gertie, sorry asking for help. What kind of int...Hi gertie, sorry asking for help. What kind of interfacing r u using for the boiled wool? Thanks so muchKristanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-22649326977130680912012-09-12T12:52:46.953-04:002012-09-12T12:52:46.953-04:00Fabricmart.com just posted coating and fine wool d...Fabricmart.com just posted coating and fine wool discounts. Might be something for you guys :D dlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10271087910519161300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23408561084661600822012-09-12T12:44:01.633-04:002012-09-12T12:44:01.633-04:00thank you thank you thank you xthank you thank you thank you xCharlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01656274987098680937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-78942772743893723952012-09-12T10:06:05.164-04:002012-09-12T10:06:05.164-04:00Hooray! Then I'm IN. Joining Flickr group no...Hooray! Then I'm IN. Joining Flickr group now!heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658499597077266268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-21481391708299445162012-09-12T09:41:00.946-04:002012-09-12T09:41:00.946-04:00Un-scary sewing machine - check. Pattern ordered -...Un-scary sewing machine - check. Pattern ordered - check.<br />(I really REALLY want that coat!)CraftyGryphonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06702580015333337417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-55910141594467727982012-09-12T03:40:56.227-04:002012-09-12T03:40:56.227-04:00Really looking forward to this I have my pattern j...Really looking forward to this I have my pattern just need to find some lovely material and then I'm ready, never made a coat before I dont really wear coats but this one is so different to whats out there, I'm sure that by following this sew along I will produce a coat to be proud of.<br />Sonianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17209956021603990842012-09-12T03:35:49.675-04:002012-09-12T03:35:49.675-04:00I'm in the UK and I ordered my pattern from se...I'm in the UK and I ordered my pattern from sew today and they are really good I even signed up for the magazine well worth it if you buy a few patterns a year, I have quiet a few now.Sonianoreply@blogger.com