tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post5029388402390851860..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: 40s-Inspired Jacket and Peasant DressGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-9286097396050605622012-11-08T08:15:16.467-05:002012-11-08T08:15:16.467-05:00I just got this pattern! And found your's goog...I just got this pattern! And found your's googling tonight, I'd read the post but hadn't registered the different versions in my head. I'm making the peplum version - in jade velveteen. Feeling totally inspired!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-35282003326481604902012-10-23T01:04:48.629-04:002012-10-23T01:04:48.629-04:00I love the contrast stitching, it makes the jacket...I love the contrast stitching, it makes the jacket. <br /><br />STYLE DRUMR A R E I L L U S I O N S C L O T H I N Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02672393656631709362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-72336607186321277152012-10-21T14:01:56.778-04:002012-10-21T14:01:56.778-04:00I love contrast, so the pairing of the slightly ed...I love contrast, so the pairing of the slightly edgy, tough jacket with a sweet, girly dress (the strawberries! I want this fabric!) is fantastic.<br /><br />Mostly, though, I just wanted to say "EXACTLY!" regarding your comments on The Master. The costuming was spot on...the movie was...well, it was certainly something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-64672361509084408772012-10-20T14:48:55.287-04:002012-10-20T14:48:55.287-04:00Hi -Q- Bias Binding- can you please recommend a Bi...Hi -Q- Bias Binding- can you please recommend a Bias tool ? One that works well with silk/sheer fabrics? And do you know if adding a satin bias under a sheer fabric will work-just to give the silk bias a bit more strength?ChickyLulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01915050971635038023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87881214334226844132012-10-20T14:46:19.250-04:002012-10-20T14:46:19.250-04:00Where do you find all your patterns? I am desperat...Where do you find all your patterns? I am desperately seeking a halter top pattern but the prices on ebay and etsy are ridiculous! Kimberley Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823216657769736918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70897652662133946162012-10-20T11:58:05.230-04:002012-10-20T11:58:05.230-04:00Wow! Very Cute! And the red shoes set off the st...Wow! Very Cute! And the red shoes set off the strawberries perfectly. Looooooove the jacket.WendyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171619702536045694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41140700452948418692012-10-20T09:21:53.681-04:002012-10-20T09:21:53.681-04:00Jacket looks great! I especially like the jacet wi...Jacket looks great! I especially like the jacet with the peplum on the pattern enevelope too.joenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551890706236673783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-15828008986799784672012-10-20T09:05:21.728-04:002012-10-20T09:05:21.728-04:00Ahh flashback. My friend during college years had ...Ahh flashback. My friend during college years had a stunning original of this kind of jacket in a sexy but charming black satin fabric. We finally met up again after a lot of years a little while ago. I must ask her if she still owns it and please can I borrow it to draft my own version - this would be a great basic pattern!Landgirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-9939689381138885352012-10-20T06:22:26.441-04:002012-10-20T06:22:26.441-04:00I sooooooo want that outfit!!!!!! Sooooo gorgeous ...I sooooooo want that outfit!!!!!! Sooooo gorgeous Gertie :)Allihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090874801574695379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-21654283997913168882012-10-20T02:39:28.560-04:002012-10-20T02:39:28.560-04:00That jacket is the bomb! lol and it looks great on...That jacket is the bomb! lol and it looks great on you especially with your awesome hand stitching. I have to thank you Gertie for referring me to Banksville, not only are they super nice and friendly but I got the last of that great strawberry fabric thanks to you! BTW have you seen Butterick 5209 another great 40"s inspired dress. Thanks again for being so generous with your vast knowledge. :}Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14033986910204306002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11542885672900284502012-10-19T23:08:14.887-04:002012-10-19T23:08:14.887-04:00Right, but it's not actually a 40s pattern! An...Right, but it's not actually a 40s pattern! And the envelope doesn't call for shoulder pads...Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73254589443716485422012-10-19T22:27:24.600-04:002012-10-19T22:27:24.600-04:00Well, shoulder pads were a staple of 40s jackets, ...Well, shoulder pads were a staple of 40s jackets, so it makes lots of sense that the model's has them, and that it looks sort of odd on you without.<br /><br />Having said that, I have to thank you for reminding me that I still haven't made the shoulder pads for my brother's Doctor Who jacket and I need to get on that. (I have eight days before the Halloween party he's wearing it at. The lining just got cut out today, but at least the body fits!)Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17095932546610592442012-10-19T22:25:50.002-04:002012-10-19T22:25:50.002-04:00ooh this is great! I have to make that jacket now:...ooh this is great! I have to make that jacket now:) Love the lining, it looks very luxurious. Would love to know how much it cost for the fabric? <br />btw: I have a new sewing blog, I'd love it if you would pass by and check it out. Trying to get the word out to fellow sewers and bloggers I love! ;)<br />-Reyna<br />www.reynasews.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16197447512101420973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68517372810017020752012-10-19T17:11:02.245-04:002012-10-19T17:11:02.245-04:00Oh my god, that is hilarious! Sounds like it will...Oh my god, that is hilarious! Sounds like it will make you into a superhero or something. Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-47432851451139534842012-10-19T16:59:32.451-04:002012-10-19T16:59:32.451-04:00Anyone else notice the pattern description on simp...Anyone else notice the pattern description on simplicity.com? "Visually enhanced X-shape for amazons"<br /><br />For amazons? I guess that will be perfect for me, but can't help but think it's an auto-translate gone quirky.<br /><br />I very much like view D (the version Gertie made) and B, which has the basic peplum.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848789612409874592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-10186312826162843202012-10-19T16:11:42.615-04:002012-10-19T16:11:42.615-04:00Love the outfit - and the kitty photo-bombing in t...Love the outfit - and the kitty photo-bombing in the penultimate pic :D xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41255280995977612222012-10-19T15:09:21.921-04:002012-10-19T15:09:21.921-04:00Could not agree more! Could not agree more! Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73440975616167911082012-10-19T15:08:49.870-04:002012-10-19T15:08:49.870-04:00Any matching up on either side of the zipper is pu...Any matching up on either side of the zipper is purely coincidental! I had to take the hand stitching verrrry slowly to get it nice and even. Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59633932014530497492012-10-19T14:48:08.307-04:002012-10-19T14:48:08.307-04:00Your hand stitching is so nice and even and matche...Your hand stitching is so nice and even and matches on both sides when the jacket is zipped up! How did you do that? It is a lovely outfit.jknapp00https://www.blogger.com/profile/13884773068010139143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-22530154169872885692012-10-19T14:03:33.600-04:002012-10-19T14:03:33.600-04:00At least you got something out of watching "T...At least you got something out of watching "The Master." For me, it was 2 1/2 hours of my life I will never get back.Harrietnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-3678370863630560982012-10-19T13:56:05.281-04:002012-10-19T13:56:05.281-04:00LOVE the jacket - the contrast hand stitching is m...LOVE the jacket - the contrast hand stitching is marvelous!Meg the Grandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05505371880343451606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-71698155452663044782012-10-19T13:43:31.087-04:002012-10-19T13:43:31.087-04:00How cute! The perfect little jacket to throw over ...How cute! The perfect little jacket to throw over a pretty dress - and I love the contrast stitching! Although, I will admit that upon first glance I thought it was made out of suede instead of brushed cotton. Mmm, now I want a suede bomber jacket, please.LLADYBIRDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10409560091790703554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-20930943834480503152012-10-19T13:37:07.580-04:002012-10-19T13:37:07.580-04:00Love the whole outfit Gertie, and that strawberry ...Love the whole outfit Gertie, and that strawberry fabric is sooo cute! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-54436850696314433052012-10-19T13:16:19.949-04:002012-10-19T13:16:19.949-04:00Haha, much better movie choice than The Master!Haha, much better movie choice than The Master!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-35050825873022832772012-10-19T13:14:42.155-04:002012-10-19T13:14:42.155-04:00I love this look, and think it would look smashing...I love this look, and think it would look smashing with boots and tights as well! It also makes me need to go watch Captain America on Netflix immediately. laphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129728708993920747noreply@blogger.com