tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post6701980495908022767..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Coat Collar ConundrumGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29558153650828211942012-10-15T21:46:51.718-04:002012-10-15T21:46:51.718-04:00Hi Gertie! I am loving how your coat is looking - ...Hi Gertie! I am loving how your coat is looking - I am busting to start on mine, but I have a few other commitments to get through first.<br /><br />I think that the black collar looks so so so elegant - for me, it would be my choice. I just imagine wearing a gorgeous scarf or statement piece of jewellery with it. <br /><br />My second option would be the black edge option.<br /><br />Either would look absolutely lovely!<br /><br />(delayed response I know but that's my two cents :) )<br /><br />Kathryn.<br /><br />www.kimakeitmine.blogspot.comKathryn Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08268742303480571460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59168699464443971762012-10-14T17:17:28.775-04:002012-10-14T17:17:28.775-04:00how about fur or leather?how about fur or leather?LeftyLuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878728257032134390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-91484572292004031952012-10-13T11:25:11.221-04:002012-10-13T11:25:11.221-04:00I love the black collar. My second favourite is th...I love the black collar. My second favourite is the contrast edge. Both really highlight the beautiful collar, which could potentially get lost from a distance with that beautiful lace.Sharvannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671908108168496611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-9438651022749384932012-10-13T09:04:57.278-04:002012-10-13T09:04:57.278-04:00Have you considered removable collars. That way yo...Have you considered removable collars. That way you can have the lovely ivory and clean it when needed while wearing the one with edging or the black. I personally like the ivory best but it lacks practicality unless it can be removed for more frequent cleaning. They are all good choices. Newburghnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-370318556500405542012-10-13T00:24:07.563-04:002012-10-13T00:24:07.563-04:00Gertie,
I have another option for you. I think t...Gertie,<br /><br />I have another option for you. I think the ivory is perfect, especially for your colouring and how it sets off the lace fabric. How about using the ivory with the black inset? You would then be tying in the bound buttonholes with the black and the ivory collar will look perfect!:)<br /><br />Which ever option you choose will look beautiful on you. I just think the ivory will actually look more spectacular on you. :) Love your fabric choices.<br /><br />Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846064432868323226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-56173835903120670272012-10-12T21:18:24.620-04:002012-10-12T21:18:24.620-04:00I like the solid black. What about a solid gray/s...I like the solid black. What about a solid gray/silver? Gray/silver may be hard to match up to the gray/silver background of your fabric but could be interesting.Mary Jerzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01442336904042050288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-16481911678106900362012-10-12T15:46:16.906-04:002012-10-12T15:46:16.906-04:00That black trim effect is very good, particularly ...That black trim effect is very good, particularly tappered as shown in the LA suit, I would offer up the skirt to check you are still happy with the balance.Landgirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-86186624223633235072012-10-12T13:35:29.888-04:002012-10-12T13:35:29.888-04:00Yes to black contrast trim with the lace collar!!!...Yes to black contrast trim with the lace collar!!! It's lovely. As soon as our out-of-town company leaves I'll be back to MY coat ;-).M Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309312618886394395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-40824581842400468962012-10-12T11:36:29.642-04:002012-10-12T11:36:29.642-04:00I like the black one and the contrast trim best.I like the black one and the contrast trim best.LollyWilloweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05616800459266149659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-36112457750031311312012-10-12T10:52:18.945-04:002012-10-12T10:52:18.945-04:00oh yes the last option! beautiful! the all black...oh yes the last option! beautiful! the all black collar is my second faveRebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13010386613557001028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-88478135119697204192012-10-12T10:32:10.639-04:002012-10-12T10:32:10.639-04:00I like the last option with the black edging as it...I like the last option with the black edging as it highlights the lace without swamping it or contrasting too much (as is the case with the white). Lily. xxxLilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06717834610233292334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-52068302624597059802012-10-12T10:23:03.944-04:002012-10-12T10:23:03.944-04:00My two cent - I love that black accent (the last o...My two cent - I love that black accent (the last option). So sharp! it'll really frame the face beautifully. <br /><br />And definitely a bonus to not waste any fabric ;)Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835188386958624646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23563081560759818002012-10-12T10:14:31.075-04:002012-10-12T10:14:31.075-04:00Definitely the contrast! I love the lace, want to...Definitely the contrast! I love the lace, want to take as much advantage as possible without it feeling too much or losing detail. This just sets the details and the fabric off so well. Great solution!Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01324854929065302634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-26029545079221110852012-10-12T09:43:38.120-04:002012-10-12T09:43:38.120-04:00I prefer the all-black collar. And that Lilli Ann...I prefer the all-black collar. And that Lilli Ann suit is exquisite.Sew Connectedhttp://www.sewconnected.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-15924132158360008132012-10-12T07:12:27.466-04:002012-10-12T07:12:27.466-04:00Solid black makes it more versatile and helps the ...Solid black makes it more versatile and helps the lace to pop I think. Plus I think it would frame the face better as well. But, I love black...although it's a bore to sew.Burkenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87445493885578602232012-10-12T06:34:39.343-04:002012-10-12T06:34:39.343-04:00Another vote for the contrast edge here. It makes ...Another vote for the contrast edge here. It makes for a much younger look than full black collar IMHO.Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570545194570856281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1315243554492900962012-10-12T05:25:02.583-04:002012-10-12T05:25:02.583-04:00What about using the contrast insert (which I love...What about using the contrast insert (which I love), but also making a plain black removable collar for if you wanted to wear a pin?Alexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53199198904134070862012-10-12T03:46:39.055-04:002012-10-12T03:46:39.055-04:00I like black collar the best. It is verry elegant....I like black collar the best. It is verry elegant. jadrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00474022661236515362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49280175672639131252012-10-12T03:19:50.695-04:002012-10-12T03:19:50.695-04:00I really like the contrast inset and agree with Er...I really like the contrast inset and agree with Erika that it looks so elegant. I like the ivory collar as second choice. Can't wait to see which one you choose. =0)Wendynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-6349313598782164542012-10-12T03:06:24.243-04:002012-10-12T03:06:24.243-04:00For me the contrast inset is the best option as th...For me the contrast inset is the best option as the lace wool is a beautiful fabric and you would want to show as much of it as possible.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02484341934028434421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25142803386508357662012-10-12T02:29:57.861-04:002012-10-12T02:29:57.861-04:00Love , Love , love the contrast edge! So elegant! ...Love , Love , love the contrast edge! So elegant! I just might borrow that idea for a jacket I have planned for spring... <br />The all black is also beautiful, it somehow looks more luxorious than the white or the fashion fabric.Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08762815696807107905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-15551917248851226432012-10-12T01:59:57.821-04:002012-10-12T01:59:57.821-04:00As I was reading, I was thinking about a velvet ed...As I was reading, I was thinking about a velvet edge, and then you said it too! The Lilli Ann idea is the way to go. Someday I dream of a coat like this with Persian lamb on collar (and matching hat!). Loving your work, this will be a spectacular coat. pearlcardiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17825778447235920180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-76531548594175908212012-10-12T00:01:48.584-04:002012-10-12T00:01:48.584-04:00My favourite is the ivory, but it is impractical (...My favourite is the ivory, but it is impractical (hello lipstick marks!). I have been returning to this page all night trying to decide which is the most appealing. In the end my vote is for the solid black, it makes the coat look very lush and expensive. I find the contrast with the pattern too busy.Jennifernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-81114075170399647072012-10-11T23:03:20.356-04:002012-10-11T23:03:20.356-04:00How about Astrakhan? Or faux Astrakhan? Not sure I...How about Astrakhan? Or faux Astrakhan? Not sure I spelled that right, but it would look beautiful against the lace/woolGorgeous Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105281854898289918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-76706934074549961982012-10-11T22:49:16.626-04:002012-10-11T22:49:16.626-04:00I like the White the best but I do like your contr...I like the White the best but I do like your contrast strip alot I think your initial 'too much of a muchness' will be an issue still. I think you should experimant with the width and colour of the contrast stripe.. in my opinion it needs to be wider than the suit you pictured to properly separate the collar and the coat itself other wise they kind of just blend to the eye because the lace is quite busy. <br />I do love the white though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18207622506721731057noreply@blogger.com