tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post6725017263657016412..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: A Progress ReportGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25830345414313660222009-10-26T07:59:00.928-04:002009-10-26T07:59:00.928-04:00I vote for the angora knit--it looks so luxurious!...I vote for the angora knit--it looks so <i>luxurious</i>! I really love the blouse pattern--those simple, sweet styles always catch my eye. I have a similar pattern from the 40s that has been waiting for either a really nice silk or the luck of finding a couple matching (vintage) silk scarves to use. :)<br /><br />Can't wait to see which fabric you choose--both would be lovely!Caseyhttp://elegantmusings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23651650826241147012009-10-25T00:03:10.807-04:002009-10-25T00:03:10.807-04:00Thanks for all the feedback and suggestions, every...Thanks for all the feedback and suggestions, everyone! I especially appreciate the tips on sewing jersey. <br /><br />Fashiontramp (love the screen name!) you can buy 4-ply for $30 a yard from Mood online. You can order swatches too!<br /><br />http://www.moodfabrics.com/index.php?file=categorylist&icatid=2&imsmat_id=8&posms=16&frompage=menuGertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-37014724129229047252009-10-24T18:12:50.801-04:002009-10-24T18:12:50.801-04:00This is the very first blog I have suscribed to an...This is the very first blog I have suscribed to and, boy, is this fun! Thank you Gertie for all the great tips, information and general sewing wonderfulness. I wish I had access to Mood and all the other great fabric stores you have. I have been searching the internet for 4 ply silk and it's pretty hard to find or it's $50 yard. Any suggestions?FashionTramphttp://fashiontramp.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29509511259412424822009-10-24T10:06:15.845-04:002009-10-24T10:06:15.845-04:00Oh, I am so thrilled to have found out about you a...Oh, I am so thrilled to have found out about you and your blog on BurdaStyle. You are uber cool and I just love your style. What a great blog project and I am now following you. I look forward to seeing how you progress through the book. So far, your projects have all turned out gorgeous. I am inspired to try at least one of the box full of vintage patterns I have been collecting and dreaming about.mamafoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10101549914328866800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30658826715992875312009-10-23T15:54:45.038-04:002009-10-23T15:54:45.038-04:00I made an empire dress out of jersey knit with jus...I made an empire dress out of jersey knit with just the basic straight stitch. Didnt even use the special "stretch jersey" needle I had bought. And it turned out lovely if I do say myself. I love all the colors you showed- use them all!saranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49908085098442114342009-10-23T12:21:48.212-04:002009-10-23T12:21:48.212-04:00I completely agree about the angora! Plus, the bol...I completely agree about the angora! Plus, the bolder colour seems to fit more with your style, going by what I've seen anyway. I think it would really suit you! The idea to make it in knit is really nice, I think it will work really well, can't wait to see!Josephine Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467403316039394846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-26790825481138376302009-10-23T07:56:00.150-04:002009-10-23T07:56:00.150-04:00if you're going to be wearing the blouse under...if you're going to be wearing the blouse under something most of the time, pale blue.<br /><br />If the blouse is going to be worn on it's own most of the time, teal.<br /><br />I don't know why, that's just what I'm imagining...!binkydollnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-51668777742281836102009-10-23T04:47:41.330-04:002009-10-23T04:47:41.330-04:00Hello
I like sewing in my free time.Bright colors ...Hello<br />I like sewing in my free time.Bright colors are my favorite colors.Thank you very much for sharing this new book with us.I will buy it soon.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.vitabits.fr/vitamines" rel="nofollow">vitamine e</a>Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14738425985845480158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-67974747005007521882009-10-23T03:45:37.849-04:002009-10-23T03:45:37.849-04:00I love the baby blue. I think it would fit the blo...I love the baby blue. I think it would fit the blouse perfectly. I would never dare sew in knits without a zig-zag. At least I would make all the seams non-streachable with a stabilizer. Maybe this is possible with this blouse? You mentioned buttonholes? Love your blog by the way.Anne Dhttp://eaosewing.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-67529945904245735172009-10-22T21:44:26.898-04:002009-10-22T21:44:26.898-04:00I'd go for the pale blue, which means you shou...I'd go for the pale blue, which means you should go with the teal.<br />And Doris wants long sleeves, dang it!khttp://dottedyellowline.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1652066638493814272009-10-22T20:03:48.894-04:002009-10-22T20:03:48.894-04:00I too would follow P's advice for the side sea...I too would follow P's advice for the side seams, but not for the shoulder seams, which you do not want to stretch at all - so I agree with ejvc, why am I commenting!. You can reinforce those seams with a piece of woven selvage, silk organza or light cotton is good for a fine wool jersey. It will look gorgeous in either, but I fancy the teal more.kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49858434208902767312009-10-22T17:08:55.089-04:002009-10-22T17:08:55.089-04:00A wool knit fabric for a blouse seems a bit unusua...A wool knit fabric for a blouse seems a bit unusual, but I can't wait to see the result !<br />The teal one is very nice.Rose from Thulehttp://rosemiracles.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-63536830664990281212009-10-22T16:57:12.656-04:002009-10-22T16:57:12.656-04:00I LOVE the color of your suit - I am sure it will ...I LOVE the color of your suit - I am sure it will be smashing!!Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11152942097072530468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-47239123077825061632009-10-22T15:37:25.125-04:002009-10-22T15:37:25.125-04:00Angora is considerably warmer than wool, which mak...Angora is considerably warmer than wool, which makes me think that it would be less appropriate for a short sleeved blouse.Gaidighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11137796009019992269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-22388576833512229752009-10-22T15:08:50.141-04:002009-10-22T15:08:50.141-04:00Gertie, nice roundup. How are you doing locating ...Gertie, nice roundup. How are you doing locating your missing patterns?<br /><br />Second, this blouse -- I love it. Pale blue gets my vote as the first one.<br /><br />I think as long as the seams themselves don't need to stretch, you don't need much stretch in your stitch. I would use P.'s advice to sew it. Current practice would include putting clear elastic on the shoulder seams to prevent them stretching, so I think you'd want to reinforce those seams.ejvchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16990256443923019343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34506159615937896832009-10-22T15:03:38.926-04:002009-10-22T15:03:38.926-04:00When you said wool jersey, I immediately thought o...When you said wool jersey, I immediately thought of a charcoal gray, but I love the two swatches you picked out! I never would have thought of doing it with a knit, I like my bows to be very structured!<br /><br />I can't wait to see the bolero with a matching skirt, I love that color!reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12776283905130149324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-21921225124163150792009-10-22T13:18:21.743-04:002009-10-22T13:18:21.743-04:00I can't wait to see the suit. It would be inte...I can't wait to see the suit. It would be interesting to see another version of the bolero, but what I'm realy eager to see is the skirt: I liked the gather detail on the hips very much!<br /><br />I hope you'll model the blouse with the supple skirt and the bolero, as I really like the way VoNBBS suggests entire silhouettes and all the garments composing it. This is really a plus, to me, like really stepping into a fashion magazine...<br /><br />And as for the peter pan collar version, may I suggest electric blue, to match your beautiful Carolina Herrera grey and blue wool?Carlottanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59846960617091748512009-10-22T12:30:40.341-04:002009-10-22T12:30:40.341-04:00The only thing I ever change when I sew knits is t...The only thing I ever change when I sew knits is the needle. Make it a ball-point one (but I'm sure you knew that already!). Using a longer stitch length helps a bit too.<br />I've also been looking forward to you making this shirt so can't wait to see how it turns out!Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13931436948216821554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-81245288263608152812009-10-22T11:44:37.912-04:002009-10-22T11:44:37.912-04:00Both of those colors are GORGEOUS! I'm sorry,...Both of those colors are GORGEOUS! I'm sorry, I can't be of any help picking one to start with -- teal is my favorite color, but that baby blue is lovely. I would picture the blouse in silk as well -- will be very curious to see how it turns out.Pattern Junkiehttp://patternjunkie.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-16861737041730079712009-10-22T11:26:27.847-04:002009-10-22T11:26:27.847-04:00For staight stitching on knit jersey fabric, may I...For staight stitching on knit jersey fabric, may I recommend using a double needle? If your machine can't do that, then a second best would be making a second seam a scant 1/4 inch (or less) inside the seam allowance. <br /><br />The colors are beautiful and I know you'll be pleased with the result. I'm so jealous that you have access to such gorgeous fabrics where you live. Here, we're lucky if JoAnn's orders a little real wool suiting one time per year. Other than that, it's fakey polyester and rayon fabrics only. Ick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-14174739738687713762009-10-22T11:00:56.520-04:002009-10-22T11:00:56.520-04:00The angora is all the tight lana turner sweaters! ...The angora is all the tight lana turner sweaters! I love the teal! it is one of my favorite colors. but the pale blue would go with everything and be really versatile.amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08482124350320781550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11379446374150472422009-10-22T10:38:21.863-04:002009-10-22T10:38:21.863-04:00I vote for the baby blue. Before I made it in the...I vote for the baby blue. Before I made it in the jersery, though I would buy a cheap knit and try it and make sure the ease and such is right.<br /><br />Otherwise, I like the idea of 4-ply silk!Lady Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01312855623134541689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-74839306032489003412009-10-22T10:31:44.671-04:002009-10-22T10:31:44.671-04:00I love your blog ! Just fabulous !I love your blog ! Just fabulous !Stéphaniehttp://mimietnini.canalblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60394846966001966882009-10-22T10:30:35.658-04:002009-10-22T10:30:35.658-04:00My vote is for the teal, what a beautiful colour! ...My vote is for the teal, what a beautiful colour! Especially now as winter is coming ever closer, it's nice with lots' of colours =)<br /><br />And thank you for the nice summary-post! Even though I've been reading your blog for a while, it was fun to browse through the projects.Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08762815696807107905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-475984038961949842009-10-22T09:59:32.062-04:002009-10-22T09:59:32.062-04:00Gertie, you're totally playing to my color sch...Gertie, you're totally playing to my color scheme with both of those swatches and I think either would make an awesome blouse. Is wool jersey itchy? I always see it and it feels so wonderful but most wool is hard on my skin in a hivey kind of way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com