tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post7428158868738950534..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Knit Wrap Sew-Along #2: Tie Length and Two/Four-Way StretchGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79693141021855419252015-12-08T17:17:35.222-05:002015-12-08T17:17:35.222-05:00I was told that in previous years it was one way a...I was told that in previous years it was one way and two way stretch, but the modern terms are two way and four way.... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11245644360482557982015-12-06T11:32:03.390-05:002015-12-06T11:32:03.390-05:00Thanks for pointing this out. I had a conversation...Thanks for pointing this out. I had a conversation with Sandra Betzina last month, and she had a lot to say on the "editorial" changes the pattern company makes to her patterns. One thing I notice on your pattern is where your ties on the gray top are on your left front, the line drawing shows them on the right. does this make any difference in the length of the ends? I appreciate the photo of your red print top with the ties looped to show the length difference.Janeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09849692854181978835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-91305782659340808192015-12-05T15:30:24.155-05:002015-12-05T15:30:24.155-05:00It's a really good design, Gerthie! A must in ...It's a really good design, Gerthie! A must in any wardrobe! Mertxehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10126670153437138246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49761482955085236982015-12-05T11:14:23.134-05:002015-12-05T11:14:23.134-05:00A sew-along is a great way to jump back in!A sew-along is a great way to jump back in!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-51769739069426472852015-12-05T11:13:54.625-05:002015-12-05T11:13:54.625-05:00I almost never wear grey, but I'm thinking I s...I almost never wear grey, but I'm thinking I should start. It's so versatile! Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73579821102074190962015-12-05T11:13:12.753-05:002015-12-05T11:13:12.753-05:00Interesting question! My only concern would be get...Interesting question! My only concern would be getting the seam in the correct placement so it forms a straight/pleasing line down the arm. I would suggest making up the lining first with no shoulder seam, then trying on the lining and marking the desired placement of the seam with pins, and then transferring that line to the pattern so you can cut the outer layer. That will save you the steps of making a muslin. Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-21378574106008921012015-12-05T11:07:05.889-05:002015-12-05T11:07:05.889-05:00The left, though it doesn't really matter sinc...The left, though it doesn't really matter since this top is the same on the inside as the outside! If you want to get the exact same look as the red sample, use the included pattern piece for the right tie, and make the 10" longer pattern for the left tie. Cut two of each pattern piece. Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53732825403347497572015-12-05T11:05:38.107-05:002015-12-05T11:05:38.107-05:00Thank you! Thank you! Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68880950408208590092015-12-05T11:05:21.595-05:002015-12-05T11:05:21.595-05:00This is so funny--as I was writing the post I wond...This is so funny--as I was writing the post I wondered if I should get into the semantics of this but decided to try to keep it simple. Some people call it one- or two-way stretch and others call it two- or four-way stretch. But it's the same thing. I didn't make it up, I swear!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-18131485726188147132015-12-05T10:48:03.364-05:002015-12-05T10:48:03.364-05:00What a nice comment, thank you so much! What a nice comment, thank you so much! Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-31301141906952309672015-12-05T10:27:54.646-05:002015-12-05T10:27:54.646-05:00Which tie is longer? The right or the left???Which tie is longer? The right or the left???Vavahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09403948691359698818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53913324869049072542015-12-05T08:25:52.587-05:002015-12-05T08:25:52.587-05:00Hi Gertie have a lovely fabric I,d like to use for...Hi Gertie have a lovely fabric I,d like to use for this but it has a one way pattern. Do you think it would affect the finish too much if I put in a shoulder/arm seam?sew.mad5https://www.blogger.com/profile/08837448362348301899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-21585080635754950052015-12-05T04:38:08.081-05:002015-12-05T04:38:08.081-05:00I can't wait to cut this top out, I have one m...I can't wait to cut this top out, I have one more project on my table to finish and then I'm ready to go. Thanks for the FYI on the tie length. Gracahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07709238617916016462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-72154928798356115882015-12-04T22:14:05.550-05:002015-12-04T22:14:05.550-05:00We have a case of 2 peoples separated by a common ...We have a case of 2 peoples separated by a common language. It is counted as 4 way stretch as it is stretching up, down, left and right.MakeitAnyWearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370808424691476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57287142530766063192015-12-04T21:45:59.130-05:002015-12-04T21:45:59.130-05:00Gertie, you look great! The longer tie really crea...Gertie, you look great! The longer tie really creates a great shape against the skirt. Bravo! Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05721331073770045794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-65547219481091983782015-12-04T17:59:31.224-05:002015-12-04T17:59:31.224-05:00Fabric stretches either one way (across) or two wa...Fabric stretches either one way (across) or two ways (across and up-and-down). There's no such thing as four-way stretch unless you want to start talking diagonals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34383441192290921182015-12-04T16:40:06.104-05:002015-12-04T16:40:06.104-05:00Gertie, I love your blog! I discovered you years a...Gertie, I love your blog! I discovered you years ago and just haven't checked in for a while. I love to sew too and what you do just makes me so happy! I am so impressed at all you've done. And your latest hair I think is my favorite look on you yet. Just had to tell you how beautiful you are and how checking your blog just made my day. Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673853766619815475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-43967292914694730012015-12-04T14:55:28.900-05:002015-12-04T14:55:28.900-05:00I ordered the pattern, bought the fabric and asked...I ordered the pattern, bought the fabric and asked my mom for my sewing machine back! I haven't sewn in a long time so I hope this isn't over my head! Daynanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23014859708258342252015-12-04T13:32:30.815-05:002015-12-04T13:32:30.815-05:00cute cute cute but not for me right now. Maybe nex...cute cute cute but not for me right now. Maybe next year!Raquel from J.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07385569407654276890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34531622133593832862015-12-04T13:10:47.585-05:002015-12-04T13:10:47.585-05:00Super cute. I'm going to purchase this pattern...Super cute. I'm going to purchase this pattern. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06604463822535182219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-50816826538784816562015-12-04T12:06:44.854-05:002015-12-04T12:06:44.854-05:00I like the gray outfit, as gray is one of my favor...I like the gray outfit, as gray is one of my favorite colors for clothing, because it's a great neutral. I often modify patterns myself.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14442937298222833960noreply@blogger.com