tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post983477290393300220..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Inserting Your Coat LiningGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-5509450047574600782012-10-31T11:23:07.714-04:002012-10-31T11:23:07.714-04:00I know this post is two years old, but... One thin...I know this post is two years old, but... One thing that is done in the fur coat industry (don't get me talking about that) is to also use a wide strip of lining to finish the hem because coats have to have a loose lining or the lining would tear. The strip of lining is sewn to the hem instead of hem tape, the coat is hemmed and then the facing is turned up and tacked down to the underlining. That way, when the coat lining shifts when being worn or while being taken off, what you see is a lining piece instead of the interfacing, etc. This also protects the structural materials from wear and tearing. In the future, you could do this with your next coat.patsijeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362426384481772370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-35386615505226129192012-03-22T14:40:24.315-04:002012-03-22T14:40:24.315-04:00ok ,you make it look so easy! I've a friend th...ok ,you make it look so easy! I've a friend that asked me to put a lining for her long coat and a short, Jackio-o coat. I'm glad that you put shared!<br />I'm going to do the short one and we'll see if I'm bold to try the long one.<br />Thanks<br />;-DMother Moon Artshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06341018856117151832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11663233594451017662011-01-14T02:48:15.948-05:002011-01-14T02:48:15.948-05:00Your pictures and videos have been so helpful in t...Your pictures and videos have been so helpful in the tailoring process. I came into this series late,crystaljewelleryhttp://www.crystaljewellerysmart.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-39005760995911737032010-11-04T00:24:50.043-04:002010-11-04T00:24:50.043-04:00This is amazing! I am in love with the teal trim. ...This is amazing! I am in love with the teal trim. I am totally in love with your blog and all of the things you've made.Hayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03193892807338730163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68024256544020588022010-10-30T23:02:46.117-04:002010-10-30T23:02:46.117-04:00Katie: You can find a tutorial about pick stitchin...Katie: You can find a tutorial about pick stitching here: http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7215/how-to-do-a-pickstitchK.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-89540366586378963852010-10-28T14:56:33.676-04:002010-10-28T14:56:33.676-04:00It's a great tuto and a very nice jacket. I wi...It's a great tuto and a very nice jacket. I will remember it when I will sew a coat this winter. Thank you!Angelhttp://www.noueusedaiguille.canalblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70787508193068286872010-10-28T00:17:40.269-04:002010-10-28T00:17:40.269-04:00I'm just now getting ready to sew together my ...I'm just now getting ready to sew together my lining and thinking about seam finishes. I'm using poly charmeuse (wish it were silk, but my budget didn't allow it) and I don't want it to fray even though the seam allowances will be inside the layers. Is there some way to do a french-like seam with the curved edges of princess seams? Or does anyone have any other suggestion? <br /><br />I second what sortandfold said - I can't believe I'm doing this! Thanks for helping us all with such a cool achievement.ChrissyJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08385631800730073485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-51149963444008895792010-10-27T20:55:48.764-04:002010-10-27T20:55:48.764-04:00I got my lining in and keep looking at my coat, ha...I got my lining in and keep looking at my coat, hanging on my dressform, and thinking, "I can't believe I made that." And it's not even finished yet!<br /><br />My silver lining looks perfect with a perfect pleat one perfect inch to the left of center. Doh. How I did that is not interesting at all. Still looks pretty, though.<br /><br />I did just the bare minimum turn-under on the lining hem - just the serged edge - which made it just barely long enough to cover the coat hem.sortandfoldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87867714092133579392010-10-27T20:47:32.334-04:002010-10-27T20:47:32.334-04:00OK, a question already: Do you think, if I hem the...OK, a question already: Do you think, if I hem the lining at .25 inch, that it will not be too short? I have followed the 2 inch fashion fabric hem instruction and I've cut the lining according to the pattern directions. I really hope a tiny hem SA on the lining will head off the problem you've had because the idea of adding another step/trip to store/cost to the coat may throw me off the deep end :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57711536175287275142010-10-27T20:10:54.421-04:002010-10-27T20:10:54.421-04:00Hi Gertie: Eeek! I've read these instructions ...Hi Gertie: Eeek! I've read these instructions through a few times and I'm having sewing overload syndrome :-) I'm also reading the Colette Pattern instructions at the same time, which may be throwing me over the edge. Just want to say, this part of the sewing is on my agenda for the weekend. Here's hoping my spatial reasoning improves by then. Or I'm sure you'll be hearing some plaintive questions from me :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-40725604613794957732010-10-27T16:58:29.711-04:002010-10-27T16:58:29.711-04:00"Another bonus handstitching thing you can do..."Another bonus handstitching thing you can do is to sew a pickstitch in the ditch all up the lining princess seams, attaching them to the coat seam allowances below them"<br /><br />Could we have a little mini tutorial for this please?Katienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-52113408400535675712010-10-26T17:36:14.609-04:002010-10-26T17:36:14.609-04:00Looking good!!
I like this tip you posted, &quo...Looking good!! <br /><br />I like this tip you posted, "Another bonus handstitching thing you can do is to sew a pickstitch in the ditch all up the lining princess seams, attaching them to the coat seam allowances below them". <br /><br />Sounds very useful.<br /><br />I have just ordered the Claire Schaeffer DVD and I bet there will be lots of little goodies in there along these lines.<br /><br /><br />I also like the way you made the collar stand up in the back with the pad stitching.a little sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086285440873869055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-81457026594999080522010-10-26T13:54:36.911-04:002010-10-26T13:54:36.911-04:00Another big thank you from me...although I've ...Another big thank you from me...although I've been a little cheeky and not followed all of your tailoring advice but have definitely taken some advice that's been given. (I'm one of those sloppy sewers). I am very inspired and hope that when i've got some time and patience I can come back to these videos and tutorials and follow your advice. <br />Meanwhile my black cotton lady grey is looking good and just in time to visit the lone star state!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68744174183150643642010-10-26T12:11:36.598-04:002010-10-26T12:11:36.598-04:00Thank you so much for this sew along - I am way wa...Thank you so much for this sew along - I am way way behind (just starting my muslin!) but I'm so glad that I can reference these posts and thoughtful comments as I stumble along!Sarah!!!!!!noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83100301127735400482010-10-26T10:44:06.615-04:002010-10-26T10:44:06.615-04:00Wow, your coat is looking F A N T A S T I C!
I...Wow, your coat is looking F A N T A S T I C!<br /><br />I've fallen behind in the last week but I'll be catching up pretty soon. Part of me falling behind was finding a weird method to fix the pocket droop situation and finishing off the belt.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566789647356468402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-90343708867317972072010-10-26T10:29:59.532-04:002010-10-26T10:29:59.532-04:00I love your coat, even though it's not finishe...I love your coat, even though it's not finished yet. I haven't been sewing along but it's so generous the way you've done all these tutorials again.Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068859188360245469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-12378772530847698882010-10-26T09:45:11.207-04:002010-10-26T09:45:11.207-04:00I wish you were my neighbour! We would have a blas...I wish you were my neighbour! We would have a blast sewing all the time =)amcartolanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03465350319408795820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29497419604937835012010-10-26T09:08:48.220-04:002010-10-26T09:08:48.220-04:00Just wanted to join the "thank you" chor...Just wanted to join the "thank you" chorus - having these tutorials has helped me IMMENSELY through this process. Without them, I no doubt would have screwed up something and flounced away from the project. You are the best! A million internet cakes for you! :DStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13778694144685638246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-80356198745339749242010-10-26T08:10:57.854-04:002010-10-26T08:10:57.854-04:00I will be taking a look at those pockets, for sure...I will be taking a look at those pockets, for sure. I made my coat 2 inches longer than specified so hopefully I won't have the problem. Others have mentioned the pockets are too small, as well. Sounds like a problem for Sarai to deal with. Regarding the lining: Since I extended my pattern two inches, I looked in depth at the pattern pieces re: length. The lining line is 3 inches from the bottom of the pattern pieces. So, if you fold up a hem of two inches, the cut edge of your lining is one inch above the fold. If you take a one inch hem you will have lining at the best case on the top of the hem. IMHO the line on the pattern should be the FOLD line for the lining hem, not the cut line. If you haven't cut your lining you might want to consider this. Again, another potential problem to be fixed at the next issue of the pattern.<br /><br />I must say that I like the look of this pattern but I haven't been very impressed with some of the details. Those mentioned above, plus the sleeve fit (I really had to rotate mine a lot and increase sleeve cap) and the lack of markings for fitting... I guess although I know it is a small producer I expect a little more for the price of the pattern. Also I think that the directions as written seem more appropriate for linen or denim or a medium-weight fabric with body than for wool flannel. But that might just be me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-80238616072522668232010-10-26T07:42:07.419-04:002010-10-26T07:42:07.419-04:00Wow, it's looking great! I'm hopefully bu...Wow, it's looking great! I'm hopefully buying my material to make mine when I get paid at the end of the week, and I can be a very late sew-a-longer, ha ha! So glad you have made a tutorial for each step, I just started sewing clothes at the beginning of the year and this will be the trickiest thing I've done so will need all the help I can get!zodobagginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05969955325130666317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53236326451807488922010-10-26T07:05:39.868-04:002010-10-26T07:05:39.868-04:00I have learned so much during this sew-along. You...I have learned so much during this sew-along. Your pictures and videos have been so helpful in the tailoring process. I came into this series late, but I will use all your tutorials on my next tailoring project. Thank you for all your hard work.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04229406683301436266noreply@blogger.com