tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post1154781779637796427..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Re-visiting (and Improving) an Old ProjectPeter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-28886962240803530072014-11-22T08:08:46.315-05:002014-11-22T08:08:46.315-05:00Thank you so much, Heloisa. Any time you're i...Thank you so much, Heloisa. Any time you're in NYC, let me know.Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-51106462782645130462014-11-22T06:08:47.631-05:002014-11-22T06:08:47.631-05:00Fantastic, I ran into your blog while looking for ...Fantastic, I ran into your blog while looking for the color TAUPE for my jewelry packagings, and connected first with your smile, then with your passion, then with you picking up sewing in 2009, and read about you "revisiting" old projects topic. ( i do that all the time)<br />What a wonderful soul you are! Hope to meet you someday in Ny and that your mom gets better soon. Heloisa Fitzgerald<br />Heloisa Fitzgeraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08921149373540612352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-69022200512405412782014-11-16T07:47:58.509-05:002014-11-16T07:47:58.509-05:00Your tab solution is beautiful. Adds an element o...Your tab solution is beautiful. Adds an element of "Yes, this is custom" to your already gorgeous coat. Cathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13003983542358714609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-42310270813942019632014-11-12T20:06:50.997-05:002014-11-12T20:06:50.997-05:00I agree with Alex. It looks like it was always th...I agree with Alex. It looks like it was always there! Nice fix and a lovely detail!Robertanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-13136181189472809692014-11-12T13:12:54.723-05:002014-11-12T13:12:54.723-05:00Looks good - doesn't look like a fix.Looks good - doesn't look like a fix. Alex in Californiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13096904792274897292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-1070083814679549172014-11-12T08:12:30.920-05:002014-11-12T08:12:30.920-05:00That's a fantastic fix. Functional and fashio...That's a fantastic fix. Functional and fashionable. :-)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08679998588660500127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-64558182619955790812014-11-11T14:29:44.183-05:002014-11-11T14:29:44.183-05:00An excellent idea! It is probably my favorite sewi...An excellent idea! It is probably my favorite sewing activity (and my excuse for saving the hem chunks and selvage bits). SJ Kurtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871599515352715171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-25725605976835578322014-11-11T13:43:24.420-05:002014-11-11T13:43:24.420-05:00I made a 1930's coat in beautiful lavender woo...I made a 1930's coat in beautiful lavender wool, so anxious to finish that I skipped the interfacing in the hem. Every time I wore it that winter I could see the hem. Took it apart, placed the interfacing and hand stitched correctly. Now I can wear it without shame.Ustabahippiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07122575920295309826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-54662300304829234892014-11-11T13:10:35.652-05:002014-11-11T13:10:35.652-05:00great fix, Im awful at fixing old stuff.great fix, Im awful at fixing old stuff.House of Pinheirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665402078342817113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-86224264055813264902014-11-11T12:37:35.017-05:002014-11-11T12:37:35.017-05:00" I don't have to constantly reach back t..." I don't have to constantly reach back to make sure my back flap is hanging correctly. " Hahahahaha - now that's an euphemism if ever I heard one. You have made my day worthwile (she says, wiping tears of laughter from her face..)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-67359768430998871272014-11-11T10:38:22.190-05:002014-11-11T10:38:22.190-05:00I love it. Sometimes fixes look less than stellar,...I love it. Sometimes fixes look less than stellar, but this is perfection. Nice save.ElleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16656569539140359204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-37824583954547026152014-11-11T10:20:50.143-05:002014-11-11T10:20:50.143-05:00This post tells the full story:
http://malepatter...This post tells the full story:<br /><br />http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/2013/12/pea-coat-version-20.htmlPeter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-63464904393346736372014-11-11T10:16:55.483-05:002014-11-11T10:16:55.483-05:00That's an incredibly stylish fix! I really lik...That's an incredibly stylish fix! I really like your coat. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-24487298329830931662014-11-11T09:52:34.721-05:002014-11-11T09:52:34.721-05:00Why did you use tweed for a peacoat?Why did you use tweed for a peacoat?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-37455678664722296482014-11-11T07:30:59.935-05:002014-11-11T07:30:59.935-05:00I think this solution is brilliant since the flap ...I think this solution is brilliant since the flap is long enough for movement but this will keep it in its place. But now I feel fearful about giving away my scraps too readily on craigslist! Jane Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-78808132032123653702014-11-11T06:50:31.483-05:002014-11-11T06:50:31.483-05:00Sorry, but this isn't a very good solution. Th...Sorry, but this isn't a very good solution. The cut has a function. Timnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-34791630367883880242014-11-11T06:24:17.676-05:002014-11-11T06:24:17.676-05:00Excellent amendment! Those back vents in coats ha...Excellent amendment! Those back vents in coats have always been a sore point with me. The only purpose they seem to serve is to let the cold in, especially when it's windy. I've rejected coats I otherwise liked because they have a long back vent (this became fashionable for women's coats). I prefer one with a fuller skirt and no vent.Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01553503435833467369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-78351214646261359482014-11-11T06:15:46.929-05:002014-11-11T06:15:46.929-05:00Yay! This validates my obsession with saving all ...Yay! This validates my obsession with saving all my scraps. I'm not crazy after all for thinking they may come in useful some day. Mainelydadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05718855427399616514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-38103976521192023432014-11-11T01:05:27.838-05:002014-11-11T01:05:27.838-05:00I don't often re-visit old projects but this i...I don't often re-visit old projects but this is a really good little tweak.<br />Of course, it's only possible because your coat is well-sized so it has enough ease to walk and sit in, even with the back vent closed.<br />In the street, you often see women but also men who have bought styles like this with the "if I can get in to it, it has to be my size" attitude. The back flaps on those coats always gape open because they actually need the extra room for even the smallest movements.Laurianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16602295642057814667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-75345937828770691452014-11-10T23:33:57.658-05:002014-11-10T23:33:57.658-05:00Nifty!Nifty!Erzulimojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475371609166418042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-51118334329035900222014-11-10T22:11:06.138-05:002014-11-10T22:11:06.138-05:00Perfect solution! It looks so clean and polished…...Perfect solution! It looks so clean and polished….like it was meant to be there and always was. Tomasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001675806748209852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-84365011772338037222014-11-10T20:40:20.466-05:002014-11-10T20:40:20.466-05:00Now you'll have to undo that button every time...Now you'll have to undo that button every time you get on your horse!Brian in Albertanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-62348822376535385322014-11-10T20:09:10.601-05:002014-11-10T20:09:10.601-05:00Brilliant idea! I'll be watching for your seri...Brilliant idea! I'll be watching for your series, Kyle. Paula DeGrandhttp://www.gettingthingssewn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-1371635294789142872014-11-10T19:10:49.484-05:002014-11-10T19:10:49.484-05:00I've seen that tab in the past, especially on ...I've seen that tab in the past, especially on "car coats" and always thought it was a helpful/design detail. Maybe showing my age here?Mrs Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03170338876950357872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-6671009876044837292014-11-10T19:09:07.549-05:002014-11-10T19:09:07.549-05:00You actually improved on perfection! I mean, you a...You actually improved on perfection! I mean, you also explained the lack of perfection first and all, but still. STILL.laphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129728708993920747noreply@blogger.com