tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post3323754194387109234..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: The 10-Day Corduroy Suit Challenge!Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-74060059517267872942012-07-20T14:20:28.806-04:002012-07-20T14:20:28.806-04:00Hello,
I find that corduroy, velvet, velveteen, u...Hello,<br /><br />I find that corduroy, velvet, velveteen, ultrasuede and especially silk velvet and some heavily napped woolens are best pressed right side down over a needle board. It's a small-ish heavy canvas sheet with small wires poking up throught it, looking like a huge dog brush contraption. Deal is, the pile of the fabric is held up by the space provided by the needles so you can really get at the seam, dart, hem, whatever it is you're needing to press. Just be sure to go easy at it from the wrong side, or you can still flatten the nap. It's not foolproof but the needle board is a big help. One note, since it's a limited size, it has to be moved frequently to press a large area.Nashrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09063764589975666484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-17981801159351433502010-09-24T17:07:53.728-04:002010-09-24T17:07:53.728-04:00I always iron corduroy on a fluffy bath towel, or ...I always iron corduroy on a fluffy bath towel, or even two, to save the nap from crushing. Love that color, BTW! I'd take a yard for a skirt if I found it hanging around, no doubt.Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-4701489729586005382010-09-24T02:43:34.972-04:002010-09-24T02:43:34.972-04:00Well, its second best to the flowered pants, I'...Well, its second best to the flowered pants, I'll give you that.Vibekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647391507798021413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-86314855286969185782010-09-23T21:34:38.898-04:002010-09-23T21:34:38.898-04:00In complete agreement with using a fluffy towel or...In complete agreement with using a fluffy towel or piece of fabric to press on. I inherited a velvet needle board from my Grandma and only use it when I feel guilty for not taking advantage of ownership. The towel is just so much easier.<br /><br />Superb color choice. Unusual without being obvious, just quietly chic. <br /><br />And as others have already said, be aware of the nap. It should run down so the fabric feels smooth to you as you wear it. Also for hugs, which I imagine you will receive a lot of!<br /><br />Go get 'em Tiger!!kbronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-14520294491328577662010-09-23T20:46:49.439-04:002010-09-23T20:46:49.439-04:00We sit. We wait.We sit. We wait.NessaKnitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08108527200793028314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-83983735425815019122010-09-23T19:31:56.701-04:002010-09-23T19:31:56.701-04:00I agree with commenter Doreen. I made a velvet dre...I agree with commenter Doreen. I made a velvet dress last year for a Christmas party and balked when I saw the outrageous prices for the press board. I did what she said; cut a piece of the fabric and lay it nap side up. Then press your garment on that, nap side down. It works like a charm. Good luck and god speed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-47313708830554599632010-09-23T19:09:19.142-04:002010-09-23T19:09:19.142-04:00|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
||||||||||||||...|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||<br />|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||<br />Love, love, love corduroy.<br />A suit in that colour is<br />going to look amazing.<br />Happy sewing!<br />|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||<br />|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||Lieslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09392520536946879645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-62930051615879336122010-09-23T18:29:08.743-04:002010-09-23T18:29:08.743-04:00Oh this is perfect! I love the colour and I absol...Oh this is perfect! I love the colour and I absolutely love corduroy. I made my fella a pair of black cord pants last year and they still look good after really regular wear. I used the old technique of using a piece of the same fabric as a pressing cloth and that allowed me to press the seams without ruining the pile. Have you thought about a shirt? I'm seeing a paisley or a big floral ... can't wait to see what you decide!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274649006496918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-6307604744450223822010-09-23T16:56:59.142-04:002010-09-23T16:56:59.142-04:00OMG, that gray suit at top is to die for! Good luc...OMG, that gray suit at top is to die for! Good luck on your challenge!lsaspaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058968076601943527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-22239108826424650552010-09-23T16:55:55.055-04:002010-09-23T16:55:55.055-04:00Yes Yes Yes! Just be sure that you get the nap of...Yes Yes Yes! Just be sure that you get the nap of the corduroy petting UP! If it pets down, you'll look all shiny, not velvety. I swear. Go get 'em! -KimbersewAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-17521456653289010472010-09-23T16:03:23.837-04:002010-09-23T16:03:23.837-04:00Ooh, that is a luscious color -- I think that will...Ooh, that is a luscious color -- I think that will look great on you. What color shirt will you wear inside? White? Tie? (OK, maybe the styling should wait till AFTER you've finished the suit!)Johannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-58752315983567930132010-09-23T15:55:26.714-04:002010-09-23T15:55:26.714-04:00Love the color! I was planning on making a suit ja...Love the color! I was planning on making a suit jacket for my husband out of corduroy, too. Hehe.. I'll be intently following this series!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11669454301859970896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-54260928921771845832010-09-23T15:41:36.139-04:002010-09-23T15:41:36.139-04:00I, too, am preparing to work with corduroy. I'...I, too, am preparing to work with corduroy. I'm making, of course, little girls' dresses. Evie grew! And I think, though it wouldn't work for your project, that I outdid you on this one, Peter! 'Cause I bought some pale lavender pinwale corduroy for a winter dress for Evie for $1.53 a yard! (It's got multicolored butterflies embroidered on it, too.) While pinwale corduroy isn't as luscious as yours, it'll make a lovely, washable, soft dress for the baby and it's easier to work with (and cheaper) than velveteen or velour. <br /><br />The color on yours is gorgeous, though! One thing you want to watch with corduroy <i>is</i> the nap, though. There's a direction to it. And you need to sew with all the nap going in one direction or it'll look weird.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07717835382469677601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-78438400032669593212010-09-23T15:27:29.171-04:002010-09-23T15:27:29.171-04:00Wow! A genius solution -- and the color is a scint...Wow! A genius solution -- and the color is a scintillating choice for such an event. You will feel buoyed by its deliciousness. I've successfully used the towel trick as many others here have pressing corduroy. And of course, I'm all eyes and ears for the unfolding of this project. Buona fortuna or maybe I should say buon viaggio . . . keep us along for the ride!Erzulimojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475371609166418042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-80961567818837478772010-09-23T14:07:53.922-04:002010-09-23T14:07:53.922-04:00Leslie, I remember that commercial perfectly (a lo...Leslie, I remember that commercial perfectly (a lot of good it did though)...<br /><br />I bought 2 more yards today -- not to worry!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-48797197983441012142010-09-23T13:51:58.493-04:002010-09-23T13:51:58.493-04:00Gosh you will cut quite a figure in that outfit! A...Gosh you will cut quite a figure in that outfit! A flowery shirt would look fantabulous with it...perfect for the thing that must never be mentioned in name :)Jopsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307174609744304126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-62937193100889659802010-09-23T13:40:10.934-04:002010-09-23T13:40:10.934-04:00The cranberry corduroy is definitely you. Don'...The cranberry corduroy is definitely you. Don't forget when you're cutting it to pay attention to nap. The color looks scrumptious with the nap up but cutting with the nap down will keep you from having a shiny seat on your pants.<br /><br />Your ILGW bookmark reminded me of the "Look For The Union Label" commercials of the late 70s. Do you remember those? I was working in the garment district back then, maybe that's why the tune has stuck with me for so long.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09057880546869841091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-42911103618530503702010-09-23T13:22:35.400-04:002010-09-23T13:22:35.400-04:00Sounds perfect! Don't forget about nap when y...Sounds perfect! Don't forget about nap when you lay it out; everything has to point in the same direction, and if you are making a suit I don't think 3 yards will do you. You need at least 2 yards for the pants alone.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-78805619980866186242010-09-23T13:04:49.376-04:002010-09-23T13:04:49.376-04:00The corduroy is lovely, and so original! When sewi...The corduroy is lovely, and so original! When sewing corduroy I tend to hover the iron over the seams and finger-press, never touching the iron to the fabric. <br />I can't remember if it's cord or velvet where you can use a scrap of the fabric face-down as a press cloth, so the nap-fibres are facing each other? Worth a try anyways. Good luck getting it done in time!Tasiahttp://sewaholic.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-39028136373133988632010-09-23T12:58:40.936-04:002010-09-23T12:58:40.936-04:00Try a June Tailor Velvaboard for a less expensive ...Try a June Tailor Velvaboard for a less expensive alternative to the needleboard (which I have, bot in the 70's by me, and I'm calling the insurance company to get a rider right now). A velvaboard is like a perky synthetic deep velvet, that can assist with not crushing napped fabric. I know you didn't ask, but wool is SO much easier to work with than almost anything, including corduroy, I think you are certifiable...but in a loving way. :-)<br /><br />http://www.advision.net/smocking/shc_singles/jntaylor.htmmeredithphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17683287411020125224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-28616134937601873962010-09-23T12:48:23.775-04:002010-09-23T12:48:23.775-04:00I love to wear corduroy, but I do think that wool ...I love to wear corduroy, but I do think that wool is amazingly forgiving if you just give it a bit of steam. I just made corduroy pants and skirt and had no real problems, even with the ironing and top stitching ( besides having bits of lint all over my bedroom after cutting.)<br /><br />Another ironing hint: According to one of my vintage sewing books, if you can find a remnant of that stiff mohair upholstery fabric (like theatre seats used to have) its almost as good as a needle board.<br /><br />Can't wait to see the result!sigridhttp://analogme.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-5917446805589885092010-09-23T12:36:03.143-04:002010-09-23T12:36:03.143-04:00Thanks, Christine! I didn't mean to be defian...Thanks, Christine! I didn't mean to be defiant.Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-60682082719216108062010-09-23T12:01:50.374-04:002010-09-23T12:01:50.374-04:00Well, since you didn't listen to me, I have no...Well, since you didn't listen to me, I have no choice now but to urge you on to success. <br /><br />Can't wait to see it finished. :-)ChristineBhttp://knitsewwhat.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-43947963855881837892010-09-23T11:41:59.190-04:002010-09-23T11:41:59.190-04:00You set yourself quite a deadline... I'll just...You set yourself quite a deadline... I'll just add my advice. I'm with Doreen on the issue of ironing.<br />I'd like to add: don't be tempted to do topstitching. Its lines will cut through the wales of the corduroy and it will definately not look good. <br /><br />As far as structure for the jacket is concerned, aren't corduroy jackets always supposed to be 'softer' and more casual? This means you won't want it to hold its shape all by itself (like a traditionally tailored jacket would).Laurianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16602295642057814667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-9081601760492473602010-09-23T11:37:16.850-04:002010-09-23T11:37:16.850-04:00I love your style Pierre! A cranberry corduroy sui...I love your style Pierre! A cranberry corduroy suite sounds simply marvelous, I wish I'd thought of that! I have a Bill Blass corduroy jacket, unlined and it stands up just fine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com