tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post6143275255870287697..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: How My Op Shorts Pattern Became Men's BoxersPeter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-83115795874388124942012-06-14T12:23:10.461-04:002012-06-14T12:23:10.461-04:00That material might make a nice slip. I make my ow...That material might make a nice slip. I make my own and that is the kind of material that makes a good one. Or a little girls dress, with lace or piping to bring out one of the pretty colors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-89868852335425840912012-06-13T21:15:20.820-04:002012-06-13T21:15:20.820-04:00LOVED that video. Dapper men...love that too. Th...LOVED that video. Dapper men...love that too. That first fellow in the perfectly cut suits is simply exquisite.Celeste Luxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605538893949802523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-41090518965591248592012-06-13T08:25:57.780-04:002012-06-13T08:25:57.780-04:00Possibilities for the fabric??? Lingerie, nighties...Possibilities for the fabric??? Lingerie, nighties, baby/childrens clothes, doll clothes, drapes. <br />No doubt Cathy could use a few things. Or perhaps your sister-in-law.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-40942397094778914722012-06-13T07:07:34.241-04:002012-06-13T07:07:34.241-04:00Not only is the scale of the print too small, the ...Not only is the scale of the print too small, the colours when seen at a distance blend to make that horribly BLAH shade. These kind of tiny prints can only work on normal sized people if the 'blurred out' final shade is something harmonious and complementary to your skin tone.<br />And we were only talking about colours last week :-D<br />It also goes the same for the opposite scale of prints too - I look dreadful in HUGE prints - majorly overwhelming! Only those who are taller and with a grander physical presence can pull large patterns off :-) <br />I'm fascinated with colour but also with scale! Actually - that would make for a really interesting topic (if you haven't already covered it fully - though your shorts length post touches on it)...how hem, waist and sleeve lengths can alter the appearance of the body.Eszhttp://kittysdrawings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-27952041243471192032012-06-13T06:33:18.440-04:002012-06-13T06:33:18.440-04:00I agree - or doll clothesI agree - or doll clothesPhyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04668161467072636784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-9690515797460918722012-06-13T06:28:26.182-04:002012-06-13T06:28:26.182-04:00I love the look of tiny printed cottons, they are ...I love the look of tiny printed cottons, they are so pretty. But I've learned that they only suit very young girls, and kitchen curtains. Mostly I resist buying them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-10934350226189928682012-06-12T23:34:35.853-04:002012-06-12T23:34:35.853-04:00So I've learned! ;)So I've learned! ;)Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-63442852801667392272012-06-12T22:38:44.738-04:002012-06-12T22:38:44.738-04:00When a small print "reads" as a solid, y...When a small print "reads" as a solid, you've got to be certain that you love, love, love the "all mixed up" solid color. Try not to think of them as patterned fabric b/c when you pull back, at best you'll only see surface texture.Ubanitenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-73814026412743772692012-06-12T22:02:55.924-04:002012-06-12T22:02:55.924-04:00One of the reasons I'm so drawn to large print...One of the reasons I'm so drawn to large prints in bright colours is that they <em>cannot</em> be mistaken for anything else! Small-scale prints often have this drabby effect from a distance.livebirdhttp://makeitfakeit.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-89011312725144436122012-06-12T20:42:32.738-04:002012-06-12T20:42:32.738-04:00*generously* I can make little girls' dress ou...*generously* I can make little girls' dress out of it! ;) From your blog, Peter, you tend to favor bigger prints than are on that fabric. Small scale is great for baby, doll, and kid clothes, and quilts but can read as 'old' or simply blend in on adult clothes.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07717835382469677601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-13204695304305630232012-06-12T20:22:41.880-04:002012-06-12T20:22:41.880-04:00The shorts/boxers turned out nicely and the fit is...The shorts/boxers turned out nicely and the fit is great. I agree with Sandy about the scale of the print. From a distance it blands into a grey nothing, even though it really is quite pretty close up. It says sleepwear to me.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274649006496918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-50594313336108408802012-06-12T19:55:53.220-04:002012-06-12T19:55:53.220-04:00The word I learned a long time ago for a fabric li...The word I learned a long time ago for a fabric like that is "ditsy," meaning too small in scale and lacking presence. <br /><br />My sainted grandmother - the best seamstress in East Point, GA back in the day, and the source of my fascination with sewing - would have consigned that yardage to the "doll's dress" category. Its scale would be perfect for Barbie.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14179527486369159565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-57675432037637408632012-06-12T18:35:28.322-04:002012-06-12T18:35:28.322-04:00I enjoyed the video, but oh my. The Marc Jacobs ou...I enjoyed the video, but oh my. The Marc Jacobs outfit was a bit much for me. Note the expression on the guy behind him. But I do celebrate the fact that he can wear something so different!Robertanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-55139427959626574702012-06-12T18:30:09.342-04:002012-06-12T18:30:09.342-04:00Once again, I’m jealous of how quickly you made yo...Once again, I’m jealous of how quickly you made your wearable muslin. The boxers look great. I like the buttons.<br /><br />Some prints change completely at a distance. A certain family member loves to make a grand entrance at a wedding or other such occasion. I don’t blame her. She usually looks fabulous. But this one time I turned to look and – meh. That’s it? But up close, the fabric was absolutely gorgeous. I guess we have to take both a long and short view when choosing a print.Robertanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-7716845967725454742012-06-12T18:06:22.862-04:002012-06-12T18:06:22.862-04:00For the record, I thought Mr. Jacobs looked great ...For the record, I thought Mr. Jacobs looked great --and the shoes with those terrific buckles. Hurray! And a thrill to see even more of those sartorial details in the Cunningham piece.Erzulimojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475371609166418042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-66805891807411419052012-06-12T17:58:46.095-04:002012-06-12T17:58:46.095-04:00Probably make a lovely bias cut chemise for the sh...Probably make a lovely bias cut chemise for the short, dark woman in your life. A little lace trim and you'll have a niece to sew for before you know it...DreinPAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-53667638175687721182012-06-12T17:48:34.221-04:002012-06-12T17:48:34.221-04:00Nice! Given all the chat about shorts . . . I am c...Nice! Given all the chat about shorts . . . I am curious to know what you think of Marc Jacobs shorts and lace "shirt" outing at the MET Costume Institute Gala and Bill Cunningham's slide show/talk on men's fashion being the vanguard of change on the NYTimes:<br />http://video.nytimes.com/video/2012/06/08/fashion/100000001595905/bill-cunningham-frontiersmen.htmlErzulimojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475371609166418042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-75160601521082954122012-06-12T17:16:43.495-04:002012-06-12T17:16:43.495-04:00I think the fabric is lovely but you are right: th...I think the fabric is lovely but you are right: they look better in the close-ups than in the pics from a few feet away.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500490363731355974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-66310930480994591182012-06-12T17:09:08.460-04:002012-06-12T17:09:08.460-04:00I love the fabric! My husband has some cord shorts...I love the fabric! My husband has some cord shorts he loves! Perhaps I should attempt a pr!Jopsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307174609744304126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-70433397716484419852012-06-12T16:49:49.384-04:002012-06-12T16:49:49.384-04:00Peter you have it in one with that pattern - too s...Peter you have it in one with that pattern - too small, so over distance it blurs to nothingness. It was so pretty close up too! Make lots of boxers out of it? :) <br />I like the longer short. Only rugby players look good in short shorts. And oh my, don't they just look good in short shorts! LOL! That's a big perk of living in New Zealand - All Blacks perving opportunities abound! ;-)MrsC (Maryanne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14440723067459232998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-62341433941463007902012-06-12T16:13:57.115-04:002012-06-12T16:13:57.115-04:00The boxers have all the fit and flatter one gent c...The boxers have all the fit and flatter one gent can editorialize upon without getting overly familiar.<br /><br />As for that fabric, it screams maternity tunic, lining for a diaper bag, and maybe a headscarf for a new mother to don on a busy day.<br /><br />Oh, and if restraints (jackets which zip up the back) become "in", that will be a good look on Michael. Perhaps "daytime bondage" has found both its pioneer and an associated face for the fashion.Testosteronenoreply@blogger.com