tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post767572329303362899..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: The Comeback: Peter's return to sewingPeter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-49103005341844006212010-09-10T21:05:10.982-04:002010-09-10T21:05:10.982-04:00Cathy, Julia and Cameron. Yes, I can see the comm...Cathy, Julia and Cameron. Yes, I can see the commonalities.<br />:)a little sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086285440873869055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-36141701203909229562010-09-10T18:53:25.175-04:002010-09-10T18:53:25.175-04:00Weeeeeellll...I've been known to use a bunch o...Weeeeeellll...I've been known to use a bunch of matching-colored hair elastics as loops....just pin them into position and sew, then chop off the excess. But then, I'm slummy like that.Trudyhttp://www.hotpatterns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-56873808918389134622010-09-10T16:14:03.242-04:002010-09-10T16:14:03.242-04:00Have you tried the bobby pin as loop turner trick?...Have you tried the bobby pin as loop turner trick? It is amazing!!!! Makes the best, skinniest loops and so much easier than anything else I've tried. Welcome back to sewing!The Slapdash Sewisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668474749166329852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-89150580061970947032010-09-10T15:11:57.912-04:002010-09-10T15:11:57.912-04:00New Zealand(or at least Auckland) is overcast and ...New Zealand(or at least Auckland) is overcast and showery today, don't worry - you're not missing anything. <br />It's a day to stay inside and sew.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-75838299395260868682010-09-10T15:10:56.730-04:002010-09-10T15:10:56.730-04:00regret to inform you spring in Wellington NZ is no...regret to inform you spring in Wellington NZ is not very balmy today. good sewing weather though. I'll join you, but I'm not making those button loops. Just call me chicken!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03968788927489716020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-51999880915838178992010-09-10T14:51:18.363-04:002010-09-10T14:51:18.363-04:00I agree that that iron looks dangerous, careful! ...I agree that that iron looks dangerous, careful! Loop-di-loop -- ten seems more than enough -- I mean, especially considering the job of buttoning up every time you put on the dress. PUHLEASE! You'd almost need a chambermaid with 18. Love to see you sewing again. I just got September's La Mia Boutique and am about to try my hand at tracing a pattern AND translating directions for a trench coat. wish me luck!Erzulimojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475371609166418042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-31892066571321246962010-09-10T14:26:02.219-04:002010-09-10T14:26:02.219-04:00Really? Magnificent Obsession?? I always thought o...Really? Magnificent Obsession?? I always thought of Cathy as more of a Written on the Wind kinda gal. It's the sunglasses, isn't it?Tillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346200271671855136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-26150356209995469222010-09-10T14:10:41.635-04:002010-09-10T14:10:41.635-04:00Maybe you've already found this tip, but when ...Maybe you've already found this tip, but when I did 23 button loops way back for my wedding dress, I used a thin cord well more than twice as long as the final loops would require (maybe even 4 times) - like Doreen said, only make one long cord, not individual loops! Then, fold the fabric strip (bias) over half the length of the cord and stitch the cord inside (but don't catch the cord!). An edge stitching foot is nice for that, you can bump it right up against the cord. Then, when you come to the end of the fabric (middle of cord!), stitch across the cord real well, then pull on the end of the cord to help turn the fabric right side out, over the other half of the cord (or you can do the same thing with just 1X the length of cord and end up with the bias empty). Easy!<br /><br />Now, for actually making the loops: get some graph paper (or draw your own) and stitch your loops to it (short stitch length to perforate the paper well), forming them one at a time just before they go under you presser foot, using the graph paper to keep them evenly sized and evenly spaced. Don't worry about the irregular loops that will be forming on the seam allowance side of your stitching. Then trim your paper as needed so you can see what you're doing (or to the proper seam allowance, cutting off the irregular loops) and lay the whole thing, paper side up on your garment, stitch over the line you've already stitched on the paper, then tear the paper away and, voila! Perfect loops!<br /><br />There's hardly much difference between doing 5 and 50 of them by this method. And they do look lovely.MakingTimehttp://whattherestimefor.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-60746217972440399992010-09-10T13:20:44.971-04:002010-09-10T13:20:44.971-04:00Great find on the Kevyn Aucoin (may he rest) books...Great find on the Kevyn Aucoin (may he rest) books. <br /><br />He taught me the importance of well groomed brows and secrets with the mascara wand.<br /><br />Tell Cathy to keep up the moisturizer. I am a fan of Colonial Dames: <br /><br />http://www.colonialdames.com/default.asp?pageid=17822<br /><br />If it was good enough for old Hollywood, then it's good enough for me!Kate Richbourghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07396948110796836722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-23184352913208765312010-09-10T12:48:03.332-04:002010-09-10T12:48:03.332-04:00Love, it's alright. Pattern shopping, equipmen...Love, it's alright. Pattern shopping, equipment acquisition and fabric hoarding all qualify as the art of sewing. Well done.Deihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562697818407106209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-12077589545167989962010-09-10T12:13:32.983-04:002010-09-10T12:13:32.983-04:00I've had no time to sew in the past few weeks,...I've had no time to sew in the past few weeks, too. I'm getting the shakes. And headaches - I'm sure not because it's allergy season - but from all the ideas in my mind that need to be released.<br /><br />Careful with that iron. Happy sewing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-38864706924616212192010-09-10T12:13:25.854-04:002010-09-10T12:13:25.854-04:00If you used a bigger cord, could you get away with...If you used a bigger cord, could you get away with fewer loops? Now mind you,you'd have to experiment to see how it looked and make sure you can find larger buttons that worked with the dress.<br /><br />Just a thought.<br /><br />Imagine how much worse it would be if the fabric was silk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-48398984600070155002010-09-10T12:09:10.664-04:002010-09-10T12:09:10.664-04:00You're very welcome, as always.
BTW, do you...You're very welcome, as always. <br /><br />BTW, do you have to use only the Liberty fabric? Could you use a contrasting color for the loops or something else on the dress?<br /><br />Otherwise, Cathy's going to have to do some MAJOR accessorizing. It's not you; it's a combination of the fabric, which I thought was going to be more colorful (maybe it's the lighting in the photo) and the pattern (and I like bohemian styles).<br /><br />See ya later.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-18632887403183488552010-09-10T12:04:58.300-04:002010-09-10T12:04:58.300-04:00Thanks, Anon!Thanks, Anon!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-31926948773215782062010-09-10T12:04:17.180-04:002010-09-10T12:04:17.180-04:00Sue, must you ALWAYS put me to shame? ;)
Nancy, ...Sue, must you ALWAYS put me to shame? ;)<br /><br />Nancy, I found my iron on eBay and even with shipping it was only about $15. Worth a look.Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-57975026953798361392010-09-10T12:02:51.813-04:002010-09-10T12:02:51.813-04:00--I didn't know you were planning a comeback.
...--I didn't know you were planning a comeback.<br /><br />--I hate that word. It's a return, a return to the millions of people who have never forgiven me for deserting the screen. <br /><br /><br /><br />I recommend a loop turner. Although, if these are corded loops you don't need one; you sew with the right side of the fabric outside.<br /><br />I was taught to sew a line of basting down the middle of the bias strip in order to create a fold line. After you've sewn the loop, you pull out the basting.<br /><br />Use an adjustable zipper foot if you can. When sewing the loop leave a little space, say between 1/16 and 1/8 of an inch between the stitch and the cord. When you sew the loop to the garment, lay the second line of stitches in next to the cord.<br /><br />When you sew, use one pin the the end of the fabric to start, and once you get it going remove the pin and continue along, pulling the bias strip and stopping to check as needed.<br /><br />I would baste down the loops, but I prefer to baste things; it gives me more control and the chances of getting it right on the first try are greatly enhanced.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-70101727872183692352010-09-10T11:54:11.105-04:002010-09-10T11:54:11.105-04:00Oh my, I have iron envy...Oh my, I have iron envy...Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01057091660676756632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-88854523799660828222010-09-10T11:51:49.987-04:002010-09-10T11:51:49.987-04:00I just received my 1,000 Hints from Pattern Review...I just received my 1,000 Hints from Pattern Review, and several people recommended using a piece of ribbon to turn loops. They said it is smooth and silky, and easy for the fabric to slide over. Get to work! I made 2 men's shirts last weekend; one for hubby and one for a friend.San Antonio Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07102330496954410830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-43936709278169728782010-09-10T10:55:04.835-04:002010-09-10T10:55:04.835-04:00Oh and Peter, I was watching last nights Project R...Oh and Peter, I was watching last nights Project Runway and eghads Heidi started the show in a pair of Harem Pants. You are just too fashion forward for words.Sassy Lassies Vintage Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05537761367611783397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-61058334843514337932010-09-10T10:52:24.065-04:002010-09-10T10:52:24.065-04:00First off I love that movie.
Second, great iron! ...First off I love that movie. <br />Second, great iron! I just purchased a house with the contents and there was a similar one in it. I have not plugged it in yet, but I'm sure it works. One of these days I will get it AND the treadle running, but first I need to move in. Ha!<br /><br />I was not in love with the pattern from Burda. A bit too smocky and big for my taste, but am starting to love it as you sew it all together. Can't wait to see it finished.<br /><br />Enjoy the weekend.Sassy Lassies Vintage Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05537761367611783397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-42741680138959059592010-09-10T10:24:02.543-04:002010-09-10T10:24:02.543-04:00I don't mind button loops myself, but then I d...I don't mind button loops myself, but then I don't think I've ever made 18 of them... I would probably tack them down by hand first, but I suspect that wonder tape will work as well and be faster. Are loop turners really better than pulling it through with a cord? I've never had one and have heard mixed reviews.<br /><br />Good to see you sewing again :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-62771343434607461492010-09-10T10:21:11.138-04:002010-09-10T10:21:11.138-04:00Sometimes a break is just plain necessary! Besides...Sometimes a break is just plain necessary! Besides I bet you have been sewing in your head...getting all the steps worked out.<br /><br />Peter, I don't think it will matter how many loops you make; but actually putting in more is not a big deal since you will make one long strip for all the loops. Just a few more inches of cord to make those extra loops. <br /><br />The following video may help you. It is the easiest way for me. But in making thin button loops you will also need to trim the seam allowance fairly close before turning. Anyway, hope this helps.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdCk29oTxzQDoreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09163688276505342063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-35505750666481977172010-09-10T10:17:18.339-04:002010-09-10T10:17:18.339-04:00Magnificient Obsession is one of my favorite movie...Magnificient Obsession is one of my favorite movies - not so much the story, a little too fanciful for me, but rather the location: Lake Arrowhead. I spent many a summer swimming, sailing and waterskiing on that lake and when my brothers and I weren't in the water we were at the Village in the arcade playing ski ball. The Village no longer exists and Lake Arrowhead is no longer dotted with lovely mountain cabins but with rather with huge mansions. But the movie Magnificent Obsession truly captured the charm of Lake Arrowhead in glorious color. Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />Now on to sewing - a great book that illustrates the whole 'button loop' is Easy Guide to Sewing Blouses, by Connie Long. It is out of print but still available; however, there are probably lots of tutorials on You Tube - I am more of a 'look-it-up-in-a-sewing-book' person then a 'go-find-it-on' You Tube person. I am sure your dress will be lovely and Cathy will look just stunning in it - but of course, she always does. I mean really . . . she's just one of those people that looks great no matter what! ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-7844462208747583802010-09-10T10:16:47.530-04:002010-09-10T10:16:47.530-04:00Wonder tape is a wondrous product once you get use...Wonder tape is a wondrous product once you get used to handling it. (I think some people are unprepared for its level of stickiness.) <br /><br />I used to have that "Making Faces" book and it's a good one. Kevyn Aucoin was a genius at makeup. May I suggest a damp cosmetic sponge for application of foundation, if Cathy wants to avoid the cakey look. <br /><br />BettyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-9680742977061968902010-09-10T09:51:52.097-04:002010-09-10T09:51:52.097-04:00Ooo, great idea! I have Wonder Tape too. And a g...Ooo, great idea! I have Wonder Tape too. And a glue stick...Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.com