tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post8587844881934223308..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: CORRECTION: WatermelonPeter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-8374250619811136052010-06-30T08:19:24.859-04:002010-06-30T08:19:24.859-04:00Watermelon. Frozen. The answer to 90+ degrees. ...Watermelon. Frozen. The answer to 90+ degrees. Eat it by the ton, straight from the freezer.<br /><br />Two layers of chiffon? You're a brave man. Cathy ought to be very grateful for the pains you go to for the sake of her glamour-shots.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17330947653655808973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-13532674824947321932010-06-29T21:17:38.716-04:002010-06-29T21:17:38.716-04:00oo! oo! oo! oh please give us a hint at the access...oo! oo! oo! oh please give us a hint at the accessories. <br /><br />And thanks for the detailed post of how you are putting this together, oh great bold teacher! I mean seriously, chiffon is a pain the rear to sew with. You are doing a great job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-77300467406991671292010-06-29T20:52:25.173-04:002010-06-29T20:52:25.173-04:00"but this isn't a perfect world, not near..."but this isn't a perfect world, not nearly" = HA!<br /><br />I think the serging/topstiching combo looks great, honestly. Well done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-68629482228664390532010-06-29T19:01:53.588-04:002010-06-29T19:01:53.588-04:00Wow, Peter. You're one of the fastest sewista...Wow, Peter. You're one of the fastest sewistas out there! I can't believe how much progress you've made. I hear you about the bias tape. Oy! My coat project calls for it on EVERY seam. Forget that, it's easier to cut and sew a full lining. I did struggle with it on the hood, and there are still spots that I should go back and tweek a bit. Keep up the great work. Your current project makes me very glad I'm working with wool herringbone! :)Mainelydadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05718855427399616514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-46691114663439681262010-06-29T16:41:41.714-04:002010-06-29T16:41:41.714-04:00Nice job sewing a super tricky fabric! Sheers are ...Nice job sewing a super tricky fabric! Sheers are a challenge but your dress is coming together seamlessly (seamingly?) Looking forward to the finished dress & photo shoot!Tasiahttp://sewaholic.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-88781966264313359272010-06-29T16:04:14.793-04:002010-06-29T16:04:14.793-04:00WOW! that dress looks like it's coming along g...WOW! that dress looks like it's coming along great! if it were me.. the bias tape would've been all wobbly and crazy- i can't wait to see this watermelon dress when it's finito! :)<br /><br />-ZinniaZinnia Cresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16364825491384576287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-89776940793777265742010-06-29T14:06:01.845-04:002010-06-29T14:06:01.845-04:00Ohhh - are you jealous it was not enough about YOU...Ohhh - are you jealous it was not enough about YOU in my post? PETER!;-)<br />The dress is looking fantastic and I am envious! I do the same with fussy hems that won't do as they should, as over locking stitch gives it enough definition that you can fold it neatly. <br /><br />I am really looking forward to the photo shoot too - you know we all are!In The Heydayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06829316779390884087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-22447232582609795752010-06-29T11:55:16.702-04:002010-06-29T11:55:16.702-04:00Fantastic job! Can't wait to see Cathy model i...Fantastic job! Can't wait to see Cathy model it.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895625114035965626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-91350241839596471272010-06-29T11:14:10.578-04:002010-06-29T11:14:10.578-04:00Chiffon. I hate it. Making a blouse out of chiffon...Chiffon. I hate it. Making a blouse out of chiffon has been on my 'to do' list for like five years and at the moment, mine is in the 'wadder' pile. So, ideas to stabilize this (even during the cutting out phase) are really important. But the dress looks fab - Cathy will love it. But..what color shoes? White?Toby Wollinhttp://www.kitchencountereconomics.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-26043924744461048612010-06-29T10:40:40.393-04:002010-06-29T10:40:40.393-04:00Can I have your life AND your skills?
Although I&...Can I have your life AND your skills?<br /><br />Although I'm no fan of your fabric (you know I detest polyester and polka dots, what a double whammy!) but you are doing an outstanding job, it looks fabulous and I'm envious of your skills.<br /><br />Can't wait for the next Cathy model shoot! BTW, what is her fee, if I may be so rude to ask?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-33482700394659032772010-06-29T10:17:15.733-04:002010-06-29T10:17:15.733-04:00It looks beautiful so far. I wondered if you woul...It looks beautiful so far. I wondered if you would have trouble with poly chiffon -- I love the look of it but hate sewing with it. To do a narrow hem on it you really need the narrow flange hemmer that does a tiny 1/16 inch roll and then another to double it. But you improvised and it worked --that's what counts. (Plus that foot is harder to get).<br /><br />I was wondering how the instructions in the pattern would be. I've never used one this old, so I'm glad you're keeping us informed. Does it use 1/2" seams?<br /><br />Can't wait to see it!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03124759791502821282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-75501167306429045582010-06-29T09:50:35.117-04:002010-06-29T09:50:35.117-04:00this is looking beautiful. i (begrudgingly) love y...this is looking beautiful. i (begrudgingly) love your final fabric pick!<br /><br />if you find that the white serger threads peek out when cathy struts, you could always hand sew some pink lace hem tape to the inside. doesn't that sound like <i>fun</i>?marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-35707427648365746262010-06-29T09:33:49.082-04:002010-06-29T09:33:49.082-04:00Ah, to live the life of Peter, sewing all day. Don...Ah, to live the life of Peter, sewing all day. Don't you have a job, mister? Or are you lucky enough not to?<br />The dress is looking "formidable" as the French say. I can't wait to see the end result.Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204598010453409678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-26446097171059225612010-06-29T09:31:24.462-04:002010-06-29T09:31:24.462-04:00It's beautiful! I'm excited to see the fi...It's beautiful! I'm excited to see the final result. Watermelon is my favorite shade of pink.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-5741047541352234172010-06-29T09:19:29.746-04:002010-06-29T09:19:29.746-04:00You have a serger too? Please don't tell me yo...You have a serger too? Please don't tell me you found that in the trash. I don't need another machine but I think a serger might be useful. Hmm. It seems to have worked great on your edges. They really look wonderful. Seriously. I'm loving the watermelon. I hope Cathy is feeling summery in it, although I suspect it would make a nice mid-winter pick-me-up as well.Cherri Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109595206075746565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-75689146725534958452010-06-29T09:12:54.571-04:002010-06-29T09:12:54.571-04:00The dress is turning out beautifully, Peter. My f...The dress is turning out beautifully, Peter. My favorite trick for working with chiffons is using a thin strip of Sulky Stiffy-Tear Away under the fabric to stabilize it. It works brilliantly for doing tiny hems...but, the dark side of it is having to carefully tear it all off afterwards! But, so far, I have found it worth the tediousness. I just read an article in one of my really old Threads magazines where the author/sewer used strips of newspaper in the same way (just the unprinted paper edges). That is worth a try in my book; probably not so much papery stuff to remove later. Good luck with finishing up...I think it is going to be smashing!!!Vintagegalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490212245619897831noreply@blogger.com