tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post8692865771590250553..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Susan's New Wrap Skirt Muslin + Back to the Bodice!Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-2195712396259791852015-07-12T16:50:45.514-04:002015-07-12T16:50:45.514-04:00Thanks All for your insights & comments! I am ...Thanks All for your insights & comments! I am so excited & honored to have Peter creating beautiful clothing for me!!!SDonlonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15393856569493507868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-41059899926796317352015-07-12T14:49:57.239-04:002015-07-12T14:49:57.239-04:00I agree with most...the shorter length looks bette...I agree with most...the shorter length looks better, but would like a straight on view of the wrap. Be careful of pinning the wrap skirt, it could be a good point to rip. I'd really reinforce that point inside the facing. I also agree on the broad shoulder needing to be balanced by a wider skirt, or lighter color, or horizontal seaming or stripes/panels in the skirt design if she still wants a pencil skirt. Can't wait to see how it all comes out!Ustabahippienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-67653173181057243622015-07-11T22:07:29.915-04:002015-07-11T22:07:29.915-04:00If she loves the pin, maybe you can find her a vin...If she loves the pin, maybe you can find her a vintage skirt pin for her wrap skirts. Something like this would be perfect - https://www.etsy.com/listing/236907996/skirt-pin-kilt-pin-vintage-skirt-pin?ref=marketVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06640580220605965058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-41290057049944030702015-07-11T17:02:36.986-04:002015-07-11T17:02:36.986-04:00I vote for the shorter length.I vote for the shorter length.Chattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712234177027029029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-11642729055191943372015-07-11T10:22:21.641-04:002015-07-11T10:22:21.641-04:00May I kindly suggest that Susan add something to h...May I kindly suggest that Susan add something to her top to call attention to her face. A face, woman or man, is THE most interesting part of a human (even an eager, naked lover), Collars (as on men's shirts, some women's blouses), a neck edging of a contrasting color, pleats or stripes or stitching or rickrack or most anything which more or less "points north", Even vertically striped fabric (again, often on men's dress shirts, sometimes women's blouses) make the face the center of attention. That's where the emotions are emoted.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13058025500285405132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-485183871581142942015-07-10T21:45:19.284-04:002015-07-10T21:45:19.284-04:00I’d be interested in knowing if the length from tr...I’d be interested in knowing if the length from true waist to hem is the same on both skirts. That should resolve whether the wrap skirt looks longer b/c of the camera angle. Being a short woman myself, I like a hem to just hit the kneecap. From the photos, the straight skirt length looks just right.<br /><br />I really like how she looks in the full muslin (bodice and straight skirt). I think dressing monochromatically is slimming for her.<br /><br />She’s going to have a very nice wardrobe!Robertanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-40253008607659974212015-07-10T10:48:26.110-04:002015-07-10T10:48:26.110-04:00Make her (nicely) bring the shoes she will wear wi...Make her (nicely) bring the shoes she will wear with the garments! Also the undergarments- it makes a real difference. splendidcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13283564508244074073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-65090093026077427502015-07-10T10:45:24.039-04:002015-07-10T10:45:24.039-04:00Dowdy- exactly.Dowdy- exactly.splendidcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13283564508244074073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-87683914322276550402015-07-09T22:39:32.597-04:002015-07-09T22:39:32.597-04:00everything looks great. i think she is going to be...everything looks great. i think she is going to be beautifully dressed and very happy at work and on the golf course....and DANCING DOGS!! who could ask for more?junewlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12261770009345484316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-45510917340796897032015-07-09T22:04:14.098-04:002015-07-09T22:04:14.098-04:00Last week I was in a local fabric store here in Ca...Last week I was in a local fabric store here in Calgary to pick up some thread. Nosing around I saw some pins. One pin that interested me was one that looked like it would not be out of place pinned on a kilt. Why not use a pin like that if you want to have a pin in the skirt?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-4545411129994513472015-07-09T21:21:10.980-04:002015-07-09T21:21:10.980-04:00I didn't think about adding them till I read S...I didn't think about adding them till I read Sarah Veblen's book. I'll be sure to add them to my next bodice muslin!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-64873418905299169512015-07-09T19:13:07.863-04:002015-07-09T19:13:07.863-04:00I do think the wrap skirt should be a little short...I do think the wrap skirt should be a little shorter. The straight skirt is perfect!youngbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03058739369811526329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-1525208448832582592015-07-09T18:05:12.707-04:002015-07-09T18:05:12.707-04:00The skirt looks like its fitting very well. I see ...The skirt looks like its fitting very well. I see you have drawn the hip line to check for fit and balance, however I don't see the bust line and bust point drawn on the bodice muslin. Those points would greatly aid you in fitting and locating the darts since all bodice darts must radiate out from the bust points. When fitting a muslin bodice, I always draw in the bust line, point, and waistline, and transfer these to the pattern, and use them in subsequent muslins to check for fit and balance.JohninKenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113968259661641897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-89751134273580450252015-07-09T17:11:49.617-04:002015-07-09T17:11:49.617-04:00I think the wrap skirt should be shorter. It make...I think the wrap skirt should be shorter. It makes her look shorter/ dowdy. <br /><br />Btw I love these client posts you've been sharing. Niqueknackshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07135656512903369379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-33976582861002377952015-07-09T15:45:40.546-04:002015-07-09T15:45:40.546-04:00Very interesting to see this process Peter and wel...Very interesting to see this process Peter and well done on a beautifully fitting toile. Can't wait to see the fabric you choose.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366813536968472124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-81128537659040197712015-07-09T15:02:03.144-04:002015-07-09T15:02:03.144-04:00Sometimes she wears low-heeled slingbacks, but not...Sometimes she wears low-heeled slingbacks, but nothing super-high.Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-52095487288600449592015-07-09T14:58:31.346-04:002015-07-09T14:58:31.346-04:00I am a short woman and I like the longer version o...I am a short woman and I like the longer version on her -- adds a little length which I think she needs to avoid that chopped in half look. Does she normally wearing flats? Heel height is so important to the final look -- a higher heel would look nice with the longer skirt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-27898013959456112882015-07-09T12:46:54.712-04:002015-07-09T12:46:54.712-04:00Yup. Just like they said!
Thanks for this series...Yup. Just like they said! <br /><br />Thanks for this series; it's a swell look into your process and makes me think about how mine works.SJ Kurtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871599515352715171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-24330839630385072812015-07-09T10:48:39.565-04:002015-07-09T10:48:39.565-04:00It's a beautiful skirt, but I think it is a ta...It's a beautiful skirt, but I think it is a tad too long. Above the knee looks better, less dowdy, on a short woman.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428562073084751148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-89053880746084884922015-07-09T09:48:29.982-04:002015-07-09T09:48:29.982-04:00Wonderful job! The fit is superb on all the garmen...Wonderful job! The fit is superb on all the garments. Since Susan has broad shoulders a narrower skirt will just make her shoulders look broader. An A line is really a better choice, but she's the client. <br /><br />I like the length of the skirts as is, the above the knee is really flattering on her, shows off her nice legs. If you make it longer it will hit a wider part of her leg, making her legs look stubby.<br /><br />If I was going to have darts on the front flap, I'd really make it a feature, and use 3 darts so it looks like intentional assymetry. However, aren't the darts usually on the underneath portion? You could make a contour waistband and get rid of the darts all together.<br />Personally, I like my skirts to fit at the waist and NOT shift around. <br />regards,<br />TheresaTheresa in Mèridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217945138741786373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-55857258936325537212015-07-09T09:01:22.306-04:002015-07-09T09:01:22.306-04:00Cap sleeves, please.
Susan in summertime showing s...Cap sleeves, please.<br />Susan in summertime showing skin - suitable and stylish.Testosteronenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-57722700677936532022015-07-09T06:00:49.285-04:002015-07-09T06:00:49.285-04:00I would leave any judgement about length to the ot...I would leave any judgement about length to the otherwise finished garment - you can pin it up on her then. The fabric and drape can all impact the outcome, and the colour, and the top etc.MrsC (Maryanne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14440723067459232998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-17819006835836588912015-07-09T02:24:02.648-04:002015-07-09T02:24:02.648-04:00The neckline on the collar is great for Susan I th...The neckline on the collar is great for Susan I think and she looks great in both toiles. <br /> I like the length of both skirts but if Susan wants the wrap one the same length as the straight one I think it will look good on her.<br /><br />You are very good and extremely through with fitting and I have been very interested by your posting.<br />JMiss Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01411582479818113011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-12293065535315079802015-07-09T01:53:04.592-04:002015-07-09T01:53:04.592-04:00I also think the wrap skirt is just a bit too long...I also think the wrap skirt is just a bit too long. It's hard to tell from the photos, though. But everything else is great! I can hardly wait to see the fabrics. Leigh Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17459054294111375380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-19455636761786831252015-07-09T00:16:04.191-04:002015-07-09T00:16:04.191-04:00The length of the straight skirt is better on Susa...The length of the straight skirt is better on Susan's legs and with her overall proportions. The longer wrap length is a trifle dowdy. However, the wrap skirt is otherwise perfection - you do beautiful work!Hearthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17755578765945858847noreply@blogger.com