tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post9138391021181340355..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Reversible Garments -- YEA or NAY?Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-67411461015526749602015-04-17T09:31:31.489-04:002015-04-17T09:31:31.489-04:00I think the idea of it being reversible is really ...I think the idea of it being reversible is really cool! I want to make a costume that on one side is a fox and the other is relatively normal so it is given the idea of being a shapeshifter!! I see what you mean that in every day wear two garments would be easier to make and not too different but I really enjoy the idea of it being reversible and in the cases of childrens clothes, it is really useful being two sided as when they accidentally put their coat on 'backwards' it doesn't matter! XDCarriehttp://pocketfoxy.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-90930750327959371012014-10-23T15:10:05.696-04:002014-10-23T15:10:05.696-04:00I don't necessarily have an opinion for or aga...I don't necessarily have an opinion for or against reversible garments. I own one reversible skirt form Adidas from I think around 2000 (when mesh fabrics shortly got back in fashion) and I do wear it on both sides. But I think that is the only reversible garment I've ever owned. <br /><br />By the way, I fell in love with that Butterick 4538 wrap coat pattern, and I just purchased it! I really like that trench coat too. Hmm.. maybe I do like reversible garments..Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016410341840628429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-50785683347449332632014-10-22T20:49:41.129-04:002014-10-22T20:49:41.129-04:00I have a reversible vest which I love but I only u...I have a reversible vest which I love but I only use one side. The other side automatically adds 10 pounds to my figure!Tomasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001675806748209852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-3922649002413617612014-10-22T17:31:11.013-04:002014-10-22T17:31:11.013-04:00I made a Vogue couture reversible coat several yea...I made a Vogue couture reversible coat several years ago and it is very dramatic. It's a Koos coat and I carefully made it as much like the original as possible with all the quilting lines, couched around a huge leaf applique with yarn, etc. I've never actually worn it with the 'inside' out, but it's certainly a 'statement piece'. It also occupied my dining room table for a long time because it was as much work as two complex coats. I think you should go for it IF it is the right design with subtle colors to avoid looking 'too clever' with the reversible feature.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-70884840112417755332014-10-22T13:44:56.724-04:002014-10-22T13:44:56.724-04:00I made a reversible Halloween vest a couple of yea...I made a reversible Halloween vest a couple of years ago. One side was an orange Jack O'Lantern print, the other was purple with skeletons.<br />I wanted the buttons to be right, regardless of how I wore it, so I put button holes on both sides and tied buttons back-to-back. The buttons were then completely removable, so they have to be taken out or be lost in the wash.<br />I don't think I've ever worn it purple side out.PaperbackStorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10271448407813528947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-3440406021234211202014-10-22T00:54:14.390-04:002014-10-22T00:54:14.390-04:00I've made a total of 2 reversible items...no w...I've made a total of 2 reversible items...no wait, 3!. And nearly ALL the time I only wear them with my favorite side out. Occasionally I feel that I'm neglectful to the poor other side, so I will reverse it, but I know in my heart that it's not the favorite child.<br /><br />So my vote is a firm and unambiguous Nay/Yay.Jillybejoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010866113928621691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-33958853058789525782014-10-21T21:15:10.371-04:002014-10-21T21:15:10.371-04:00Reversibles are eye-catching because they're i...Reversibles are eye-catching because they're intriguing. What does it look like outside-in/inside-out? But I agree with others: in order for me to consider a reversible a success, both sides have to be perfectly, convincingly constructed; both must look good on their own as well as complement one another; and both have to function independently (buttons, belts, other construction issues) as well as have some practicality. If neither side is demonstrably different from the other, why bother? If both sides are completely different, well, that's likely not going to work either. Tall order.Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15242005980195348193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-22689394510236341142014-10-21T20:52:33.772-04:002014-10-21T20:52:33.772-04:00I stand with Barbara on this one. I love a fabulou...I stand with Barbara on this one. I love a fabulous lining peeking out. Reversible, not so much. One side always gets worn more and pretty soon it molds to your shape and gets comfy and at that point, why reverse? Just my 2 cents. MichaelCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-88279099475105509302014-10-21T20:33:08.544-04:002014-10-21T20:33:08.544-04:00I’ve had a reversible jacket for several years. I...I’ve had a reversible jacket for several years. I think the fact that it’s finished so well on both sides has made it last a long time. It’s also very cozy. But I do prefer one side out. I might have reversed it once in all these years.Robertanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-51626618193867435132014-10-21T20:13:53.776-04:002014-10-21T20:13:53.776-04:00Years ago I made a reversible coat - quilted cotto...Years ago I made a reversible coat - quilted cotton velvet on the one side and waterproof nylon on the other (the cuffs and collar were velvet). It got reasonable wear (both ways) but I'm not sure that reversible is the best strategy for a garment that gets a lot of wear. <br /><br />I bought Simplicity 4738 Jiffy coat pattern with the intention of making a reversible evening coat for going to the opera/ballet. For a 'statement' garment that will get occasional wear I thought a 2-for-1 deal might be worthwhile. But the jury's still out on that one ...<br /><br />Spud.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-79307653110318350202014-10-21T19:21:49.400-04:002014-10-21T19:21:49.400-04:00Wow, that 70s Butterick with the hood is a version...Wow, that 70s Butterick with the hood is a version of a 40s Claire McCardell design that's in the Met Museum's collection, and there's a similar Vogue pattern in release now. I'm tempted to try it out. Whether or not you make your varsity-style jacket reversible, I know from my blog stats that people are looking for that kind of pattern...so I'm looking forward to seeing your version.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-64055569743092874372014-10-21T18:14:41.470-04:002014-10-21T18:14:41.470-04:00I loved reversible skirts and vests when I was in ...I loved reversible skirts and vests when I was in school. My mother made reversible jackets for us, on the theory that there would not be chocolate stains on both sides at the same time. By the time I was in high school and sewing my own clothing, I made one reversible skirt and never reversed it.Temporary Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623590072078411952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-36915214085446853662014-10-21T17:50:05.681-04:002014-10-21T17:50:05.681-04:00I've made two coats out of Butterick 4538 over...I've made two coats out of Butterick 4538 over the years. One had a plain twill side and a plushy fabric side (sort of like the pattern illustration), and one had a plain side and a plaid side. Almost always wore the plain sides out. The plush side on the inside made one of the coats difficult to slide on over other clothing. The plaid side of the other coat usually just seemed to much somehow. I suppose, especially for coats, both sides have to work with the clothes you'll be wearing under them.Marilisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-60316565415597401032014-10-21T17:07:30.648-04:002014-10-21T17:07:30.648-04:00My thought exactly. Even though I don't own an...My thought exactly. Even though I don't own any and don't think I've ever owned any, I keep it in mind as an idea precisely because of my rather limited room for anything.Hana - Marmotahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03532515160608083460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-77468488013540709902014-10-21T16:16:28.156-04:002014-10-21T16:16:28.156-04:00Not a fan of reversible clothing, the button thing...Not a fan of reversible clothing, the button thing goes the wrong way on the other side, so you get stuck with zippers. <br /><br />The following coat from Vogue is very cool, and is reversible. Now I would make it, but it needs to have the right fabric. <br /><br />http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v8930-products-47557.php?page_id=265<br /><br />-corey Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02241920053279799154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-48190347155164852362014-10-21T16:03:41.268-04:002014-10-21T16:03:41.268-04:00I'm pretty sure it's a raincoat, Gloria.I'm pretty sure it's a raincoat, Gloria.Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-27260030000665750462014-10-21T16:02:44.867-04:002014-10-21T16:02:44.867-04:00Reversible saves room in the closet...do it!Reversible saves room in the closet...do it!mrsmolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16329515914613595719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-69791600028052117392014-10-21T15:15:47.808-04:002014-10-21T15:15:47.808-04:00It's a nay from me - I'm yet to see one th...It's a nay from me - I'm yet to see one that isn't a gimmick. I'd rather own two things that were perfect than one that was trying to do two things badly. Rachel ☺the craftytravellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00122562999314308422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-91570494478334936202014-10-21T14:50:52.354-04:002014-10-21T14:50:52.354-04:00I don't generally like reverse garments becaus...I don't generally like reverse garments because they can be a bit bulky, and I love the feel of a nice smooth lining. However that last picture is stunning!!! Great combo of colors, but is it a robe or a raincoat? I think I'm changing my mind about reversibles! Gloria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08242519477337728547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-73783118351055547032014-10-21T14:49:30.514-04:002014-10-21T14:49:30.514-04:00I actually love reversible clothes -- they're ...I actually love reversible clothes -- they're perfect for travel. I made a reversible sleeveless dress last year using this tutorial: http://crafterhoursblog.com/2011/02/all-in-one-facings-tutorial.html<br /><br />(FWIW, I wish more clothes were modular, too.)duckhttp://duckbucket.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-42652159552282570272014-10-21T14:20:20.820-04:002014-10-21T14:20:20.820-04:00I made a reversible jacket & skirt last year, ...I made a reversible jacket & skirt last year, and have another set planned. They started with the fabrics - I couldn't decide which side I like better. The one I already made I do wear both sides fairly equally. But then again, because they're color-blocked, there's not a whole lot of difference to the feel on each side (just difference in where each color goes). The one I'm going to make is black on one side & orange on the other. So that might give me totally different feel each side. Given how little closet space we get in London I love clothing that do multi-duty. So reversibles are great. So are separates (rather than dresses). And I'd do more convertibles if they work better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-16780947324393041652014-10-21T13:33:35.353-04:002014-10-21T13:33:35.353-04:00I know, right? I'm obsessed with convertible ...I know, right? I'm obsessed with convertible clothing, but never wear it.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313044329120669289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-42322433419618442972014-10-21T13:15:54.736-04:002014-10-21T13:15:54.736-04:00I don't do reversible garments for myself, but...I don't do reversible garments for myself, but for my little girls yes. I like to make a simple camise dress and then a couple of reversible pinafores to go with it. The girls think it's pretty fun. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08035060448234611911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-49082585825815703932014-10-21T13:00:37.890-04:002014-10-21T13:00:37.890-04:00I have the exact raincoat at the top. I ALWAYS wea...I have the exact raincoat at the top. I ALWAYS wear it green side out because the one side is rubber (green) and the other is fabric (navy). I don't want rubber against my skin or clothes. It's also not actually reversable as the snaps don't really work well the other way. Nor are there pockets.<br /><br />I find that most "reversible" clothing isnt' actually. One side gets preference for closings, pockets, seam finishing, etc.Teganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174485685438721780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-75199601733023288072014-10-21T12:22:25.045-04:002014-10-21T12:22:25.045-04:00I have few reversible clothing pieces... but I onl...I have few reversible clothing pieces... but I only prefer one side of them LOL so you got that right.Aunty Maimuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13924032493704361402noreply@blogger.com