tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post1803282513561545249..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Pattern Winner + New Fabric!Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-88495441409468192792012-10-10T15:12:48.778-04:002012-10-10T15:12:48.778-04:00Pattern sizing changed in the 1970s to a different...Pattern sizing changed in the 1970s to a different standard, and now pattern companies also use their own drafts for sizing, so it is not entirely a "standard" anymore. If you look at the bust size on that old pattern, it is 32 inches - which would be about a 6 now.<br />Also, "fashion figures" in drawing are traditionally out of normal human proportion - very tall, extra long legs, and narrow shoulders and hips. I agree that it is weird.Sheilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-69051777455699171382012-09-30T12:17:25.496-04:002012-09-30T12:17:25.496-04:00I made protective hanger covers for all my jackets...I made protective hanger covers for all my jackets out of the chintz bows jolie fabric several years ago. Here's a photo. <br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrihk/8039475510/in/photostream/Terri Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664663692345724425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-10876362917616614632012-09-28T10:21:22.789-04:002012-09-28T10:21:22.789-04:00Perhaps because many people don't know where t...Perhaps because many people don't know where to purchase them -- or can't afford them when they do!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-74822251117604666992012-09-27T22:31:49.349-04:002012-09-27T22:31:49.349-04:00Hello Peter,
[Irish dude here]
Two things. I wa...Hello Peter,<br /><br />[Irish dude here]<br /><br />Two things. I want to thank you for all your posts on the older manual i.e. treadle and crank Singer machines. Partly from your blog and Rain's I have come to appreciate the high-point they mark in consumer engineering of the 20th century, as in the all metal construction and its capacity for work. <br /><br />Inspired by this I asked and found two machines in wooden carry cases at home, one (a 201K from 1945) I remember turning the handcrank for my mother when I was a child. I was always over-eager and would would turn it too fast! It sews and needs to be cleaned and serviced. The other is a vibrating shuttle machine made in 1904 I think. <br /><br />My mother is protective of the 201K so I'm allowed take apart the shuttle machine only! So I'll have to pay a tradesman to service it for me.<br /> <br />Secondly, in relation to fabric choice and origin. My own first introduction to handcrafts was through an aunt of mine who knits. She agreed to knit a jumper but only on condition I buy the right wool for her, so no superwash or anything like that but 5-ply guernsey worsted, which was about £70 sterling five years ago [so $140].<br /><br />This gave me an appreciation for the time and effort of her handwork and also an awareness of the cost of quality materials. <br /><br />So my question is this (beginners aside), why do sewists(ers?) and other crafters not talk about quality fabrics that truly deserve all the hours of attention and handwork of a craftsperson? So Irish linens, Donegal tweeds, Italian cottons, English worsteds and wool flannels, American and Japanese denim?<br /><br />Micheál Bonaparte O Coonassahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332350636689941604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-22688059815735391652012-09-26T21:58:15.243-04:002012-09-26T21:58:15.243-04:00I made it-- out of a bed sheet! And I love it. But...I made it-- out of a bed sheet! And I love it. But I agree the model and the pattern envelope are a complete turn off and I never would have tried it if I hadn't seen another blogger's (sallieoh's) version first.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12145758733433802106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-90546773939340164792012-09-26T19:47:18.253-04:002012-09-26T19:47:18.253-04:00Be careful with sateen or polished cotton. Washing...Be careful with sateen or polished cotton. Washing can remove the "polish" and most of the character. Also, you can quilt to fleece instead of batting and so avoid the headaches. Annushkanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-28319003311415618192012-09-26T14:02:32.459-04:002012-09-26T14:02:32.459-04:00The red dress suits the girl in the photo. Looks ...The red dress suits the girl in the photo. Looks like a swing dress. A very youthful style - not fond of how long the belt is, though - I could see it in a silk jersey. Good project for a beginner sewer. Alex in Californianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-88093392382868542202012-09-26T12:12:05.678-04:002012-09-26T12:12:05.678-04:00Great photo of the lipstick case--we can see your ...Great photo of the lipstick case--we can see your face!<br />Carlanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-42141021108468278482012-09-25T18:55:12.645-04:002012-09-25T18:55:12.645-04:00I don't know, guys, that McCall's pattern ...I don't know, guys, that McCall's pattern was made my MimiG on Pattern Review and she is one stylin' mama; she made it in red and looks amazing in it - it's kind of like a background dress for what you bring to it. Don't dis the dress til you've seen her post.LeftyLuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878728257032134390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-56323536272399552332012-09-25T17:27:01.832-04:002012-09-25T17:27:01.832-04:00I actually just made this dress too and plan on re...I actually just made this dress too and plan on remaking it again but with one of the suggested modifications on the inner envelope. But I also decided that after seeing another blogger post a pic of their finished project.missamaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374809726478019246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-13131027988686595592012-09-25T15:56:11.711-04:002012-09-25T15:56:11.711-04:00I think the model from the first pattern looks lik...I think the model from the first pattern looks like a boy. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-70541795052736572902012-09-25T15:50:22.757-04:002012-09-25T15:50:22.757-04:00Wow. Pattern to and fro on MPB! I'm flummoxed...Wow. Pattern to and fro on MPB! I'm flummoxed, though, on the cryptic indicator. Anyhooo, that ribbon fabric is a blast from 1980s home dec past -- a coeval of the then ubiquitous Waverly ivy print. The polished Ascher cotton is lovely. But the pink fleece makes my teeth hurt. Are you sure you want to sew with that stuff? Erzulimojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475371609166418042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-46974809504777702872012-09-25T14:35:43.701-04:002012-09-25T14:35:43.701-04:00OK, I will. Also on my "to do" list. T...OK, I will. Also on my "to do" list. The pattern pieces on the interior give you ideas on how to modify, and as someone else commented, there's more to this than meets the eye. Is there anything wrong with simple and comfortable? Ok, I wouldn't go to the opera in this. I also wouldn't go to the opera, so that's beside the point.Mountain Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928260982025523084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-2484662000764370882012-09-25T14:09:18.354-04:002012-09-25T14:09:18.354-04:00Another nice thing I would like to say about this ...Another nice thing I would like to say about this garment design. Yes it is quick and easy to sew but look at the line drawing. There are 8 pattern pieces with princess seams front and back and a back yoke. The back is pleated into the yoke. With sash tied through the dress the back swings in a lovely way. it is not a shapeless sack.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13908550129774912420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-46985615165717326852012-09-25T13:19:45.460-04:002012-09-25T13:19:45.460-04:00Yeah, me too! Somebody say something nice about t...Yeah, me too! Somebody say something nice about the pattern!liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-10028735522750309892012-09-25T13:05:44.447-04:002012-09-25T13:05:44.447-04:00Also check out Chic!Also check out Chic!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-16317062869407814482012-09-25T12:57:46.751-04:002012-09-25T12:57:46.751-04:00Kyle made me cackle too.
The red dress isn't ...Kyle made me cackle too.<br /><br />The red dress isn't about sewing. It's the costume from every summer school acting class, where the performers make everything.Testosteronenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-8039575489897928182012-09-25T12:53:11.383-04:002012-09-25T12:53:11.383-04:00That pattern and the way it is stylized, so chic. ...That pattern and the way it is stylized, so chic. Carefree and up to date. One would have to find the right fabric with the right drape and texture. Hard to know if it will go out of style quickly or not. Very resort-y and reminds me of something Italian (sleeves in sketch Issye Miyaki...If done right by the right hand and styled well, can be lovely. Ok, too much thinking...margarette laizurenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-23282150992414620342012-09-25T10:15:44.988-04:002012-09-25T10:15:44.988-04:00I think the pattern says "I'm hurrying ho...I think the pattern says "I'm hurrying home to change before someone sees me in this asymmetrical bag/dress". I like the second pattern though - itlooks polished and fun.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500490363731355974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-90090437633609668752012-09-25T10:14:17.845-04:002012-09-25T10:14:17.845-04:00To me, the patterns say, "How the mighty have...To me, the patterns say, "How the mighty have fallen."Robertanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-59825183931880278272012-09-25T10:11:15.855-04:002012-09-25T10:11:15.855-04:00I made that first McCalls dress in a bright rayon ...I made that first McCalls dress in a bright rayon challis print and it looks great. I get lots of compliments. I have also seen it made up in a soft knit and it was extremely flattering on the wearer. I will sew it again. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13908550129774912420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-33003458154682315242012-09-25T10:00:29.772-04:002012-09-25T10:00:29.772-04:00I think I got that first dress as a giveaway at an...I think I got that first dress as a giveaway at an Astros game. No, wait--that was a cheap polyfleece lap blanket.<br /><br />All I can think of is that chick flashing everyone when the breeze kicks up. I hope she doesn't live in Chicago.Little Black Carhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14313164876855565140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-37006244258737119052012-09-25T09:08:11.051-04:002012-09-25T09:08:11.051-04:00It looks like sweatpants answer to the "give ...It looks like sweatpants answer to the "give up on life" dress. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11991949123948585603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-89476672152954894282012-09-25T08:29:59.197-04:002012-09-25T08:29:59.197-04:00You could try quilting the fabric for your mother&...You could try quilting the fabric for your mother's robe yourself. <br /><br />I've done it twice: once for a coffee pot sleeve and once for a coat's quilted lining. I find it fascinating how the sandwich of batting and cotton ends up being such a lightweight,flexible and warm fabric in itself.<br /><br />And as for the patterns, hmmm. A contrast between two ways of draping? <br /><br />The first, the Easy way out by making a voluminous sack that self drapes naturally. Then we have the fitted form of the second which has a much more controlled draping. A 'touch' of draping, so to speak. <br /><br />I can't see how the first would suit anyone.<br /><br />Sara Garbettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-68286012734413283402012-09-25T08:27:05.915-04:002012-09-25T08:27:05.915-04:00Wear a dress, then sleep under it at night if the ...Wear a dress, then sleep under it at night if the modeling career goes awry . . . WallDruggienoreply@blogger.com