tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post5405826389952944602..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Color Block Shirt Project: The Finalists!Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-32441158738319983042012-12-10T15:20:52.886-05:002012-12-10T15:20:52.886-05:00Now that I see Becky W's photoshop magic, I...Now that I see Becky W's photoshop magic, I'm much more on board with this project! I kinda like the ones where the upper chest/shoulders are a different color. Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-24797959460936028212012-12-10T09:29:00.319-05:002012-12-10T09:29:00.319-05:00Jaw...on...floor!Jaw...on...floor!Testosteronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09245196401139770369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-52495244812327738812012-12-10T09:20:10.310-05:002012-12-10T09:20:10.310-05:00Mmmmmmmm!!!
What's with those Butterick men?...Mmmmmmmm!!! <br /><br />What's with those Butterick men???Testosteronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09245196401139770369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-53129963481860116462012-12-10T00:28:31.186-05:002012-12-10T00:28:31.186-05:00Hi,
At my American Sewing Guild meeting yesterday ...Hi,<br />At my American Sewing Guild meeting yesterday I volunteered to give a brief intro. into color-blocking for a program in January. I did some research online when I returned home. (You may already know some of this stuff which follows). Yves St. Laurent, in the 60's designed his Mondrian dresses which are simple shifts with squares and rectangles in red, black, and white solids. Color-blocked clothing is composed of finite blocks of color. The colors can be monochromatic which is the use of color throughout in different hues. Another option is to use separates with contrasting (2-4) colors. A third choice is to have a stand-alone garment which is already color-blocked such as your options above. One designer recommended that darker colors should be used strategically in areas of the figure which one might want to downplay and brighter colors used in areas that one wants to accentuate.<br />The blog, "It's All Style To Me" wrote about color blocking for men in a May, 2011 post.Kathy in southwest, USnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-48297054438320322212012-12-09T21:16:00.956-05:002012-12-09T21:16:00.956-05:00I was going to vote for your sketched diagonal lin...I was going to vote for your sketched diagonal lines shirt, but having seen Becky's wonderful work, and bearing in mind that there is only a small black yardage, I'd go for colourblocking with the top third (front and back )in black and inside band and cuffs in solid black. I'm sure you don't need the slimming effect!Cleverclogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168361912898524778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-27515538847337377882012-12-09T14:22:48.902-05:002012-12-09T14:22:48.902-05:00Eep, the woman's black/red one done as a mens ...Eep, the woman's black/red one done as a mens shirt cold look like one of those shirts Charlie Harper wears. I love Becky's mockups, isn't she clever!! I imagine that will help you choose which way to jump. If you go diagonal, watch that joining seam as it will be on the bias, also matching it across the placket will be a fun challenge for you I am sure!MrsC (Maryanne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14440723067459232998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-16139649595252568582012-12-09T14:11:28.811-05:002012-12-09T14:11:28.811-05:00Can't believe I forgot the patchwork one.
I wa...Can't believe I forgot the patchwork one.<br />I was fun.<br /><br />https://picasaweb.google.com/107258674932808310788/PeterSShirt?authuser=0&feat=directlink<br />BeckyWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978486228919306813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-69044521597263243262012-12-09T12:56:25.422-05:002012-12-09T12:56:25.422-05:00If you are concerned about looking slimmer, (altho...If you are concerned about looking slimmer, (although I can't imagine why) consider the women's version with the black on the outside instead of up the middle. You may just have to go with what fits your half yard of fabric.Sewgrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359468032101537658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-47410753757015066932012-12-09T12:37:24.206-05:002012-12-09T12:37:24.206-05:00I think your sketch is great! Aren't diagonal ...I think your sketch is great! Aren't diagonal lines slimming? Either that or the woman's red/black version will both be flattering, I think. Can't wait to see whatever you decide. becksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147945810663254093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-34617144733547167182012-12-09T12:37:16.696-05:002012-12-09T12:37:16.696-05:00Becky, you are the best! Becky, you are the best! Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-14790984926536280862012-12-09T12:21:43.402-05:002012-12-09T12:21:43.402-05:00The red shirt looks awesome and I can't wait t...The red shirt looks awesome and I can't wait to see the color block version. I wish I had the courage to make a shirt but since I really like camp style shirts that may be the style I might try first.<br />I just finished making a vest the other day and had the button holes made at Jonathan Embroidery on 38 St. while I waited. Fifteen minutes later and I was out the door. I couldn't do them myself because my machine that does them needs to be serviced. Jonathan's did a great job and they were open on Saturday. Lulu Buttons had the perfect buttons for the vest. <br />Now if I can just keep the momentum up and try making a shirt.<br />Have a great day.paintbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03386993036699667704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-50143606689581084542012-12-09T12:20:20.433-05:002012-12-09T12:20:20.433-05:00Looked like a Photoshop challenge to me.
https://...Looked like a Photoshop challenge to me.<br /><br />https://picasaweb.google.com/107258674932808310788/PeterSShirt?authuser=0&feat=directlinkBeckyWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978486228919306813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-3761394312371191572012-12-09T12:16:06.432-05:002012-12-09T12:16:06.432-05:00I think you should go with your sketch. I love co...I think you should go with your sketch. I love color blocking. I have done this for several years but with my daughter's clothing. I buy clothing cut out sleeves from one top and put them into another etc. I can get to see the result before I actually sew it. I also love the sweater. Solid colors look the best and less patchwork quilt like. Whatever you make will take out fabulous.Josettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17470039217443534947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-52662699989969432492012-12-09T12:01:38.672-05:002012-12-09T12:01:38.672-05:00I really like the red and black ladies style or th...I really like the red and black ladies style or the sweater in blue, but with the lighter color up top. <br /><br />After weeks of not sewing much due to procrastination and other factors, I hopped on my vintage Necchi only to discover that she needs a tune-up. Sadface.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-91223518882149891162012-12-09T10:46:39.343-05:002012-12-09T10:46:39.343-05:00Good luck with your decision. I love that 1930...Good luck with your decision. I love that 1930's mens shirt pattern. I can't wait to see what you decide and how it turns out. Gracahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07709238617916016462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-31544976753813081892012-12-09T10:42:52.604-05:002012-12-09T10:42:52.604-05:00I'd go with your sketch. It's the most fun...I'd go with your sketch. It's the most fun, most interesting, and least dated/80s looking.BetterDressesVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09762212227282569473noreply@blogger.com