tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post907070009776947923..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: End-of-year projects et al.Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-15178162033532203422010-12-20T12:05:36.161-05:002010-12-20T12:05:36.161-05:00There is another way round "toggle-pull"...There is another way round "toggle-pull". My boy has a duffle coat with a zipper cleverly concealed on the inside. It solves the whole problem, however it is slightly visible when the coat is worn open.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-70576393561660260902010-12-20T08:45:53.504-05:002010-12-20T08:45:53.504-05:00My pleasure Pierre!My pleasure Pierre!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-6279452400219090132010-12-19T23:08:57.049-05:002010-12-19T23:08:57.049-05:00Thanks again, Sewsister!Thanks again, Sewsister!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-13556274624256203592010-12-19T19:39:14.788-05:002010-12-19T19:39:14.788-05:00Ah, here it is, July 2010: http://sewsister.wordpr...Ah, here it is, July 2010: http://sewsister.wordpress.com/2010/07/31/cathy-a-la-andy-warhol/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-23650274576201885552010-12-19T19:36:51.777-05:002010-12-19T19:36:51.777-05:00Oh you Silly, it was I who created the Andy Warhol...Oh you Silly, it was I who created the Andy Warhol-esque image of Cathy, I'm honored you used it again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-10309301296740362642010-12-19T02:12:01.014-05:002010-12-19T02:12:01.014-05:00I think if you knew how much I had to spend on fab...I think if you knew how much I had to spend on fabric because I live on the far side of the universe, you'd spew. I'd count myself insanely lucky to find decent fabric at $7/m. Usually decent stuff runs me at least double, or more often triple the price. <br /><br />Decent clothes are excessively hard to find, usually of inferior quality for the price. Buh.<br /><br />I'm making piles of hats. I can't seem to stop and don't want to.Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235341738044433500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-73125958942460651182010-12-18T18:22:54.496-05:002010-12-18T18:22:54.496-05:00Peter, for your viewing pleasure, pop over to my b...Peter, for your viewing pleasure, pop over to my blog. Last two posts have a video and a snazzy dress. what more could you want?? And no sewing machines to tempt you. BTW, cute coat and Cathy never looked so good!<br />http://hongkongshopper.blogspot.comVickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-34082788740258451932010-12-18T18:15:26.501-05:002010-12-18T18:15:26.501-05:00I love your outfit with the coat. I can barely se...I love your outfit with the coat. I can barely see the problem with the pulling/pockets. Love love.<br /><br />I also love the Cathy montage, and it's pretty easy to do that on a Mac, so maybe the reader will do it with a more glamorous shot of Cathy, though the silly one is cute.<br /><br />Yup, I'm sewing and knitting and, now that I've finished my holiday sewing, am about to start a coat. It's a great time of year!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-79142580130105512362010-12-18T16:46:33.913-05:002010-12-18T16:46:33.913-05:00I just made my third pair of pyjama pants in two w...I just made my third pair of pyjama pants in two weeks... does that really count as serious sewing though? At least I can now sleep comfortably!Sarah Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15590002003284470275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-324970737640514962010-12-18T12:49:14.855-05:002010-12-18T12:49:14.855-05:00If the luggage problem is mildew, general odor sol...If the luggage problem is mildew, general odor solutions won't work very well. You need to rub in some borax (be careful the dogs don't lick it..), that won't just take care of the smell but kill the spores. And when you can, exposure to sun will be great too. But that'll be a few months yet :-). Happy new year meanwhile..Marie-Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-29006187180923886062010-12-18T10:55:05.789-05:002010-12-18T10:55:05.789-05:00Hi Peter,
Your toggle coat is gorgeous! The fit an...Hi Peter,<br />Your toggle coat is gorgeous! The fit and finishing are fantastic. Crossing my fingers for you that the kitty litter does the trick on your vintage luggage.<br />I've been sewing some and finally blogged about it last night and this morning. I still have two pairs of flannel PJ pants to sew as well as cabbage rolls to make.. oh list of stuff to do seems endless! In 2011, I plan to sew and blog more. I haven't even blogged about my latest sewing machine additions that I got two months ago. Have super duper Saturday all.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053469261622557578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-72367999370583110192010-12-18T10:20:49.144-05:002010-12-18T10:20:49.144-05:00Im animating. Ive put off finishing an animated sh...Im animating. Ive put off finishing an animated short (flash) Ive been working on for near a year. Im going to complete it by the first.Shelleyjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05223944949880318245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-88667963482516605972010-12-18T10:07:16.214-05:002010-12-18T10:07:16.214-05:00I am blogging, but mostly about dollmaking and pai...I am blogging, but mostly about dollmaking and painting. I am pretty proud of the Frida Kahlo doll I just made though!Nettiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10005830016547676928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-10853233075142645052010-12-18T09:50:01.718-05:002010-12-18T09:50:01.718-05:00Neither sewing nor blogging. Sigh.Neither sewing nor blogging. Sigh.Debbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-63504400543969826512010-12-18T09:30:32.471-05:002010-12-18T09:30:32.471-05:00Thanks, Anon, and welcome! I tried newspaper for ...Thanks, Anon, and welcome! I tried newspaper for a week -- the smell remains. :(<br /><br />Good luck with the coat, Ginnie!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-12786869772843482072010-12-18T09:25:20.676-05:002010-12-18T09:25:20.676-05:00I just discovered MPB a short while ago while I wa...I just discovered MPB a short while ago while I was looking at reviews for mens Boxers on Pattern Review. I've been checking out your blog since but I never really had anything to contribute. I'm not too blog savvy, hence the Anonymous post.<br /><br />I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog and plan to continue checking out your projects. One thing I REALLY enjoy are your photo story shoots. I enjoy your sense of humor a great deal.<br /><br />I wouldn't worry about the slight pull in your Toggle Coat. It's not that noticeable and it just adds character. Of course, you could minimize it by not using the pockets... The bottom line is that you have a coat you can be very proud of and no one else will probably notice it.<br /><br />One last comment about your vintage luggage issue. I haven't heard of using cat litter to remove odors before but I have heard of using charcoal briquettes or newspaper. If you choose to use the charcoal briquettes method, you could line the luggage with some thin paper to prevent soiling the fabric. Afterwards, you can still use the briquettes to cook with... although I don't know if I would consider doing that. You may also try putting something cedar in there to mask the previous owner's fragrances.<br /><br />I look forward to hearing more about your projects.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-25542914613209957272010-12-18T09:11:32.339-05:002010-12-18T09:11:32.339-05:00I'm working on a wool coat, too. No toggles, b...I'm working on a wool coat, too. No toggles, but it's my first and I'm plugging through, learning as I go. I appreciate your posts... it let's me know that even really experienced sewists are still learning as they go. And the toggle coat looks awesome, by the way. For sure.Ginniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07632786663022922660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-40586991285627480042010-12-18T08:56:20.448-05:002010-12-18T08:56:20.448-05:00Sewing, yes. Blogging or reviewing, not so much. ...Sewing, yes. Blogging or reviewing, not so much. If I want to finish before Christmas, I don't have the time. My Christmas project list now reads as-- three pairs of jammies, snaps on a fourth, a two inch circle of yarn dolly hair, a dolly coat and bonnet, and a flannel turtle. I'll knock out the doll and another pair of jammies today and get another cut out. The turtle will be a fast project that I should be able to do in an hour or so. I'm in the home stretch and grateful for it!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07717835382469677601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-38569290415179637252010-12-18T08:33:01.110-05:002010-12-18T08:33:01.110-05:00Sew, I have to finish a baby quilt for our 1st gra...Sew, I have to finish a baby quilt for our 1st grandchild due 1/6/11, a fleece bunting, a knitted rabbit and a nursing nightgown for the mom, our daughter, hopefully for Christmas.... Life's a stitch and then another and another without letting the cookies burn.Jotham Baileynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-29179382172938836902010-12-18T07:30:04.751-05:002010-12-18T07:30:04.751-05:00I love your shawls, Magda!I love your shawls, Magda!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-31590033371908364582010-12-18T07:26:40.350-05:002010-12-18T07:26:40.350-05:00I am sewing, knitting, ...blogging only if neccess...I am sewing, knitting, ...blogging only if neccessary - meaning only if I get to finish something... or if I happen to remember that once upon a time I've done something:D<br />|<br />|<br />↘<br /><a href="http://magdamagdadesignstudio.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Magda's blog</a>magdamagdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10388055543246089331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-6694279877072279962010-12-18T06:42:24.899-05:002010-12-18T06:42:24.899-05:00The reason you like Liza better is your dear reade...The reason you like Liza better is your dear reader didn't choose a glamourous shot of Cathy, merely a silly one.Dawn Young Cunninghamnoreply@blogger.com