tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post7212801244568561690..comments2024-03-21T22:00:15.368-07:00Comments on Communing With Fabric: Pleated Pewter Raincoat - Vogue 8934shamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-13449424835068920212013-08-19T16:44:08.679-07:002013-08-19T16:44:08.679-07:00Many thanks to both shams and Marcy for their help...Many thanks to both shams and Marcy for their helpful hints and details about this wonderful pattern. shams, your version is absolutely TDF. <br /><br />I just finished my muslin and I am already in love with it. I cut the muslin short because I was only interested in shoulder/bust fit (perfect, BTW). It seems pretty cool in a jacket length too. Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09815988914005580044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-84386919216918582432013-08-17T17:55:55.075-07:002013-08-17T17:55:55.075-07:00I love those 'bellows' pockets. I've ...I love those 'bellows' pockets. I've got to go to Detroit this winter and of course, don't have a coat that can handle that kind of winter weather. I have a pattern that I plan to use, but am seriously considering adding your bellows pockets to the inside in addition to the external patch pockets the pattern calls for.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234366085172090247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-32399766788737742042013-08-12T04:32:19.956-07:002013-08-12T04:32:19.956-07:00Linda, after a summer of rain-rain-rain in NE Ohio...Linda, after a summer of rain-rain-rain in NE Ohio, I want to move to where you live! :)Jan Crewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04571973816419199463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-69035846336421346332013-08-12T04:29:39.973-07:002013-08-12T04:29:39.973-07:00Shams, you look fabulous, and this coat is an epic...Shams, you look fabulous, and this coat is an epic success!Jan Crewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04571973816419199463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-76300199864812080662013-08-11T15:36:15.877-07:002013-08-11T15:36:15.877-07:00I love the back of the coat--it's a real eye-c...I love the back of the coat--it's a real eye-catcher. Once again you have chosen a marvelous fabric to showcase an interesting design, Shams. Great job indeed.Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06185893668000252066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-47853251965952985892013-08-11T15:22:31.635-07:002013-08-11T15:22:31.635-07:00Thanks for your reply, Marcy, and your constructio...Thanks for your reply, Marcy, and your construction tips!<br /><br />I agree, the sleeve is perfect for layering, and that's a good tip about the shorter length for travel.<br /><br />I am SO glad you can make it to AIF this year!! I will see you there.shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-3851751555123825992013-08-11T13:49:33.563-07:002013-08-11T13:49:33.563-07:00Again, you have inspired me. I'm totally goin...Again, you have inspired me. I'm totally going to make this coat and will make it with your ideas in mind. It looks fabulous on you, love everything about the choices you made - fabric, length, everything! And as a side note, I'm loving your hair - looks great too! Thanks for all the tips and ideas!Kathleen O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03956774401841560481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-48970222142940961042013-08-10T18:00:58.474-07:002013-08-10T18:00:58.474-07:00I have to give you BIG "thank you" for m...I have to give you BIG "thank you" for making me realize that my coat-making obsession isn't even CLOSE to a real obsession - I can make LOTS more coats and still not be close to you lol!<br /><br />I blew it - I should have asked to try on your coat last night (for size, you know....) you are just rocking every single coat you've made lately! Jillybejoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010866113928621691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-67084533129336990662013-08-10T16:28:52.282-07:002013-08-10T16:28:52.282-07:00Gorgeous coat! Love all the details.Gorgeous coat! Love all the details.Ann Made Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736679240367173915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-66008244167688629092013-08-10T14:43:41.896-07:002013-08-10T14:43:41.896-07:00LOVE your new coat. The fabric is fabulous, and th...LOVE your new coat. The fabric is fabulous, and the weight is perfect for SF. 5 stars! -WendyWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01782008169878168602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-55181539354199043592013-08-10T12:23:15.055-07:002013-08-10T12:23:15.055-07:00PS...I built in a secret pocket too, just top stit...PS...I built in a secret pocket too, just top stitched inside and the pleating hides the stitching.marcythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673088052041983577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-91334308713599356392013-08-10T12:20:46.194-07:002013-08-10T12:20:46.194-07:00Shams it is stunning! Here is my 2 cents worth on...Shams it is stunning! Here is my 2 cents worth on the coat, which I also made in a pleated fabric. I was a little apprehensive about whether the pleated fabric would grow and grow. As it turns out it didn't. I used a fusible tricot on the placket and on the collar and that worked beautifully. I also treated the shoulder as I do a T-shirt and put a 1" strip of fusible tricot on the back shoulder seam, stitched the seam then pressed both to the back and topstitched, so the shoulder seam can't stretch. <br /><br />YES, do make sure the length is where you want it. (my pleated fabric did not stretch like yours). The sleeve is very slightly extended from the shoulder, but is not a dropped sleeve, and the armhole depth is deep enough to layer other things underneath, but it is a good idea to check this along with the length in tissue fitting. I intentionally did not make this coat maxi length because I've found these long coats cumbersome in travel...trips me up going up the stairs. <br /><br />I am SO glad you like it, love hearing how people use the patterns. <br /><br />Good news, I will be in SF with my French girlfriend and we will go to Artistry in FAshion, I am really looking forward to it...old home week and great shopping!<br />Marcymarcythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673088052041983577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-60346269513636929902013-08-10T11:29:51.102-07:002013-08-10T11:29:51.102-07:00YAY! I am so glad that you are coming!YAY! I am so glad that you are coming!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-34938871464452742912013-08-10T11:27:45.829-07:002013-08-10T11:27:45.829-07:00that is some splendid fabric!!! What a raincoat. A...that is some splendid fabric!!! What a raincoat. And this year I AM GOING TO ARTISTRY IN FASHION.Claire R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09937988030390654215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-84743003047499589872013-08-10T10:38:32.039-07:002013-08-10T10:38:32.039-07:00That fabric is amazing. You're so stylish!That fabric is amazing. You're so stylish!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215054696445481229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-8849128133950396392013-08-10T08:45:35.209-07:002013-08-10T08:45:35.209-07:00I wonder when the pattern companies are going to w...I wonder when the pattern companies are going to wise up and send their designer patterns to a select group of style-savvy sewists like you before they do their photo shoots and publish the patterns?! They are missing out on a bonanza, I think. So many people would be inspired by your version; it would sell out in an instant. The coat is wonderful and you look so chic!Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10158074715851235417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-53017394881089836292013-08-10T08:33:54.089-07:002013-08-10T08:33:54.089-07:00Fantastic, both the pattern and your beautiful sew...Fantastic, both the pattern and your beautiful sewing. Love the fabric and how you put it all together.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12357385747462991045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-52353000704774712882013-08-10T06:50:05.605-07:002013-08-10T06:50:05.605-07:00Shams, I don't know how you do it, but you'...Shams, I don't know how you do it, but you've made another fabulous, georgeous coat -- in almost no time flat. Wow, you look stunning in it. And I really appreciate the way you write your descriptions of your thought and sewing processes. Thanks so much. Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00299401116107179331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-17063594884886086342013-08-10T04:37:43.995-07:002013-08-10T04:37:43.995-07:00Another great piece. Love it!!Another great piece. Love it!!RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-57744922684084702562013-08-10T04:20:50.499-07:002013-08-10T04:20:50.499-07:00Shams, thanks for the note about Pam. You are rig...Shams, thanks for the note about Pam. You are right -- highest quality interfacing and excellent service.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07867886092638287390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-81259587014551809372013-08-10T04:17:46.350-07:002013-08-10T04:17:46.350-07:00I knew you'd make this!! Love it! I've b...I knew you'd make this!! Love it! I've bought the pattern and have what I think I'll use as the cloth and can't wait to get started. Have to make a bridal veil first for DD. It is beautiful on you!Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07867886092638287390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-87492169764460649692013-08-10T03:55:43.569-07:002013-08-10T03:55:43.569-07:00shazam!shazam!quiltcontemplation blogspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07073675331096590657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-32569142618518674492013-08-10T03:50:21.291-07:002013-08-10T03:50:21.291-07:00There is great specialness here. There is great specialness here. prttynpnkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16513331416653286924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-40051466732480369142013-08-10T03:29:58.896-07:002013-08-10T03:29:58.896-07:00Beautiful! This coat looks amazing on you. I am go...Beautiful! This coat looks amazing on you. I am going to have to get that pattern.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500490363731355974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-87068748316568793832013-08-10T01:14:55.570-07:002013-08-10T01:14:55.570-07:00Wow, the coats and jackets are coming fast and thi...Wow, the coats and jackets are coming fast and think in San Francisco! Another exquisite addition to your wardrobe Shams. You are on a sewing spree....your closet must be bulging!<br />I found Pam's website ages ago but haven't been there recently - please pass on our good wishes for a speedy recovery.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.com