tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post1049870563063140420..comments2024-03-21T22:00:15.368-07:00Comments on Communing With Fabric: Vogue 1317 - Sleeping with Ralph Chado Ruccishamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-9971502064766291832012-08-14T13:32:34.918-07:002012-08-14T13:32:34.918-07:00Shams, I just received that pattern today. When...Shams, I just received that pattern today. When I ordered it I had no idea if I would ever sew it. But, I always order the Rucci patterns, just because!<br /><br />Now, you have inspired me to make a robe. What a great idea. Something I will wear while using a Ralph Rucci pattern (which isn't really my lifestyle, these days, if ever really). Thanks for the inspiration. Love your blog.<br /><br />DeirdreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-88714162838087477932012-08-11T17:05:09.579-07:002012-08-11T17:05:09.579-07:00P.S., love those slippers, too!P.S., love those slippers, too!Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10158074715851235417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-1379017413070532132012-08-11T16:58:31.191-07:002012-08-11T16:58:31.191-07:00I enjoy these flights of fancy of yours so much! I...I enjoy these flights of fancy of yours so much! It's funny, but looking at the photos of the red dress on the model, it doesn't really fit her well in the shoulders. But you mentioned that you re-drew the shoulder line and yours looks great. Altogether great imagination! Now you've got me picturing it as a jacket with a peplum (maybe zipper front, no bow). I agree with Margy about the book idea.<br />-Janie (Catbird on PR)Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10158074715851235417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-57922268932507229892012-08-11T15:35:12.385-07:002012-08-11T15:35:12.385-07:00You have A Beautiful Mind. What a treat that you s...You have A Beautiful Mind. What a treat that you share it. I feel positive that you're also incredible with your day job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-60324460496889983472012-08-11T08:18:32.077-07:002012-08-11T08:18:32.077-07:00Thanks so much for the details about the FBA and l...Thanks so much for the details about the FBA and lengthening. I've got my eye on this pattern and this will be a huge help!Catherine Dazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14286784668307559391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-12717017465360914972012-08-11T05:10:31.924-07:002012-08-11T05:10:31.924-07:00Once again you prove that a pattern is only a sugg...Once again you prove that a pattern is only a suggestion! That's a beautiful robe. Nice sewing, Shams!gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-48104928661788475142012-08-11T04:32:32.287-07:002012-08-11T04:32:32.287-07:00I think the search for a flattering, feminine, com...I think the search for a flattering, feminine, comfortable and wearable robe is much like looking for the perfect purse. Bravo to you for seeing the great potential in this new pattern and then producing just that kind of robe. Yes, my head got hurt around that gusset process but how kind of you to document it so carefully. Hope you are lounging and enjoying the fruits of your labors.Jane Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-32405471380624551302012-08-10T21:27:38.996-07:002012-08-10T21:27:38.996-07:00I loved this pattern in the newest collection, and...I loved this pattern in the newest collection, and I sure never saw it as bathrobe. Love the creativity, Shams! despite the fact you thin it did not turn out perfectly, I hope you enjoy wearing it. Cheers!Maris Olsenhttp://sewmaris.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-2500941816908146862012-08-10T20:37:35.817-07:002012-08-10T20:37:35.817-07:00What a great looking robe and in a beautiful color...What a great looking robe and in a beautiful color. It is so interesting reading the thought process which goes into your garments.glormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08864222002627736492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-17073412451497576942012-08-10T19:46:28.945-07:002012-08-10T19:46:28.945-07:00Wow - shame you are not happy with it because THAT...Wow - shame you are not happy with it because THAT is some bathrobe!!! It is amazing how we can look at patterns and see something completely different to what the designer intended. I have pyjamas identified for Today's fit V1307 (pants) and Rachel Comey V1247 (Top). I think they would make great PJs. NOW image them with your robe!!!BeaJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071033898844018967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-56516300438873575412012-08-10T19:43:53.204-07:002012-08-10T19:43:53.204-07:00Wow, so much work for the robe, but well worth the...Wow, so much work for the robe, but well worth the end result. I think the color is fabulous. I hope you enjoy it even tho it's not the exact fit you were going for with/without bra. The fabric sounds so inviting as you described as so soft. You always impress!Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345674465845908156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-63199187079888984122012-08-10T17:02:11.396-07:002012-08-10T17:02:11.396-07:00You have an interesting brain. How you went from d...You have an interesting brain. How you went from dress to a robe baffles my simple little mind. <br />8-D It turned out beautiful, I love the colour on you. The alterations you made to the pattern make my head hurt, but I do have a concussion right now, so perhaps that isn't so surprising.<br /><br />I do like the idea of the belt being attached in the back. I may do that on my next incarnation of my Obi Wan Kenobi robe.LChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05461543882119926595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-85879984255432688052012-08-10T14:52:56.056-07:002012-08-10T14:52:56.056-07:00I am very glad you made this pattern, because the ...I am very glad you made this pattern, because the FBA in the gusset is so darn clever and beautifully explained. <br />It is an extremely chic robe, despite the to bra or not issue. I obviously need a more stretchy brain, I couldn't see the brilliant dressing gown in that dress until you created it.kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-42899586593342350652012-08-10T12:15:33.630-07:002012-08-10T12:15:33.630-07:00I love it! Excellent posing, too of course. I'...I love it! Excellent posing, too of course. I'<br />m so glad you made this- now I can see how it might look on me- I love the back seaming!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-90081590387092358432012-08-10T11:56:38.886-07:002012-08-10T11:56:38.886-07:00That robe is enchanting. Looks great on you. Color...That robe is enchanting. Looks great on you. Color is comforting and fun. These are the feelings your latest creation brings out which is why I call it art ❤Kubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08883870804630058812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-1198533136154285622012-08-10T10:02:05.475-07:002012-08-10T10:02:05.475-07:00Ah, a beautiful robe...it would be a beautiful dre...Ah, a beautiful robe...it would be a beautiful dress, too! I admire the way you took this new pattern and wrestled it to the ground (in a sense...). Your explanations of the techniques you develop are so very clear and helpful. I see a book in your future...maybe an e-book?Margyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530078687246891396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-49475022313305450142012-08-10T09:30:21.062-07:002012-08-10T09:30:21.062-07:00I am truly glad that you DID blog this, as your ex...I am truly glad that you DID blog this, as your explanations of how you did the pattern alterations were both clear and very useful to me, I'll be printing them out for my sewing notebook (I'm another in the uber-busty camp) Your ideas for xp2 of this pattern sound very good indeed, and I am now slightly fascinated at the idea of combining gussets and princess-ish seams, two of my personal favorites...Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01994300004330705947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-66069455486332305052012-08-10T08:49:51.210-07:002012-08-10T08:49:51.210-07:00I dub you Chams the Fearless! Anyone who would att...I dub you Chams the Fearless! Anyone who would attempt double top stitching in addition to customizing a pattern is fearless, in my book. I believe your making the dress into a robe improves the pattern.Temporary Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623590072078411952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-64723775786740614502012-08-10T08:14:08.057-07:002012-08-10T08:14:08.057-07:00beautiful robe and I love the color. Nice to see t...beautiful robe and I love the color. Nice to see that pattern sewn up wow that was quick! and I was thinking of making it as a dress ;)Beth (SunnyGal Studio)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08891740887743925587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-59533975265220864802012-08-10T08:04:56.238-07:002012-08-10T08:04:56.238-07:00I like it! I think it looks great as a robe. I th...I like it! I think it looks great as a robe. I think, too, you have hit upon a area that the Big 4 pattern companies neglected and that is stylish sleepwear. Sure everybody wants a great looking coat to wear out but why wouldn't everyone want a stylish, chic robe to wear around the house or go out to pick up the morning paper?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-73235800941312293342012-08-10T06:29:56.121-07:002012-08-10T06:29:56.121-07:00lol. You calling me out, Carolyn?! I didn't bu...lol. You calling me out, Carolyn?! I didn't buy any... at first. But I went back and bought 4 in the next sale.<br /><br />What is rolling around in this head? I sometimes do not know.shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-35557560759780643312012-08-10T06:28:31.081-07:002012-08-10T06:28:31.081-07:00Thanks, Rhonda!Thanks, Rhonda!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-83755359653599726122012-08-10T06:24:17.590-07:002012-08-10T06:24:17.590-07:00Ralph would be so proud! Great reinterpretation of...Ralph would be so proud! Great reinterpretation of the dress.RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-16692621199907043392012-08-10T05:59:51.897-07:002012-08-10T05:59:51.897-07:00First, I thought you weren't buying any of the...First, I thought you weren't buying any of the new Vogue patterns when they first came out? And second that is so kewl that you thought of it as a robe...and both robes have such distinct personalities! So what other interesting things are roaming around in that creative mind of yours!?!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-55726470074398712242012-08-10T05:50:09.645-07:002012-08-10T05:50:09.645-07:00Thanks, Laura! But that's the problem. With ...Thanks, Laura! But that's the problem. With bra, the torso is too long. Without bra, the torso is not quite long enough. Such a frumpy look, though, sans bra, but that is how I will mostly wear it.<br /><br />I will wear it - it's soft and comfy. Just not for any photo ops. ;)shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.com