tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post7268286629522362173..comments2024-03-21T22:00:15.368-07:00Comments on Communing With Fabric: Red Alligator Anne Klein Jacket - Vogue 1293shamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-83710431846226533682013-09-15T00:06:49.424-07:002013-09-15T00:06:49.424-07:00Great interpretation of one of my favourite Anne K...Great interpretation of one of my favourite Anne Klein designs.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622769905155059570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-60435239431748069612013-09-05T04:12:55.936-07:002013-09-05T04:12:55.936-07:00Your fabric choice and pattern are amazing. Love l...Your fabric choice and pattern are amazing. Love love your lining and just Love everything about this jacket.Ann Made Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736679240367173915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-31735570749324207342013-09-04T17:55:22.618-07:002013-09-04T17:55:22.618-07:00That jacket is awesome! I love the detail - espec...That jacket is awesome! I love the detail - especially that great lining. I don't think I would have thought of using a scarf as a lining. You have certainly given me a great idea! Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234366085172090247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-85226019564994020592013-09-04T13:03:13.787-07:002013-09-04T13:03:13.787-07:00both jackets are awesome! both jackets are awesome! RoseAGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01360864547510178832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-62832200318603327182013-09-03T21:47:58.155-07:002013-09-03T21:47:58.155-07:00Wow! this is really something! The fabric is amaa...Wow! this is really something! The fabric is amaaaazing! and all the zips really give it that extra edge and oomph. Your story about the lining made me laugh; I NEVER would have thought anything had you not mentioned it!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-32979936100535116812013-09-03T21:45:49.621-07:002013-09-03T21:45:49.621-07:00What a great story and a great result! I don'...What a great story and a great result! I don't want to sound mean, but It's reassuring to see that other sewists have projects that go in starts and stops. I love all the zippers. And yes, when I look at some printed fabrics, I think "Oh! that kinda reminds me of Georgia O'Keefe, but it's not as subtle...."Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05782386414185682598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-85553909815805429452013-09-03T21:34:13.283-07:002013-09-03T21:34:13.283-07:00Hi Sharon, love the jacket and have looked at the ...Hi Sharon, love the jacket and have looked at the pattern mainly because I love the shape of the pants and wondered what I could do with the jacket..and now you have inspired me to go in the same direction as you have done with the zips ect..Your shoulder line is bang on . and looking at the back and front under arm I would have considered taking the pattern in to almost down to the waist line..or just below the bust ..But in any case no matter my comments it is still a great looking jacket...I am not sure where you reside in the states but you may want to look over to this ..www.thefabricstore.co.nz...Jan Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02672165937794977020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-86877103713100025422013-09-03T10:39:07.346-07:002013-09-03T10:39:07.346-07:00First up...the hat as I'm visiting via Judith&...First up...the hat as I'm visiting via Judith's hat attack! I LOVE it. It's a fabulous colour for you, and me should you tire of it, and the design is so creative and fun! <br /><br />And now, the jacket. Fantastic! As one who sews, I really appreciate the care and attention to detail. And the lining is sublime! I enjoy following you and Margy with your sewing projects!Sue @ A Colourful Canvashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509898677660889672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-47364548234325618812013-09-03T09:31:21.475-07:002013-09-03T09:31:21.475-07:00Wow! I would have never guessed your jacket was ba...Wow! I would have never guessed your jacket was based on that pattern.<br /><br />Another fantastic jacket.<br /><br />Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00396360656641592444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-19843823234170875582013-09-02T16:07:38.363-07:002013-09-02T16:07:38.363-07:00Absolutely beautiful. I love this. Absolutely beautiful. I love this. Ronniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01913359984805427673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-29741412144421293072013-09-02T12:57:40.114-07:002013-09-02T12:57:40.114-07:00I'm telling you that you make the best jackets...I'm telling you that you make the best jackets! I'm always thrilled and amazed when I see one of your new ones!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-35570861137712489742013-09-02T09:22:22.994-07:002013-09-02T09:22:22.994-07:00You know, Mary Beth, I truly admire your obsessive...You know, Mary Beth, I truly admire your obsessive nature! We are soul sisters, I can see that!!!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-61268368286454545952013-09-02T09:14:02.539-07:002013-09-02T09:14:02.539-07:00Ur welcome. Meanwhile, I found a bunch of hat sup...Ur welcome. Meanwhile, I found a bunch of hat supply sites w/the blanks, dyed and natural.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-30807102522118521752013-09-02T09:08:51.390-07:002013-09-02T09:08:51.390-07:00Thanks, Mary Beth! My good friend Sue makes hats a...Thanks, Mary Beth! My good friend Sue makes hats and has many straw hoods. Hmmm.......shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-38318227970341366952013-09-02T08:10:39.496-07:002013-09-02T08:10:39.496-07:00TDF! Love,it! You and Margy both have made outstan...TDF! Love,it! You and Margy both have made outstanding jackets as you always do. Love all those zippers! <br />I have this pattern so I'll have to check back here when I decide to make it.<br />Shams.I just posted a Marci Tilton jacket. I'd love it if you would check it out and tell me what you think. You were my inspiration for this one!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-23398491510508636842013-09-02T07:53:46.469-07:002013-09-02T07:53:46.469-07:00I recognise the pattern from when it came out, but...I recognise the pattern from when it came out, but I wouldn't have recognised your jacket from it - way more funky! Love it, love it. I can see you in the full suit, too. vivienzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05518896655283195065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-17416813518020267382013-09-02T07:25:22.811-07:002013-09-02T07:25:22.811-07:00Also found a FaceBook page for her: Diana Cavagnar...Also found a FaceBook page for her: Diana Cavagnaro. You can see I don't get out much LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-30972184660424079002013-09-02T07:24:45.879-07:002013-09-02T07:24:45.879-07:00Hi Mary Mary! I have been mulling your question ov...Hi Mary Mary! I have been mulling your question over this morning. I have also received email asking about my shoulder narrowing technique.<br /><br />What I do is barely technique at all. I put the garment on and mark where the shoulder should be. It's usually 1/2 to 2" too wide. I take the garment off and cut off the excess - tapering it to nothing approximately where the notches are - where the sleeve goes under the arm. I do this on the front and back, removing a new-moon shaped sliver of fabric. (I sometimes mark it with chalk before cutting, but I usually just eyeball it.)<br /><br />You will next ask me, what about adjusting the sleeve head to compensate?<br /><br />I'll be honest, this pretty much always "just works". You can walk the sleeve pattern along the armscye to see how it will match up, remembering that patterns always design for the sleeve head to be longer for a set-in sleeve. If the difference is excessive, you may need to adjust, but this doesn't usually happen to me.shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-82988180418676267222013-09-02T07:21:53.259-07:002013-09-02T07:21:53.259-07:00Shams: I found the original Threads article on ma...Shams: I found the original Threads article on making your hat. It's in issue 106, April/May 2003, pgs 74-75. Looks like a fun project if you can find the "pari sisal straw hood". Never made a hat, myself, might do this one. Also found the author: http://hatacademy.com/profile/DianaCavagnaro at the Hat Academy, and she's in San Diego, her company: Ahead Productions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-76053651521323130532013-09-02T06:53:08.768-07:002013-09-02T06:53:08.768-07:00Please explain using organza scraps for the window...Please explain using organza scraps for the windows!,,,,<br />bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15696947264601937731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-58536121687365001682013-09-02T06:43:42.515-07:002013-09-02T06:43:42.515-07:00This is a Blue Ribbon jacket! Thanks for all the d...This is a Blue Ribbon jacket! Thanks for all the details. Don't think I am advanced enough to make this, but maybe in the near future!bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15696947264601937731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-17577002478611538412013-09-02T06:06:42.861-07:002013-09-02T06:06:42.861-07:00Your red jacket is a stunner and i love all of the...Your red jacket is a stunner and i love all of the zippers. It's fun to follow the process that you and Margy engaged in to help and motivate each other! The lining is a very special edition.<br /><br />Thank you for linking up with Hat Attack in the orange straw hat. I always appreciate a hat that folds and lies flat and is then packable.The Style Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03760710805926873206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-54479618175867535162013-09-02T05:24:17.897-07:002013-09-02T05:24:17.897-07:00Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. The fabric, the z...Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. The fabric, the zippers, the lining. They all work beautifully with the pattern and your amazing sewing expertise. Enjoy.Kathryn, aka fzxdochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16765109817196426864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-54588448974474034192013-09-02T04:37:24.304-07:002013-09-02T04:37:24.304-07:00This is sleek and sassy and all good things- I lov...This is sleek and sassy and all good things- I love it!!!prttynpnkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16513331416653286924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-20919946790930745902013-09-02T02:56:04.999-07:002013-09-02T02:56:04.999-07:00Fabulous and stylish jacket. Love the changes you ...Fabulous and stylish jacket. Love the changes you made to this pattern. Great result.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.com