tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post7105786578383740550..comments2024-01-31T11:06:20.456-09:00Comments on Two On Two Off: Angst Three WaysDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11099128922590283342noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-23012673642017367332009-05-03T09:42:00.000-08:002009-05-03T09:42:00.000-08:00Well, honey. Get past the pink, 'cause after I ha...Well, honey. Get past the pink, 'cause after I have looked at all you sew, I think that would suit you best. What color was that vest you just finished? That would have been awful on you in pink, but the way it turned out was beautiful, no?Peace Thymehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361079101751470855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-44780489855699084452009-04-26T16:17:00.000-08:002009-04-26T16:17:00.000-08:00Ok you made me angsty and I'm not even taking the ...Ok you made me angsty and I'm not even taking the d@mn class! :Pangie.ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575366388194033626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-41870528573574354262009-04-25T06:09:00.000-08:002009-04-25T06:09:00.000-08:00I agree with Nancy K about taking one of these and...I agree with Nancy K about taking one of these and changing it up to suit your tastes. What about a little boxy jacket like the ones J.Crew and Zara always show? Those seem more your style but still are Chanel in spirit, though more youthful. A couple of the CS patterns could be modified. I am going to make a Chanel-style white summer jacket that's sort of deconstructed (serged edges for example) like the cool jackets I saw at Zara last night. This sounds like an awesome class and I am extremely envious!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16245730088359572839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-31195654273268764552009-04-25T05:29:00.000-08:002009-04-25T05:29:00.000-08:00I think the rebel in me would be looking for a BWO...I think the rebel in me would be looking for a BWOF jacket that has classic lines and separate lining pieces. It's not like BWOF has a dearth of jacket patterns. ;-) You could then buy the CS pattern that comes closest and use her techniques to construct it. At least with using a BWOF pattern, you wouldn't have to add fitting issues to the "boring" style issues.Debbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-54462820458935925892009-04-25T05:21:00.000-08:002009-04-25T05:21:00.000-08:00I'd be feeling all the same angst you are, Dawn. ...I'd be feeling all the same angst you are, Dawn. I've only had one sewing lesson in Jr. High by my mom, but I've been sewing ever since. I'm not a tailored jacket person myself, and the only one I could even see myself possibly making or wearing is the reddish one -- it looks more "fun" and stylish. BUT, the best part is getting to take the class and spend time doing something you love with other people who also love to sew! You will have so much fun and will learn so much!!!Sallynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-46813461146503715852009-04-25T05:16:00.000-08:002009-04-25T05:16:00.000-08:00I think the second one, 8428, would look great on ...I think the second one, 8428, would look great on you. I'm really looking forward to reading about this, so....<br /><br />Toughen up, Buttercup!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16740815242925743646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-35637842559568820492009-04-25T05:12:00.000-08:002009-04-25T05:12:00.000-08:00I completely agree with you about the patterns. Fo...I completely agree with you about the patterns. For my taste they are really rather boring. BUT... if you look at any of the YSL-inspired ones, you'll learn a ton about how he shaped the shoulders. I'm using her studies of YSL shoulders to make my Marfy jacket. There are subtle but very definite shaping things that she (and he) does. I hope you love the class!Gorgeous Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105281854898289918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-86952492517769138532009-04-25T04:05:00.000-08:002009-04-25T04:05:00.000-08:00Oh I am so excited for you. You will learn a lot ...Oh I am so excited for you. You will learn a lot I'm sure despite not being happy about the patterns. I am about to take Kenneth King's moulage class and I'm just a beginner. So I am fearful about my skill set. But I am very certain I will learn a lot. Have fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-75705979406101472702009-04-25T04:04:00.000-08:002009-04-25T04:04:00.000-08:00Since this seems like a great learning opportunity...Since this seems like a great learning opportunity, and that's why you're doing this, I'd definitely go for a notched collar and lapel jacket. If you can master that, you can do anything! You might get more use than you think out of a classic blazer. As for the fitting, your instructor is there to help you. I would explain your issues (with Vogue) before the class. I think you'll be great. It's SO much fun getting together with other sewers. I like the fact that it is such a long class. I would love to go.meredithphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17683287411020125224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-89851794523594297802009-04-25T03:58:00.000-08:002009-04-25T03:58:00.000-08:00Oh the anxiety of the unknown! I'm so jealous - yo...Oh the anxiety of the unknown! I'm so jealous - you're going to make new sewing friends in real life!<br /><br />I immediately thought of Lindsey T's jackets for you. I love the way they look with jeans. I think the pink one could be a replacement for the OOP just think of it in a different fabric...with different buttons.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17514929600248371886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-73957602087670494762009-04-25T03:34:00.000-08:002009-04-25T03:34:00.000-08:00I'd have the same reservations: I don't use big f...I'd have the same reservations: I don't use big fours and I'm not in love with the CS patterns. In spite of your reservations, this is a great learning opportunity and I'm sure it will be fun once you get started. Adjust your expectations and it will be great!Elarayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06487492651398001387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-45678208275117734112009-04-24T22:51:00.000-08:002009-04-24T22:51:00.000-08:00Your end result won't necessarily look exactly lik...Your end result won't necessarily look exactly like the picture on the pattern. I made a jacket from the last pattern listed (the Chanel jacket). The changes I made were fairly substantial, and possibly beyond the scope of your class, but it may give you some ideas about possibilities you may not have considered.<br /><A HREF="http://couturedetails.blogspot.com/2008/09/extreme-fringe.html" REL="nofollow">Claire Scheaffer jacket</A>Claudinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364637676915085292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-53942133387955818122009-04-24T22:30:00.000-08:002009-04-24T22:30:00.000-08:00Hey Dawn - you asked about my orange pea coat....b...Hey Dawn - you asked about my orange pea coat....bought it a few years ago at Nord's...it was one of those "must have" items...so glad I got it. BUT...I want to make one just like it now.Paulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04683033681892828851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-41439809764660338212009-04-24T20:56:00.000-08:002009-04-24T20:56:00.000-08:00Not reading the other comments---
The side tie on...Not reading the other comments---<br /><br />The side tie one looks more like you to me. For what it's worth.neighbourhood.galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04312982850571575165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-29400429309651541682009-04-24T20:54:00.000-08:002009-04-24T20:54:00.000-08:00Those jackets don't really do anything for me eith...Those jackets don't really do anything for me either but I guess the learning process is the main point. I know you can change up one of those patterns to suit you.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05646506480120500856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-30668636970643810982009-04-24T20:41:00.000-08:002009-04-24T20:41:00.000-08:00I can totally see you in the second pattern, the o...I can totally see you in the second pattern, the one tied on the side. It's probably the most versatile one for you as well. <br />If not, I'm with NancyK: take the third one and make it yours. <br />Either way I'm sure you'll have fun in the class. Wish I could come... ;)Sandranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-4710092363036880522009-04-24T19:45:00.000-08:002009-04-24T19:45:00.000-08:00Hi,
I enjoy your blog, but never comment. But I...Hi, <br /><br />I enjoy your blog, but never comment. But I did just finish a tailoring class and wanted to add my 2 cents. We had no required pattern for the class, just that our pattern have certain elements: a notched collar, welt pockets, 2 piece sleeve and such. So people used all kinds of patterns from different companies, and some had drafted their own. That was actually part of the fun of the class -- to see how the instructor advised people to handle unusual details, and to see all the jackets take shape in their different forms.<br /><br />So my advice to you is: <br />1. Pick something with a notched collar. Tailoring a notched collar is a great thing to learn, and if you can do that, the shawl and mandarin collars will be a piece of cake later.<br />2. Choose a design you love. Negotiate with your instructor about using another pattern company if you have to, but seriously -- you're going to be spending hours every week working on that thing, and you want to love the result and feel like it looks great on you. You're paying for the class, you should get to make a design you at least want to wear. You can buy an SB pattern for the instructions if that's part of the issue.<br />3. Find a design that's challenging to your skills. You'll have the instructor to help you get through the rough spots, and how often will you have that much hands-on help again?<br />4. Splurge on great fabric. Again, you're going to be spending so much time on this thing that you want the fabric to be worth it. I fiddled with every part of my jacket so much (4 welt pockets! 3 bound buttonholes!) that by the end, if I had chosen a cheaper fabric, it probably would have looked kind of shopworn.<br /><br />Whatever pattern you end up using, I'm sure it will be a ton of fun, and you'll create an awesome jacket by the end!<br /><br />NatashaNatashanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-79579702570829160802009-04-24T19:39:00.000-08:002009-04-24T19:39:00.000-08:00Hi,
Forget about the colour, I made this jacke...Hi, <br /><br />Forget about the colour, I made this jacket in a cool wool, blues/yellow, the instructions are great, the fit? I have 4 of Claire's books, have attended workshops with her. <br /><br />Look at the style lines not the colour............a tailored jacket is a work of art.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-42934579139443357792009-04-24T18:24:00.000-08:002009-04-24T18:24:00.000-08:00Why don't you take the third one and change it up ...Why don't you take the third one and change it up a bit. They are all a little old or staid for you. They are too staid for me and I'm a lot older than you! Crop the jacket, change the pockets, widen or narrow the lapels. It is basic enough that you could do a lot to it. Even the one that's oop if you can find it can be changed to make it more stylish. Again, shorten the jacket, make a more whimsical trim. Change the pockets. Take a look at how Marc Jacobs changes traditional jackets. Take a look at the current Chanel line and see how KL modernizes the traditional jacket. The hand stitches are not hard, they are even fun to do after you get the hang of it. It is really quite wonderful to see how the construction process molds the fabric. Make sure you get a fabric worthy of your efforts. I took French couture lessons many years ago after being a self taught sewist. Learning from an expert is such a great opportunity. Enjoy.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-38610822198750696652009-04-24T18:07:00.000-08:002009-04-24T18:07:00.000-08:00I can't tell you how much time and fabric I have w...I can't tell you how much time and fabric I have wasted on the "big four".... go for the black tie jacket - it may look better if you crop it and raise the tie a bit, Claire wouldn't mind a few style adjustments would she? <br /><br />sounds like you'll learn a lot of great skills and just enough to know what rules you can break! Go and add a little sass to the class!Mommymitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697714102999260557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-86456472373735444962009-04-24T17:36:00.000-08:002009-04-24T17:36:00.000-08:00I completely understand your need for an internal ...I completely understand your need for an internal pep talk! But, if the instructor is looking forward to meeting you, that speaks volumes! Nothing to worry about! I think it's funny that I was just researching fitting classes online today myself...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126043161321731207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-76141708036542034232009-04-24T17:28:00.000-08:002009-04-24T17:28:00.000-08:00Dawn - I am looking forward to being in the class ...Dawn - I am looking forward to being in the class with you....I'll get to see your talent at work!!! Linda is a GREAT instructor - that orange silk dress on my site - yea, it looks good because she helped! Can't wait, can't wait, can't WAIT!!!!<br /><br />BTW - Linda is looking forward to meeting you; she's read some of your reviews on PR. :DPaulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04683033681892828851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-21023524346602965372009-04-24T17:07:00.000-08:002009-04-24T17:07:00.000-08:00I like the second like Myra. I could see you in t...I like the second like Myra. I could see you in that, maybe in a different color....Arlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074116444576161726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-76018241013810681222009-04-24T17:06:00.001-08:002009-04-24T17:06:00.001-08:00It is hard to look past the fabric on the pattern ...It is hard to look past the fabric on the pattern envelope sometimes! I actually think the pink style might be good for you, the others might be too long. I always try to look at the line drawings on the back, I do the same in BWOF and head for the line drawings page first :-) Is having a Claire Shaeffer pattern a 'requirement' of the class or just something the instructor has 'suggested'? Sorry, the rebel in me would be tempted to question it if none of them suit! :-0 As far as hand stitches, there really aren't that many, and if you have confidence in your abilities (which you should with the great garments you turn out) then you will be fine, enjoy :-)kiltsnquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05662251436329585741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-58076048859024852102009-04-24T17:06:00.000-08:002009-04-24T17:06:00.000-08:00The one you might buy is the one I have in my stas...The one you might buy is the one I have in my stash. I love that curved hemline, but other than that, a jacket is a jacket. And really, I bought the pattern more for the pattern instruction details more than anything else. That was about a year ago and I still haven't even opened up the pattern yet. Although I did look at the pattern cover a few days ago.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04420458445442482137noreply@blogger.com