tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post131409710884622903..comments2023-04-16T02:49:26.129-05:00Comments on today's agenda: Bubble Coat Mega PostGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-61987589856632060182019-09-26T23:40:49.368-05:002019-09-26T23:40:49.368-05:00Looks killer and radiant...Looks killer and radiant...Weaveron Textilehttps://www.weaveron.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-18830359466118942282013-12-26T11:20:18.310-06:002013-12-26T11:20:18.310-06:00Thank you! I do like the ruffle, but with a more ...Thank you! I do like the ruffle, but with a more feminine fabric - this one reads quite masculine, IMO.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-40821838387437772852013-12-26T08:58:28.063-06:002013-12-26T08:58:28.063-06:00beautiful! looks so much better when you remove th...beautiful! looks so much better when you remove that front ruffle.. mokoshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15271002958444738625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-89220141037460743542013-12-03T06:15:02.163-06:002013-12-03T06:15:02.163-06:00I don't know how you missed it either - this p...I don't know how you missed it either - this post is like a tome, LOL!<br /><br />Thank you so much for these lovely compliments!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-63955603378154017932013-12-03T04:21:50.123-06:002013-12-03T04:21:50.123-06:00I don't know how I've missed this coat. It...I don't know how I've missed this coat. It's amazing, so beautiful and done with such precision and skills, the post left me utterly stunned. The selection of the fabrics and the matching brooch are marvelous!Carmela Biscuithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622514944344276878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-5740418002066232692013-11-30T09:15:30.408-06:002013-11-30T09:15:30.408-06:00Thank you so much, Kirsty!Thank you so much, Kirsty!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-26720326381100828462013-11-30T09:15:14.995-06:002013-11-30T09:15:14.995-06:00Thanks, Gretchen! I ended up finding several pair...Thanks, Gretchen! I ended up finding several pairs of leather gloves on Amazon (of course! Should have thought of that before!) which will be delivered over the next week if I'm lucky. All smooth leather, which wears better for me.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-37927485960432331192013-11-30T09:13:34.741-06:002013-11-30T09:13:34.741-06:00Thanks, Debbie! I think the flannel ended up bein...Thanks, Debbie! I think the flannel ended up being the right choice for this coat. It's quite a bit heavier than lambswool (weight-wise), but the wool outer was a little on the thin side, so the flannel added a nice heft that was missing otherwise. That said, now that I've gotten my feet wet a little with coat-making, I won't be as afraid to spend the money on lambswool in the future!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-19367246138750672112013-11-30T09:11:08.037-06:002013-11-30T09:11:08.037-06:00I love it too - I'm so glad I found and bought...I love it too - I'm so glad I found and bought this fabric. You can never be quite sure what you're going to get when you order online, but this one ended up being a winner!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-14198096032741598012013-11-30T09:10:26.027-06:002013-11-30T09:10:26.027-06:00I actually only worked on it for four of those day...I actually only worked on it for four of those days - it's a pretty simple design, but all the cutting and basting added on a lot of time! The weather has warmed back up a little, so I plan on wearing it and photographing it this week.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-63868678933456108922013-11-28T14:37:33.153-06:002013-11-28T14:37:33.153-06:00This looks like the most stunning coat, made with ...This looks like the most stunning coat, made with such care. It just looks amazing. I love the shape and can't wait to see you wear it!Kirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204727428025001321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-64756926804639853392013-11-28T13:39:28.412-06:002013-11-28T13:39:28.412-06:00"intriguing". . . clumsy typing fingers...."intriguing". . . clumsy typing fingers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-55722630437314291952013-11-28T13:38:30.540-06:002013-11-28T13:38:30.540-06:00I could see it's not quite a Poiret cocoon sha...I could see it's not quite a Poiret cocoon shape (which I love, btw), but couldn't quite figure out what was different. A reverse A-line? - iintrguing!<br />-- stashdragonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-73097778441068633612013-11-28T13:34:19.746-06:002013-11-28T13:34:19.746-06:00Sensational! You knocked it out of the park with ...Sensational! You knocked it out of the park with this one: fabric, shape, and finishing - not to mention the brooch. Now get those elbow-length gloves, with just a bit of "crumple" at the wrists. Suede, or smooth leather?<br />-- stashdragonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-69337208456193800742013-11-28T12:27:50.771-06:002013-11-28T12:27:50.771-06:00Your coat is beautiful Gail! It's so well made...Your coat is beautiful Gail! It's so well made! I really like the idea of using plain cotton flannel for interlining and think I might have to borrow this for whenI make my coat. Makizy Sewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340015178845132643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-33683005764604174162013-11-28T11:30:59.981-06:002013-11-28T11:30:59.981-06:00I absolutely love that fabric. It couldn't be ...I absolutely love that fabric. It couldn't be better and it really goes perfectly with that pattern! I can't wait to see it on, it looks so good on the hanger already!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15979808408348106338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-45942682394359926822013-11-28T00:51:18.246-06:002013-11-28T00:51:18.246-06:00I can't believe it only took you a week to mak...I can't believe it only took you a week to make this - that's a hell of a lot of work in such a short space of time! It looks fab and your brooch matches perfectly. Just need photos of you wearing it now...!Sabshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11703598193765211309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-90633470515375222482013-11-27T19:44:35.171-06:002013-11-27T19:44:35.171-06:00Thanks, Stef! I love grey and orange together, an...Thanks, Stef! I love grey and orange together, and when I saw this fabric I knew it was perfect.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-65780917842722875092013-11-27T12:49:51.332-06:002013-11-27T12:49:51.332-06:00What a super cute coat! I live the herringbone vib...What a super cute coat! I live the herringbone vibe and those bits of color in it. The snaps are very neat. Haven't seen those before.Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081916135477167930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-9641388576443046752013-11-27T09:47:00.127-06:002013-11-27T09:47:00.127-06:00Awww, thank you! Do you know what though? This f...Awww, thank you! Do you know what though? This fabric was a lot easier to work with than the slippery one you used last week! I want to make everything in wool now - it is SO easy to sew!<br /><br />I tend to do a lot of reflecting while I sew, and I'm always aware of how everything I've done previously influences what I'm working on at the moment. As I did things like cut away the interlining at the seam allowances, I'd think about the Craftsy class where I learned to do that, and about how I didn't know that before and now I do. I think the cumulative nature of learning sewing is really interesting and important for me - it all keeps building, and over time the results get better and better.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-71524495197552047602013-11-27T09:40:58.516-06:002013-11-27T09:40:58.516-06:00Thanks, Sonja! So now you're not the only one...Thanks, Sonja! So now you're not the only one with a blanket-y coat!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-28768652687115264342013-11-27T09:40:30.096-06:002013-11-27T09:40:30.096-06:00Thank you, Daniela! I have not worn it yet, as I ...Thank you, Daniela! I have not worn it yet, as I didn't leave the house yesterday, LOL! And today I'm home too, cooking away . . However, we have some events coming up in the next couple weeks and I'm hoping to wear it then. Can't seem to make myself get gussied up just to run to the grocery store!<br /><br />Also, I have to admit that I paid no attention to pattern matching, I just got REALLY lucky! This fabric was so forgiving!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-27538253464218418372013-11-27T09:38:37.613-06:002013-11-27T09:38:37.613-06:00Thank you, Lisa! You're right - I think a coa...Thank you, Lisa! You're right - I think a coat says "long haul - take it slowly" more than other types of projects. Somehow knowing from the get-go that it's going to take a while helps me slow down and just enjoy it!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-9541967728386948982013-11-27T09:36:49.454-06:002013-11-27T09:36:49.454-06:00Thank you, Dottie! I feel like a dunce for not tr...Thank you, Dottie! I feel like a dunce for not trying tailor's tacks sooner - they're so quick and easy!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-20454430533219513402013-11-27T09:36:11.921-06:002013-11-27T09:36:11.921-06:00Thank you, Ami! That's high praise, since you...Thank you, Ami! That's high praise, since you're the Coat Master! <br /><br />I have been on the lookout for some long leather gloves in charcoal grey for the last month - I've only found one pair and they were ridiculously expensive! I definitely need some sort of long glove for this coat, so I'm going to try to make some.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.com