tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post6844047065184634959..comments2023-04-16T02:49:26.129-05:00Comments on today's agenda: Finally: Victoria IIGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-28195957416176939702013-10-09T11:19:16.953-05:002013-10-09T11:19:16.953-05:00Thank you! Can't wait to see your blazer. Ar...Thank you! Can't wait to see your blazer. Are you using your similar fabric as inner or outer? Either way I think it will be very cute!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-34511984947031376152013-10-08T18:01:28.499-05:002013-10-08T18:01:28.499-05:00How cute! And sassy. I love you in red. Believe it...How cute! And sassy. I love you in red. Believe it or not I have a similar fabric to your lining saved for my second Victoria blazer. Now, if only I get get that first one finished. I'm so close! Melizza Makeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535548992762009971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-20535571245140025182013-09-15T12:28:11.727-05:002013-09-15T12:28:11.727-05:00Thank you! I'm glad I'm not the only one ...Thank you! I'm glad I'm not the only one whose cuffs didn't meet up! I can be so lax about some things, but stuff like that really bothers me - my eye is always drawn there and I can't let it go til I fix it!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-87711015880234912412013-09-15T12:26:52.817-05:002013-09-15T12:26:52.817-05:00I saw one version where a lady did the cropped bla...I saw one version where a lady did the cropped blazer and a pencil skirt to match - it looked so chic and business-like!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-14908896334194606602013-09-15T10:10:33.074-05:002013-09-15T10:10:33.074-05:00Oooh, I love this! Your fabric combo is great, an...Oooh, I love this! Your fabric combo is great, and the red is a really nice color. There's a sudden chill in the air around here, so I bet you'll be into blazer weather very, very soon! RE: the cuffs, mine didn't line up perfectly either, so I just stretched the cuffs a teensy bit to get the ends to sit flush, but hand stitching is probably a nicer finish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-21383762124472310302013-09-15T09:55:33.359-05:002013-09-15T09:55:33.359-05:00Oh, me likey! I've been thinking about focusi...Oh, me likey! I've been thinking about focusing on work clothes this fall so I'll have to keep this blazer in mind. I'll pick your brain re. fabric choices over e-mail.Andreahttp://www.stitchparade.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-84928800561015893092013-09-14T12:17:56.914-05:002013-09-14T12:17:56.914-05:00Thanks, Carmela! I was so pleased when the red fa...Thanks, Carmela! I was so pleased when the red fabric was such a good match for the red bits in the ikat, because I ordered it online! You can never be quite sure what you're getting!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-33802182302580265252013-09-14T12:17:00.703-05:002013-09-14T12:17:00.703-05:00Thank you! I actually do have a pair of shoes in ...Thank you! I actually do have a pair of shoes in this color (of course!) but I didn't wear them because I thought it would be a little TOO much red, LOL!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-40784959812001827882013-09-14T12:16:21.616-05:002013-09-14T12:16:21.616-05:00I'm having the opposite reaction! I keep thin...I'm having the opposite reaction! I keep thinking, "I need to wear that (fill in the blank) before the weather turns!"Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-31175647441093935662013-09-14T00:57:24.374-05:002013-09-14T00:57:24.374-05:00Another beautiful blazer, and a good call on the l...Another beautiful blazer, and a good call on the lining - it's a perfect match.Carmela Biscuithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622514944344276878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-55571656137442039862013-09-13T17:06:54.769-05:002013-09-13T17:06:54.769-05:00I love blazers and shoes in that colour red and th...I love blazers and shoes in that colour red and this one is perfect with the navy contrast fabric. Another work of art! <br /><br />Your sense of style is always fun...it looks like you are having a good time and enjoying playing which is always a win.Lindahttp://www.etsy.com/shop/KettleYarnConoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-27323584307964984602013-09-13T14:27:17.959-05:002013-09-13T14:27:17.959-05:00I love the contrast lining!! And isn't is nic...I love the contrast lining!! And isn't is nice to be able to pull out some of our fall things? The seasonal change always makes me feel like I have a brand new wardrobe.PoldaPophttp://www.poldapop.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-54800236894507057752013-09-13T10:58:25.527-05:002013-09-13T10:58:25.527-05:00Thanks, Ivy!Thanks, Ivy!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-87059744920992410302013-09-13T10:58:07.991-05:002013-09-13T10:58:07.991-05:00Thank you, Pam! My husband always says the same t...Thank you, Pam! My husband always says the same thing - he loves me in red!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-87271818057614195912013-09-13T10:57:36.532-05:002013-09-13T10:57:36.532-05:00Thanks, Stef!Thanks, Stef!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-66430259778898171842013-09-13T10:57:27.851-05:002013-09-13T10:57:27.851-05:00Hehehe! Thanks, Sally!Hehehe! Thanks, Sally!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-44791338166021145422013-09-13T09:39:45.332-05:002013-09-13T09:39:45.332-05:00I'm glad to see you've been continuing to ...I'm glad to see you've been continuing to sew gorgeous garments for yourself. Your work is always an inspiration, Gail!Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11334868491094133451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-64365460637076385342013-09-13T03:00:24.010-05:002013-09-13T03:00:24.010-05:00Love the color!! You pull it off fabulously!Love the color!! You pull it off fabulously!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17036694874881658266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-1336589572436186532013-09-12T21:17:52.472-05:002013-09-12T21:17:52.472-05:00You chose a great contrast of colors and material....You chose a great contrast of colors and material. That is a nice pop of color on you.Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081916135477167930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-32740036626128889062013-09-12T18:27:44.192-05:002013-09-12T18:27:44.192-05:00Ooooo that lining fabric is absolutely perfect! I ...Ooooo that lining fabric is absolutely perfect! I can see why you snagged it - for the WIN :)thequirkypeachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-18790498393555963372013-09-12T17:35:31.724-05:002013-09-12T17:35:31.724-05:00Wow, high praise indeed! Thank you! Good to know...Wow, high praise indeed! Thank you! Good to know this stuff softens up. It was actually softer before the pre-wash! I think once the sizing was gone, the linen fibers got all prickly. I LOVE the look though, and the color selection.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-51292091309325205492013-09-12T17:34:20.122-05:002013-09-12T17:34:20.122-05:00Thanks, Jillian! I had a hairdresser/makeup artis...Thanks, Jillian! I had a hairdresser/makeup artist once tell me that because everything about me was "medium" (hair color, skin color, eye color) I should wear bold makeup and clothing colors! I'm a little old for bold makeup, but not for clothes, LOL!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-55891196545142214482013-09-12T17:33:08.631-05:002013-09-12T17:33:08.631-05:00I used to do the zigzag seam finish, and I was nev...I used to do the zigzag seam finish, and I was never happy with it. I don't know why I never tried this one! It's like pretend Hong Kong finish!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-40434940519953851662013-09-12T17:31:58.700-05:002013-09-12T17:31:58.700-05:00Thanks, Sabs! Do try the Victoria if you like thi...Thanks, Sabs! Do try the Victoria if you like this style - it's a really fun pattern, and you don't have to mess with all the tailoring bits of a normal style blazer!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-87059952497838703832013-09-12T17:31:10.473-05:002013-09-12T17:31:10.473-05:00Thank you, Lisa! You're brave for cutting tha...Thank you, Lisa! You're brave for cutting that seam allowance down - even at 5/8" I sometimes felt like I wasn't catching it all! Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.com