tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post8715680890899318892..comments2024-03-28T09:14:59.192-04:00Comments on La Sewista!: Vogue 1385, a felted, painted jacketBunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-47753412984221352962015-02-15T13:43:25.204-05:002015-02-15T13:43:25.204-05:00Beautiful jacket. I love the painting details.Beautiful jacket. I love the painting details.mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00983967954636851980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-90011939570740075862015-02-13T22:01:51.221-05:002015-02-13T22:01:51.221-05:00That's just what I am going to do. For now it ...That's just what I am going to do. For now it will just chillax in the corner while I get some inspiration working on a couple of other projects. Can't wait to show my bag. Now that, I am happy with!Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-38126275321794191582015-02-13T22:01:16.112-05:002015-02-13T22:01:16.112-05:00That's just what I am going to do. For now it ...That's just what I am going to do. For now it will just chillax in the corner while I get some inspiration working on a couple of other projects. Can't wait to show my bag. Now that, I am happy with!Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-90310379849583064492015-02-13T21:59:48.365-05:002015-02-13T21:59:48.365-05:00Compared to mine they sure are! Your jacket looks ...Compared to mine they sure are! Your jacket looks fabulous and I love your latest jacket as well, Shams. The colors are great. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-67380596942949203552015-02-13T21:57:43.370-05:002015-02-13T21:57:43.370-05:00This might enjoy a bit of vakay in my Magic Closet...This might enjoy a bit of vakay in my Magic Closet. I've been having thoughts of a bit of refashioning but I will wait and go with the leather belt trick. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-58043765307278382072015-02-13T20:10:21.597-05:002015-02-13T20:10:21.597-05:00As others have said, the color is beautiful and I ...As others have said, the color is beautiful and I am in love with the stencil work. Something I do is to leave something hanging in my sewing room and eventually something comes to me as to what adjustments would make me happy. I don't consciously stare at it, just passing the garment by seems to let me subconsciously figure it all out.NancyFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12865355449228458761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-10253336905433167622015-02-13T18:54:51.011-05:002015-02-13T18:54:51.011-05:00I love the color and embellishment Bunny. You did...I love the color and embellishment Bunny. You did so much work so I understand your disappointment at not loving the finished garment. What about adding some shaping to the side seams to create more of an hourglass silhouette rather than the straight boxy look. I think that might be why you like it belted. Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05808109080880456161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-12046551652680068242015-02-13T17:18:18.230-05:002015-02-13T17:18:18.230-05:00Wow, you've made a beautiful jacket! The paint...Wow, you've made a beautiful jacket! The painting is so pretty. It's too bad you aren't happy wearing it, but maybe one of the suggested edits can help. I never thought of my shoulders as "straight across" at all. What an interesting observation. :)Shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16395230649775467820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-80770359151283611332015-02-13T16:56:09.874-05:002015-02-13T16:56:09.874-05:00It's a work of art, Bunny... I'm sorry it ...It's a work of art, Bunny... I'm sorry it didn't work out for you the way you've envisioned it. The coat is beautiful, well executed, the fabric is a dream and your embellishments made it into one of a kind timeless piece. Tanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073735708031525696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-59838487938267082752015-02-13T16:28:47.686-05:002015-02-13T16:28:47.686-05:00It's such a beautiful jacket, especially with ...It's such a beautiful jacket, especially with the twiggy painting. Your work is really inspiring Bunny! Perhaps when winter finally gives way the jacket--with a tweak or two--will seem more appealing. Or perhaps it will be the pride and joy of a strong-shouldered woman elsewhere--Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04174162283476551873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-36415271590764863762015-02-13T16:12:04.895-05:002015-02-13T16:12:04.895-05:00Thats a shame because you have made a beautiful ja...Thats a shame because you have made a beautiful jacket. I wonder if a turtle neck underneath would help? Or a silk scarf?Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-55089474416602983932015-02-13T15:48:47.573-05:002015-02-13T15:48:47.573-05:00It's a real pity it didn't end up working ...It's a real pity it didn't end up working out for you it I have to say that the stenciling is truly stunning, I love how it changed a basic coat into a work of art.Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02665152222823096026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-89537476849206535172015-02-13T13:56:45.102-05:002015-02-13T13:56:45.102-05:00I'm not meh, I love it!!I'm not meh, I love it!! Rhonda Busshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240737918954576573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-67082071372479199242015-02-13T13:26:02.445-05:002015-02-13T13:26:02.445-05:00The stenciling is beautifully done and the jacket ...The stenciling is beautifully done and the jacket is very well sewn, but I just don't like the style. It has an old lady vibe (I'm probably around your age, maybe a little younger). You don't seem like an old lady. A blog I read for inspiration is "That's Not My Age." http://thatsnotmyage.blogspot.com/<br /><br />I've pondered how to predict what a project will look like: personal croquis? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBbH8AkSktY Photoshop and Illustrator? There's always risk.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-67063920217325262932015-02-13T12:49:54.026-05:002015-02-13T12:49:54.026-05:00Beautiful work on your part. I understand how you...Beautiful work on your part. I understand how you feel. I worked very hard on a dress (still unblogged) that I thought I was going to love (and have seen looking great on others) but it does not look good on me. It's still hanging in the magic closet, but no magic has happened yet;) That's the one part I hate about sewing - you don't know how it's going to look until the bitter end.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11718137744623626322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-19638965847147459862015-02-13T11:03:44.939-05:002015-02-13T11:03:44.939-05:00That's a great idea, Digs, Thanks. I will try ...That's a great idea, Digs, Thanks. I will try it. <br />Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-29292327901425259492015-02-13T10:31:39.244-05:002015-02-13T10:31:39.244-05:00P.S. The painting is beautiful!! And I love the ...P.S. The painting is beautiful!! And I love the colors.Angela Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288387417097722899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-37991198947781129442015-02-13T10:31:05.930-05:002015-02-13T10:31:05.930-05:00Bunny, it looks like it's hanging differently ...Bunny, it looks like it's hanging differently on Tilly than on you for some reason. I think, like other have stated, that a scarf or top underneath would help. I also wonder if tacking those front two darts on both sides would "pull" it toward your neck giving you a more tailored look (removing the flare basically). Maybe pin it first to see if you like it. I also think it would look cute with no belt with some leggings. I'm certainly no expert, just thinking out loud.Angela Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288387417097722899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-56836620123406964562015-02-13T10:27:50.851-05:002015-02-13T10:27:50.851-05:00Ah! It's beautiful!!!!!
Do you have a lucky ...Ah! It's beautiful!!!!! <br /><br />Do you have a lucky someone who could wear it happily? It would be a shame for it to hide in a closet!SewCraftyChemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971798108420431518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-37497601731920319302015-02-13T10:26:32.575-05:002015-02-13T10:26:32.575-05:00I have your same shape and have to put shoulder pa...I have your same shape and have to put shoulder pads into everything. I was thinking the front looks so nice hanging down straight and maybe instead of a belt you could pin out some vertical darts in the back. They could mimic the front darts and be long curvy lines to take up some volume and eliminate the belt. There is also a point in our lives when wearing very deep intense colors of our youth can overpower us at our present age as our skin and eyes lighten in color. I love all the painting and stitching and it just looks so darn cozy!mrsmolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16329515914613595719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-21236544997182278002015-02-13T09:46:12.284-05:002015-02-13T09:46:12.284-05:00The jacket and its artistic treatment are wonderfu...The jacket and its artistic treatment are wonderful. May I suggest a leather belt instead of the tie, to offer it a bit more structure? That could really up the look and make it more likeable for you. See Allison's comparison of her recent creation with/without belts (http://allisoncsewinggallery.blogspot.ca/2015/02/mccalls-6844-cardigan-jacket.html) - quite a difference in the looks, eh? Digshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09146986269769790807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-48679973652204743482015-02-13T09:02:27.160-05:002015-02-13T09:02:27.160-05:00Bunny, I have to say, it really is a lovely jacket...Bunny, I have to say, it really is a lovely jacket. The color is beautiful and the painting is just right. My mom had a thin neck and narrow shoulders, and often had fit issues in that area, so I can understand your frustration with the outcome. Perhaps a scarf may help, if that's to your liking? Looking forward to the finished bag!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378489018825744806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-53809480113275358032015-02-13T09:01:37.786-05:002015-02-13T09:01:37.786-05:00I had the same feeling once I saw the photo. The t...I had the same feeling once I saw the photo. The times I have worn the jacket it is with a black turtleneck. I thought having a bare neck might show off the collar better but you are right. It is very sweatery and looks better with the turtleneck. I can't tell you how many pictures I took and none of them looked that great IMO. So on to the dummy it went. <br /><br />I am thinking I am having a bout of cabin fever here and not much wooly is going to please me right now. My next project will be something not winter-y for sure. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-91229128313106880272015-02-13T08:03:57.108-05:002015-02-13T08:03:57.108-05:00I have never posted here before, understand my opi...I have never posted here before, understand my opinion is meaningless, here to offer support. In viewing the photo, to me your garment comes across more as a sweater or jacket. I think it would look smashing if you wore a top underneath, like a turtleneck. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-33962030495352020632015-02-13T07:34:33.153-05:002015-02-13T07:34:33.153-05:00Thanks, I really enjoyed the fabric painting and t...Thanks, I really enjoyed the fabric painting and there was nothing difficult about it. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.com