tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post1534910951407303458..comments2023-09-16T16:47:46.971+01:00Comments on SewRuth: WatermelonRuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-66011581093100500932012-02-11T08:39:34.900+00:002012-02-11T08:39:34.900+00:00You know I tried to do this once but couldn't ...You know I tried to do this once but couldn't even find the right size of rings so it was a non-starter. But you're right - they would look perfect and a mix of covered and shiny.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-46074889346671020722012-02-11T08:37:21.053+00:002012-02-11T08:37:21.053+00:00HI, the jacket collar is as the pattern - I used V...HI, the jacket collar is as the pattern - I used Vogue 1127, but you can fold the collar down so that it looks more like the Butterick style I was hoping to achieve. As for the skirt - the gores were straight, not flared (see the line drawing above) I cut these separately, not from the DKNY pattern shown here. I used three different patterns to get this suit. Hope this helps explain things and don't stop with the creativity.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-13404169703678176282012-02-11T04:24:46.253+00:002012-02-11T04:24:46.253+00:00I just love your knock-off of the Chanel Suit, how...I just love your knock-off of the Chanel Suit, however, I'm confused about how you transformed the collar of the pattern shown to the finished jacket, as well as how you made the 6-gore skirt into a straight skirt? What in my lack of creativity am I missing? Please don't stop creating because I'm stumped as I love your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-81656326010484321932012-02-07T03:23:16.907+00:002012-02-07T03:23:16.907+00:00Pure class, I can't wait to see the finished p...Pure class, I can't wait to see the finished product! I think the Chanel-style button with self-fabric on a ring and a gold button on top would look super on the jacket.SewBarbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16811221049659196786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-26872015341814605522012-02-03T16:00:30.165+00:002012-02-03T16:00:30.165+00:00Hi Ruth, wonderful suit! By the way, your guest po...Hi Ruth, wonderful suit! By the way, your guest post on dress forms is up! Thanks a lot for contributing!Marina von Koenighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08005718145291109978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-22257915832247429962012-02-01T12:45:47.714+00:002012-02-01T12:45:47.714+00:00When I ordered the wool I intended to make a jacke...When I ordered the wool I intended to make a jacket but this Watermelon has a soft, flexible hand and when pressed is even softer. The grey/blue colourway is a heavier fabric. Funny, I was just thinking of a fancy covered button myself - great minds!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-89875295937950926522012-02-01T11:11:11.304+00:002012-02-01T11:11:11.304+00:00That looks wonderful, what an excellent combinatio...That looks wonderful, what an excellent combination of patterns to get the look.<br />Could you do covered buttons with a little beading or hand embroidery on the fabric to get the best of both worlds? Is the Shetland wool sufficiently thin for covered buttons? The wool I have from FabricMart called Shetland is rather thick.kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-64744270986393657852012-02-01T03:55:15.891+00:002012-02-01T03:55:15.891+00:00I like covered buttons for this.I like covered buttons for this.patsijeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362426384481772370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-64263219056121470802012-01-31T22:20:27.637+00:002012-01-31T22:20:27.637+00:00Earlier today I was going with the majority - deco...Earlier today I was going with the majority - decorative ones, now you've sent me back to square one. I'll go shopping and see what's out there before fully committing though my personal preference is leaning towards covered - Jackie O and catwalk can't be wrong. But the jacket's quite plain and would suit a statement - Oh I can't decide......Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-62716156544404525602012-01-31T21:05:15.113+00:002012-01-31T21:05:15.113+00:00Yep, I think I'm more pleased with getting a s...Yep, I think I'm more pleased with getting a skirt and jacket cut from 2 yds than the suit itself.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-54147271215622752492012-01-31T19:34:39.776+00:002012-01-31T19:34:39.776+00:00Hmm...I like covered buttons- feels more Jackie to...Hmm...I like covered buttons- feels more Jackie to me. Big ones, tho!prttynpnkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16513331416653286924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-82445436410247488512012-01-30T23:38:50.643+00:002012-01-30T23:38:50.643+00:00I would use decorative buttons. You got all of th...I would use decorative buttons. You got all of this out of 2 yards??? Amazing!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03517527498809073174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-4365101795307420792012-01-30T12:21:59.414+00:002012-01-30T12:21:59.414+00:00Your suit is beautiful - love the color! I agree a...Your suit is beautiful - love the color! I agree and would use decorative buttons. Thanks too for the JBB tip!Goodbye Valentinohttp://www.goodbyevalentino.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-62954566136568548532012-01-30T11:51:16.978+00:002012-01-30T11:51:16.978+00:00Ruth this looks great so far and I too love Chanel...Ruth this looks great so far and I too love Chanel so would probably go for the more decorative buttons. I am very impressed with your top stitching. Look forward to seeing it on.pdiddlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231666147175522583noreply@blogger.com