tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post2450403438980544777..comments2023-09-16T16:47:46.971+01:00Comments on SewRuth: Kate's SuitRuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-70737666069222125462013-04-02T17:41:57.286+01:002013-04-02T17:41:57.286+01:00Ruth,yes it is very elegant! We have the same prob...Ruth,yes it is very elegant! We have the same problem in France to find fabrics for clothes.Very often it's for curtains or"home desing", the others are very commun and the same in all shops.<br />So i buy all that i find during holidays...and sometimes i have not enough when i have the pattern...brainstorming!<br />Good luck for next work!JBBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10220184019450447298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-54227878016719823442013-04-02T14:40:50.566+01:002013-04-02T14:40:50.566+01:00Ruth this is such a chic outfit! Fantastic choice ...Ruth this is such a chic outfit! Fantastic choice of patterns and fabric. Lovely workmanship !Anne-Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13734897164752339855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-68304355801023218452013-03-30T07:25:46.005+00:002013-03-30T07:25:46.005+00:00Remember last year Ruth you gave my blog an award?...Remember last year Ruth you gave my blog an award? Well I've finally managed to pass the accolade onwards! So here's another "Thank you" - and an invitation to pop over to have a peek and see who I nominated: http://sallysewssometing.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/thanks-to-sewruth-blogger-awards.htmlSally Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581869564363992356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-24128888468291512352013-03-28T17:26:00.703+00:002013-03-28T17:26:00.703+00:00You've done it again Ruth. The outfit is tota...You've done it again Ruth. The outfit is totally WOW - nearly had me drawing my breath as much as for the Chanel jacket ( and matching dress). Your Chanel outfit is still your absolute pinnacle ( so far ! ) - but this is a very stylish casual outfit- it totally WORKS !<br /><br />Janice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-31603726231550560982013-03-28T13:14:27.735+00:002013-03-28T13:14:27.735+00:00Great looking pants !! I have that jacket/shirt pa...Great looking pants !! I have that jacket/shirt pattern out to make out of denim. So glad to see yours. beautiful!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-44290020873392222272013-03-28T10:15:37.033+00:002013-03-28T10:15:37.033+00:00Hi there Ruth,
Interesting, here in Lincolnshire,...Hi there Ruth,<br /><br />Interesting, here in Lincolnshire, we have plenty of high end curtain fabric stores, but not one decent store for clothing fabrics. I am going to head off to York over the weekend, as I have spotted mention of a good dressmaking store.<br />How clever of you to utilize the curtain fabrics; you would never guess. The clothes you have made are a triumph and testament to thinking outside the box!!<br />Good health in wearing them all and thanks for inspiring us over and over.<br />Happy Easter.Marysiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17959080591821794196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-35137798682572521742013-03-28T10:10:54.238+00:002013-03-28T10:10:54.238+00:00My fingers are itching to buy the trouser pattern ...My fingers are itching to buy the trouser pattern ,but I am telling them it is just fitting envy. They are a lovely cut and the wide waistband is such a nice detail. The outfit looks fabulous on you, and from curtain fabric!!!! kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-88381129231315402362013-03-28T08:02:33.233+00:002013-03-28T08:02:33.233+00:00Lovely outfit! The pants are awesome, they fit you...Lovely outfit! The pants are awesome, they fit you wonderfully, I just added that pattern to my wishlist, thanks for pointing them out. And I love the "jacket"'s quirky details. I think you are among the few people who look great in both fitted and these looser, geometric (what I think of as Japanese) silhouettes. You can then wear what suits your mood that particular day. Enjoy! I often admire homedec fabrics too, but in my experience they are even more expensive than good garment fabric, so I only have a few homedec fabrics in my stash. Should try to bump them up in the priority list... Luciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18135632068660255341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-6497952162641441282013-03-28T04:30:23.013+00:002013-03-28T04:30:23.013+00:00If you only have curtain fabric at your disposal, ...If you only have curtain fabric at your disposal, you've done a top job making it work for you.<br />I think you have the nirvana pants pattern.<br /><br />And it's great that you know your style and can use lagen pieces when you feel like your need a clothing hug.velosewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241344721302194932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-83144209768217036932013-03-28T03:35:21.895+00:002013-03-28T03:35:21.895+00:00Such a stunning outfit! I really really really l...Such a stunning outfit! I really really really love the shirt and pants together (on you, anyway!) I have that jacket pattern, but you've made me want the pants pattern as well! Perhaps I need to check out the curtain fabrics....will that make my pieces look as good as yours? ;-DJillybejoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010866113928621691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-65735376939007394772013-03-28T02:28:38.428+00:002013-03-28T02:28:38.428+00:00You go girl! Scarlett O'Hara made a dress from...You go girl! Scarlett O'Hara made a dress from her momma's portiers so you are in good company with your curtain creation! It is a totally fab look! Super fitting pants and the jacket sets off the whole look. Great job!Lone Star Couturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02164463556309085652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-46624883761048130342013-03-27T22:58:39.046+00:002013-03-27T22:58:39.046+00:00Thanks Coco, we think alike. I have Issey patterns...Thanks Coco, we think alike. I have Issey patterns too that I purchased for their atheistic value rather than 'I'll look good in that". But they are tempting to try.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-51882589240787709282013-03-27T22:56:02.189+00:002013-03-27T22:56:02.189+00:00Oh thank you Bunny. If only the temperatures would...Oh thank you Bunny. If only the temperatures would rise even just a little, so I could wear this properly instead of just a photo shoot.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-68707877265612733472013-03-27T22:55:02.151+00:002013-03-27T22:55:02.151+00:00I have tucked the white shirt in but nice idea abo...I have tucked the white shirt in but nice idea about slim trousers for the shirt. Will try. Thanks Nancy I always appreciate an independent eye.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-12658390198897669372013-03-27T22:53:19.749+00:002013-03-27T22:53:19.749+00:00Now there's an idea! I need more red in my war...Now there's an idea! I need more red in my wardrobe and aqua would be super in the summer.<br />BTW - had to get teenage son to translate ROF - but now I know! Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-37624554873216414222013-03-27T22:51:54.866+00:002013-03-27T22:51:54.866+00:00Yep, it's just fabric after all - make it suit...Yep, it's just fabric after all - make it suit the purpose. Thank you.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-59813448562720320322013-03-27T22:50:38.417+00:002013-03-27T22:50:38.417+00:00Go Shawn, just test for wrinkliness but the patter...Go Shawn, just test for wrinkliness but the patterns are staggering. Aim for Vogue's sale days when you can buy the pattern for $3.99.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-34386674620411928372013-03-27T22:48:58.034+00:002013-03-27T22:48:58.034+00:00Thanks Andrea. I appreciate your point of view.Thanks Andrea. I appreciate your point of view.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-75932196279408342082013-03-27T22:48:14.534+00:002013-03-27T22:48:14.534+00:00I will, Mary I will.I will, Mary I will.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-3624990251471328392013-03-27T22:47:30.685+00:002013-03-27T22:47:30.685+00:00Go for it Marcy. This is one I can you in and you ...Go for it Marcy. This is one I can you in and you will make it your own too.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-43523912192292739632013-03-27T22:43:57.483+00:002013-03-27T22:43:57.483+00:00You have been so busy and look a stunner in these ...You have been so busy and look a stunner in these garments! what beautiful fabric. The pants are fab. The loose overshirt...it's very interesting, looks good on you, and you carry it very well - but I can understand your ambivalence. You are such a knockout in more fitted garments. I like Valerie's reference to Marci Tilton's styles as 'wearable art' - a lot of interesting garments are like that, and often they draw my attention. I have several Issey Miyake and Ralph Chado Rucci tops, pants, and skirts that I haven't sewn yet, but bought for their design and detail. And I will sew them, even if I only wear them occasionally! Keep the shirt :-)cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09471503493847157995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-23396463094084402852013-03-27T22:39:53.847+00:002013-03-27T22:39:53.847+00:00Thanks Mary Beth that really nice of you.Thanks Mary Beth that really nice of you.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-71883885556819630802013-03-27T22:39:25.340+00:002013-03-27T22:39:25.340+00:00Pauline, there is nothing better I would love to d...Pauline, there is nothing better I would love to do! Thank you so much but get off the computer and make your wedding dress!!!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-90894576597551785762013-03-27T22:38:17.310+00:002013-03-27T22:38:17.310+00:00Elaine, thank you. No I didn't wash the fabric...Elaine, thank you. No I didn't wash the fabric - I'm often in too much of a hurry to start sewing. I'll hand wash this in cool water when I need to and dry flat. There is also a great deal of luck and serendipity involved in my sewing!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-66811269753406970152013-03-27T22:36:10.736+00:002013-03-27T22:36:10.736+00:00Su, go looking! To me the most important is the wr...Su, go looking! To me the most important is the wrinkle-ness of the fabric: the fraying can be dealt with but the wrinkles cannot. It's amazing what can be found in the curtain section.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.com