tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post4183562877883221045..comments2023-09-16T16:47:46.971+01:00Comments on SewRuth: DetailsRuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-75588332890823034832012-09-21T23:38:11.598+01:002012-09-21T23:38:11.598+01:00Thanks Ruthie. And good luck in your new role and ...Thanks Ruthie. And good luck in your new role and with your new work wardrobe!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-46953498276625145462012-09-21T06:38:17.512+01:002012-09-21T06:38:17.512+01:00Great jacket! Great jacket! SewRuthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09277062926597842242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-47360167286510371512012-09-17T20:23:30.427+01:002012-09-17T20:23:30.427+01:00Don't worry I'm turning into my mother!Don't worry I'm turning into my mother!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-42845371897684053002012-09-17T11:17:15.849+01:002012-09-17T11:17:15.849+01:00Yes, you've inspired me too and I feel ready t...Yes, you've inspired me too and I feel ready to think about attempting a bigger project such as a jacket (I'll remember the felt tips!). <br /><br />A couple of projects that I've really been dithering over require me to make replacement lining for an old RTW coat and jacket which leads me to say: <br /><br />If you're in the habit of carrying a heavy bag, even a handbag, whilst wearing your jacket: don't. This will wear on your lining and may seriously reduce the life span of your beautiful pink fabric. Leave behind the kitchen sink or wear whilst strolling glamorously round the nearby beauty spots!<br /><br />I AM turning into my advising granny, I know..Mariannahttp://www.sew2pro.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-63160927234530947872012-09-16T18:45:04.168+01:002012-09-16T18:45:04.168+01:00This blogging thing - writing and reading can take...This blogging thing - writing and reading can take up a lot of time I agree. Go sew! Thanks RitaRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-33894186115540307482012-09-16T18:43:11.762+01:002012-09-16T18:43:11.762+01:00Unfortunately they are not - faux leather or in my...Unfortunately they are not - faux leather or in my world - plastic! Have you ever sewn with leather?Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-4669635225707792332012-09-16T18:42:23.366+01:002012-09-16T18:42:23.366+01:00Appreciate your thoughts Bunny - thank you.Appreciate your thoughts Bunny - thank you.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-44781614414147450842012-09-16T18:41:56.886+01:002012-09-16T18:41:56.886+01:00And you will know what to look out for every time ...And you will know what to look out for every time you see a checked coat or jacket. Thanks Judith.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-66786126529644920052012-09-16T18:40:41.297+01:002012-09-16T18:40:41.297+01:00Thanks PaulineThanks PaulineRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-58158684610254167702012-09-16T18:40:18.289+01:002012-09-16T18:40:18.289+01:00I'll see what they look like on my curvaceous ...I'll see what they look like on my curvaceous rump in private first before letting the photos loose on the innocent public (unless a French photographer is hiding in the bushes!)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-9190384917238603762012-09-16T18:37:18.786+01:002012-09-16T18:37:18.786+01:00Thanks Sheila, I figured that out when it came to ...Thanks Sheila, I figured that out when it came to the back pockets, only I used sticky tape and in some places it was a bit too sticky!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-76306588192874630952012-09-16T16:14:53.782+01:002012-09-16T16:14:53.782+01:00Ruth, that jacket is outstanding. Be proud. Than...Ruth, that jacket is outstanding. Be proud. Thank you for sharing the process of making it with us. Your work inspires me, so I am going to get off the blogs now and get back to the patterns, fabric, and machine. Looking forward to seeing more of your creations. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11100511889776576215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-58316935249548413852012-09-16T02:21:55.163+01:002012-09-16T02:21:55.163+01:00It's the special details that make it so perfe...It's the special details that make it so perfect! Hey, are those pants leather????RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-44877003943469195382012-09-15T22:32:50.431+01:002012-09-15T22:32:50.431+01:00Thanks for sharing all the little extra time and d...Thanks for sharing all the little extra time and details that you have put into this jacket - it really takes it all to the next level of sewing. This jacket is truly a work of love, and looks brilliant on you. You will be wearing this proudly for many years...Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406164663751567997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-45541360035756798642012-09-15T21:57:41.916+01:002012-09-15T21:57:41.916+01:00Wonderful, wonderful jacket!Wonderful, wonderful jacket!Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-65765673043320663552012-09-15T21:26:33.168+01:002012-09-15T21:26:33.168+01:00You should be so proud of your jacket - it is trul...You should be so proud of your jacket - it is truly beautful. Good luck with your pants.pdiddlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231666147175522583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-15347245887349457732012-09-15T19:53:23.202+01:002012-09-15T19:53:23.202+01:00Oh, boy! I love that pop of hidden pink. I can...Oh, boy! I love that pop of hidden pink. I can't wait to see these pants! prttynpnkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16513331416653286924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136040603292106359.post-34358265643197854002012-09-15T19:46:15.493+01:002012-09-15T19:46:15.493+01:00You can hold the zip in place using masking tape, ...You can hold the zip in place using masking tape, the sort decorators use when painting, Can be easily removed without removing top off leather. Can also be sewn over if needed.<br />SheilaSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03971742638750946437noreply@blogger.com