tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post8622399856345081945..comments2024-01-13T23:37:54.008-05:00Comments on Hungry Zombie Couture: Vogue 8319Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16109120743751725861noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-33599944887851410452007-09-17T06:52:00.000-04:002007-09-17T06:52:00.000-04:00I'm smitten with that jacket too. And with the Jac...I'm smitten with that jacket too. And with the Jackie O look in general. I'm so sorry it didn't work out (the dress looks very nice though) but I'm sure that with a stiffer fabric and/or interfacing or underlining it will work out. <BR/>Great colour too!LauraLohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09450981301329994368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-80316668984672644632007-09-16T13:04:00.000-04:002007-09-16T13:04:00.000-04:00I have that pattern in my stash! You dress looks s...I have that pattern in my stash! You dress looks stunning and I'm sorry the jacket didn't work out the way you planned... Maybe a second try in the future?Tanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073735708031525696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-69533315884879312282007-09-15T23:44:00.000-04:002007-09-15T23:44:00.000-04:00I agree with you about sheath dresses. I love the...I agree with you about sheath dresses. I love them, I have made soo many of them. They fit me well and I always get compliments when I wear them. Sorry to read the jacket wasn't as expected. I too have this pattern and I have made note of your comments.Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-78765471673120876732007-09-15T21:26:00.000-04:002007-09-15T21:26:00.000-04:00You have some good suggestions already. Mine was...You have some good suggestions already. Mine was to completely undo it and interface/ underline for body (which of course would not be fun!!!).<BR/><BR/>Love the dress. Maybe I should look at getting it as my figure is fairly similar.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-33860282151055547202007-09-15T12:48:00.000-04:002007-09-15T12:48:00.000-04:00Shannon,The dress is beautiful.I agree with Summer...Shannon,<BR/><BR/>The dress is beautiful.<BR/><BR/>I agree with Summerset about underlining the jacket. When I first read your review, I thought about fusible weft interfacing as underlining. I have been experimenting with it, and it would have added a good hand to the fabric for a jacket without losing the character of the fabric. That jacket is designed to be structured, not drapy.<BR/><BR/>But, now that you have the jacket, try Carolyn's suggestion. You may find that you still do not like it with the dress, so perhaps you can wear it with jeans, or brown trousers for a more casual look.patsijeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362426384481772370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-16694798365047117232007-09-15T12:17:00.000-04:002007-09-15T12:17:00.000-04:00Shannon ~ the fabric choice is stunning and I like...Shannon ~ the fabric choice is stunning and I liked that you lined the pieces in a comparable color. Did you ever think of inserting a tie into the side seam of the jacket and then to the offending underlap and tying them closed. That might solve some problems...why don't you try pinning a piece of ribbon in and seeing if it would work...I mean you put all of that work into the LINED jacket maybe a "fix" would save the jacket!<BR/><BR/>Oh and now I can "see" what you did on your summer vacation! *smile*Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-34874451751425128322007-09-15T09:45:00.000-04:002007-09-15T09:45:00.000-04:00What a lovely fabric - I'm sure look gorgeous in i...What a lovely fabric - I'm sure look gorgeous in it!<BR/><BR/>Yes, I love the dress pattern for the exact same reasons you do - the shoulder is unique! We seem to have the same body shape, too. I always cut a couple sizes larger through the hip than bust, and have a really small waist to add to the imbalanced look. <BR/><BR/>I wonder if underlining the silk for the jacket only and then interfacing the hem/collar would have helped in addition to lining it. I lined mine, but still used the hem facings which I think helped the hemline. I bound all the edges of the hem facings and hand stitched the free edges of the facings to the lining. If you're thinking of revisiting the jacket some time, I'll post some pictures of the interior of mine if you'd like.Summersethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00364235843222794829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-23302021700677139992007-09-15T09:12:00.000-04:002007-09-15T09:12:00.000-04:00What a stunning fabric choice. I love the dress t...What a stunning fabric choice. I love the dress too. I'm sorry you don't like the jacket, but how GREAT are you gonna look walking around in that dress?reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03233589983068734496noreply@blogger.com