tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post9064672903191383652..comments2024-03-27T20:51:28.729-04:00Comments on Faye's Sewing Adventure : INCH BY INCH ANYTHING'S A CINCH (OR SO THEY SAY)...Faye Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-81743128024753934822016-12-20T23:31:16.425-05:002016-12-20T23:31:16.425-05:00Thanks for suggesting the red lining. I'm con...Thanks for suggesting the red lining. I'm constructing the coat lining tonight. RED it is!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-53568916712445700332016-12-14T18:40:01.303-05:002016-12-14T18:40:01.303-05:00Wonderful idea Linda!!!Wonderful idea Linda!!!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-71721575782684067392016-12-14T18:38:57.849-05:002016-12-14T18:38:57.849-05:00Yes the vote is with the check Elizabeth and I thi...Yes the vote is with the check Elizabeth and I think it is going to be just what I'm looking for as my "Boyfriend style coat".Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-1036182133740775542016-12-14T11:31:46.387-05:002016-12-14T11:31:46.387-05:00Oh Robin, make both!! I always tell my daughter,...Oh Robin, make both!! I always tell my daughter, who has a problem making decisions, "When in doubt, buy both, or in this case, make BOTH!" ☺️Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305009428278811217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-24508530459804804172016-12-12T11:36:35.008-05:002016-12-12T11:36:35.008-05:00I think the check would look fabulous on you, thou...I think the check would look fabulous on you, though it'll be harder to work with. ;) I love the dryer steam method! It works so well, and is so much more convenient than going to the dry cleaners!Elizabeth Made Thishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611395530073290874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-42054220674613527872016-12-11T05:33:38.388-05:002016-12-11T05:33:38.388-05:00Tany thank you so much for your input! YOUR COATS...Tany thank you so much for your input! YOUR COATS ARE ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL! I would like to make two winter coats this season as well. Don't know if that will happen though because I have so many things that I need to make.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-23466386789359117982016-12-11T04:44:14.900-05:002016-12-11T04:44:14.900-05:00Either fabric would be great IMO! I haven't st...Either fabric would be great IMO! I haven't started winter coat sewing just yet... I want to sew at least two winter coats until February Tanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073735708031525696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-3316205225150262052016-12-10T10:28:10.717-05:002016-12-10T10:28:10.717-05:00I'm taking this project one tiny baby step at ...I'm taking this project one tiny baby step at a time Marjie since I'm so unfamiliar with this pattern company. Ohhhh how I wish I could find a nice heavy sweater knit to make this out of. Hopefully early next year I can make a trip to Hotlanta (Atlanta) to buy some fabric there.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-86395133572389859102016-12-09T20:59:03.194-05:002016-12-09T20:59:03.194-05:00You've made some good progress! I'd choos...You've made some good progress! I'd choose a wool woven, like your check, or a heavy sweater knit if I could find it, but we are limited by what we can find, aren't we? I'm looking forward to your updates.Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-32097953536662113442016-12-09T19:09:56.610-05:002016-12-09T19:09:56.610-05:00The juries still out on this one Samone. Whicheve...The juries still out on this one Samone. Whichever way it goes your suggestion is VALUED!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-13667047292588293492016-12-09T19:08:14.843-05:002016-12-09T19:08:14.843-05:00Thanks for your vote Barbara!Thanks for your vote Barbara!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-89125858220357963962016-12-09T19:07:15.270-05:002016-12-09T19:07:15.270-05:00A red lining to make it POP. Wonderful idea Maria...A red lining to make it POP. Wonderful idea Marianne!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-6025025780414782322016-12-09T19:06:33.983-05:002016-12-09T19:06:33.983-05:00Thank you Monica! Your vote is valued!Thank you Monica! Your vote is valued!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-23018656126927122732016-12-09T19:01:55.561-05:002016-12-09T19:01:55.561-05:00I've had this taupe fabric since forever Tasha...I've had this taupe fabric since forever Tasha and I like it too. Hope you had a wonderful vacay!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-22917712846522712252016-12-09T19:00:57.821-05:002016-12-09T19:00:57.821-05:00Yes I'm inching Samina but look how long my co...Yes I'm inching Samina but look how long my coat stayed in the thought process. This should be a somewhat simple coat to make, just got to make a decision about the fabric.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-55318302316293639442016-12-09T18:58:17.778-05:002016-12-09T18:58:17.778-05:00The check has a bit stiffer drape than the taupe L...The check has a bit stiffer drape than the taupe Lisa. I knowwww, this is such a hard decision!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-87762746011366077342016-12-09T18:56:43.059-05:002016-12-09T18:56:43.059-05:00I know exactly what you mean about checks and plai...I know exactly what you mean about checks and plaids Robin, strips for that matter too. The piping for the checked fabric is a wonderful idea too.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-48086402398909990872016-12-09T18:55:36.715-05:002016-12-09T18:55:36.715-05:00Thanks for your input Mary - it's very valued ...Thanks for your input Mary - it's very valued here! Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-15993123697653240202016-12-09T18:51:12.141-05:002016-12-09T18:51:12.141-05:00This is a great suggestion Nancy. The coat front ...This is a great suggestion Nancy. The coat front is two pieces, there is a top and a bottom piece to it and the pocket is incorporated into those two pieces.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-33846891437076256082016-12-09T18:49:34.211-05:002016-12-09T18:49:34.211-05:00Your two cents are valued Nancy. I think that wid...Your two cents are valued Nancy. I think that widening the collar is a great idea!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-19236713887573068322016-12-09T18:48:51.139-05:002016-12-09T18:48:51.139-05:00Thanks for your vote Sheila!Thanks for your vote Sheila!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-61753441540768284082016-12-09T18:48:28.537-05:002016-12-09T18:48:28.537-05:00Thanks Judy! Keep your fingers crossed for me tha...Thanks Judy! Keep your fingers crossed for me that all goes well!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-32422472270027872672016-12-09T16:12:43.608-05:002016-12-09T16:12:43.608-05:00OH Faye, so happy your getting started on your new...OH Faye, so happy your getting started on your new winter coat.It is going to be gorgeous.. I vote the check..[so pretty].<br />Look forward to seeing what you choose? Happy sewing.. Stay warm..Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15474519379303505290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-64040839489149878172016-12-09T15:56:31.035-05:002016-12-09T15:56:31.035-05:00I like the camel fabric.I like the camel fabric.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-86634735324684720872016-12-09T14:11:19.914-05:002016-12-09T14:11:19.914-05:00My two cents, I think that you should widen the co...My two cents, I think that you should widen the collar just a smidge. Nice design.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.com