Marji said... Robin, your results are wonderful. What a great pairing of pattern and fabric. And your fit is impeccable. Enjoy wearing it. 3/13/08 11:01 AM
Riesie said... Terrific jacket. And you did a really nice job matching the check. 3/13/08 11:08 AM
Jan Flaherty said... Your jacket looks great. I've been wondering about a class with Sarah V. it's good to know you're happy with the cost vs knowlege gained. 3/13/08 11:39 AM
carolynw said... This is what I woudl call one really classy looking coat - and for your first attempt at tailoring it is beyond belief. Bravo!! 3/13/08 11:40 AM
Robin Denning said... Thank you so much for your kind comments! I owe it all to the internet! That is how I found Sarah Veblen, the great classes here at patternreview and all the blogs and discussions. Everyone shares their knowledge generously so I have vowed to start writing detailed reviews to "give back" to the community.
Y'all are THE BEST!! 3/13/08 12:06 PM
CarolynGM said... Very good-looking coat, Robin. congratulations on applying all your tailoring techniques so well -- it looks beautifully constructed. 3/13/08 12:38 PM
Annette1 said... I knew exactly what pattern this was, as soon as I saw your fabulous jacket in the review gallery. Said pattern currently is part of a semblance of a stack that's on my short list of possibilities. (My short list is about 100 patterns worth.) Your jacket is lovely and it fits you beautifully. I admire your attention to detail in matching all those loosely woven little houndsteeth. Would that be houndsteeth, houndstooths or houndstoothices? Ha! Whatever the case, your extra effort really paid off, as I'm sure you'll be wearing this beauty for years to come. 3/13/08 1:52 PM
EleanorSews said... Kudos!!! If this is your first attempt at tailoring techniques, you have over achieved! What a stunning jacket with such remarkable matching of the houndstooth check. You certainly have made a classic jacket to wear and treasure for the long run. 3/13/08 2:19 PM
a.me.s said... That is a GREAT jacket! 3/13/08 2:25 PM
Lori V said... Fantastic coat, you did a beautiful job. 3/13/08 2:35 PM
Sigrid. said... Agree with the above Robin, this is an awesome coat, and your tailoring has given you great result. The last bit of a bolt of fabric certainly found a good destination. 3/13/08 2:49 PM
Nancy Anne said... I know the hand-sewing took a long time, but it sure did pay off! Very classy looking jacket, with all of the details just right. 3/13/08 5:08 PM
Margie T said... Congratulations on a great review and a lovely jacket. 3/14/08 1:07 AM
Danvillegirl said... Great looking jacket! 3/14/08 6:54 AM
ryan's mom said... Very sharp looking! Love the fabric too. 3/14/08 7:27 AM
Stitchcakes said... Please send coat immediately to the following address....Thanks for all of the great links, too. HOW did I not know that LauraLo had a blog??? 3/14/08 10:12 AM
gatorgirl4325 said... Robin, your coat is fantastic! Your attention to all the little details is evident - the fit is fantastic and it is one fine example of taking time to do it right. Congratulations on such a wonderful garment! 3/14/08 11:04 AM
lilyofthevalley said... Gorgeous jacket, Robin. A perfect marriage of stunning fabric and showcasing pattern. Your tailoring and finishing techniques are superb. It's also a flattering length. All around, worth the cost of private fitting lessions. Brava! -Lily 3/14/08 2:38 PM
Nancy K said... Great results! Seems to be worth the price of lessons to get such a wonderful product. Pairing of fabric and pattern is terrific. 3/14/08 2:47 PM
phthooey said... Looks great! Really like the fabric you chose for this pattern. 3/15/08 0:31 AM
Betsybobbin said... What a beautiful job! The fabric is perfect for the pattern. 3/15/08 9:47 AM
blue mooney said... Robin, you do such excellent work. Everything about this jacket is outstanding, from the style and fabric selection, to your pressing & finishing. You must love your jacket! 3/16/08 8:06 AM
ConnieBJ said... Robin what a wonderful coat! It is so well tailored and fits you to a tee! 4/27/08 3:30 PM
Robin, your results are wonderful. What a great pairing of pattern and fabric. And your fit is impeccable. Enjoy wearing it.
3/13/08 11:01 AM
Terrific jacket. And you did a really nice job matching the check.
3/13/08 11:08 AM
Your jacket looks great. I've been wondering about a class with Sarah V. it's good to know you're happy with the cost vs knowlege gained.
3/13/08 11:39 AM
This is what I woudl call one really classy looking coat - and for your first attempt at tailoring it is beyond belief. Bravo!!
3/13/08 11:40 AM
Thank you so much for your kind comments! I owe it all to the internet! That is how I found Sarah Veblen, the great classes here at patternreview and all the blogs and discussions. Everyone shares their knowledge generously so I have vowed to start writing detailed reviews to "give back" to the community. Y'all are THE BEST!!
3/13/08 12:06 PM
Very good-looking coat, Robin. congratulations on applying all your tailoring techniques so well -- it looks beautifully constructed.
3/13/08 12:38 PM
I knew exactly what pattern this was, as soon as I saw your fabulous jacket in the review gallery. Said pattern currently is part of a semblance of a stack that's on my short list of possibilities. (My short list is about 100 patterns worth.) Your jacket is lovely and it fits you beautifully. I admire your attention to detail in matching all those loosely woven little houndsteeth. Would that be houndsteeth, houndstooths or houndstoothices? Ha! Whatever the case, your extra effort really paid off, as I'm sure you'll be wearing this beauty for years to come.
3/13/08 1:52 PM
Kudos!!! If this is your first attempt at tailoring techniques, you have over achieved! What a stunning jacket with such remarkable matching of the houndstooth check. You certainly have made a classic jacket to wear and treasure for the long run.
3/13/08 2:19 PM
That is a GREAT jacket!
3/13/08 2:25 PM
Fantastic coat, you did a beautiful job.
3/13/08 2:35 PM
Agree with the above Robin, this is an awesome coat, and your tailoring has given you great result. The last bit of a bolt of fabric certainly found a good destination.
3/13/08 2:49 PM
I know the hand-sewing took a long time, but it sure did pay off! Very classy looking jacket, with all of the details just right.
3/13/08 5:08 PM
Congratulations on a great review and a lovely jacket.
3/14/08 1:07 AM
Great looking jacket!
3/14/08 6:54 AM
Very sharp looking! Love the fabric too.
3/14/08 7:27 AM
Please send coat immediately to the following address....Thanks for all of the great links, too. HOW did I not know that LauraLo had a blog???
3/14/08 10:12 AM
Robin, your coat is fantastic! Your attention to all the little details is evident - the fit is fantastic and it is one fine example of taking time to do it right. Congratulations on such a wonderful garment!
3/14/08 11:04 AM
Gorgeous jacket, Robin. A perfect marriage of stunning fabric and showcasing pattern. Your tailoring and finishing techniques are superb. It's also a flattering length. All around, worth the cost of private fitting lessions. Brava! -Lily
3/14/08 2:38 PM
Great results! Seems to be worth the price of lessons to get such a wonderful product. Pairing of fabric and pattern is terrific.
3/14/08 2:47 PM
Looks great! Really like the fabric you chose for this pattern.
3/15/08 0:31 AM
What a beautiful job! The fabric is perfect for the pattern.
3/15/08 9:47 AM
Robin, you do such excellent work. Everything about this jacket is outstanding, from the style and fabric selection, to your pressing & finishing. You must love your jacket!
3/16/08 8:06 AM
Robin what a wonderful coat! It is so well tailored and fits you to a tee!
4/27/08 3:30 PM