Jennifer shaw said... Thanks joan. I am sure that this is quite stunning on you! 9/6/05 8:53 PM
Diane E said... Joan, this is very pretty. I like the proportion resulting from putting the trim inside the sleeve edge (#1), or even turning it vertically (like a little epaulet?). 9/6/05 9:34 PM
Peggy L said... What a great idea to use the tie as trim! 9/7/05 0:33 AM
htremont said... Your jacket is beautiful - I like option #1 of adding bias trim to the sleeve at this position. 9/7/05 7:25 AM
Modiste Madness said... What a great way to add some individuality to a great basic pattern. Thanks for the idea. I definately adds to an already attractive top. 9/7/05 7:43 AM
PVA said... Beautiful Jacket, Joan--thanks for this review. I really admire the way you've used bias strips from men's ties to bind the edge. I have a collection of men's ties & have used them for bias binding inside a jacket, but not this way. Really love it! 9/7/05 5:07 PM
Lee Ann Hawkins said... Joan, I think I like # 1 also for the sleeve trim. Have you used the tie interfacing, cut in 1 1/4inch bias strips, for sleeve heads? It works great for jackets etc. Thanks for this review and also the Simplicity blouse as I just bought that pattern! 9/7/05 7:08 PM
joan said... Lee Ann, yes I did save the tie interfacing for sleeve heads. I have a whole big bag of them. I am taking them to my sewing group on Fri. I have found that some are better suited for that use than others. 9/7/05 8:07 PM
tigger said... Love the top - and the idea to use the ties as trims is fantastic! 9/10/05 5:15 PM
Susan J. said... Thanks for the hint about the sleeve width. 6/6/08 9:07 PM
Thanks joan. I am sure that this is quite stunning on you!
9/6/05 8:53 PM
Joan, this is very pretty. I like the proportion resulting from putting the trim inside the sleeve edge (#1), or even turning it vertically (like a little epaulet?).
9/6/05 9:34 PM
What a great idea to use the tie as trim!
9/7/05 0:33 AM
Your jacket is beautiful - I like option #1 of adding bias trim to the sleeve at this position.
9/7/05 7:25 AM
What a great way to add some individuality to a great basic pattern. Thanks for the idea. I definately adds to an already attractive top.
9/7/05 7:43 AM
Beautiful Jacket, Joan--thanks for this review. I really admire the way you've used bias strips from men's ties to bind the edge. I have a collection of men's ties & have used them for bias binding inside a jacket, but not this way. Really love it!
9/7/05 5:07 PM
Joan, I think I like # 1 also for the sleeve trim. Have you used the tie interfacing, cut in 1 1/4inch bias strips, for sleeve heads? It works great for jackets etc. Thanks for this review and also the Simplicity blouse as I just bought that pattern!
9/7/05 7:08 PM
Lee Ann, yes I did save the tie interfacing for sleeve heads. I have a whole big bag of them. I am taking them to my sewing group on Fri. I have found that some are better suited for that use than others.
9/7/05 8:07 PM
Love the top - and the idea to use the ties as trims is fantastic!
9/10/05 5:15 PM
Thanks for the hint about the sleeve width.
6/6/08 9:07 PM