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Shirley, thanks for the delightful review! Looking forward to pix.
9/15/02 9:19 AM
looking forward to the pix after reading your interesting review. Would really like to see this gaudy fabric.
9/15/02 10:37 AM
Well done, Shirley! I enjoyed reading your review. I was especially intrigued with your description of Loes mastery of fabric/pattern combinations. I tend to concentrate on construction methods so much, I forget to enjoy the construction process. Thanks!
9/15/02 12:08 PM
Shirley, what a wonderfully written review. I enjoyed every line of it. I have this pattern and I am thinking of making it in velvet burnout (got the idea from Amanda's version).
9/15/02 12:16 PM
What a great review, Shirley. I can't wait for the pix, ugly fabric and all!
9/15/02 12:58 PM
What an entertaining review! Makes me want to make it mayself! Do you find the style flattering to your figure? I'd love to see a picture of the ugly muslin!
9/15/02 1:04 PM
Shirley, this is a great review!
9/15/02 2:01 PM
Thanks for the well-written review. (Especially part about agreeing with me-haha.) I think narrowing the collar and shortening the jacket are both good ideas. You are right about the shoulder pads. I didn't use them, but it's true the jacket would look better on me with the pads.
9/15/02 4:31 PM
Alex, the style is not ideal for my body, but I knew that going in. Among patterns that would work best to give an Oriental feel without being fully Oriental in style, this the one that is least UNbecoming on me, I believe. I look best in short, semi-fitted, tailored jackets, preferably with a shaped front. I am taking this one as a personal challenge to fiddle with proportion and the like until I am happy with the way it looks on me. Right now, my overall impression is that the style really, REALLY prefers a small bust. The muslin looks matronly to me even on my dress form. (Could this possibly be because I am of a matronly age and shape? How did that happen?) :)
9/15/02 6:31 PM
Shirley, well done review, and the jacket looks much nicer than I expected, given your comments. My only suggestion would be to make the next muslin a little bit shorter or a little longer. From the picture, it appears that the jacket is the same length as the sleeves and is creating a horizontal.
9/22/02 4:44 PM
I think Nan is right about the horizontal line. I actually think the jacket would look nice longer on you, perhaps paired with a slim pair of pants, or shorter paired with the type of skirt you are wearing in this photo. Just thinking of the old 2/3 - 2/3 proportion rules!
9/22/02 4:58 PM
Oops - of course I meant to say 2/3 - 1/3 proportions are the most flattering.
9/22/02 5:00 PM
Nan, Ruth, Thanks for the tip. The sleeves are only about 2" longer than the jacket's length. I cut the jacket length after I put the collar on, as I was not sure if I was going to want to shorten it until I could see it with the collar. Ruth, 1/3-2/3 is only an option for me if a jacket stops exactly at my waist and my skirt is 33". The skirt in the photo is about 33"; obviously, that's nearly full length on me. 35" is full length on me. When they were handing out legs, I thought they said eggs, and I was not hungry at the time. ;) I have pulled fabric for a second muslin, mostly to try to eliminate the bust darts; I'll shorten it up about 4" and see how it drapes! Thanks again! :D
9/22/02 6:56 PM
Shirley, the pictures are so beautiful. Wow, that is your ugly magenta fabric? it makes me wonder what other gorgeous things that you have made.
9/23/02 8:48 PM
Shirley, from other reviews/photos I have been uninterested in this pattern, but your terrific review and garment (I have to agree with your DH -- I like that fabric, I think especially in combination with the collar fabric you chose) are making me rethink. I'm certainly always in the market for things that require a small bust. :-) Great review!
4/27/03 6:31 PM