Laurasews said... I can't wait to see it. You really seem to know what you are doing. I will have to get the Aldrich book. 6/7/08 11:49 PM
petro said... what did you try for the sleeve cut per the Dior example? I'd do a slanted kimono cut with an integral gusset in the bottom arm and bodice piece to get the movement. Is ths what you tried? 6/8/08 2:45 AM
josie e said... Hi Petro, to be truthful I haven't done more than plan that bit in my head - it's been a busy week. I'm actually planning to do a modified raglan sleeve cut on with a yoke. I have a good set of illustrations in Aldritch's book on tailored jackets for women. I try to avoid gussets where possible they don't feel nice under my arm! 6/12/08 10:08 AM
echolalia said... Hi Josie, nice to see yet another Australian reviewing. I have made a couple of garments using vintage patterns in recent months and I love the kimono sleeve with gusset - gives a fabulously close fit without restricting movement. Makes the layout difficult sometimes - particularly as we are not used to seeing this style. Either the garment front & back or the sleeve are on the cross-grain unless the entire thing is on the bias. I'm looking forward to seeing the final suit.
7/3/08 9:02 AM
JenniferBee said... Very interesting process, I'm looking forward to the finished product 7/9/08 4:20 AM
Johanna Lu said... Great looking suit. You've done a great work with all the details, I esp love the high skirt waist with the fabric covered belt and the draped front placket. I saw a picture of CBS in this suit too, stepping out of a plane and I was completely blown away. 7/30/08 8:57 AM
nancy2001 said... Beautiful little suit that captures the style and spirit of the designer original. 7/30/08 10:48 AM
Athene said... A very attractive and appealing suit. You have done a lot of work - I look forward to seeing a picture of you in it on PR sometime in the future. 7/30/08 9:26 PM
Marji said... Very classy looking suit, and it looks like a lot of work went into this.
8/8/08 3:06 PM
AnneM said... Congratulations! Lovely, classic suit. Love that front vent; it came out so nicely. 8/11/08 9:00 PM
I can't wait to see it. You really seem to know what you are doing. I will have to get the Aldrich book.
6/7/08 11:49 PM
what did you try for the sleeve cut per the Dior example? I'd do a slanted kimono cut with an integral gusset in the bottom arm and bodice piece to get the movement. Is ths what you tried?
6/8/08 2:45 AM
Hi Petro, to be truthful I haven't done more than plan that bit in my head - it's been a busy week. I'm actually planning to do a modified raglan sleeve cut on with a yoke. I have a good set of illustrations in Aldritch's book on tailored jackets for women. I try to avoid gussets where possible they don't feel nice under my arm!
6/12/08 10:08 AM
Hi Josie, nice to see yet another Australian reviewing. I have made a couple of garments using vintage patterns in recent months and I love the kimono sleeve with gusset - gives a fabulously close fit without restricting movement. Makes the layout difficult sometimes - particularly as we are not used to seeing this style. Either the garment front & back or the sleeve are on the cross-grain unless the entire thing is on the bias. I'm looking forward to seeing the final suit.
7/3/08 9:02 AM
Very interesting process, I'm looking forward to the finished product
7/9/08 4:20 AM
Great looking suit. You've done a great work with all the details, I esp love the high skirt waist with the fabric covered belt and the draped front placket. I saw a picture of CBS in this suit too, stepping out of a plane and I was completely blown away.
7/30/08 8:57 AM
Beautiful little suit that captures the style and spirit of the designer original.
7/30/08 10:48 AM
A very attractive and appealing suit. You have done a lot of work - I look forward to seeing a picture of you in it on PR sometime in the future.
7/30/08 9:26 PM
Very classy looking suit, and it looks like a lot of work went into this.
8/8/08 3:06 PM
Congratulations! Lovely, classic suit. Love that front vent; it came out so nicely.
8/11/08 9:00 PM