tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post6824476695475303441..comments2024-02-14T11:30:59.237-05:00Comments on Nancy K Sews: Yes, Something Is Finally Going On In The Sewing RoomNancy Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-47269460316898588232014-11-20T06:44:43.181-05:002014-11-20T06:44:43.181-05:00I have some of the same issues. I tend to stick w...I have some of the same issues. I tend to stick with my TNT patterns and then lose my mojo because I want to sew something NEW! I struggle with altering patterns and knowing what really looks good on my body type. Your inspiration pieces are fantastic. And REAL Burberry fabric . . . Yum! :-)Cathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13003983542358714609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-70090827985506228392014-10-19T17:15:51.653-04:002014-10-19T17:15:51.653-04:00I wish you good luke with your coat. I agree with ...I wish you good luke with your coat. I agree with you about the great looking Russian versions of your Burda pattern. I usually find Burda's patterns are a lot easier to fit than the Big 4's.Marie-Noëllehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11572431039329904583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-80398008892757639012014-10-19T16:30:28.206-04:002014-10-19T16:30:28.206-04:00But I'm desperate for a good raincoat.But I'm desperate for a good raincoat.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-81532677701238210812014-10-19T10:51:51.215-04:002014-10-19T10:51:51.215-04:00Your inspiration coats are lovely -- I especially ...Your inspiration coats are lovely -- I especially like the somewhat less constructed looking Calvin Klein. Whichever pattern you choose, I look forward to reading about your process!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-15213746697094309182014-10-19T05:04:55.607-04:002014-10-19T05:04:55.607-04:00I use Burda patterns a lot. You'll find that ...I use Burda patterns a lot. You'll find that they use the same design lines on a lot of their patterns and you can easily standardise change for their patterns.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622769905155059570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-85608561745858247592014-10-18T18:12:59.294-04:002014-10-18T18:12:59.294-04:00The huge time commitment for a coat was a big part...The huge time commitment for a coat was a big part of my procrastination. Without a 'perfect' pattern it's not worth the time.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-21539849092365466242014-10-18T18:11:34.278-04:002014-10-18T18:11:34.278-04:00It's La Mia Boutique and I have two with singl...It's La Mia Boutique and I have two with single breasted trench coats but each had some issues. The first one has too many seams front and back and I wasn't sure how to eliminate one of them. The other had an armhole princess that was very deeply curved before I do my large fba. This pattern is definitely one I can use as a good basic for a lot of different outerwear.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-29388196302569026182014-10-18T17:49:07.916-04:002014-10-18T17:49:07.916-04:00Oh good luck! That Burda pattern looks like a gre...Oh good luck! That Burda pattern looks like a great basic pattern you can vary easily with fabric and pockets etc.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-77277982938889363932014-10-18T17:01:38.873-04:002014-10-18T17:01:38.873-04:00Lovely to see all the inspiration coats and very m...Lovely to see all the inspiration coats and very much longing to see what you are creating. A coat is a huge project (working on one as you know, taking too long) but I think you are ready to tackle it now. Good luck and hope you share your process here.Sigridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187364244385056641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-24844415497263498802014-10-18T13:16:17.029-04:002014-10-18T13:16:17.029-04:00Oops. That should read "who hasn't made u...Oops. That should read "who hasn't made up that raincoat yet"!LisaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01006819220069426357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-54708786868528435442014-10-18T13:15:04.628-04:002014-10-18T13:15:04.628-04:00Lest you think you are the only one who has made u...Lest you think you are the only one who has made up that raincoat yet, I'm pleased to announce publicly that I have the same fabric in the stash for all this time. I've got the lining, zip-out liner fabric, long zipper, buttons, buckles, e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g. I even bought one of those Italian magazines with the single-breasted trenchcoat (I forget the name) that I think you had found first. I want that coat so bad but just cannot bring myself to face all the alterations and decisions that go into such a project. Some day.<br /><br />I will joyously cheer you on from the sidelines!LisaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01006819220069426357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-80183474839819344412014-10-18T10:53:42.149-04:002014-10-18T10:53:42.149-04:00Hi Nancy K! I love your inspiration pieces and am...Hi Nancy K! I love your inspiration pieces and am drawn to the black coat #2. I like the minimalism shown there. Of course, the others are interesting, but they look too open for a New York winter. Have fun creating and please share with us. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03517527498809073174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-78561804456688822852014-10-18T09:03:41.633-04:002014-10-18T09:03:41.633-04:00Nice to see a post from you today, Nancy. I, too,...Nice to see a post from you today, Nancy. I, too, need to make numerous pattern adjustments so I often just stick to using my TNTs. But a new fabulous coat like your inspirations can push us to try a new one. Best of luck!sewingkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747001697655177474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-3650991641611944102014-10-18T07:40:50.412-04:002014-10-18T07:40:50.412-04:00I wish you success with your coat project. Your i...I wish you success with your coat project. Your inspiration pictures are absolutely gorgeous.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960310379822122045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-14650965472920268662014-10-18T00:48:31.057-04:002014-10-18T00:48:31.057-04:00I feel your pain, Nancy! I too have so many fittin...I feel your pain, Nancy! I too have so many fitting changes also that sometimes it just seems like too much work to deal with a new pattern. So much easier to start with TNTs and graft the designer bits on. Probably nearly as much work but the results are usually more reliable. I'm not in the habit of making actual muslins unless they're wearable ones.<br /><br />Don't worry about fabrics waiting in the stash. Sometimes they just have to figure out what they're going to be when they grow up! They don't go bad on you. (Usually.) Love to see how your coat(s) turn out in the end.Louisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685532773952211627noreply@blogger.com