tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post7616228719914922719..comments2024-03-26T12:11:30.348-05:00Comments on Amanda's Adventures in Sewing: McCall's 5523 revisited - Purple tweed skirtAmanda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05591040347020137293noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-608605261682125102012-09-18T04:53:13.071-05:002012-09-18T04:53:13.071-05:00Very cute skirt! I adore sewing blogs! Follow youVery cute skirt! I adore sewing blogs! Follow youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10663757563200486548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-16271408593854376072010-10-28T10:48:38.411-05:002010-10-28T10:48:38.411-05:00Very pretty. I just finished this pattern yesterda...Very pretty. I just finished this pattern yesterday myself and I also added a full lining and invisible zipper. Love your blog!!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10077189485052826765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-16822139278793159562009-12-19T08:05:45.154-06:002009-12-19T08:05:45.154-06:00angie.a said...
You should do a tutorial on lining...<b>angie.a said...</b><br /><i>You should do a tutorial on lining a skirt with an invisible zip. I know Kathleen F. has this somewhere on her website, but I can a) never find it and b) barely decipher it. </i><br /><br />Fwiw Angie (and don't you dare say I said so or I'll deny it) I have the same difficulties you do with <a href="http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/invisible_zipper_tutorial_pt1/" rel="nofollow">that tutorial</a>. It was a guest entry written by someone else. Well intentioned and probably solid but it's difficult to see what's going on considering the dark print. You can tell which are my tutorials because they're obviously not actual projects in fashion fabrics. I select them deliberately so the backgrounds are unobtrusive and of course, it contrasting threads to make the details as clear as possible.<br /><br />You can locate most of the tutorials on my site by clicking on <a href="http://www.fashion-incubator.com/tutorials/" rel="nofollow">tutorials</a> from the navigation bar at the top of the page.<br /><br />RE: Linings that are "too long". This is relative, or perhaps a comparative statement because most people (or in home sewing patterns) have the linings too short. "Too long" linings are just right. For example, linings for knee length skirts and hip length jackets should be cut 1/2" longer nett than the shell (nett meaning plus/minus allowances, hems etc). If you tack the lining appropriately, it's not going to hang out. Actually, the only time it may is on the hanger. On the body, the lining sticks to the body, you have a static charge clinging more tightly to every curve than you do with the shell. Curved lines traveling the same vertical distance as straight lines, need to be longer to keep from pulling up. If the garment is full or loose and doesn't cling to the body, there's less concern if the lining isn't long enough. The curvier or tighter the fit, the greater the need for the lining to be longer.Kathleen Fasanellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14971193005177565315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-9711543741167656642009-12-08T07:29:12.928-06:002009-12-08T07:29:12.928-06:00The pleats, length, color, and style look fabulous...The pleats, length, color, and style look fabulous on you!HeathersSpherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07565226168023427135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-7518563859641889232009-12-06T14:38:42.022-06:002009-12-06T14:38:42.022-06:00Great looking skirt. I have made this skirt twice...Great looking skirt. I have made this skirt twice, the second time I used the pleats as well. I did not line the pleat areas.Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-42159281116593699402009-12-03T20:53:21.681-06:002009-12-03T20:53:21.681-06:00Love the outfit and the color. Wouldn't know....Love the outfit and the color. Wouldn't know..., I'm making the same skirt pattern (ruffled back) in a purple tone as well. All most done: hem, zipper, and facing to go.Cennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-77458221370780648422009-12-03T19:51:03.788-06:002009-12-03T19:51:03.788-06:00Great outfit and color. I need to move that patter...Great outfit and color. I need to move that pattern closer to the top of the pile :-)meredithphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17683287411020125224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-15998105611624000982009-12-03T04:49:20.111-06:002009-12-03T04:49:20.111-06:00Great combo - I'm so jealous of the fabric pri...Great combo - I'm so jealous of the fabric prices you have in the US!Gay McDonellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14150699751738725615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-80726151597965161972009-12-02T09:30:25.587-06:002009-12-02T09:30:25.587-06:00Very pretty little lady :)Very pretty little lady :)Dk's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11403488889087101483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-58788844281618405262009-12-01T21:41:08.902-06:002009-12-01T21:41:08.902-06:00Very pretty! I know you were getting tired of you...Very pretty! I know you were getting tired of your wardrobe colors. :) You should do a tutorial on lining a skirt with an invisible zip. I know Kathleen F. has this somewhere on her website, but I can a) never find it and b) barely decipher it. Mine always look messy!angie.ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575366388194033626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-15731321173179182009-12-01T11:53:09.651-06:002009-12-01T11:53:09.651-06:00Very cute...cute sweater, too ( wink, wink!)Very cute...cute sweater, too ( wink, wink!)Lynnebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574595306598710412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-25353243152259079542009-12-01T10:41:51.477-06:002009-12-01T10:41:51.477-06:00Pretty skirt. I love the fabric and the color.Pretty skirt. I love the fabric and the color.Opalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04682574238654122839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-19156232882646370312009-11-30T18:19:15.983-06:002009-11-30T18:19:15.983-06:00Love the fabric. It's not on sale here yet. ...Love the fabric. It's not on sale here yet. Darn it! I'd love to have a pair of pants out of that.<br /><br />The outfit is very cute.okie2thfairyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04507980069797926050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-59493957699267445152009-11-30T11:00:05.738-06:002009-11-30T11:00:05.738-06:00Beautiful skirt~! Love the colors.Beautiful skirt~! Love the colors.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11669454301859970896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-71539919645380294852009-11-30T03:22:37.101-06:002009-11-30T03:22:37.101-06:00Another beautiful skirt!
I also have this pattern ...Another beautiful skirt!<br />I also have this pattern waiting for me to use it. Hopefully after Christmas (or shall I make myself a Christmas skirt instead of a Christmas dress?)mochimohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03868163935647383690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-45057936802431594152009-11-29T21:31:12.353-06:002009-11-29T21:31:12.353-06:00Too adorable girl!! Can you give a hint about the ...Too adorable girl!! Can you give a hint about the Xmas dress??? HeeHee~ Kimberlee B ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/15603699790716474756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-62803622065154734122009-11-29T17:41:11.090-06:002009-11-29T17:41:11.090-06:00I really love it! I am adding this pattern to my w...I really love it! I am adding this pattern to my wish list.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14161321244489522095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-50962152752160654222009-11-29T08:55:45.692-06:002009-11-29T08:55:45.692-06:00Purple is my daughter's favorite color. The ou...Purple is my daughter's favorite color. The outfit is fierceeeeeee and it looks great on you!Mariela Alethiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109474450521019305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-60523996580308865062009-11-29T05:32:23.170-06:002009-11-29T05:32:23.170-06:00That's a great skirt. Love the colour, very pr...That's a great skirt. Love the colour, very pretty in combination with your sweater. You look lovely!Karin van Damhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05265648838034821590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-14316278655557484452009-11-28T20:32:30.857-06:002009-11-28T20:32:30.857-06:00Very pretty skirt, and the purple looks great on y...Very pretty skirt, and the purple looks great on you. Love the fabric and the pleats! Is the fabric wool?kaydeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16247729036946905054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-46506142263024417622009-11-28T20:26:51.595-06:002009-11-28T20:26:51.595-06:00Very pretty! You always do such great work!!!Very pretty! You always do such great work!!!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15055410123914346485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-41866244118105674042009-11-28T19:00:56.310-06:002009-11-28T19:00:56.310-06:00Nice outfit! I imagine you are happy to branch ou...Nice outfit! I imagine you are happy to branch out into a different color. It's very pretty on you.gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-11730214546929813572009-11-28T18:05:44.057-06:002009-11-28T18:05:44.057-06:00Very pretty! Perfect with the sweater you made.Very pretty! Perfect with the sweater you made.KID, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-86462311077739661222009-11-28T17:23:12.746-06:002009-11-28T17:23:12.746-06:00Another great skirt. Gorgeous with the knit top.Another great skirt. Gorgeous with the knit top.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-21360506791463436322009-11-28T17:09:39.435-06:002009-11-28T17:09:39.435-06:00Beautiful - love the color! The pleats are especi...Beautiful - love the color! The pleats are especially nice.Texas Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05595226345589277218noreply@blogger.com