tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post8837317359535125087..comments2024-03-26T12:11:30.348-05:00Comments on Amanda's Adventures in Sewing: Burda 1-2009-123 - Green w/ aqua military style parkaAmanda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05591040347020137293noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-72229194334081056482014-09-29T10:59:05.228-05:002014-09-29T10:59:05.228-05:00Thank you Nedoux! Thank you Nedoux! Amanda S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591040347020137293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-91888474733192535412014-09-28T14:45:47.756-05:002014-09-28T14:45:47.756-05:00As always, your finishing is breathtakingly flawle...As always, your finishing is breathtakingly flawless! All of your sewing projects could easily be worn inside out. I am so inspired by you to improve my finishing techniques.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-70141262452576770942014-09-08T10:27:00.489-05:002014-09-08T10:27:00.489-05:00Thank you Gail! I like to go back through my Burda...Thank you Gail! I like to go back through my Burdas from time to time too. It's so easy to forget what's in them. Amanda S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591040347020137293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-7434357210754833182014-09-08T10:25:56.397-05:002014-09-08T10:25:56.397-05:00Thanks Audrey! I use to use regular linings (read:...Thanks Audrey! I use to use regular linings (read: cheap) or Ambiance if the garment was really nice, but these days I find it fun to find the perfect silk something or other. Of course I have to locate all my linings online now as my local fabric stores carry ZERO silk fabrics. Amanda S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591040347020137293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-49640027470528078512014-09-08T10:23:11.887-05:002014-09-08T10:23:11.887-05:00I totally forgot you made this! There's aren&#...I totally forgot you made this! There's aren't many made up online that I know of, which is a shame as it's such a lovely design. I combed through your projects and found the one you made and it is really cool! Especially those multiple lines of topstitching. I am filing that away for later use. Thanks!Amanda S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591040347020137293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-1359349023485996132014-09-08T06:47:25.148-05:002014-09-08T06:47:25.148-05:00Beautiful work. Funny I was only revisiting my ea...Beautiful work. Funny I was only revisiting my early Burdas and thought how fresh so many of the patterns are. Your fabric is amazing.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622769905155059570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-40722914287697915112014-09-07T15:51:33.605-05:002014-09-07T15:51:33.605-05:00That is some seriously cool, unique fabric. It m...That is some seriously cool, unique fabric. It made a great looking jacket. Love the idea of silk luxury fabric lining a parka,.Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-50081566168525306272014-09-07T15:09:43.108-05:002014-09-07T15:09:43.108-05:00I thought I had left a comment before on this post...I thought I had left a comment before on this post! I guess not! I love, love this Amanda. The colours and details are perfect. I made this jacket a couple of years ago but chickened out of putting the snap buttons and changed the pockets to a different style but I love my jacket and get comments every time I wear it. You will too. . It's gorgeous.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-15180020875839438772014-09-04T12:42:45.256-05:002014-09-04T12:42:45.256-05:00Thank you Ginger! I truly love fabrics with textur...Thank you Ginger! I truly love fabrics with texture for that very reason.Amanda S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591040347020137293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-2204480331362244222014-09-04T12:41:16.138-05:002014-09-04T12:41:16.138-05:00Thanks so much Rory!Thanks so much Rory!Amanda S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591040347020137293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-27192816124409501932014-09-04T09:26:42.933-05:002014-09-04T09:26:42.933-05:00This looks amazing! I really like the way that it ...This looks amazing! I really like the way that it looks like a standard olive green from far away, but when you get closer you can see the bright aqua popping out at you! The finish is immaculate, as always- your sewing skill always amazes me! I bet you'll be wearing (and loving!) this for years!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-81490803675157778702014-09-04T09:24:04.158-05:002014-09-04T09:24:04.158-05:00It's so nice to see your face (and your belly)...It's so nice to see your face (and your belly). I love this jacket. Such beautiful workwomanship. Roryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805361804242016497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-81400883347185800752014-09-04T06:34:14.810-05:002014-09-04T06:34:14.810-05:00Thanks Manju! I don't find that much time thes...Thanks Manju! I don't find that much time these days, lol. Amanda S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591040347020137293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-24603434835713763752014-09-03T15:12:37.810-05:002014-09-03T15:12:37.810-05:00Beautiful work as ever Amanda. And well done for p...Beautiful work as ever Amanda. And well done for persisting with the sewing even with baby bump. Soon to be 4 kids: when do you find time?! Any way the jacket is impeccable. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-27962859866931267592014-09-03T10:12:47.380-05:002014-09-03T10:12:47.380-05:00Thank you Gernella!Thank you Gernella!Amanda S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591040347020137293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-15710462598151656302014-09-03T09:29:59.180-05:002014-09-03T09:29:59.180-05:00Thanks for the info. I will definitely use elastic...Thanks for the info. I will definitely use elastic!Trumbelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10145834807214647985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-32835744861506637602014-09-03T04:50:11.084-05:002014-09-03T04:50:11.084-05:00That looks fabulous and shows a lot of work went i...That looks fabulous and shows a lot of work went into it. I hate wadders, destroys my confidence until something works out right.<br /><br />A little boy coming, wonderful. I hope all goes well for you all. Gernellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586075730028008804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-89641394072191826742014-09-02T21:36:02.881-05:002014-09-02T21:36:02.881-05:00Thanks so much Robin! Having those first 3 go wron...Thanks so much Robin! Having those first 3 go wrong made me grit my teeth even when I was sick of making it and wanted to put it aside, so I suppose they weren't a total waste.Amanda S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591040347020137293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-51436221181423256922014-09-02T21:34:05.839-05:002014-09-02T21:34:05.839-05:00Thanks Marie!Thanks Marie!Amanda S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591040347020137293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-65317493866714230612014-09-02T21:33:50.607-05:002014-09-02T21:33:50.607-05:00Thank you Justine! Thank you Justine! Amanda S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591040347020137293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-65515911472519985132014-09-02T15:53:56.402-05:002014-09-02T15:53:56.402-05:00nope!! Don't ever worry about the time between...nope!! Don't ever worry about the time between posts. I will keep reading and I am sure there are many others who will, too!a little sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086285440873869055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-72384774496937041692014-09-02T15:52:56.170-05:002014-09-02T15:52:56.170-05:00That is a gorgeous jacket! I am so glad this proje...That is a gorgeous jacket! I am so glad this project turned out well because you certainly deserved it after 3 wadders. And I am glad to know you go through those spells, too. I definitely do!!<br />And congrats on the baby boy coming soon! a little sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086285440873869055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-36639843985653145832014-09-02T15:30:11.826-05:002014-09-02T15:30:11.826-05:00Fantastic jacket. The inside is just as nice as th...Fantastic jacket. The inside is just as nice as the outside. Congratulations for the baby to come.Marie-Noëllehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11572431039329904583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-20629035717246940302014-09-02T15:06:21.588-05:002014-09-02T15:06:21.588-05:00Amanda your sewing skill is always an inspiration....Amanda your sewing skill is always an inspiration. Great job and good to know everyone has troubles with some projects. But you persevered and won!Justine of SewCountryChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03818220592978383305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-60868477637583498722014-09-02T08:40:14.105-05:002014-09-02T08:40:14.105-05:001. Yes, I think it would definitely work with a he...1. Yes, I think it would definitely work with a heavier weight fabric, but if you want the waist definition I recommend elastic for sure. I had planned to put elastic in with the belt only sewn to the ends, so that it looked like a cinched in belt without my having to arrange it all the time. <br />2. The snaps I got from JoAnne and Hancock Fabrics. They're just the heavy weight snaps that come in a package of 6. I bought one package with the metal applicator and two others without. The circles are suppose to be on the backs of the receiving end of the snap, but I just hammered mine on the fronts instead. You can of course use buttons, but that might take away a little from the sporty vibe of the design.Amanda S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591040347020137293noreply@blogger.com