tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363921935422034605.post2348743740264233968..comments2023-10-21T03:09:40.250-07:00Comments on Assorted Notions: Operation: New Years BlazerChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646506480120500856noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363921935422034605.post-74955164154527144712008-12-21T13:22:00.000-08:002008-12-21T13:22:00.000-08:00Even in the southern hemisphere a jacket is a good...Even in the southern hemisphere a jacket is a good thing to have. Restaurants can be too generous with the air con! Good luck on getting it done.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363921935422034605.post-23356986057880899902008-12-21T01:55:00.000-08:002008-12-21T01:55:00.000-08:00I second everyone else here - shawl collars are mu...I second everyone else here - shawl collars are much quicker and easier to sew than notched collars. Check out jacket 115 in BWOF 12/07, it's a shawl collar, that sits above the hips, is nipped in at the waist and has some quirky details. I've made it twice and it comes together so quicklyKristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363921935422034605.post-34252506757688637362008-12-19T19:55:00.000-08:002008-12-19T19:55:00.000-08:00Very very smart choice... even if it doesn't make ...Very very smart choice... even if it doesn't make to new years you'll have a blazer you can wear all year long! Plus the cropped blazers are insanely versitile!<BR/><BR/>*joining Cidell's chant* Do it. Do it. Do it!C. Dishmonthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363921935422034605.post-81632524502169225642008-12-19T15:31:00.000-08:002008-12-19T15:31:00.000-08:00good luck!good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363921935422034605.post-44661570283090686732008-12-19T15:28:00.000-08:002008-12-19T15:28:00.000-08:00There's a great one in September? October? It's 3/...There's a great one in September? October? It's 3/4 sleeves with shawl collar. It's cram color but it's cute. When I get home I'll have to look and figure out which month for you.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099128922590283342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363921935422034605.post-65732818288901578242008-12-19T12:18:00.000-08:002008-12-19T12:18:00.000-08:00I say make the jacket so you get exactly what you ...I say make the jacket so you get exactly what you want and buy the dress - less pressure and you will enjoy the sewing journey more!!!<BR/><BR/>I'm not that huge a fan of notched collars but love shawl collars and they are very easy to make...I know you can do this!!!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363921935422034605.post-82460936670492872512008-12-19T08:29:00.000-08:002008-12-19T08:29:00.000-08:00Well, yes, you can definitely do it, being the sew...Well, yes, you can definitely do it, being the sewista you are. But this is a crazy time of year and you still have to work. So I say don't feel like a failure if you say maybe next time to this jacket and go get something from H&M.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16245730088359572839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363921935422034605.post-84374709065974534002008-12-19T07:50:00.000-08:002008-12-19T07:50:00.000-08:00i noticed project runway simplicity patterns had a...i noticed project runway simplicity patterns had a lot of jacket patterns!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363921935422034605.post-16737878155566672192008-12-19T06:33:00.000-08:002008-12-19T06:33:00.000-08:00You are so talented that I have no doubt you can d...You are so talented that I have no doubt you can do the blazer and the collar very well. I love your blog and you inspire me to be a better seamstress.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363921935422034605.post-48851786998010532512008-12-19T06:07:00.000-08:002008-12-19T06:07:00.000-08:00Go for it! But as my sewing tutor always said - If...Go for it! But as my sewing tutor always said - If you are in a hurry SLOW DOWN! Its good advice and something I always try tro follow. Good luck and Merry Christmas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363921935422034605.post-5864241986500365322008-12-19T05:29:00.000-08:002008-12-19T05:29:00.000-08:00Do it. Do it. Do it.Do it. Do it. Do it.cidellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13762649326538041094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363921935422034605.post-78670656027650520382008-12-19T02:51:00.000-08:002008-12-19T02:51:00.000-08:00Good luck with this. You can do it. Agree with All...Good luck with this. You can do it. Agree with Allison that it might be a time saver to do a shawl collar instead of a notched collar.Sigridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187364244385056641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363921935422034605.post-86029345422923002492008-12-19T01:30:00.000-08:002008-12-19T01:30:00.000-08:00Hi Christina! I'm sure you can make it in time! I ...Hi Christina! <BR/><BR/>I'm sure you can make it in time! I wish you look for this project (even though you really don't need luck because of your superb skills)! SenaSewssenaSewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098578400327734399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363921935422034605.post-72926822180396577492008-12-19T01:12:00.000-08:002008-12-19T01:12:00.000-08:00I love the tuxedo and dress combo and I second Al...I love the tuxedo and dress combo and I second Allison's suggestion on doing a shawl collar, I find it much easier too, and just as, if not more, stylish.Johanna Luhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13829280594947262409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363921935422034605.post-518965265519437942008-12-18T22:56:00.000-08:002008-12-18T22:56:00.000-08:00You can do it! A shawl collar is much easier than...You can do it! A shawl collar is much easier than a notched collar - I have no doubt you are more than capable of doing either, but if your time is short then maybe easier is better!.AllisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07431369603470575306noreply@blogger.com