My coat. The finished product. - Democratic Underground

devilgrrl

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Wed Nov-09-05 01:29 AM
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My coat. The finished product.

Not bad for the first attempt :shrug: I still haven't started the hat because the pattern I want is sold out. :-(

Well here it is:

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KitchenWitch

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Wed Nov-09-05 01:31 AM
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1. that is soooooo cute!

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Robeson

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Wed Nov-09-05 01:31 AM
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2. Your first attempt? Wow! Very good....

...we have a designer in our midst!...:applause:

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devilgrrl

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Wed Nov-09-05 01:41 AM
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5. A designer? If only.

:) thanks.

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Wed Nov-09-05 01:33 AM
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3. Very cool

My fave colors too.

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WCGreen

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Wed Nov-09-05 01:35 AM
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4. I grew up watching my mother sit down and make most of

her designer quality clothes...

I know what it takes to make something that lovely from a pile of various material, tissue paper patterns and a sewing needle....

Well done, devilgrrl, well done....

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XemaSab

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Wed Nov-09-05 01:46 AM
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6. Wow!

Awesome job! :applause:

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madrchsod

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Wed Nov-09-05 01:55 AM
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7. i take it you got the sleeves figured out

not bad looking from the picture----but are the seams straight , the stitches uniform,fabric pattern match? i used to sew some of my clothes and now i reupholster furniture. i really don`t mind sewing furniture patterns but clothing patterns drive me crazy. you know sewing is a good way to add a little "unreported income"!

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devilgrrl

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Wed Nov-09-05 02:03 AM
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9. The seams are fine and everything more or less lines up.

Also, that isn't the first time I've heard someone go off on clothing patterns. The next time I do this, I'm going to have my professional costumer friend help with the stuff I messed up. I still haven't successfully closed the edges of the material, the buttonhole was pain too, using a surger, etc... the finer points, so to speak.

It only gets better.

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uppityperson

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Wed Nov-09-05 01:56 AM
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8. Looks really good reversed too

Good job!

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barb162

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Wed Nov-09-05 02:06 AM
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10. what's the black material

was it hard to make?

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devilgrrl

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Wed Nov-09-05 02:09 AM
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12. It's "fun fur"

and no, it wasn't hard to work with. If it was thicker it would have! :wow:

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barb162

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Wed Nov-09-05 02:19 AM
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14. Oh, well it is very nice!

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CaliforniaPeggy

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Wed Nov-09-05 02:09 AM
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11. What a fantastic job, my dear devilgrrl!

Anyone seeing you wear this wonderful coat will be in for a big treat!

This is complicated stuff for sure...I've done some sewing, but NEVER anything this complicated....

Good for you! I know you'll enjoy wearing it......

:toast: :bounce: :bounce: :toast:

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devilgrrl

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Wed Nov-09-05 02:14 AM
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13. It wasn't as hard as you would think.

You should give it a whirl. :-)

The total costs for all the materials was a little over $70. Imagine what it would cost if you bought it at a boutique on Melrose?

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Wapsie B

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Wed Nov-09-05 02:22 AM
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15. Very nice!

That looks like a very good job.

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madrchsod

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Wed Nov-09-05 02:23 AM
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16. forgot to ask

what kind of machine do you use?

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devilgrrl

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Wed Nov-09-05 02:40 AM
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17. I have a Bernina.

The Rolls-Royce of sewing machines. That's what I've been told anyway.

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NMMNG

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Wed Nov-09-05 05:21 AM
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18. Nice job!

I have a pile of patterns and two plastic bins of fabric. Now I need to learn to sew!

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devilgrrl

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Wed Nov-09-05 09:51 AM
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23. JoAnn fabrics offers classes.

I haven't taken any by them but I know they're available. Do it! You'll have fun! :-)

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NMMNG

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Wed Nov-09-05 11:26 PM
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25. Cool, I'll have to try them out

I took home-ec in high school so I have basic sewing skills but as to hemming and advanced skills I'm clueless. I'd like to be able to make my own clothes so I can select the fabrics, styles, etc.

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In_The_Wind

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Wed Nov-09-05 05:52 AM
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19. Once up on a time I taught sewing and I think you've done a fine job!

The textures go together very well.

I love the bright color. We really do need a boost like that in the winter. :thumbsup:

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Callalily

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Wed Nov-09-05 07:31 AM
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20. Spectacular!

You are truly the fashion queen here. I don't think I'd have the patience.

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devilgrrl

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Wed Nov-09-05 01:05 PM
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24. I'm the most fashion inept person I know!

Edited on Wed Nov-09-05 01:06 PM by devilgrrl

If they had a "Queer Eye for Frumpy Broads" I'd be featured in an episode.

It's just a start to my fashion inept recovery.

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Maddy McCall

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Wed Nov-09-05 07:33 AM
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21. What a funky, trippy coat!

Cool as hell. Great job, dg! :thumbsup:

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Midlodemocrat

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Wed Nov-09-05 07:33 AM
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22. Lovely. Nice work.

:thumbsup:

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LaraMN

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Wed Nov-09-05 11:52 PM
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26. Well, there are only two arms, so I declare it a phenomenal success!

It looks really soft and cozy, too! Nice work! Did you work from a pattern?

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