tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post4057418807143959478..comments2024-01-28T03:24:25.435-05:00Comments on The Slapdash Sewist: Burda 05-2009-102, The Agony of Plaid Matching (aka Blazer for Tweed Ride)Gretchen the Household Deityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16882578423517346342noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-986970695693340512014-01-10T04:07:22.173-05:002014-01-10T04:07:22.173-05:00The jacket is beautiful. It's such a nice styl...The jacket is beautiful. It's such a nice style on you. Don't mind the plaid offset. No one else but you sees it. And you made a plaid jacket in a week. That' pretty amazing!senaSewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098578400327734399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-22280164510614295072013-12-06T13:44:36.247-05:002013-12-06T13:44:36.247-05:00It's been a while since I was able to do some ...It's been a while since I was able to do some serious blogging. I'm happy that I have time now. You continue to create beautiful garments. This jacket is well made and fits you. Thanks for the continued inspiration.Cennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-1456425205690539482013-12-01T18:30:08.218-05:002013-12-01T18:30:08.218-05:00This turned out amazing. 1 week to match plaids, d...This turned out amazing. 1 week to match plaids, do fit adjustments, and line a jacket? Sure, no problem!<br /><br />If/when I venture into the waters of fitted jacketing, I'm not sure I'll browse through my Burdas (:Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756048999067152284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-87291663296437804202013-11-30T12:12:06.936-05:002013-11-30T12:12:06.936-05:00I think the plaid matching on this jacket is fine....I think the plaid matching on this jacket is fine. Nothing glaring that makes your eye go to it...I really like the jacket with the jeans. A nice casual wear look!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-68559843039616800352013-11-27T18:13:15.453-05:002013-11-27T18:13:15.453-05:00Super jacket, and I adore the fascinator hat with ...Super jacket, and I adore the fascinator hat with it! Way to go!!!Digshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01055354272863944258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-71381736648706578542013-11-25T23:36:40.218-05:002013-11-25T23:36:40.218-05:00That jacket looks good on you. I'm impressed ...That jacket looks good on you. I'm impressed with how well you took care of the problem areas.<br /><br />I also need a broad back adjustment and use the method you showed. What do you do to make the side seams match? In this case you trimmed the underarm seam because of the plaid. What is your usual way of handling this? I checked previous blog entries from you and couldn't find that info. Thanks.glormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08864222002627736492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-72646742429872534862013-11-25T05:04:38.225-05:002013-11-25T05:04:38.225-05:00Nothing like a deadline to motivate you to sew a c...Nothing like a deadline to motivate you to sew a complicated and involved project, right?! It's a lovely pattern, the curved seams and hem on the front are interesting. I like your plaid worn with jeans, very casual chicKristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-41928698484949765692013-11-24T16:23:28.491-05:002013-11-24T16:23:28.491-05:00Plaid-matching schmaid-matching. The jacket is awe...Plaid-matching schmaid-matching. The jacket is awesome, period. I hope you get a lot of wear out of it. Your tweed ride outfit is fantastic. I love the colour combo. <br />Trumbelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10145834807214647985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-44014073160582747982013-11-24T08:38:31.745-05:002013-11-24T08:38:31.745-05:00Love this look on you. So flattering.Love this look on you. So flattering.SheriNJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05406427336777494076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-58871489667736861592013-11-23T11:46:12.658-05:002013-11-23T11:46:12.658-05:00I just see you in your adorable jacket-no mis-matc...I just see you in your adorable jacket-no mis-matching at all. True. Give yourself bonus points for making a plaid, lined jacket in a week. And working. And eating. And resting...Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03517527498809073174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-21561971598121303042013-11-22T15:12:44.167-05:002013-11-22T15:12:44.167-05:00Love the design details on this jacket. Super cut...Love the design details on this jacket. Super cute on you.SEWNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05447977771494445400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-81142844673804332912013-11-22T11:02:28.683-05:002013-11-22T11:02:28.683-05:00How have I never heard the phrase BWTF before! Any...How have I never heard the phrase BWTF before! Anyway, I really like your jacket! I didn't notice the plaid issues at all until you pointed them out. This sounds like such a frustrating process, though. All those fitting issues and plaid matching while on a deadline?? I'm glad it turned out so well, after all that! Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10162742156783840500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-28301512412506910382013-11-22T10:05:34.330-05:002013-11-22T10:05:34.330-05:00The curved hem is really flattering, and the full ...The curved hem is really flattering, and the full regalia looks fantastic. The hat is amazing!Elizabeth Made Thishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611395530073290874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-63856338263669704542013-11-22T09:30:00.913-05:002013-11-22T09:30:00.913-05:00I think it looks fabulous--and frankly, I didn'...I think it looks fabulous--and frankly, I didn't notice the non matching plaid.Lynnhttp://www.americanagefashion.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-29801311564135927742013-11-22T08:14:55.033-05:002013-11-22T08:14:55.033-05:00Great Jacket! you are way too hard on yourself abo...Great Jacket! you are way too hard on yourself about the plaid matching. It matches in the most obvious places, which is critical. Looks super with the jeans.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895625114035965626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-74691130615319032232013-11-22T07:00:35.541-05:002013-11-22T07:00:35.541-05:00This is a great looking jacket. It fits you very ...This is a great looking jacket. It fits you very well and I like that you can dress it up or wear it casually. Great job with the plaid fabric.Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-55287883674310239172013-11-22T06:50:11.527-05:002013-11-22T06:50:11.527-05:00Great result despite the frustrating notching poli...Great result despite the frustrating notching policies at Burda. You look wonderful in it. I love that sleeve technique, very useful.Jane Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-37178397047388994962013-11-22T03:33:09.544-05:002013-11-22T03:33:09.544-05:00Cute look! I think you did a great job matching t...Cute look! I think you did a great job matching the plaids, no one is going to notice that area under your sleeve. Thanks for passing on the tip about the almost sewn in flat sleeves too, must remember that one.AllisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07431369603470575306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-15892757423948305492013-11-21T19:21:49.497-05:002013-11-21T19:21:49.497-05:00This really turned out beautifully. What a lovely...This really turned out beautifully. What a lovely inspiration as I've been meaning to make a woolen sort of coat much like this. Thanks for sharing!Kathy {Kathy Sews}https://www.blogger.com/profile/04335924127482806057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-43074592455643876872013-11-21T19:07:40.927-05:002013-11-21T19:07:40.927-05:00Hey, this is Ann from the happy hour in NYC last w...Hey, this is Ann from the happy hour in NYC last week, hi! I had to comment because I am in love with your jacket. It looks like perfection to me. The buttons and the cuffs are fantastic. Anyway, hi, and I am superimpressed!!Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-57725761274743533432013-11-21T15:55:19.352-05:002013-11-21T15:55:19.352-05:00What a fabulous jacket and perfect for the bike ri...What a fabulous jacket and perfect for the bike ride!Dillianderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17377816590625672755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-44896906948075290252013-11-21T15:24:50.201-05:002013-11-21T15:24:50.201-05:00Adorable and I love the lining! I plan to do a ja...Adorable and I love the lining! I plan to do a jacket soon so I'm planning on going through your reviews for something on how to put the linings in as those scare the bejeebies out of me...<br />McValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00285808958951068897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-88713771615138505552013-11-21T14:47:50.010-05:002013-11-21T14:47:50.010-05:00I can't believe you made this jacket in a week...I can't believe you made this jacket in a week with those fitting challenges. It looks great.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05019355236929550523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-2377434515671737992013-11-21T14:37:05.677-05:002013-11-21T14:37:05.677-05:00I agree with everyone else. This jacket looks real...I agree with everyone else. This jacket looks really good, and I don't even notice any mismatching. It may be one of those things that only you will ever care about. (I have a lot of garments like that.) I've been thinking more about making a plaid garment lately, but am not quite up to it yet. I'm enjoying the thinking though.Adelaide Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04416139155541674614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-13418014064945578232013-11-21T14:24:33.977-05:002013-11-21T14:24:33.977-05:00Awesome! I really liked this jacket in that issue...Awesome! I really liked this jacket in that issue so all your construction tips will be useful to me, if I ever get around to sewing this pattern. Your version is super cute though! Love it with the rest of your Tweed Ride regalia, but I think it looks great with jeans too.T. Sedaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09684101466551796470noreply@blogger.com