tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post4973149422167283146..comments2024-03-29T04:19:27.038-05:00Comments on Flashback Summer: Make Do and Mend Gray Suit Project: Prep the GarmentEmileigh http://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-21089065841168476332015-06-15T08:43:46.250-05:002015-06-15T08:43:46.250-05:00Can't wait to see how this turns out! What a p...Can't wait to see how this turns out! What a project. Thanks for sharing the original source material too!<br />-Emilyvintagevisions27https://www.blogger.com/profile/16769861744181538664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-50553164039589218132015-06-14T08:15:15.210-05:002015-06-14T08:15:15.210-05:00Mary Brooks Picken is one of my sewing heroines! I...Mary Brooks Picken is one of my sewing heroines! I have a reprint of the 1920's pattern drafting book, which I used to make myself some blouses that fit better than anything I've ever made from a commercial pattern.<br /><br />The dress looks really cute on you, it seems to me that when you adjust the shoulders on the jacket, the sleeves will automatically shorten which will help (right now they are right at the waistline which I think is not flattering on anyone). The whole ensemble is lovely, I can't wait to see what it looks like when you finish!<br />regards,<br />TheresaTheresa in Mèridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217945138741786373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-91866318270383166022015-06-13T23:49:28.847-05:002015-06-13T23:49:28.847-05:00How exciting! Even in its original form, it has so...How exciting! Even in its original form, it has so much beautiful potential. I can't wait to see how the rest of the process goes!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00038475832349982006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-22330237003788350102015-06-13T15:27:34.153-05:002015-06-13T15:27:34.153-05:00I can't wait to see how your suit turns out Em...I can't wait to see how your suit turns out Emileigh! I will be eagerly following along as you reconstruct it and give it new life! And thank you for sharing the pages from the Women's Institute book! I am going to be restoring a 1940s jacket in a few months time, and this will be so helpful!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Brigid<br />the Middle Sister and SingerThe Boyer Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08954031354687928264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-78865390797194847722015-06-13T11:15:00.522-05:002015-06-13T11:15:00.522-05:00Ha, I won't lie, I would NOT attempt this with...Ha, I won't lie, I would NOT attempt this with just any garment. This one happens to be a really simple construction with no lining our anything, so it's more doable for me. I'm labeling pieces REALLY well though! Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-82295737700562638772015-06-13T10:39:27.735-05:002015-06-13T10:39:27.735-05:00Wow this all looks incredibly involved - and incre...Wow this all looks incredibly involved - and incredibly clever! The idea of ripping something apart at the seams gives me palpitations, but I've got this funny feeling this suit is in good hands with you... Can't wait to see what happens next!CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15681037606009960879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-57762759962213684372015-06-13T06:12:49.620-05:002015-06-13T06:12:49.620-05:00I love this idea! I will be eagerly awaiting your ...I love this idea! I will be eagerly awaiting your further steps and the reveal at the end. I used to restore vintage bridal gowns and re model them also. It is amazing when you compare the original and finished results. Good luck!Gussetsandgodetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16259829652480304431noreply@blogger.com