tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post3469997011564844845..comments2024-02-27T07:37:46.350-05:00Comments on K-Line: The Spring Suit: Muslins Apace! K.Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-9106269478682140432013-03-29T14:33:07.386-04:002013-03-29T14:33:07.386-04:00I absolutely agree...everywhere I turn at the mome...I absolutely agree...everywhere I turn at the moment there are discussions about fitting. And my recent post about fitting generated such a lot of discussion. It makes me realise I am not alone, or crazy, but in fact, very much on the right track. That's novel!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596383615211328302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-79513101400237754572013-03-27T15:40:23.783-04:002013-03-27T15:40:23.783-04:00Yeah, the sleeve was baggy and binding at the same...Yeah, the sleeve was baggy and binding at the same time. <br /><br />My max out point with muslins depends on the project - my commitment level and how much I love the fabric. I am not a rusher in general. If I'm unsure, I usually pause and mull things over, sometimes for days, before moving forward. <br /><br />I have never marked HBL's, but I really should. I'm not sure that I would know how to "read" them.Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-27926395022844995842013-03-27T10:52:40.482-04:002013-03-27T10:52:40.482-04:00I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who ...I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who thinks that!! And I'm all for knit pants <br />:-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-55644375106736630312013-03-27T10:52:06.269-04:002013-03-27T10:52:06.269-04:00It's doable, Stephanie, but it's a long-te...It's doable, Stephanie, but it's a long-term commitment kind of project, not a fun weekend kind of project. Give it a go! You'll feel very special when you figure it out (so I constantly tell myself)!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-89810475633888114112013-03-27T10:50:11.598-04:002013-03-27T10:50:11.598-04:00Ha! I know it seems that way, but with each line I...Ha! I know it seems that way, but with each line I'm like: Is this over yet? When do I get to make my garment, like, for real??K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-6106710674003995662013-03-27T10:49:34.989-04:002013-03-27T10:49:34.989-04:00I know - I love to rush too. The more you rush, th...I know - I love to rush too. The more you rush, the sooner you have a new garment! But sometimes the new garment just doesn't work well enough to get worn... I wish I could say that I avoid mistakes. That would make all of my planning worth it :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-36804073695452795902013-03-27T10:48:13.732-04:002013-03-27T10:48:13.732-04:00My intuitions never used to be spatial, till I lib...My intuitions never used to be spatial, till I liberated that side. I can't say it's my most natural state, but I'm encouraging it to come out and play :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-52599875358280649182013-03-27T10:47:16.683-04:002013-03-27T10:47:16.683-04:00Interesting - everyone's got a different proce...Interesting - everyone's got a different process and a different comfort level moving from the test garment to the "real" garment. You can see my bias, just in that sentence. Thanks for your confidence in the finished project :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-1650663177349732112013-03-27T10:46:20.789-04:002013-03-27T10:46:20.789-04:00I think when the time for fitting comes to you, ev...I think when the time for fitting comes to you, every blog you read somehow reinforces the message. It's like magic! It's so hard to know when to walk away - or when to make the 7th muslin. And "good fit" is such a subjective thing (though I'm very fussy about what it means for me, on me).K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-86837038637875329802013-03-27T10:44:52.144-04:002013-03-27T10:44:52.144-04:00You know, I'm super slow too! I intend to make...You know, I'm super slow too! I intend to make the sleeve again on Friday. Wish me luck!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-79603320276483080372013-03-27T05:39:27.683-04:002013-03-27T05:39:27.683-04:00Ha, "stick with knits, idiot!", I love i...Ha, "stick with knits, idiot!", I love it how you said what goes through my head as I struggle with a second muslin of pants! But I can't wear knit pants, well not often! Can't wait to see your finished suit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-9093448481837075952013-03-25T09:23:44.755-04:002013-03-25T09:23:44.755-04:00I'm excited to see how it fits! I avoid blazer...I'm excited to see how it fits! I avoid blazers/jackets because of my large bust, but want to be able to wear them! I know it's just because RTW isn't made for me. I need to make them myself.<br /><br />I used to do millions of muslins. I'm trying to get away from that. I'm definitely a technical sewist. Stephaniehttp://makesthethings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-15340610861038556582013-03-25T03:19:04.004-04:002013-03-25T03:19:04.004-04:00I can't wait to see the alterations you've...I can't wait to see the alterations you've made in the second muslin. I was inspired with this line of yours "get to spend quality time with my intuitive self". Anyways I have learn so much knowledge with your blog regarding making muslin.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.woodywilson.com" rel="nofollow">custom suits los angeles</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-16400982099403078382013-03-23T23:05:07.687-04:002013-03-23T23:05:07.687-04:00I find it amazing that you go to all this work of ...I find it amazing that you go to all this work of marking a million lines on your muslin, but then call yourself "slapdash", lol. I have to learn to put all them fancy lines on my muslins..<br />I'm intrigued to see how the rest of your fitting goes, particularly the sleeve :)Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719917783641156738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-57689092285621513112013-03-23T19:59:54.679-04:002013-03-23T19:59:54.679-04:00I am a planner and a doer, then I am always tempte...I am a planner and a doer, then I am always tempted to rush... I just can't help myself. I get a buzz out of doing the stages and reaching the end... which is fine, if I am producing what I am proud of. Sometimes... not!<br /><br />I personally think you have a better method than me. I complete a project and mull over my mistakes. You avoid them in the first place!<br /><br />Bundana xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03868738547454207596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-78888213071448697972013-03-23T17:09:24.229-04:002013-03-23T17:09:24.229-04:00I love that line "get to spend quality time w...I love that line "get to spend quality time with my intuitive self" . . . my intuitions aren't generally spatial ones, but your articulation here is encouraging me to think of what areas are the best for meeting my intuitive self and letting her play . . . Thanks!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-6700948423000726052013-03-23T16:54:06.145-04:002013-03-23T16:54:06.145-04:00The way you describe how you work is much more lik...The way you describe how you work is much more like Martin than like me. I can make muslins till the cows come home. By the time I've done that, Martin has made two more shirts and three more vests. He learns on the fly. I need the numbers and visuals to work before proceeding.<br /><br />You're doing great and it's going to be a fantastic jacket!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15711792521348799922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-83678414245478467622013-03-23T16:08:54.591-04:002013-03-23T16:08:54.591-04:00I've always been a remarkably slapdash sewist ...I've always been a remarkably slapdash sewist and have had results more by good luck than good judgement. But I can't fly by the seat of my pants any more...thanks to you (in the nicest possible way). Because you share your process as well as the beautiful results of your work, I can see that sometimes you need to suck it up and make 7 muslins. And sometimes you need to walk away. But its all good.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596383615211328302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-80678458912941888882013-03-23T14:36:10.529-04:002013-03-23T14:36:10.529-04:00I'm not intuitive at all. I'm a doubter a...I'm not intuitive at all. I'm a doubter and second guesser and that makes me a very slow sewist indeed. Can't wait to see how your alterations work in the second muslin.SEWNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05447977771494445400noreply@blogger.com