tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post1652631814234066736..comments2024-02-27T07:37:46.350-05:00Comments on K-Line: The Spring Suit: What Cost Beauty?K.Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-26330826437549262622013-01-16T21:25:23.319-05:002013-01-16T21:25:23.319-05:00I'm sure your next jacket will go much more as...I'm sure your next jacket will go much more as you would like because you have that much more experience. There's a time and place for everything, right?K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-82583993712760312822013-01-16T21:24:05.527-05:002013-01-16T21:24:05.527-05:00It is scary, regardless of what fabric you're ...It is scary, regardless of what fabric you're using, right? All the more reason to use the good stuff.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-68368212827568446292013-01-16T21:21:38.470-05:002013-01-16T21:21:38.470-05:00I completely agree with your philosophy. I'm s...I completely agree with your philosophy. I'm sure your coat is going to be fabulous.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-515075967407183192013-01-16T21:20:50.602-05:002013-01-16T21:20:50.602-05:00So true. Although (and more on this is coming up) ...So true. Although (and more on this is coming up) between buttonhole silk twist and top of the line gimp, I managed to add another 40 bucks to the bill today?!?!?K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-52357882092149871902013-01-16T21:19:36.071-05:002013-01-16T21:19:36.071-05:00That was seriously smart for a newbie! You obvious...That was seriously smart for a newbie! You obviously have innate skill. If you're anything like me, you'll probably spend much more than 60 hrs. But you will go on an adventure and there's always opportunity cost for that...K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-81677512384649382322013-01-16T21:18:20.141-05:002013-01-16T21:18:20.141-05:00It IS like lingerie. Well said.It IS like lingerie. Well said.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-87659378641768573142013-01-16T21:17:18.327-05:002013-01-16T21:17:18.327-05:00It really is all-consuming! I'm glad to know I...It really is all-consuming! I'm glad to know I'm not alone in this.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-54910646313324667022013-01-16T21:16:48.250-05:002013-01-16T21:16:48.250-05:00You see. We're all super smart! :-)You see. We're all super smart! :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-68353653308288183712013-01-15T16:04:38.712-05:002013-01-15T16:04:38.712-05:00When I made my tailored jacket along with you and ...When I made my tailored jacket along with you and Gertie, I didn't spend a lot. I did not line with silk, but the next time I think I will. I picked up the wool (which was pretty good quality) at a garage sale. It was not my first choice in color. I made that jacket as bit of a learning experience and it shows it. I'm not sure if I would have used higher quality materials it would be any better. I'm not so good at being able to translate the look in the muslin to the "real thing". In retrospect, I'm not that fond of the pattern on me and I don't wear the jacket that much. I feel I totally got my money's worth. That said, the next jacket I make will be out of high quality materials and it will be worth wearing. For something like a jacket it is not worth spending all that time on something that won't get worn or is of questionable quality, except for maybe the first time.VictoriaRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-23221019226370127262013-01-15T11:34:22.853-05:002013-01-15T11:34:22.853-05:00For a quick top or a costume, sure, go cheap. But...For a quick top or a costume, sure, go cheap. But a suit is an investment piece in a wardrobe. I don't see a problem with investing in the fabric assuming it is not interfering with your ability to feed your family or pay the mortgage/rent. That's going to be a jacket you could still pull out in 4 years and it's worth the good fabric as much as the effort that went into it. <br /><br />Although I do agree about the strange fear of cutting into fabric. I feel it with cheap fabric and good fabric because once I've started cutting, the potential to be anything else goes out the window.Seraphinalinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706215125457113080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-40409113048806156962013-01-15T11:19:42.284-05:002013-01-15T11:19:42.284-05:00I'm going through this right now. I want to ma...I'm going through this right now. I want to make another coat, but I can't quite *yet* afford the cost of the coating fabric. Instead of compromising on something cheaper, I'm biding my time and waiting until I save up enough money. I honestly think one should spend as much as they can comfortably afford on this kind of stuff - even if it means waiting. You are going to spend so much time assembling everything - and touching the fabric for hours and hours - why would you want to make it out of something sub-par?!<br /><br />Also, silk lining is delicious. $54 is such a small price to pay for such a giant luxury.LLADYBIRDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10409560091790703554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-3104347483580112322013-01-15T06:19:08.274-05:002013-01-15T06:19:08.274-05:00Never. Look at it this way, you'd never be ab...Never. Look at it this way, you'd never be able to buy a suit at retail with that level of quality for $215.00Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04668161467072636784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-88542646893988455232013-01-15T05:04:41.872-05:002013-01-15T05:04:41.872-05:00I'm making a tailored retro suit right now. I&...I'm making a tailored retro suit right now. I've had the shell fabric for 4 years, and I can never thank beginner-sewer-me enough for a) Buying 4 m. of beautiful black 100% wool garabine at a bargain price of €2,50 p/m, and b) for having the good sense of not cutting into it. <br /><br />I'm using Rayon as a lining, and together with shoulderpads, hair canvas, broadcloth and tape this will add +/- €40,- to material costs. Total suit material costs will be very low because of my lucky streak. <br /><br />However; If it was solely a matter of costs, I'd be better off buying the 800,- suit, as I will probably spend more than 60 hours on this project. (It's not, it's a challenge to myself and an adventure) <br /><br /> Rosesredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09350934564131264621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-30865695285259245192013-01-15T00:54:38.075-05:002013-01-15T00:54:38.075-05:00Working with beautiful fabric is what makes sewing...Working with beautiful fabric is what makes sewing a delight instead of a chore. Cheap fabric just isn't worth the time and effort it takes to construct a good suit, in my opinion. And the lining is just as important as the outer fabric; it's like beautiful lingerie--an exquisite pleasure for you to enjoy, even if others don't see it.Marilynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-43340755812025384412013-01-14T19:44:24.472-05:002013-01-14T19:44:24.472-05:00The last suit jacket I made took me 6 weeks, I fel...The last suit jacket I made took me 6 weeks, I felt like I was living and breathing it. I bought a cheap lining and when I got up to that point I decided to go and buy silk lining cause it had taken so long and I deserved it so no regrets there. I know I would have regretted the cheap lining a whole heap more. Can't wait to see your fabrics.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10616777447209690584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-83565380954233655542013-01-14T19:00:22.067-05:002013-01-14T19:00:22.067-05:00Fabric passions definitely guide us, and we have n...Fabric passions definitely guide us, and we have no regrets. I agree with your decision to always use silk for the lining. Martin does too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15711792521348799922noreply@blogger.com