tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post2040225798100925041..comments2024-02-27T07:37:46.350-05:00Comments on K-Line: Sewing Review: The CoppeliaK.Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-73269953358535914102013-02-22T15:25:46.882-05:002013-02-22T15:25:46.882-05:00We ended up back at the doc's today. Antibioti...We ended up back at the doc's today. Antibiotics and a puffer were the result. I hope she will be better very soon.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-90536174159934553042013-02-22T15:25:01.228-05:002013-02-22T15:25:01.228-05:00It sure would help you with those buttonholes :-)It sure would help you with those buttonholes :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-73762615322297676492013-02-22T15:24:17.514-05:002013-02-22T15:24:17.514-05:00Ha! The men are very predictable that way. And you...Ha! The men are very predictable that way. And you do have lovely decollete!<br /><br />We share the same concern about the Pavlova. I've seen a version I love and a few others that leave me wondering if it's really going to flatter me. If there's too much fabric over the bust, it's as bad as too little. I do think that Steph is a good drafter (though she does design on the large-side for each size, if her Tiramisu can be viewed as her size standard). I really do want to see "real world" versions.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-25779873729386544842013-02-22T15:21:21.508-05:002013-02-22T15:21:21.508-05:00Maybe you want to take this pattern on, Susan! I&#...Maybe you want to take this pattern on, Susan! I'm going to enjoy it for what it is. It was a fun sew and not everything has to be perfect. Mind you, I don't sense I'll be making this again.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-49845247050460606752013-02-22T15:20:23.042-05:002013-02-22T15:20:23.042-05:00Trust me, I sometimes think of you when I'm ha...Trust me, I sometimes think of you when I'm having these moments because I know you can relate!<br /><br />Too much fuss takes the fun out of everything and fun is the point. I guess we have to walk a line...K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-74837670284009606412013-02-20T15:59:28.858-05:002013-02-20T15:59:28.858-05:00I agree with your analysis of the fit, but if I th...I agree with your analysis of the fit, but if I thought I was looking at RTW I'd think that it fit just fine. (I have a huge double standard with fit when it comes to what I sew and buy. Am I the only one?) My husband goes wild for anything that wraps and ties, too. *men*<br /><br />My concern with the Pavlova top is how high it wraps and where the top wrap/binding falls. On the envelope art it looks like it is going to fall across the apex of the bust, which IMHO is not ideal. But it may be different on a live person?<br /><br />Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-63839416694084770062013-02-19T15:46:09.418-05:002013-02-19T15:46:09.418-05:00Sorry to be late commenting, I wanted to take my t...Sorry to be late commenting, I wanted to take my time reading this and also Caffy's post. I agree with your sleeve analysis (Caffy's too). The front of the raglan is set too low. I see what you mean about the proportions that would make the top more flattering (proportions closer to mine) but there's still too much bunching at the armhole on the model IMO.<br /><br />Still, as others noted, if your husband likes it, by all means enjoy wearing it! The color is beautiful, you love the fabric, and it probably compliments your figure in ways you're not focusing on because of the fit issues. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15711792521348799922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-83962252474179284392013-02-19T15:32:14.332-05:002013-02-19T15:32:14.332-05:00Hope she's feeling better. The bugs are nasty...Hope she's feeling better. The bugs are nasty this year.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596383615211328302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-71461370159053600662013-02-19T10:47:02.857-05:002013-02-19T10:47:02.857-05:00Well I can't argue with that. ..and what I wou...Well I can't argue with that. ..and what I wouldn't give to be able to have personally tailored clothes.<br /><br />I really need to learn how to sew, don't I? hah!lindahttp://fromthepurlside.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-80301010701288161092013-02-19T09:59:04.409-05:002013-02-19T09:59:04.409-05:00"Will I wear this? I don't know. I've..."Will I wear this? I don't know. I've become insanely fussy on the fit front."<br /><br />I'm working on that one. It sucks all the joy out of sewing and wearing. I'm working toward what Caffy said - fun, function, and everyday life. I want my clothes to look good and look good on me but I really don't want to be insanely fussy... and I am... perhaps I'll start with somewhat insanely fussy! I've been sewing things just for fun lately, just to see what happens, like the block printed blouse I'm working on now, and it's restoring that edge and energy. Myrnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08322129605868685006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-48332220354039715992013-02-19T09:08:58.174-05:002013-02-19T09:08:58.174-05:00It might be the style. Esp. if your shoulders are ...It might be the style. Esp. if your shoulders are wide, but I think it's more about the drafting of the average wrap top or dress. If you were able to customize it to your shape, I suspect you'd like the wrap much more.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-49541222875781114242013-02-19T09:07:52.778-05:002013-02-19T09:07:52.778-05:00Wow - if the NZ girl thinks they're too expens...Wow - if the NZ girl thinks they're too expensive, what hope is there? :-) I think you're right to avoid the patterns, though. Too much money to spend on something that comes out looking weird.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-20349718055254461292013-02-19T09:06:48.307-05:002013-02-19T09:06:48.307-05:00I know, the marketing is bizarre... You are going ...I know, the marketing is bizarre... You are going to LOVE that fabric.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-57161173192243448422013-02-19T09:06:07.987-05:002013-02-19T09:06:07.987-05:00It is important. Even inspired me to wear it today...It is important. Even inspired me to wear it today. Modal is beautiful to work with. You should get some at your earliest opp. I got mine online (shipping was insane) so I can't imagine when next I will have access.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-42772977260340022462013-02-19T09:05:15.402-05:002013-02-19T09:05:15.402-05:00Ha! I guess I should do that :-) Once the kid reco...Ha! I guess I should do that :-) Once the kid recovers from this bug...K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-57345690712316153002013-02-19T07:19:57.796-05:002013-02-19T07:19:57.796-05:00That is one of the problems I usually always have ...That is one of the problems I usually always have with wrap tops. Think I have one knit one somewhere that actually fits properly. ONE. Which is why I don't even bother trying them on anymore.<br /><br />Think it might just be typical of the style. <br /><br />That said - the colour is lovely. And you can't get a more ringing endorsement than your Hubby's! ;-)lindahttp://fromthepurlside.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-723419797551994062013-02-19T01:36:34.036-05:002013-02-19T01:36:34.036-05:00First off: THANK YOU for mentioning the styling. ...First off: THANK YOU for mentioning the styling. So odd, and I hate those shorts.. how unflattering can you get?<br />Sounds like a weirdly drafted pattern... I'm really not sold on Papercut because they are SO expensive. You'd think I'd be full of patriotic pride being a NZ-er but, nah. heh :)<br />Looks like you made it work anyway though! (Never dismiss a husband compliment!)Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719917783641156738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-8090156202656603562013-02-18T18:22:42.534-05:002013-02-18T18:22:42.534-05:00Well, husband compliments are noting, he is seeing...Well, husband compliments are noting, he is seeing it on you.<br /><br />I wonder why they chose to make it up in white and then use a white/grey backdrop. I am not overly enthused by the pattern, and I too am waiting to see a few more Pavlova's made prior to buying the pattern. I think I'll buy it at some point but not quite yet.<br /><br />But I am glad to hear that modal was fun to sew with. :DSeraphinalinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706215125457113080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-17148579027894660492013-02-18T16:07:08.603-05:002013-02-18T16:07:08.603-05:00Bummer. Sounds like your hubby likes it though, an...Bummer. Sounds like your hubby likes it though, and that's important too! :-) I'd say just wear it--as long as it's not uncomfortable, that is. Love the color, and I'm putting modal on my wishlist at Mood for someday when I can afford to purchase some nicer fabric....probably have to wait until I stop buying bras! :-PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-15231749040500364272013-02-18T14:56:59.070-05:002013-02-18T14:56:59.070-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-28293506357331152642013-02-18T13:47:29.550-05:002013-02-18T13:47:29.550-05:00The fabric and colour of this top are delicious an...The fabric and colour of this top are delicious and whilst I can totally see the issues that you've encountered I think this is still a far superior top to most RTW, even high end stuff. Given that your husband likes it so much, I'd wash my hair, don top, jeans and heels and head to town for cocktails ;-)<br />And I do think shipping costs suck...that's why I'm more than happy to tape downloads together. Much cheaper and much quicker. And a strangely therapeutic activity.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596383615211328302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-70138140667565692072013-02-18T13:22:45.353-05:002013-02-18T13:22:45.353-05:00I'd forgotten all about the issues I had until...I'd forgotten all about the issues I had until reading your post! Blogs are great for documenting stuff. I love your honest reviews as well. Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04652602198760195318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-4186622590659241582013-02-18T12:47:35.445-05:002013-02-18T12:47:35.445-05:00He thinks so :-)He thinks so :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-19165645057754903972013-02-18T12:47:25.121-05:002013-02-18T12:47:25.121-05:00Wow, we really had the same issues with the raglan...Wow, we really had the same issues with the raglan cut! And I should have mentioned that i wish I'd stabilized the neck with fusible interfacing. The pattern doesn't call for it and I was so taken by other elements of the pattern that I didn't remember to do this till it was too late.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-24777617761655483022013-02-18T12:38:53.955-05:002013-02-18T12:38:53.955-05:00I had problem with the fit of the hoody top from P...I had problem with the fit of the hoody top from Papercut patterns, including with the Raglan sleeves. I wrote about it here http://denimskirtsandotherstuff.blogspot.co.uk/2011/10/someone-killed-kenny.html. Your husband gave it a good review though! I'm the same as you about something with pulling issues at the sleeves. I might wait for a few more reviews of the Pavlova and see what that one's like. Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04652602198760195318noreply@blogger.com