tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post4892795101141839241..comments2024-02-27T07:37:46.350-05:00Comments on K-Line: Weekend Bound (And a Diatribe of Sorts)K.Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-71948578608639599542014-08-03T00:58:15.040-04:002014-08-03T00:58:15.040-04:00I wish that I had seen this post back before I had...I wish that I had seen this post back before I had bought the Moneta. I've made 2 and try as I want, I am not loving the gathered waist either. Skater all the way for me. At least my feeling meh on Moneta saved me from buying the Myrtle. I, too, hope Sewaholic comes out with a kick butt knitwear. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-86478213861965471902014-07-14T20:58:10.935-04:002014-07-14T20:58:10.935-04:00Actually, I bought the Moneta because it reminded ...Actually, I bought the Moneta because it reminded me of those knit dresses I wore in the 80's. OMG, I had a black one that I loved so much and when I told my friend I bought a black sexy dress and she saw that, she looked at me like I was the saddest person in the world. But, I loved it, felt beautiful in it and wore the heck out of it, as did my friend who had a similar one in bright red.<br /><br />Of course, that was 80 pounds ago....let's hear it for the 80's. Heh heh heh.Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10555677225543413982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-78951766474987009042014-06-04T13:41:19.459-04:002014-06-04T13:41:19.459-04:00Oooh, the only thing worse than a 90s sundress is ...Oooh, the only thing worse than a 90s sundress is an 80s sundress :-) Don't worry about the fabric. Just treat this as a wearable muslin, as you've suggested. And have fun choosing another fabric that you'll love...K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-35307634757348211362014-06-04T13:40:17.615-04:002014-06-04T13:40:17.615-04:00Thanks! It seems we completely share the same pers...Thanks! It seems we completely share the same perspective on this Lizzie...K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-32754138361923234732014-06-04T11:42:48.608-04:002014-06-04T11:42:48.608-04:00I agree with you, the Moneta does not appeal to me...I agree with you, the Moneta does not appeal to me, it reminds me of a 90s sundress. I bought the Lady Skater pattern and taped it together but haven't had time to make it yet. Now I'm a little afraid that the fabric I planned to use won't be nice enough. Hmm, wearable muslin with a cardigan I supposejflynn1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09828493332488615273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-81537840438617908412014-06-02T19:34:31.318-04:002014-06-02T19:34:31.318-04:00I love this discussion! I was extremely underwhelm...I love this discussion! I was extremely underwhelmed by the latest CP offerings, in fact the more they put out, the less impressed I am. But these last two were just re-hashes of what is already available and neither were flattering on their stunning plus sized model.<br />I am firmly in the Lady Skater camp having made four now. I love that it skims over my curves (read: lumps and bumps). The Moneta neckline is too high to be flattering on a larger bust and the gathered skirt would only be ok in a very light knit which then would cling everywhere else.<br />Don't get me started on the tube skirt offering! I get that they are appealing to the beginner sewist, but that is almost patronisingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-53594538712638348362014-04-29T10:49:40.659-04:002014-04-29T10:49:40.659-04:00Thanks for sharing your perspective L! I look forw...Thanks for sharing your perspective L! I look forward to seeing how your new knits work out. Maybe you would like to make the LS as well and give us a comparison? I agree, a gathered skirt in a knit is the best way to experience that design feature.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-34665155171638125372014-04-28T23:58:28.749-04:002014-04-28T23:58:28.749-04:00I love the drafting on Colette patterns, and have ...I love the drafting on Colette patterns, and have only had to tweak the fit on my Macaron, and only then because I insisted on making the upper bodice in a knit. So I will be glad on completing both makes, especially since I already bought the pdf of the Moneta, because gathered skirts are my go-to, and a gathered skirt in a knit will be way less poofy than the many dresses that are my me-made go to garments. I have no doubt the LS is amazing too, because circle skirts are a flawless no-brainer.laphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129728708993920747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-88521150667159130042014-04-27T08:08:01.577-04:002014-04-27T08:08:01.577-04:00Those Clovers were a disaster on 99 per cent of pe...Those Clovers were a disaster on 99 per cent of people. I mean, I actually made a pair that fit alright - but bottoms aren't my nemesis. And I'm sick and tired of everyone looking like they're 12 in 1962. Let's go a little au courant.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-76183917819057940672014-04-27T08:06:49.696-04:002014-04-27T08:06:49.696-04:00Did you see the exchange above with Birdmommy? You...Did you see the exchange above with Birdmommy? You have got to show us the vikings fabric dress - that Lady Skater will be SO unique! Weekend wear at its best!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-40463231174863074962014-04-27T01:18:35.713-04:002014-04-27T01:18:35.713-04:00Yup, Lady Skater for me too. I had it before Colet...Yup, Lady Skater for me too. I had it before Colette's patterns came out, and don't regret that at all. I haven't made up my first yet (started muslining and then had to travel), but I do plan one in fabric with tiny knights all over it, if not vikings. I mostly sew things for work, so I wanted a dress that's definitively NOT for work. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-75191138093152457412014-04-26T23:52:22.971-04:002014-04-26T23:52:22.971-04:00Totally agree with you with regard to CP. From wha...Totally agree with you with regard to CP. From what I've seen on the blog she writes fantastic instructions, but I've seen lots of people struggle with the Clovers. Plus the styles are just too twee for me. I much prefer the more modern and grown-up styles of Style Arc, Marfy, and Burda.Annehttp://clothingengineer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-4425866332891447462014-04-26T22:05:34.695-04:002014-04-26T22:05:34.695-04:00Lord - I spat out my water reading about dresses c...Lord - I spat out my water reading about dresses covered in tiny vikings! Hilarious! (And that's a fabric I need to check out - though not to wear...)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-51021430632547098572014-04-26T22:04:35.271-04:002014-04-26T22:04:35.271-04:00I feel that they really gave all of the good offer...I feel that they really gave all of the good offerings to the slender model - also a gorgeous woman. I'd have loved to see the skirt in the right size on the plus sized model. I bet it would have been great.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-65536999064027218732014-04-26T22:03:30.221-04:002014-04-26T22:03:30.221-04:00I've seen that dress and I like it - very Cali...I've seen that dress and I like it - very California-chic maxi dress! But it's a bit too flowy and not fitted enough for my shape. I do love the True Bias version!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-16223636949695290672014-04-26T22:02:30.790-04:002014-04-26T22:02:30.790-04:00I hear you trying to be fair to CP - and I applaud...I hear you trying to be fair to CP - and I applaud that. I'm feeling less kind about the recent offers than you. But maybe it's the start of more interesting things...K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-56662526493722857392014-04-26T22:01:27.645-04:002014-04-26T22:01:27.645-04:00I like that ballet dress too! Hope you've been...I like that ballet dress too! Hope you've been busy today - I sure have (and it involves buying leather...) Shhhh.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-31728214126359633982014-04-26T10:35:31.862-04:002014-04-26T10:35:31.862-04:00I can live with the pattern names - I wish she sol...I can live with the pattern names - I wish she sold high quality 4 way stretch knits in either plain colours or 'non-kid' patterns. As much as I love the fabrics she carries, I have a hard enough time maintaining a quasi-professional image at work without wearing a dress covered in rainbows or tiny vikings! :)<br />I think her niche is interesting. She seems to have primarily been a designer of kids patterns, but she listened to the moms who wanted adults sized versions of some of her 'greatest hits'. I must admit I'm glad I have a son - otherwise the urge to make mother and child matching outfits might overwhelm my better judgement. :)birdmommynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-36376624860799208782014-04-26T08:53:22.855-04:002014-04-26T08:53:22.855-04:00I haven't done the Lady Skater, but I've m...I haven't done the Lady Skater, but I've made several of Dixie DIY's Ballet Dress, which is the same thing, and which I've altered to it's a TNT. And you've reminded me I have some fabric to make a new one for spring. Must get on that!<br /><br />I agree completely with you about the new Colette offerings, and the brand in general.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-3879013198498633242014-04-26T08:25:54.717-04:002014-04-26T08:25:54.717-04:00so glad the lady skater worked for you! i don'...so glad the lady skater worked for you! i don't know why, but it's such a simple and universally flattering shape. i have such mixed feelings about CP lately. i don't mind a gathered skirt (though they would have been smart to include a non-gathered option--for the price they charge, a totally reasonable thing to expect) but like you said, other designers beat them to the punch. i've seen defenders point out that the CP version has a lined bodice but... one can add a lining to any dress. i do understand that perhaps they went with these simple designs since other designers don't include the plus sizes, and if they're starting with the building block basics, these are good places to start. ultimately, i was underwhelmed by the patterns, and kinda disappointed in the book, which i did buy. i really hope sewaholic comes out with some knitwear, or even CP with some more interesting knitwear.lisa g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09891757600316953288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-19119564041686239462014-04-26T03:44:45.636-04:002014-04-26T03:44:45.636-04:00Have you noticed the Out & About Dress by Sew ...Have you noticed the Out & About Dress by Sew Caroline? Of all the simple knit tee with a skirt slapped on patterns, this one had my attention. The version made on True Bias sold me, I think I will cave and buy it bc it looks like it will actually suit my body type.CandaceClayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17662626812034625990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-55779018960381693962014-04-25T21:50:41.164-04:002014-04-25T21:50:41.164-04:00I've made 3 Lady Skaters (so far) and I LOVE t...I've made 3 Lady Skaters (so far) and I LOVE this pattern. The only alteration I needed to male was add about 5 inches to the length because I'm not good with knee length. I wanted to like the Moneta (because Colette patterns come from where I live), but I'm with you on the gathered waist. Ugh. And the gorgeous plus model looked like her dress didn't have enough room for her boobs.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17426889465474016623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-32840617696698921462014-04-25T21:49:05.085-04:002014-04-25T21:49:05.085-04:00OK, I've never worked with stretch poplin, so ...OK, I've never worked with stretch poplin, so it's hard to say how it would hang together with a knit bodice but I think it's a really good idea and you should totally try it! You might want a bit more drape in the skirt (maybe cut it on the bias?) but with stretch in the poplin, that might create challenges. Let me know how it goes - you might start a whole trend!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-49808695182405424682014-04-25T21:44:44.695-04:002014-04-25T21:44:44.695-04:00Isn't that fascinating? I'm not impressed ...Isn't that fascinating? I'm not impressed by two very simplistic patterns, executed better recently by other designers, being heralded as the best thing ever. It's weird.<br /><br />And I cannot believe that dress was called the Big Girl Skater. I could barely bring myself to try it with the name "Lady Skater". This designer needs some of Colette's marketing skill.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-42142515611180986572014-04-25T21:42:30.610-04:002014-04-25T21:42:30.610-04:00Cari - I've just spent the last 20 minutes loo...Cari - I've just spent the last 20 minutes looking at pics of your adorable children. Your photos with your daughter are so sweet! And I'm seriously impressed you have time to sew anything for anyone - much less yourself - much less knit, with 3 little kids!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.com