tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post7843531381824286001..comments2024-03-28T07:31:16.882-04:00Comments on Stitches and Seams: The IHC Skirt Muslin (Butterick 5574)Debbie Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-17593585672218386482011-10-21T11:37:39.665-04:002011-10-21T11:37:39.665-04:00Love the skirt; I need to look for the pattern. Th...Love the skirt; I need to look for the pattern. The side front pleats are different. RE your comment on the jacket...I thought the same thing when I first saw it, but then decided the scalloped edge on either side of the zipper looked kind kind of neat.Dorcasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-68333922830376209942011-10-09T18:34:44.019-04:002011-10-09T18:34:44.019-04:00The peach is a good color, although I can't se...The peach is a good color, although I can't see the stripe. I like Carolyn's explanation of why the skirt doesn't fit. Isn't it nice to be "no longer plus size"? You should be proud. And for the "wear your skirts longer" commenters: pffft. You do whatever makes you happy. But I'm with Kathy, Marie and Flynn37. Just sayin'.Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-72681241286122879582011-10-09T14:22:13.460-04:002011-10-09T14:22:13.460-04:00I like the length on this skirt too, so maybe just...I like the length on this skirt too, so maybe just add a hems width to the bottom? It hits your legs at a very flattering spot.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-45832186659729965202011-10-09T13:44:08.269-04:002011-10-09T13:44:08.269-04:00I'm with the Longer Skirt cabal -- I hate abov...I'm with the Longer Skirt cabal -- I hate above knee skirts in general because they only look good on dkinny women (girls?) who are 5'9" or taller and are short-waisted. You know, the Endless Leg Twiggy types we love to hate. On just about everyone else, longer is way more flattering.<br /><br />I can't believe Butterick posted that jacket photo on their web site!! I refuse to believe that, with better planning, a perfect pattern match couldn't be achieved across the zipper. And if it COULDN'T be done, well, that would mean the fabric and pattern weren't compatible and they should have chosen another fabric. What, do they think their customers have such low quality standards that we won't notice, or won't care? I feel insulted!Rebecca Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-82649311679802378282011-10-09T12:51:01.390-04:002011-10-09T12:51:01.390-04:00I am with the last commenter I think shorter is th...I am with the last commenter I think shorter is the way to go for you.IMHOMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03949648610056987898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-52031278310154391032011-10-09T12:28:36.679-04:002011-10-09T12:28:36.679-04:00What I've been thinking about for days is my i...What I've been thinking about for days is my instinct that maybe your hems need to be shorter. . .just sayin'kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13468763091074811797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-18572215845949191282011-10-09T11:52:42.604-04:002011-10-09T11:52:42.604-04:00That Butterick jacket bothers me too - either matc...That Butterick jacket bothers me too - either match that pattern onthe fron or use different fabric if it is impossible to match. Sewing 101, second semester.<br />I like that skirt on you - pretty color tooLittle Hunting Creekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581836733935812927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-27985272338659118482011-10-09T11:31:10.194-04:002011-10-09T11:31:10.194-04:00There is a reason for the disclaimer: not suitabl...There is a reason for the disclaimer: not suitable for diagonal prints (fabrics). There is no way to match the prints on the jacket.............LydiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-89478297218928759122011-10-09T10:31:35.582-04:002011-10-09T10:31:35.582-04:00OK "enabler." now I have to go back to H...OK "enabler." now I have to go back to Hancocks and get this skirt.<br />Here is a differnt take in the jacket. As they made it, there is a vertical line clearly visible and the half otifs are perfectly spaced. If they matched the whole motif, the vertical line would become invisible. I love it the way it is.lhutchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543600849956287827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-48213584337616381432011-10-09T09:26:12.545-04:002011-10-09T09:26:12.545-04:00I don't think I have ever sewn pockets into pa...I don't think I have ever sewn pockets into pants and skirts that I've made for myself. Obviously, I have never made me a pair of jeans!<br /><br />I agree with the mismatch of the jacket that Butterick shows. They should have matched the patterns on the center front AND given a "matching tutorial" in the pattern. Fat chance (to coin a phrase)!marysewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04482564881192516660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-45156031233648486132011-10-09T09:22:00.190-04:002011-10-09T09:22:00.190-04:00I so appreciate your detailed explanations as to w...I so appreciate your detailed explanations as to what changes you will need to be making and how. I find this very helpful. This style of skirt does look good on you.<br /><br />MarieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-40728380095280495002011-10-08T23:31:56.533-04:002011-10-08T23:31:56.533-04:00I think that skirt is adorable! I love the color o...I think that skirt is adorable! I love the color on you, even though you obviously don't, and I love the length! I also have always thought you should wear your skirts just a drop shorter! As long as you're not asking... lol!flynn37https://www.blogger.com/profile/16506992865880909637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-18600313936459623662011-10-08T23:12:58.862-04:002011-10-08T23:12:58.862-04:00Okay you know the reason this skirt fits you is be...Okay you know the reason this skirt fits you is because you are no longer wearing a plus size - seriously a XL you have been busy losing weight!<br /><br />I'll see when I take it out of the envelope next weekend...which I'm only doing because of you! *smile* Otherwise, I was seriously planning on trashing all of my remaining CC patterns after that last go round.<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing how this turns out! BTW, what did you order from Fabric Mart? Inquiring minds and all...Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.com