tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post5496417734126728931..comments2024-01-10T19:09:52.752+10:00Comments on kbenco's projects: Lady Grey. The Jacaranda Coat Versionkbencohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-43610733305230626222010-11-22T23:19:37.611+10:002010-11-22T23:19:37.611+10:00I love it, it's just my kind of coat.I love it, it's just my kind of coat.Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963491040124724656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-36977752866666696872010-11-16T11:49:46.216+10:002010-11-16T11:49:46.216+10:00This is a little late, but you did a fabulous job!...This is a little late, but you did a fabulous job! The color is beautiful and I love the longer length.liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-85075972030684419612010-11-07T21:04:19.543+10:002010-11-07T21:04:19.543+10:00Love your coat. It's going to look great in th...Love your coat. It's going to look great in the winter and when you travel to cooler climates. How's that for more motivation to travel...velosewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241344721302194932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-18651153399620338042010-11-06T05:16:39.272+10:002010-11-06T05:16:39.272+10:00Hailing from one of those dreadfully cold climates...Hailing from one of those dreadfully cold climates you mentioned....I started wearing two pairs of socks plus slippers a few weeks ago.<br /><br />I think in the end the coat turned out quite nice. The color is gorgeous. And it was a good learning experience to witness the toile fitting process.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756048999067152284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-89397905325461380492010-11-05T14:46:55.217+10:002010-11-05T14:46:55.217+10:00It looks beautiful against the jacarandas, but I m...It looks beautiful against the jacarandas, but I must admit, I was wondering how you got to wear it when I have been sewing swimwear! I enjoyed your posts about the dressform...sorry was too busy to comment a few days ago. Some of the funniest sewing stories I have heard have been about making dressforms!katherine hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314030133556269765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-54555501027359518482010-11-05T01:24:25.592+10:002010-11-05T01:24:25.592+10:00I hope that when the weather is chilly you'll ...I hope that when the weather is chilly you'll feel more enthused about the project. I can't imagine a place where a linen coat lined with batiste is too warm! Is there any need for lawyers where you live? 'Cause I'll move there in a heartbeat. Love the color and it looks impeccable.The Slapdash Sewisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668474749166329852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-40896675186976704122010-11-04T14:27:17.637+10:002010-11-04T14:27:17.637+10:00I think you are being too hard on yourself... the ...I think you are being too hard on yourself... the coat looks gorgeous! A little Edwardian in its feel, and I'm sure you will wear it during your mild Queensland winters. I like the longer length.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-28070785286293114212010-11-04T07:35:38.760+10:002010-11-04T07:35:38.760+10:00I get that feeling with a lot of projects of it no...I get that feeling with a lot of projects of it not living up to my expectations.<br /><br />However having said that your coat looks gorgeous and I think your duct tape dummy worked really well too!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023115170916061414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-59403916316636383812010-11-04T06:59:47.244+10:002010-11-04T06:59:47.244+10:00Oh, but it's lovely. Your buttons are gorgeou...Oh, but it's lovely. Your buttons are gorgeous. I agree about the climate thing. I have way too many full length wool and cashmere overcoats for someone who lives in the subtropics. You just have to find excuses to wear it, even if it is just standing out under the jacarandas. Put it in the cupboard until next winter and I am sure you will fall in love with it all over again.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274649006496918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-65105381597307361602010-11-03T23:45:13.022+10:002010-11-03T23:45:13.022+10:00As I know it will fit me, you may send it to Engla...As I know it will fit me, you may send it to England. But it looks lovely on you. You want a scarf with it. Wear it on your next trip to Europe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-5260147783710465062010-11-03T22:41:03.787+10:002010-11-03T22:41:03.787+10:00what a beautiful coat - I love the buttons. Maybe ...what a beautiful coat - I love the buttons. Maybe after you have a little time away from all the work you did you will love it more.<br />I sometimes resent garments that take a lot of work, but grow to love them laterLittle Hunting Creekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581836733935812927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-42917429210463085792010-11-03T21:16:21.597+10:002010-11-03T21:16:21.597+10:00Maybe you have to get used to it for a while, but ...Maybe you have to get used to it for a while, but I do hope you'll wear this coat, because I think it looks beautiful. The colour is stunning and did you say something about your figure? Because really, you have a lovely silhouette in this coat. I think you are beautiful!Karin van Damhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05265648838034821590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-56547934592894364692010-11-03T20:56:32.732+10:002010-11-03T20:56:32.732+10:00Shame you don't love it :( It looks lovely fr...Shame you don't love it :( It looks lovely from here. The trees are gorgeous too. We have another month or more before ours start to bloom. But they won't look as good as yours.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-9596947520997477202010-11-03T19:48:02.227+10:002010-11-03T19:48:02.227+10:00What a wonderful coat! And a wonderful tree!
Greet...What a wonderful coat! And a wonderful tree!<br />Greetings from germany!<br />Bettina BeAu*tifulStoffhamsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02060902107867129488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-67911888567605734332010-11-03T18:31:52.988+10:002010-11-03T18:31:52.988+10:00Great coat, beautiful photo setting! I think your ...Great coat, beautiful photo setting! I think your sewitis may have to do with this: 1. The full, full-length coat isn't a silhouette we see a lot of these days. Maybe it takes some getting used to? 2. It might look a bit better on your shape/height if it were shorter. Just my opinion. Would you be open to trying it shorter? 3. Who doesn't get sew-itis after a project as involved as a coat? We all do.Utahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06011335110798185030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-55348636478622942632010-11-03T17:02:33.069+10:002010-11-03T17:02:33.069+10:00Its lovely, but given that you live in a hotter cl...Its lovely, but given that you live in a hotter climate than Sydney I can't imagine that you will wear this much before March.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622769905155059570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-46491919773354313732010-11-03T16:06:05.228+10:002010-11-03T16:06:05.228+10:00I think your coat looks great! The only comment is...I think your coat looks great! The only comment is that on women (so I was taught) garments should close with the right side on top. Isn't it so?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-85306864951743752732010-11-03T15:54:12.412+10:002010-11-03T15:54:12.412+10:00It's one thing to have a sewing disappointment...It's one thing to have a sewing disappointment - it's quite another for it to be a coat. There is a lot of sewing in a coat. (and one that was muslined so many times too!)<br /><br />The colour is gorgeous and the idea had great potential, I can see why you thought it was worth the risk - my motto is it's pretty much always worth the risk. <br /><br />Auckland too, is too warm for all the winter coats I crave - a knee length double breasted wool coat would be too warm, even on the coldest of days. <br /><br />I hope you find a way to wear this gorgeous coat with pride.Mary Nannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02577449410716501317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-947767774537466082010-11-03T13:47:45.422+10:002010-11-03T13:47:45.422+10:00Karen, that is a beautiful coat and, wow, what a p...Karen, that is a beautiful coat and, wow, what a perfectly spectacular setting to use for the photos. It fits you beautifully, which you certainly worked for. <br /><br />It's too bad that you are feeling a bit let down, but see how you feel over time. <br /><br />Thanks for your compliment on my linen coat. ;) I am really enjoying it and it is warmer than one might expect.shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-2420915277200230172010-11-03T12:56:32.422+10:002010-11-03T12:56:32.422+10:00I love the color and the buttons. I never would h...I love the color and the buttons. I never would have thought to use linen. It looks so pretty.<br />:)Deb M.Debra Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07503806859943136527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-58668241214806493442010-11-03T12:51:24.804+10:002010-11-03T12:51:24.804+10:00Hrrm, on glancing back, the lapel rolls lower than...Hrrm, on glancing back, the lapel rolls lower than I had remembered. Ah well. Scratch that portion of the comment. :PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-32173055236868577142010-11-03T12:50:24.473+10:002010-11-03T12:50:24.473+10:00Wonderfully beautiful. I hope my coat fits as wel...Wonderfully beautiful. I hope my coat fits as well as yours.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-7472371300112035592010-11-03T12:49:58.781+10:002010-11-03T12:49:58.781+10:00Well, I think it is lovely, and you have a lovely ...Well, I think it is lovely, and you have a lovely figure for it. (Thank you for the compliment,however!) <br /><br />The only comment I would make on the coat (other than drooling over the colour) is that the second row of buttons looks a little low, appearing to drag your waist lower than it is; it might be more balanced with a third set of buttons (even if only decorative), above, around where your lapel roll starts. Although adding the sash or a belt would probably produce the same result---more definition at your actual waist. The rest, I think, is divine, and good work on the collar and sleeve especially! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-29560510684338660012010-11-03T12:30:33.653+10:002010-11-03T12:30:33.653+10:00I think your coat is quite lovely! Surely it will ...I think your coat is quite lovely! Surely it will look more appealing in 6 months when your weather cools? I really love the buttonsBetsyVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14824251716471351275noreply@blogger.com