tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post8184582700567226283..comments2024-01-10T19:09:52.752+10:00Comments on kbenco's projects: Wardrobe sewing: The winter work 6pac demonstrating unusual virtuekbencohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-88083911484747869102014-10-06T13:25:55.382+10:002014-10-06T13:25:55.382+10:00You have produced a wonderful work wardrobe and lo...You have produced a wonderful work wardrobe and love your post!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14691687252337993643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-80707901951673511182014-10-05T22:40:13.206+10:002014-10-05T22:40:13.206+10:00*awed* you've just done what I always think I ...*awed* you've just done what I always think I should do but never actually do.<br />I gave up and went to the op-shop. Now why (for once) does adjusting rtw trousers to fit seem so much more interesting than making trousers from scratch that fit? I have NO idea.<br /><br />Anyway I am deeply awed by your unusually virtuous sewing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-28806265757658478682014-10-05T19:56:12.758+10:002014-10-05T19:56:12.758+10:00I, too, dislike sewing pants and I dislike wearing...I, too, dislike sewing pants and I dislike wearing them these days. I've had a day of boring sewing, but it's oddly rewarding, particularly when you can use up stash!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274649006496918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-46578795764392999942014-10-04T20:06:11.606+10:002014-10-04T20:06:11.606+10:00Ha, ha! - seriously if your hair is wet when you g...Ha, ha! - seriously if your hair is wet when you go out walking it ain't cold! Lovely 6 pack and coat and I admire your virtuosity! Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023115170916061414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-86699187053454512442014-10-04T18:34:57.392+10:002014-10-04T18:34:57.392+10:00I feel your pain with the trouser construction. I...I feel your pain with the trouser construction. I work in an all male office so trousers are indeed more practical but I have yet to find a truly me pattern. Yours look great and I am sure there will be more.fabric epiphanieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315635356310954354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-75453096455057899872014-10-04T07:40:20.108+10:002014-10-04T07:40:20.108+10:00I am very impressed with the practicality of this ...I am very impressed with the practicality of this wardrobe and your ability to actually sew up ALL of the pieces!SewRuthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09277062926597842242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-80175309971917501902014-10-03T22:57:41.293+10:002014-10-03T22:57:41.293+10:00Juliet, yes, you are right, I wash these trousers ...Juliet, yes, you are right, I wash these trousers in the machine (front loader, 30*C delicate "hand wash" cycle, using wool wash.<br />I pre wash the wool this way, once, I pre wash the batiste on a regular 30*C wash, once. I line dry.<br />I've not had any trouble with shrinkage, other than that caused by excessive consumption of chocolate ;)<br />However, this regular machine washing is hard on the clothing.( I wear trousers once per wash, or twice if I have an unusually low contact day: for the curious, I work in health and my job can be rather messy, particularly when in a hospital situation, and indelicate in posture at times, hence the need for frequent washing and my personal no-skirts-at-work rule. I don't feel my clothes should limit my clinical examinations ;). The trousers do not have fantastic longevity under this treatment, but I can always make more...kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-36286390469014372092014-10-03T21:03:53.262+10:002014-10-03T21:03:53.262+10:00Yes I was wondering why trousers are necessary - g...Yes I was wondering why trousers are necessary - going up ladders? Riding a horse or tractor? Do please let us know. I had not seen your post on the coat, but it turns out to be a fascinating story, especially the holes. I really like it. The colour and the softness of the look and feel. You are amazingly productive, capable and - appropriately dressed. Bravo!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-55380834402773938122014-10-03T19:29:23.402+10:002014-10-03T19:29:23.402+10:00Very well done. I too have acquired many trouser l...Very well done. I too have acquired many trouser lengths in fine wool at very good prices (14 at the last count!). As you’re wearing you’re wearing the trousers regularly for work I presume they are washable, even machine washable?<br />How many prewashes do you carry out of the wool and cotton fabric?<br />Do they ever shrink at different rates?<br />How easy are the trousers to iron?<br />Sorry for so many questions but you may be able to help in “liberating” my stashed woollen trouser lengths into the real world! Losing a few kilos might help with this endeavour too but that’s a different topic! Many thanks.<br />Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12320920329295669197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-86395791802649258522014-10-03T19:27:26.485+10:002014-10-03T19:27:26.485+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12320920329295669197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-51699763175965294532014-10-03T10:41:42.947+10:002014-10-03T10:41:42.947+10:00I'm trying to imagine what work would necessit...I'm trying to imagine what work would necessitate trousers - agronomist? social worker? Your trousers are never boring BTW.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622769905155059570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-65362645503633391672014-10-03T07:46:56.777+10:002014-10-03T07:46:56.777+10:00So much in this post I can relate. I am also in th...So much in this post I can relate. I am also in the "trousers for work" camp, and find sewing trousers pretty uninteresting, especially since I eschew pretty much all design details. All your virtues are goals I have in mind to achieve one day.Paolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14472129226320589172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-31149558613203865282014-10-03T07:14:46.843+10:002014-10-03T07:14:46.843+10:00Thank you for the best read I've had in ages. ...Thank you for the best read I've had in ages. I am glad you didn't complete the last virtue, or I would have begun to suspect you were either not entirely real or not entirely honest with us. I totally agree about pockets. If you don't want to take your handbag with you when you cross the room, you need a pocket. <br />Well done! I Look forward to seeing your new fabric acquisitions. I have stopped buying but I like to look, as they say.Lyndlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02074439380587418342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-86176373359010294282014-10-03T05:43:56.597+10:002014-10-03T05:43:56.597+10:00What a wonderful wardrobe...love that coat!What a wonderful wardrobe...love that coat!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03517527498809073174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-52430436152934111072014-10-03T05:36:03.858+10:002014-10-03T05:36:03.858+10:00Ooh it looks so good! Great job persevering throug...Ooh it looks so good! Great job persevering through! I need to do something like this soon...EmSewCrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04896183158092761878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-61395119101059418542014-10-03T05:06:50.208+10:002014-10-03T05:06:50.208+10:00Your wardrobe is fabulous! My work clothes are get...Your wardrobe is fabulous! My work clothes are getting scruffy, and I can't bring myself to buy new ones - or sew them either. I'm certainly motivated though after seeing this!Utahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06011335110798185030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-38230262069791067072014-10-03T00:11:17.531+10:002014-10-03T00:11:17.531+10:00I'm impressed! I attempted some work trousers...I'm impressed! I attempted some work trousers this summer before I went back to work and they were a bust. I can't bring myself to try again.liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-66630794761226939512014-10-02T21:32:41.696+10:002014-10-02T21:32:41.696+10:00Wonderfully entertaining post, and, of course, a g...Wonderfully entertaining post, and, of course, a great work wardrobe. <br /><br />I envy your hair that looks good without any attention apart from drying whilst walking!<br /><br />-SewingelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com