tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8218633955785619491.post5760209340188715561..comments2023-04-03T08:34:38.261-07:00Comments on Sewing Through the Motions: My favorite coatAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632943287527470666noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8218633955785619491.post-88166679838575723562012-11-29T05:36:09.937-08:002012-11-29T05:36:09.937-08:00Sorry about your coat! But there might still be a ...Sorry about your coat! But there might still be a chance to restore it to its original condition. I know this store which offers a wide variety of coats, cashmeres, scarves, and other accessories. What’s great about it is that they also do repairs on coats. That’s where my cousin brings our coats when they need repair and cleaning.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dayfursinc.com/?page=fur-advisor" rel="nofollow">Joel Salmon</a><br />Joel Salmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09840690943662316092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8218633955785619491.post-76514679660385020942012-11-02T04:36:54.775-07:002012-11-02T04:36:54.775-07:00Yes, moire taffeta! I thought about cutting the co...Yes, moire taffeta! I thought about cutting the coat and using it as a pattern, but it shrunk so bad. The sleeves are so short and tight. <br /><br />I will look into this email thing! My blogging skills aren't super high-tech.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632943287527470666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8218633955785619491.post-20483314344227260122012-11-01T15:19:01.805-07:002012-11-01T15:19:01.805-07:00Just a thought. I love that jacket. Could you no...Just a thought. I love that jacket. Could you not take it apart to make a pattern from it? The color was gorgeous and it looked so nice on you. Was it moire taffeta? P.S. Would you consider adding the gadget to allow a follower to subscribe via email? I would so appreciate it. thanks.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11926160625275737447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8218633955785619491.post-17258916400908347662012-11-01T01:19:01.071-07:002012-11-01T01:19:01.071-07:00Hi Amy, I just wanted to let you know that I'...Hi Amy, I just wanted to let you know that I've nominated you for a blog award. You can see the details here: http://mymessings.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/some-blog-awards.html<br /><br />Also, that's such sad news about your jacket! I wish you the best of luck recreating it!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03205271379351276007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8218633955785619491.post-77114250509358428662012-10-31T12:32:25.118-07:002012-10-31T12:32:25.118-07:00I like your ode to the jacket. The vintage patter...I like your ode to the jacket. The vintage pattern is great, so I look forward to seeing what you sew up. Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14292164227898629226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8218633955785619491.post-25354862419338182712012-10-31T03:52:08.065-07:002012-10-31T03:52:08.065-07:00Aw, so sad when a beloved item dies but how great ...Aw, so sad when a beloved item dies but how great you have the skills to make a new one. Good luck!Kestrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16984301306389767638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8218633955785619491.post-89191730646263727742012-10-30T15:14:20.678-07:002012-10-30T15:14:20.678-07:00Oh, what a shame, because that coat is gorgeous. ...Oh, what a shame, because that coat is gorgeous. Are you going to keep the buttons, they would be lovely on the new one? Good luck with it! :)Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891063381064955827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8218633955785619491.post-29519732387645267262012-10-30T14:09:48.992-07:002012-10-30T14:09:48.992-07:00Well, now's the time! Remake it! I keep thinki...Well, now's the time! Remake it! I keep thinking if I had only dry cleaned the thing, I could still be wearing it. Boo.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632943287527470666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8218633955785619491.post-76091661031618651672012-10-30T13:12:11.388-07:002012-10-30T13:12:11.388-07:00I did the same thing to the loveliest 50's ray...I did the same thing to the loveliest 50's rayon dress with matching cape - utter devastation (I hate paying for drycleaning). This was pre-sewing days so unfortunately I didn't get to to pull an Amy and remake the damn thing. Kudos dude. It's gonna be amazing!Heather Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273803885711033973noreply@blogger.com