tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644635241270385123.post7246657002350664346..comments2023-09-25T13:37:02.433+01:00Comments on House of Pinheiro: WIP. Colette PeonyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644635241270385123.post-33338899707748539692013-02-26T18:37:59.926+00:002013-02-26T18:37:59.926+00:00Was to reduce excess fabric ... On my Facebook pag...Was to reduce excess fabric ... On my Facebook page for the blog I have a compilation of articles on sleeve and arm cycle . Maybe that can help you. Sounds like your arm cycle is too tight House of Pinheirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665402078342817113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644635241270385123.post-64126611103962410742013-02-26T18:15:50.679+00:002013-02-26T18:15:50.679+00:00I'm working on a Peony now and am having a lot...I'm working on a Peony now and am having a lot of trouble adjusting the armscye/sleeve so that I can actually raise my arms....does the dart you mentioned have to do with that, or was it just to reduce gape? Thanks!needsanaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713317092449016880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644635241270385123.post-24522451692252377902013-02-26T18:15:38.562+00:002013-02-26T18:15:38.562+00:00I'm working on a Peony now and am having a lot...I'm working on a Peony now and am having a lot of trouble adjusting the armscye/sleeve so that I can actually raise my arms....does the dart you mentioned have to do with that, or was it just to reduce gape? Thanks!needsanaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713317092449016880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644635241270385123.post-38050102097646258452012-10-20T19:18:01.030+01:002012-10-20T19:18:01.030+01:00oh, im so glad to be able to inspire and thats its...oh, im so glad to be able to inspire and thats its the reason of the blog.. you inspired a feature of this dress..House of Pinheirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665402078342817113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644635241270385123.post-82727310947410637322012-10-20T19:16:50.135+01:002012-10-20T19:16:50.135+01:00Hi Jenny, its viscose twillHi Jenny, its viscose twillHouse of Pinheirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665402078342817113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644635241270385123.post-69406897072240455582012-10-20T19:16:20.337+01:002012-10-20T19:16:20.337+01:00dont feel discourage, you are very talented and I&...dont feel discourage, you are very talented and I'm sure you can do it...House of Pinheirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665402078342817113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644635241270385123.post-42921379726853392402012-10-20T09:25:10.162+01:002012-10-20T09:25:10.162+01:00SO interesting what you say about your fitting tip...SO interesting what you say about your fitting tips.....you know I had never even thought that I could cut a smaller back from the front, yet I always have a gaping back when I make Colette and some others....I feel inspired!! Your dress looks fabulous...Scruffybadgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18298057071412471482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644635241270385123.post-24764469857948118982012-10-20T05:02:53.823+01:002012-10-20T05:02:53.823+01:00Very nice! That's awesome that you knew all t...Very nice! That's awesome that you knew all the adjustments to do straight away! That must save so much time :)Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719917783641156738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644635241270385123.post-33513337928635077382012-10-19T23:47:30.499+01:002012-10-19T23:47:30.499+01:00This looks really good! I really struggled when I...This looks really good! I really struggled when I made one-- I just couldn't quite get it to fit right. I'm glad you've cracked the Colette code!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644635241270385123.post-34962652398020611682012-10-19T15:32:43.817+01:002012-10-19T15:32:43.817+01:00lovely fabric - what type is it? It's turning...lovely fabric - what type is it? It's turning out to be a beautiful fit - can't wait to see the final dress! Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14838963469822193780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644635241270385123.post-73683755653410515752012-10-19T14:46:03.251+01:002012-10-19T14:46:03.251+01:00It's turning out beautifully!! I love your fa...It's turning out beautifully!! I love your fabric so very much, and I'm excited to see the pictures of the finished version :) I know you've been working hard on it, and it looks like you will have a wonderful piece to add to your wardrobe once you are finished!Meg the Grandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05505371880343451606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644635241270385123.post-23607876288936119322012-10-19T11:04:52.214+01:002012-10-19T11:04:52.214+01:00The fabric you choose looks very pretty! Good thin...The fabric you choose looks very pretty! Good thing you got it to fit so good, I had about a 100 fitting problems on mine.. Looking forward to the finished dress, I bet it will look fabulous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644635241270385123.post-6077395566163389702012-10-19T10:20:10.718+01:002012-10-19T10:20:10.718+01:00That looks like a great fit, I really admire your ...That looks like a great fit, I really admire your determination to get it to fit right, I don't think I have that drive!Kestrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16984301306389767638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644635241270385123.post-73449527126799886422012-10-19T09:42:54.877+01:002012-10-19T09:42:54.877+01:00I'm a bit discouraged, every blog post I read ...I'm a bit discouraged, every blog post I read on Peony features a LONG list of pattern alterations... I'm not looking forward to making my muslin, I might skip my sew colette entry this month...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11257107220239855862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644635241270385123.post-18808132145247293382012-10-19T09:26:32.135+01:002012-10-19T09:26:32.135+01:00It's looking so good Rachel. Looking forward t...It's looking so good Rachel. Looking forward to seeing it once it's done. Melizza Makeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535548992762009971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644635241270385123.post-36880153183403879612012-10-19T07:18:50.700+01:002012-10-19T07:18:50.700+01:00It's going to be lovely. I'm a new sewer a...It's going to be lovely. I'm a new sewer and struggle with fit - reading your posts has made me realise I need to accept I'm going to need to put much more time and effort into the pre-sewing stages. I'm going to go back over your posts on tissue fitting etc - I will get there! Thanks for all your tips :)Jacq Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720788276272548617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644635241270385123.post-18193257397398582852012-10-19T06:27:07.706+01:002012-10-19T06:27:07.706+01:00Lovely fabric choice. This will be a great outfit ...Lovely fabric choice. This will be a great outfit for summer.velosewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241344721302194932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644635241270385123.post-91335552054626949732012-10-19T05:43:22.106+01:002012-10-19T05:43:22.106+01:00ooohh looking good! the fabric is lovely and the f...ooohh looking good! the fabric is lovely and the fit looks great alreaddy too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10591078010829649352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644635241270385123.post-86638428129868767142012-10-19T02:29:09.873+01:002012-10-19T02:29:09.873+01:00So impressive! It's going to be beautiful. I...So impressive! It's going to be beautiful. I love the fabric you chose.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644635241270385123.post-75154831193529974762012-10-19T01:52:31.423+01:002012-10-19T01:52:31.423+01:00you are so so gorgeous, everything u wear looks st...you are so so gorgeous, everything u wear looks stunning!!!!!Neenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05805951948694378777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644635241270385123.post-29776265828969929952012-10-19T00:41:49.118+01:002012-10-19T00:41:49.118+01:00The fit is so perfect! I wish we lived closer so I...The fit is so perfect! I wish we lived closer so I could beg you for help with my Peony! :)Miss Crayola Creepyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01583631880324389549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644635241270385123.post-30861830136109268202012-10-19T00:29:30.239+01:002012-10-19T00:29:30.239+01:00Isn't it nice to have a pattern block that fit...Isn't it nice to have a pattern block that fits? I've heard lots of good things about Collete Patterns. I'll have to give them a try. Your dress is looking great.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644635241270385123.post-57921131890838774132012-10-19T00:23:02.026+01:002012-10-19T00:23:02.026+01:00Your fabric looks lovely, can't wait to see th...Your fabric looks lovely, can't wait to see the finished dress!MarrieBhttp://www.purlsandpleats.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com