tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8851840366251143291.post5550737229180769760..comments2023-11-16T23:35:58.014-05:00Comments on Living with Jane: Historical Sew Fortnightly: Challenge #1Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11894247974983793889noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8851840366251143291.post-63752422256784824302013-02-04T17:15:05.404-05:002013-02-04T17:15:05.404-05:00Hi there -- gorgeous project. I am so jealous of ...Hi there -- gorgeous project. I am so jealous of what you've made here!<br />(My buttonholes (at least my hand ones) SUCK, so I feel for ya.) But that back seaming is scrumptious!<br />As to the darts -- They look a hair long to me. it's geometry, right? You're going from a narrow underbust to a full bust with short darts, so they will run that risk of being pointy. More of them will help. Also, what about gathering in that underbust fullness instead of using darts? I'm just talking wild here, as I don't even know if that's period? Meanwhile, a good steaming with an iron, spray and velvet board might help.<br />Best,<br />Auntie NanAuntieNanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11202319448791012747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8851840366251143291.post-53663157053346459472013-01-16T09:43:36.948-05:002013-01-16T09:43:36.948-05:00Thanks for all the extra detail photos we didn'...Thanks for all the extra detail photos we didn't get from FB. It's very inspiring. <br />As well as shortening the bust darts (that was me on FB), if when you drafted them you made them very curved (think in the shape of a gothic arch), taking some of that curve out and making the darts more of this shape: ^ can also help.Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204598010453409678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8851840366251143291.post-8702665118206392452013-01-15T20:40:05.826-05:002013-01-15T20:40:05.826-05:00Dear Jenni,
As my boys would say, "Nummy!&qu...Dear Jenni,<br /><br />As my boys would say, "Nummy!" It's so pretty and perfect for January. Can't wait to see it for real!<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />NatalieZipZiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088551086336264968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8851840366251143291.post-86159206499412729482013-01-15T18:28:18.851-05:002013-01-15T18:28:18.851-05:00This is gorgeous - the sleeves, the ruffles, the c...This is gorgeous - the sleeves, the ruffles, the color! I love it all. I'm always in need of more jackets, I might keep your inspiration in mind for a future project of my own. Best of luck with your next challenge too!Opheliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03180292312768800048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8851840366251143291.post-55210764514269744982013-01-15T00:45:32.724-05:002013-01-15T00:45:32.724-05:00Amazing what you've managed to hand sew in a f...Amazing what you've managed to hand sew in a fortnight as velvet is often such a struggle. It turned out lovely.<br />Yes, definately use more darts in the front for a smooth silhouette - we often see two darts, but there are many with three darts, too.<br /><br />I'm looking forward very much to following you through this year's challenges! <br /><br />SabineKleidung um 1800https://www.blogger.com/profile/09187943106849398728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8851840366251143291.post-43917603209369258482013-01-14T14:14:00.326-05:002013-01-14T14:14:00.326-05:00Oh Jenni, WOW - that is absolutely lovely!! I love...Oh Jenni, WOW - that is absolutely lovely!! I love the ruffled collar and the little ruffled bottom edge of the jacket, and the sleeves are awesome! It reminds me of something Elizabeth Bennet might have worn in the 95 P&P. <br /><br />I think two (or more) darts per side would give a softer line too. I have never had much luck with just 1 dart per side. I'm used to doing at least 2 darts per side from my 1860's stuff, and it definitely gives a more rounded shape to the peak of the bosom. <br /><br />Can't wait to see this on you at some point!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06713535191616985475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8851840366251143291.post-42985630602717497302013-01-14T13:40:39.253-05:002013-01-14T13:40:39.253-05:00Sarah W. Thanks for the tip! Yes, I am definitely...Sarah W. Thanks for the tip! Yes, I am definitely of on the curvier side. Next time I make a garment that calls for darts, I will try two instead of one.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11894247974983793889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8851840366251143291.post-81057982541337545492013-01-14T11:00:01.353-05:002013-01-14T11:00:01.353-05:00Very nice, I like the sleeves too! Been thinking o...Very nice, I like the sleeves too! Been thinking of making that kind of sleeves on a dress :)<br /><br />If you (like me) is of the curvier kind, two or three smaller darts on each side, instead of one larger, will create a softer line. I've seen it done in dresses from the 1810's, so for that decade, it's period. Don't know about the 1800's, though. Sarah Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095151411363232281noreply@blogger.com