tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post5262301209530029287..comments2024-03-10T09:23:59.360+00:00Comments on Handmade Jane: Sew for VictoryJanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-26930863395941855632013-03-03T08:55:04.081+00:002013-03-03T08:55:04.081+00:00Poor Marcus indeed, but lucky you! Oh please, plea...Poor Marcus indeed, but lucky you! Oh please, please make a 1940's suit for yourself Beth!<br />Yes vintage pattern availability in the US makes me v envious, especially when I read about sewing bloggers going to estate sales and picking up a whole box for about $5! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-44950535160817902552013-03-03T08:51:33.894+00:002013-03-03T08:51:33.894+00:00Thanks! Yes, that's why I wondered if they pri...Thanks! Yes, that's why I wondered if they printed different coloured covers for different sizes. xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-41384660078924398732013-03-02T09:50:27.929+00:002013-03-02T09:50:27.929+00:00Hi, gorgeous pattern. They are different though i...Hi, gorgeous pattern. They are different though in that the first is a 32 bust and the one you bought is a 34 bust...... Can't wait to see it made xxlinzisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05967546288234759103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-89085721100969908962013-03-01T19:03:01.581+00:002013-03-01T19:03:01.581+00:00Hi Jane, it's a great pattern and I'll be ...Hi Jane, it's a great pattern and I'll be reading with great interest to hear it it goes as I have a small hoard of vintage 40's patterns (including 2 x suit ones) which I have finally bought fabric for. Poor Marcus, I make him bring back patterns each time he goes to the US as there is so much more choice out there! BethxBeth of The Linen Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17734590638565302388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-9807686586646430892013-02-28T23:43:30.689+00:002013-02-28T23:43:30.689+00:00Honestly, I think that your version looks better t...Honestly, I think that your version looks better than the envelope! Gorgeous.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-20757571474258199702013-02-28T23:19:55.807+00:002013-02-28T23:19:55.807+00:00Beautiful pattern:) Can't wait to see itBeautiful pattern:) Can't wait to see itAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304393924407939427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-35518754080016077772013-02-28T20:44:11.383+00:002013-02-28T20:44:11.383+00:00I think Tasha is probably right about the differen...I think Tasha is probably right about the different envelope colours being different printing runs! I see it most with these DuBarry patterns! The pattern is FABULOUS!!! I can't wait to see it! And I cannot believe this is yor first vintage 40s pattern... Watch out, they are addictive! :-)Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-51643041980424837442013-02-28T19:24:56.723+00:002013-02-28T19:24:56.723+00:00What a perfect dress pattern for you Jane, I can s...What a perfect dress pattern for you Jane, I can soooo see you making this as adorable as the envelope promises. I too am not committing ...yet. It does feel like lots going on ( plus I have a jacket to make ;-) ) <br /><br />Look forward to seeing your progress, and yes, interesting about the pattern printing! I'd have lazily thought, 'fading', but clearly it isn't! Scruffybadgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18298057071412471482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-75112059591818400692013-02-28T18:28:41.636+00:002013-02-28T18:28:41.636+00:00The lines of that dress pattern are so pretty, goo...The lines of that dress pattern are so pretty, good choice! I can't wait to see what you do with it. I love that 40's patterns seem so practical, but also have all those special details that make the designs so interesting.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215054696445481229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-14204955185668199852013-02-28T17:49:30.245+00:002013-02-28T17:49:30.245+00:00I'm sure it's just fading. I was at a Van ...I'm sure it's just fading. I was at a Van Gogh exhibit recently where they said that the featured self portrait of him with a yellow background was originally a purple background. I guess a lot of red dyes fade to yellow, and the blue fades away completely.JThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04903171574245464542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-89878069010325665002013-02-28T17:07:01.648+00:002013-02-28T17:07:01.648+00:00Looks good! I was going to suggest doing some flat...Looks good! I was going to suggest doing some flat pattern measuring but if you've already muslined you probably have that much figured out by now. Super cute pattern! I look forward to seeing it made up!EmSewCrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04896183158092761878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-9144287867099059712013-02-28T16:37:54.706+00:002013-02-28T16:37:54.706+00:00The first attempt at the 34" muslin is pretty...The first attempt at the 34" muslin is pretty good, I'm hoping I won't need a FBA. My full bust is 36" so I think 34" may be Ok as I have a narrow back. Thanks so much for the advice. xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-30585593870268358232013-02-28T16:31:34.444+00:002013-02-28T16:31:34.444+00:00Thanks Diane! xThanks Diane! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-64638221606402978842013-02-28T16:30:36.750+00:002013-02-28T16:30:36.750+00:00It sounds like we have very similar shapes, so tha...It sounds like we have very similar shapes, so that's info is really useful, thank you! In fact I've just finished the muslin and it's not bad at all - looking good so far! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-91108287010252268222013-02-28T16:26:22.679+00:002013-02-28T16:26:22.679+00:00Ah that's interesting about your patterns, tha...Ah that's interesting about your patterns, thanks. This was the one challenge I knew I had to make time for! Can't wait to see al the finished creations. XJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-55426305007722338862013-02-28T16:23:23.261+00:002013-02-28T16:23:23.261+00:00That's great advice, thank you. I've sewn ...That's great advice, thank you. I've sewn with lots of vintage patterns before, it's just 1940's ones I'm unfamiliar with. Fingers crossed! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-4982000688726283812013-02-28T16:21:02.607+00:002013-02-28T16:21:02.607+00:00Thanks Gail, the pattern is a bit of a beaut isn&#...Thanks Gail, the pattern is a bit of a beaut isn't it?! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-91790474654757425202013-02-28T16:20:13.273+00:002013-02-28T16:20:13.273+00:00Yes, that's my theory too! xYes, that's my theory too! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-82634395870849512942013-02-28T16:19:03.615+00:002013-02-28T16:19:03.615+00:00I think you should definitely give one of your vin...I think you should definitely give one of your vintage dress patterns a go! Can't wait to see your finished skirt. xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-39732731841079599242013-02-28T15:11:40.277+00:002013-02-28T15:11:40.277+00:00I see different pattern cover colors all the time....I see different pattern cover colors all the time. Not sure why they did that but it's not unusual. As for sizing I have a 37" bust and a 35" high bust and I usually use a 30" or a 32" bust with an FBA and it fits fine. 34" with FBA tends to be a bit big so muslin is the way to go until you find your vintage size. Stephanie Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04210449948990020456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-47974847913396021372013-02-28T14:46:17.995+00:002013-02-28T14:46:17.995+00:00That's interesting about the envelope colors. ...That's interesting about the envelope colors. I can't wait to see the final product!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16495106323357483610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-89591545767113120342013-02-28T14:11:07.624+00:002013-02-28T14:11:07.624+00:00For a frame of reference: I have narrow shoulders/...For a frame of reference: I have narrow shoulders/back but a proportionally larger bust that's about 36", and sew vintage 34 patterns almost exclusively. I've never sewn a Du Barry pattern yet though so I can't compare though (I bet Debi can though!). 34 in Simplicity is sometimes too big! Even 40s Simplicity patterns seem to have a lot of ease. lol<br /><br />I have a pattern too that I've seen different colors online than the one I have so it's a mystery to me... I figured perhaps they changed colors in printing versions. How exciting you were able to snap up the pattern you wanted! I'm sure it's going to be gorgeous, if your Oolong is any judge! So glad you're doing this challenge too! :)Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368418516615371972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-68364714348583308492013-02-28T14:08:07.668+00:002013-02-28T14:08:07.668+00:00Beautiful pattern choice Jane, I'm still decid...Beautiful pattern choice Jane, I'm still deciding which of my patterns to use! Like you, I also want to do the Mad Men one again, but it totally depends on how much time I have. It's so hard not over-committing when there's such fun things going on! I hope someone solves the mystery of the different pattern covers by the way, I've come across this myself and I think you could be right that it relates to the size - I have two identical vintage patterns in different sizes and envelop colours are different.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12632906323410997355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-46303252835030199212013-02-28T13:39:17.840+00:002013-02-28T13:39:17.840+00:00Okay, Jane, since you've never sewn real vinta...Okay, Jane, since you've never sewn real vintage, there are a couple things you should know. The fit is tighter. So if a 34 is a perfect fit, you might want to go up a size because there is less ease. And the necklines are tighter, too, so you might need to get rid of the original seam allowance. Finished measurements are often printed on the backs of the pattern envelopes--especially in old patterns--so you might wanna look at them. Two inches of ease is standard now, but it wasn't in the 40s!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07717835382469677601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-31706474875961729752013-02-28T13:03:50.309+00:002013-02-28T13:03:50.309+00:00Good luck with the dress! I know what you mean abo...Good luck with the dress! I know what you mean about fabrics turning all "dishclothy" after the first wash. I prewashed some lovely denim recently and it came out covered in pale crease-lines all over it... why?! I don't know the real answer to the pattern colour query, but my theory is would be to do with the availability of printing colours tduring and/or after the war. I guess they all had to just make do with whatever colour they could get their hands on that week!Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929917254979034194noreply@blogger.com