Comments on Studio Alexandra: 2011 #4 - Gray wool jacket

Gorgeous work

2011-05-19T13:11:23.307-06:00

Gorgeous work

I have been absent from SG for awhile, but I notic...

2011-05-15T10:03:10.434-06:00

I have been absent from SG for awhile, but I noticed some comments about your jacket and came here to read all about. You did a superb job fitting and constructing. It is a fantastic garment. I too, am a Nancy E. fan and several of her garments abide in my closet. I will be looking forward to more of your interpretations of 1945.

Wow - that's fantastic!

2011-05-14T13:14:01.959-06:00

Wow - that's fantastic!

You did an amazing job with this jacket! Can'...

2011-05-11T06:42:03.497-06:00

You did an amazing job with this jacket! Can't wait to see how you change it up!

wonderfully fitting jacket!

2011-05-10T19:38:14.580-06:00

wonderfully fitting jacket!

Congratulations! Great fit. My jacket is still i...

2011-05-10T16:05:21.603-06:00

Congratulations! Great fit. My jacket is still in pieces. Having a cold this last week has made me very lazy.

What a fantastic job you've done and thanks fo...

2011-05-10T15:41:04.576-06:00

What a fantastic job you've done and thanks for your explanations and tips.

Well done

2011-05-10T13:55:12.539-06:00

Well done

Spectactular work! It looks great on and is beaut...

2011-05-09T21:45:19.414-06:00

Spectactular work! It looks great on and is beautifully made. So next the matching trousers?

Beautifully done. YES YES

2011-05-09T21:36:29.675-06:00

Beautifully done. YES YES

I commented at Stitchers Guild, but this jacket de...

2011-05-09T21:07:34.385-06:00

I commented at Stitchers Guild, but this jacket deserves lots and lots and lots of Praise. It is really fantastic!!!

As for my sewing order, I try to sew every seam possible - without crossing an unpressed seam - before going to the iron. Then I iron and fuse everything I can before going back to the sewing machine or serger. I repeat that process until the garment is done. I find that I don't sew in the order dictated by the pattern, but that I finish quicker than had I followed instructions AND my garment looks better.

You made a beautiful jacket - of course, the smile...

2011-05-09T19:48:24.440-06:00

You made a beautiful jacket - of course, the smile is the icing on the cake. Great job!

I love your jacket. Is this from Nancy Zieman? I...

2011-05-09T17:53:18.978-06:00

I love your jacket. Is this from Nancy Zieman? I have just recorded her program about drawing a pattern from your own clothes but I haven't watched it yet. Tried to reply to your comment but you were a "no reply."

Fantastic Alex, simply fantastic. Those muslins w...

2011-05-09T17:12:08.254-06:00

Fantastic Alex, simply fantastic. Those muslins were worth it - your jacket looks even better than I thought it would and I thought it would be beautiful. Your attention to details cannot be rivaled. Again, beautiful. (When I first looked at the pictures, I thought you had cut your hair!!)

Absolutely fantastic and a job well done! Like yo...

2011-05-09T16:06:41.224-06:00

Absolutely fantastic and a job well done!

Like you, I try to sew everything I can before pressing it all. Rinse, lather, repeat as they say.

Sweet! It looks SO good- even better than fancy RT...

2011-05-09T15:51:10.528-06:00

Sweet! It looks SO good- even better than fancy RTW! :)

Beautiful jacket and great craftmanship! Very nice...

2011-05-09T15:32:16.218-06:00

Beautiful jacket and great craftmanship! Very nicely done. BTW, I just discovered your blog and look forward to following along with your sewing adventures:)

Wow. Your jacket is superb. You did a fantastic ...

2011-05-09T13:58:19.121-06:00

Wow. Your jacket is superb. You did a fantastic job.

Ooooh Aaaaaaah! I am in awe of your tailoring ski...

2011-05-09T13:28:55.913-06:00

Ooooh Aaaaaaah! I am in awe of your tailoring skills. That is a very impressive jacket. As for your pressing question, I do try to sew a few seams before pressing them, but not as extensively as you plan out! :-)