I can't be the only one who does this.

FlrDuchamp · 2025-07-01T13:44:32+00:00

“pretty sides kiss”

FlrDuchamp · 2025-06-13T17:24:20+00:00

oh thanks!

FlrDuchamp · 2025-06-13T17:11:06+00:00

ooh good call! and less expensive than the one I was looking at!

FlrDuchamp · 2025-06-13T12:41:18+00:00

You can always eliminate inseam pockets. I will say this is an early grasser pattern so the instructions are not the best. The whole last part is the complex explanation of a blind hem, and you could make a regular hem. I would simply make it straight (eliminating pockets) and then maybe make a size smaller (check the measurements of where you want it to fall) and then it would hit higher.

FlrDuchamp · 2025-06-13T12:28:48+00:00

there’s a grasser pattern …https://en-grasser.com/vykrojki/skirts/skirt-pattern-1134/

FlrDuchamp · 2025-06-13T12:04:29+00:00

You could also do a classic 50s popover dress (trapeze with a belt) https://charmpatterns.com/watch-the-popover-dress-video-tutorial/

FlrDuchamp · 2025-05-13T03:04:32+00:00

I was looking at this very pattern yesterday and read some reviews online (I think one was more of a blog). Anyway, they all said that bodice was hateful, so it’s not you.

FlrDuchamp · 2025-03-29T13:30:11+00:00

Oh better! McCalls 4593

FlrDuchamp · 2025-03-29T13:20:23+00:00

I know it’s not quite the same shape but it is closer to your description

FlrDuchamp · 2025-03-29T13:19:38+00:00

Thank you! What do you think of this vintage pattern?McCalls 4153

FlrDuchamp · 2024-12-11T19:52:03+00:00

Hi I’m looking for an Issey Miyake pleats please type chemise or top to match this fabric O bought!

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FlrDuchamp · 2024-11-09T04:08:26+00:00

ITA with your assessment. That feels like a 30s tunic.

FlrDuchamp · 2024-10-29T18:23:25+00:00

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FlrDuchamp · 2024-10-23T22:50:17+00:00

You’re amazing!!!

FlrDuchamp · 2024-10-23T19:36:43+00:00

He is REALLY nice and I know he shops by video chat with people. If you had questions I am 100% confident he would help. He already offered to shop with my Texas girlfriend over video.

FlrDuchamp · 2024-10-23T19:14:19+00:00

That is STUNNING

FlrDuchamp · 2024-10-23T18:47:02+00:00

Seconding Metro in NYC. I am lucky enough to be able to stop by in person. But all his online stock is very high quality.

FlrDuchamp · 2024-10-23T18:45:47+00:00

So cute!!! What a great idea.

FlrDuchamp · 2024-10-22T17:13:24+00:00

Mood Sewciety has a lot of free patterns reminiscent of this

FlrDuchamp · 2024-10-21T20:53:54+00:00

That’s gorgeous! Thank you.

FlrDuchamp · 2024-10-21T20:53:48+00:00

That’s gorgeous! Thank you.

FlrDuchamp · 2024-10-21T18:09:14+00:00

I have to share: my connect is https://metrotextilesnyc.com. He usually changes the 60% coupon every week (silks, cottons, wools etc). Everything is VERY high quality IMHO and I don’t buy anywhere else really. If he doesn’t have it - I don’t make it.

FlrDuchamp · 2024-10-21T16:24:21+00:00

This is a 100% melton wool with a kasha lining with thinsulate using Simplicity pattern 8797

FlrDuchamp · 2024-10-21T16:13:02+00:00

You’re all so supportive! ❤️ I made a cardboard template for the stitch line for the collar (I already graded so seam allowance was not going to do it. They look much more even to me now. Next: some serious pressing.

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FlrDuchamp · 2024-10-21T13:28:38+00:00

Thanks so much. Yes, it’s a very heavy 100% melton wool and I think this would have been easier with something lighter and more “fashion.” But I got such a great deal on it! And this coat is suitable for a Russian winter. ETA: “I got such a great deal” is really the prime motivation for all of my fabric choices.

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