I can't tell you how excited I was to start in on the outer collar. It made me feel like I was rounding the bend…
Tag: Gertie
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Work in Progress: The Gertie Coat
I really should stop calling Butterick 5824 the Gertie coat, but this late in the game I can't help it. I think you all know…
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Steaming The Roll Line: Before and After
I got a great comment yesterday from both Charity Shop Chic & Chris and asking why my collar looks so flat instead of all rolled…
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First Steps of Tailoring
Hey peeps! Sorry I've been a bit MIA, I've been sick the past few days. Seems the fall sickness is hitting everyone and it's finally…
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Final fabric and Notions
Not too much to report today. But I am happy to say that I've collected all of my fabrics & notions for the Gertie Coat Sew…
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The Second Gertie-Coat Muslin
I'm happy to say the second muslin for the Butterick 5824 coat (aka the Gertie Coat) is much better, but still does need some work. For the…
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The First Gertie-Coat Muslin
I've been working on my Gertie-Coat muslin the past few evenings but finally got around to taking photos last night. I was only going to post…
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Design Thoughts on Gertie’s Butterick 5824 Coat
I don't believe I ever updated you on my final fabric selection for the Gertie Coat (Butterick 5824) after sharing all of my swatches. I…
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Quick Shoutout to the Gertie
I was totally stoked when my copy of Gertie's book arrived at my office yesterday. I had pre-ordered it quite some time ago and it…
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Colette Pattern Love
I've been trying to recall how I originally learnt of Colette Patterns, and unfortunately I just can't remember. What I do know is that her pattern,…
