tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post2709465659884319295..comments2024-03-01T02:46:51.482-08:00Comments on Ten Thousand Hours of Sewing ...: Wool- vs- GabardineVictoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055410123914346485noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-80717516817408050882011-01-30T19:39:00.308-08:002011-01-30T19:39:00.308-08:00Use the wool - I think you'll be very pleased ...Use the wool - I think you'll be very pleased with how it turns out. I sewed this one about a year ago and used a wool. But it does run large - just as you discovered when you read the reviews. I've dropped just a few pounds since last year and my coat no longer looks chic - it looks dowdy. But the good news is that its so quick to sew I could make another with just a short investment of time.Sharon Sewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09987831277077411438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-64564039852387894082011-01-26T08:32:26.267-08:002011-01-26T08:32:26.267-08:00I like the way the wool drapes and great haul of k...I like the way the wool drapes and great haul of knit fabric.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-4309481117873224652011-01-26T06:01:15.559-08:002011-01-26T06:01:15.559-08:00Sorry Ladies, yeah I forgot to mention the gabardi...Sorry Ladies, yeah I forgot to mention the gabardine is polyester.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15055410123914346485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-57274574776748310712011-01-26T05:57:29.942-08:002011-01-26T05:57:29.942-08:00You mean polyester gabardine, don't you? Wool...You mean polyester gabardine, don't you? Wool's a fiber, gabardine's a weave. Mind you, wool gaberdine is now hard to find, but it's great stuff, absolutely the best for a trench coat, why Hillary climbed Everest in that stuff at the turn of the last century..<br />Anyway, with this pattern, don't just timidly flop the fabric over the dressform. Whatever drapes best wins!Marie-Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-63715419194361687082011-01-26T05:38:23.746-08:002011-01-26T05:38:23.746-08:00Victoria, what is the fiber content of your gabard...Victoria, what is the fiber content of your gabardine (wool is a fiber, gab is a weave)? That will determine how well and easily it will sew. A light silk or poly lining shouldn't affect drape. Maybe drape the fabric around you and choose which one feels best. Whichever you choose--please show pix!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895625114035965626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-40212750567593502022011-01-26T05:31:30.770-08:002011-01-26T05:31:30.770-08:00I like the wool best. I have this pattern too. I w...I like the wool best. I have this pattern too. I was sold at the scarf collar.NuJoihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14082462241210413826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-69396732622024999092011-01-26T03:12:38.843-08:002011-01-26T03:12:38.843-08:00The first fabric!!! I am in love with the first ma...The first fabric!!! I am in love with the first material, it's perfect for the layer if it has no backing, it sees is warm and beautiful.<br /> I am happy that you are again at work to get hours of sewing this new year, I accompany you in it .....Sewingadictahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083124271608615951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-47016171913457228872011-01-26T01:35:53.026-08:002011-01-26T01:35:53.026-08:00Wool, no question. The texture is just so much bet...Wool, no question. The texture is just so much better for a coat, and the dual tonality gives it more go-with versatility.Digshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09146986269769790807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-5277809744514564942011-01-26T00:39:04.130-08:002011-01-26T00:39:04.130-08:00I like the wool - it's texture would make the ...I like the wool - it's texture would make the coat more versatile in my eyes. It could be very sophisticatedly elegant with, let's say a LBD, but also leisury elegant and great with jeans, high boots and a big slouchy bag :-).Zuzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01108197212165876915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-34757696553086396482011-01-25T21:27:24.384-08:002011-01-25T21:27:24.384-08:00Not reading any of the other comments so I don'...Not reading any of the other comments so I don't get swayed! I vote for the wool, it seems to drape better on your dressform and so will be more suitable for that pattern I think. On your fabric purchases, I would have expected espresso to be brown too if it is any consolation!AllisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07431369603470575306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-46667701447409885112011-01-25T20:59:01.941-08:002011-01-25T20:59:01.941-08:00Wool. The gabardine looks like it won't drape...Wool. The gabardine looks like it won't drape softly enough for the design of the coat. In the photos the wool drapes in softer folds.BeckyMchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07858460068535872136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-2526336839594032952011-01-25T20:47:19.387-08:002011-01-25T20:47:19.387-08:00Victoria,
While the wool is my favorite of the two...Victoria,<br />While the wool is my favorite of the two fabrics, I agree with Myra about the gabardine being the better choice to show off the style lines. <br /><br />I have a jacket which has lining only in the sleeves. Perhaps if you choose the wool, you can line just the sleeves.<br /><br />Can't wait to see it all finished!<br />:)Deb M.Debra Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07503806859943136527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-40347738187396012042011-01-25T19:11:52.839-08:002011-01-25T19:11:52.839-08:00Wool. Like the texture which emphasizes the drape....Wool. Like the texture which emphasizes the drape. Man are you industrious.Deihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562697818407106209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-36414083471578456672011-01-25T18:38:12.374-08:002011-01-25T18:38:12.374-08:00Victoria I love your blog, it is such a great sour...Victoria I love your blog, it is such a great source of inspiration. I vote for the gabardine.Belindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-81971295231585357652011-01-25T18:08:36.020-08:002011-01-25T18:08:36.020-08:00Gabardine please. Much easier to handle than wool!...Gabardine please. Much easier to handle than wool!Uma Mageswari Prevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07193905345128898421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-78374783977550037982011-01-25T17:18:28.417-08:002011-01-25T17:18:28.417-08:00My vote is for the wool b/c of the texture. Have f...My vote is for the wool b/c of the texture. Have fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-20064493449589699742011-01-25T17:16:07.418-08:002011-01-25T17:16:07.418-08:00Gabardine here! I really like the way it drapes on...Gabardine here! I really like the way it drapes on your form. I like the smooth look of the fabric to show off the pattern.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-11075707696292394232011-01-25T16:38:02.234-08:002011-01-25T16:38:02.234-08:00I'm with the gabardine - esp. if you're wo...I'm with the gabardine - esp. if you're worried about lining and size. Both would be awesome though.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-10422290247298459052011-01-25T16:28:40.960-08:002011-01-25T16:28:40.960-08:00Oh fooey Amanda! We need to keep each other in the...Oh fooey Amanda! We need to keep each other in the loops on the knits. You always seem to buy the cutest knits yourself. Next time I hear something I'll pass the info on!<br /><br />Funny Myra, I think the same thing about you! I think we have similar tastes:)Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15055410123914346485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-12201660568121029742011-01-25T16:23:31.809-08:002011-01-25T16:23:31.809-08:00I vote for the gabardine for the same reasons as M...I vote for the gabardine for the same reasons as Myra. I adore this pattern and hope to make it myself next winter. I want a tan one like the picture.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274649006496918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-67743766610684708502011-01-25T14:59:37.817-08:002011-01-25T14:59:37.817-08:00I love the wool and that coat is TDF.I love the wool and that coat is TDF.JoanneMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07218217151372072602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-52452407546572389792011-01-25T14:29:44.562-08:002011-01-25T14:29:44.562-08:00Victoria, you always get the greatest knits!!! I ...Victoria, you always get the greatest knits!!! I need to take shopping lessons from you! As usual, I'm going to be alone with my opinion...I think the Gabardine would be better. I wouldn't want the fabric to "out shine" the beautiful lines of this coat. So I would use the Garbardine if it were me. Both fabrics are beautiful. Can't wait to see this one all made up!!Myrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359520837946001668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-18393329392801194682011-01-25T12:24:47.015-08:002011-01-25T12:24:47.015-08:00I think I'm the only one who missed all those ...I think I'm the only one who missed all those great ITY prints at Fabric.com, and now they are all picked over. Jealous! I too always pass by JoAnn's selection of wools. Why are they so expensive? I'd expect some cashmere content for what they are charging! Online fabric shopping is the greatest!Amanda S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591040347020137293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-16075258346901962312011-01-25T12:10:39.699-08:002011-01-25T12:10:39.699-08:00Wool, definitely. It drapes better and the textur...Wool, definitely. It drapes better and the texture is nice.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15283318998385718706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-64702310810445244062011-01-25T12:05:54.036-08:002011-01-25T12:05:54.036-08:00The wool draws me to it :)The wool draws me to it :)Monica Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671309236814160731noreply@blogger.com