tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post6599933046629043115..comments2024-01-23T17:50:44.068-08:00Comments on JillyBeJoyful: The Koos Coat! - In Process (and A Secret...)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047123200277669095noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-20863803042503087542011-11-28T08:49:02.184-08:002011-11-28T08:49:02.184-08:00That coat is looking so great so far! I love your...That coat is looking so great so far! I love your fabric choices. You have great taste, because I think in the wrong hands, this could be a disaster, but I'm loving yours! Oh, and what a cute kitty! :)Witch Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03425809618304048578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-16264185063118598802011-11-28T06:31:38.955-08:002011-11-28T06:31:38.955-08:00Love the fabric and the pattern...can't wait t...Love the fabric and the pattern...can't wait to see it finished. Going to buy that pattern today!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-88700849261696982862011-11-27T20:54:50.396-08:002011-11-27T20:54:50.396-08:00This is so great, Jilly. Your fabrics are wonderfu...This is so great, Jilly. Your fabrics are wonderful. I too am reading and dreaming about this pattern, wondering what if... You're a terrific inspiration. I agree with the suggestion of a walking foot.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09815988914005580044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-60801534915760351722011-11-27T12:55:18.967-08:002011-11-27T12:55:18.967-08:00Gwen it always delights me if I can offer some hel...Gwen it always delights me if I can offer some help or encouragement to someone else - I receive so much from others here :) :) :) The reverse is the lighter wool blend that you see a glimpse of in one of the layouts above. After doing some testing, I think I'm going to use the walking foot both to do some machine basting, and the final topstitching.<br /><br />Thanks Eileen - this pattern can use up a whole lot of fabric...go for it!<br /><br />puu - you would do something amazing with this pattern, I'm sure!<br /><br />Ms. Pinheiro....yes, yes, I do ;-DJillybejoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010866113928621691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-16113385333210749912011-11-27T12:19:14.431-08:002011-11-27T12:19:14.431-08:00Jilly, wow girl..you like a challenge...Jilly, wow girl..you like a challenge...House of Pinheirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665402078342817113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-15034425056545983802011-11-27T11:37:55.139-08:002011-11-27T11:37:55.139-08:00really great work with a fascinating pattern. i w...really great work with a fascinating pattern. i was (literally) looking at it a mere two days ago in the shop, wondering how it would work...and your version is just so well-done.puuhttp://puusdooroftime.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-57027841162025834332011-11-27T07:01:13.418-08:002011-11-27T07:01:13.418-08:00Both of your versions are wonderful.. I am going t...Both of your versions are wonderful.. I am going to give your "secret" version a go first as my area is a fabric wasteland.Eileensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021854271629386306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-28574775287077373582011-11-27T04:54:30.857-08:002011-11-27T04:54:30.857-08:00I'm so glad to see your post about this coat. ...I'm so glad to see your post about this coat. I love Koos! I have that pattern laying out in my sewing room, in fact. Your posts will help me when I start mine. What are you using on the reverse side? I would do some serious hand basting the layers together, and then use a walking foot to do the topstitching.gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-55774109243061985592011-11-26T21:31:44.810-08:002011-11-26T21:31:44.810-08:00Mary I'll go north & shop with you if you ...Mary I'll go north & shop with you if you come south & shop with me! ;D<br /><br />Thanks Andrea - I pretty much always buy only Malden Mills Polartec - either from The Rain Shed, Mill Direct, or locally. This gold cut came from FabricMart - I love the color, but it has a knit backing, & I really much prefer double-sided, so that it's yummy on both sides.<br /><br />KID thanks, I'm adding your topstitching vibes to my bowl!<br /><br />Alison my 201 is a vintage Singer straight stitch. I do have a walking foot for it, & briefly considered it - you've convinced me to do some testing with it & I think it's a good thought, thanks!Jillybejoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010866113928621691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-86059426154467283112011-11-26T21:19:35.090-08:002011-11-26T21:19:35.090-08:00I was going to suggest that you try a walking foot...I was going to suggest that you try a walking foot for the miles of topstitching, but it sounds like you have a special machine that you will be using. I have found that my walking foot attachment is very helpful when trying to keep layers of fabric moving through the sewing machine smoothly and together...Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01994300004330705947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-85606077708800966702011-11-26T20:38:18.616-08:002011-11-26T20:38:18.616-08:00I've never been interested in sewing a coos de...I've never been interested in sewing a coos design before, but that pattern piece has me intrigued. It looks so fun! Can't wait to see how it turns out. Good topstitching vibes your way!!KID, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-85956674335873296082011-11-26T20:38:13.246-08:002011-11-26T20:38:13.246-08:00Your coat is looking great! Good luck on the top ...Your coat is looking great! Good luck on the top stitching. The 201 is a good choice - love my featherweight for the beautiful stitch.<br />Love the color of your fleece also. Where do you usually purchase your fleece?Andreahttp://satinbirddesigns.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-31048625039266514682011-11-26T20:31:26.833-08:002011-11-26T20:31:26.833-08:00This is fantastico! I am especially impressed at ...This is fantastico! I am especially impressed at the layout of fabrics and how you came up with such a nice combination, seemingly without much effort. You must come north to help me buy more stash :-)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03517527498809073174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-10745299073830207362011-11-26T20:08:20.667-08:002011-11-26T20:08:20.667-08:00Janis I'm dyslexic when it comes to writing RS...Janis I'm dyslexic when it comes to writing RS/WS, I swear! (I've done this so many times....I will never ever be a pattern instruction writer!) You're right...I've edited the post. <br /><br />I wondered if that was going to be a difference in your class - I look forward to hearing about it (and seeing how you put together your uber-fabulous fabrics!)Jillybejoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010866113928621691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-33260527730993493972011-11-26T19:55:36.080-08:002011-11-26T19:55:36.080-08:00Jilly, I'm loving your coat! Can't wait t...Jilly, I'm loving your coat! Can't wait to see the finished project. <br /><br />The binding was the part that my sewing instructor was talking about. I don't know how we are going to do it, but it will not be by sewing the seams wrong (I think that's what you meant) sides together. It doesn't sound like a bad way to go about it, though. I'll let you know how we do it.Janishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266385762942150707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-67999595219075363302011-11-26T19:11:32.767-08:002011-11-26T19:11:32.767-08:00Margy it looks so much more complex than it's ...Margy it looks so much more complex than it's turning out to be. I suspect this may be one of his easier ones (except, perhaps, for some of the UGlies mentioned above lol) Now, if I ever attempt the stegosaurus, I may have to invite shams over for help & bribe her with ....something....<br /><br />Shams I accept your Good luck wishes & I'm putting them in a bowl next to Penelope (the 201), who will be doing my topstitching.....Jillybejoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010866113928621691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-13988020176389164112011-11-26T19:01:41.709-08:002011-11-26T19:01:41.709-08:00It's looking great so far! Good luck with the ...It's looking great so far! Good luck with the topstitching - I can't wait to see it progress!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-87205908866687498282011-11-26T18:59:49.117-08:002011-11-26T18:59:49.117-08:00Oh, wow, Jilly! You are the first one to make me t...Oh, wow, Jilly! You are the first one to make me think I could tackle a KVA pattern! I have all of them, but I've been too chicken to attempt one. Brava!,,Margyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530078687246891396noreply@blogger.com