tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50804687525938711772024-03-26T10:10:15.408+02:00Couture StoriesThis blog is about my hobby - Couture SewingIrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09892689615339756191noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080468752593871177.post-39534347807178773412014-06-16T11:09:00.004+03:002014-06-16T20:52:20.688+03:00V8259 Claire Shaeffer's CHANEL style jacket sources for the pattern<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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One of the most desired patterns, at least by me, was Claire Shaeffer's V8259 CHANEL style jacket.<br />
The pattern itself, of course, is important, but even more was the text that came with it. Claire's couture patterns are a great source for a step by step guide, on couture assembly of the garment.<br />
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Every time the pattern appeared on ebay the price was unbelievable.<br />
Tried to find somebody that can draft it, without a result too...<br />
One day I was looking for some vintage designs on an ebay shop <a href="http://stores.ebay.co.uk/The-Vintage-Pattern-Shop" target="_blank">vintagepatternshop</a>, she sells "Professional Digitally Reproduced" copies of vintage patterns. So I thought to ask her if she's interested in coping this pattern too. After a conversations with Sonny, she agreed that its an interesting pattern. I have my copy now, so if you like to have one too, here is the link <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/The-Vintage-Pattern-Shop/_i.html?_nkw=8259&submit=Search&_sid=847518082" target="_blank">V8259</a><br />
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Another source is <a href="http://peonynrose.blogspot.co.il/2014/03/vogue-pattern-v8259-all-sizes.html?spref=bl" target="_blank">Danielle Ward</a> that has all the sizes of that patter, she wrote "If you are looking for a copy of this pattern let me know and I may be able to help you out."<br />
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If you know another source for the pattern, please leave a comment here. This might help somebody.<br />
I'll try to update this page if I'll find a new source too.</div>
Irenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09892689615339756191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080468752593871177.post-92044548794163464422014-06-15T09:08:00.001+03:002014-06-15T09:08:59.593+03:00CHANEL jacket style was on standby mode.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The <a href="http://couturestories.blogspot.co.il/p/my-chanel-jacket.html">CHANEL jacket style</a>, is waiting on it's pattern stage. I didn't felt confident about it, so I took some more <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/" target="_blank">Craftsy</a> classes on patter making with <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/instructors/suzy-furrer" target="_blank">Suzy Furrer</a>. The information and practice that was gained with these classes, will help me find mistakes in my drafted patter.<br />
Right now I can say for sure that I have to make two adjustments. First is the the front bust dart, second is the shoulder area. When I'll fix these I'll document it in the <a href="http://couturestories.blogspot.co.il/p/my-chanel-jacket.html">CHANEL jacket</a> page.</div>
Irenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09892689615339756191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080468752593871177.post-6295150338907710002014-06-15T08:56:00.000+03:002014-06-15T08:56:01.455+03:00I bought a sewing machine: Bernina 330!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://www.bernina.com/en-US/Products-us/BERNINA-products-us/Sewing-and-Embroidery-5/BERNINA-3-Series-us/BERNINA-1" target="_blank">Link to the model.</a><br />
She's on my table for about two months now.<br />
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Honestly, I was a little afraid to try one, I thought it will be hard to control. But the first time I pressed the pedal, I was in love!<br />
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This is the first machine that I tried and also bought. Have to say its better than I expected!<br />
She is very "organic" in terms of controlling the speed. The pedal is so sensitive that I can count my stitches. She's also very small and quiet...<br />
A waking foot is something I bought as an extra, after some time, and I would recommend it because the layers don't shift.</div>
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Irenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09892689615339756191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080468752593871177.post-15103152259921864782013-12-15T22:43:00.002+02:002013-12-15T22:45:55.078+02:00Chanel style braided trim studyI'v been working on a Chanel style braided trim, trying to understand how Madame Pouzieux (1930-2012) was making them. The process is added to the <a href="http://couturestories.blogspot.co.il/p/my-chanel-jacket.html">CHANEL jacket</a> page.Irenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09892689615339756191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080468752593871177.post-79136705967779145972013-12-03T21:18:00.001+02:002013-12-15T22:46:04.569+02:00Hello world :)Right now I'm making a <a href="http://couturestories.blogspot.co.il/p/my-chanel-jacket.html">CHANEL style cardigan jacket</a>, I'll try to document the whole process <a href="http://couturestories.blogspot.co.il/p/my-chanel-jacket.html">here</a>.<br />
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