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From: MaryW
Date: 12-12-2003, 09:57 AM (1 of 15)
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I just got my pattern for the Artemis Coat by La Fred. I can't wait to jump into this one. I was going to make it without the scarf, but when I think of it, the coat would be just too plain without it. The scarf is what dresses it up. What do you think. I have some cream nubby wool and thought maybe to do the scarf from cream heavy satin. Then again, it may be too dressy. At any rate, here is what it looks like. http://www.timmelfabrics.com/lafredartemis.jpg MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: Magot
Date: 12-12-2003, 12:08 PM (2 of 15)
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Is that with the scarf one side your nubby wool , one side cream satin? It looks like the scarf should be made of the same material as the coat, but I like the idea of making it your own.
love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626 
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From: dmoses
Date: 12-12-2003, 12:55 PM (3 of 15)
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What about making the scarf separately...then you could make more than one scarf. You would then have the option of wearing it with or without a scarf.
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: Magot
Date: 12-12-2003, 02:19 PM (4 of 15)
Shouldn't that be "LE Fred"? 
love and kisses, Jan
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Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: MaryW
Date: 12-12-2003, 04:47 PM (5 of 15)
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If you know your french, then yes it should be le fred, but she has it spelled la fred. She is a nice looking lady with a man's name. Fred Bloebaum.
MaryW
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Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: habanerohutch
Date: 12-13-2003, 06:12 PM (6 of 15)
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Mary, I have that pattern in my collection. Although I have not made it up, I did try one on at a La Fred trunk show. It is frankly HUGE. I usually start with a size 22 pattern to get a reasonable fit in the shoulders, then size it up to a 26 or so from the underarm south. But the Artemis coat in a large was way too big for me. So be sure to test the fit and ease before you cut into that lovely fabric. And I vote for a self fabric collar/scarf. Lala Chile Pepper from Texas
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User: habanerohutch
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From: MaryW
Date: 12-15-2003, 07:57 AM (7 of 15)
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I looked at the measurements after you posted this Lala, you are right. For a size small, the hip and bust width of the finished garment is 53" I better take another look at this. Thanks for the heads up Lala.
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: james.diane
Date: 12-16-2003, 01:05 AM (8 of 15)
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Wow, Mary I am impressed! I wouldn't even dare pick up a pattern like that, never mind try to make it! Mind you, I am only a beginner. Maybe one day.........
Diane :)
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User: james.diane
Member since: 09-23-2003 Total posts: 100 |
From: MaryW
Date: 12-16-2003, 08:00 AM (9 of 15)
Don't be impressed, it isn't that difficult. Appearances can be deceiving. 
MaryW
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User: MaryW
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From: MaryW
Date: 12-20-2003, 12:14 PM (10 of 15)
I don't think I have enough boucle. 
MaryW
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User: MaryW
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From: Magot
Date: 12-20-2003, 01:20 PM (11 of 15)
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Is that even choosing a smaller size and not using self material for the scarf?
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: Magot
Date: 01-03-2004, 02:37 PM (12 of 15)
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Did you decide what to do about the coat. Mary?
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: MaryW
Date: 01-18-2004, 08:39 AM (13 of 15)
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I think I will wait and make a longish vest for spring. It is cream coloured boucle and will make up nicely for cool days. Sound good?
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: MaryW
Date: 04-17-2004, 08:09 AM (14 of 15)
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I just found some awesome reversible wool from www.timmelfabrics.com That would be perfect! MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: gaylestrait
Date: 05-28-2004, 11:41 PM (15 of 15)
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i like the design of that coat, but i do think the scarf is a bit too much. it would be neat to make it in courderoy. |
User: gaylestrait
Member since: 05-28-2004 Total posts: 3 |
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