Kaylee Jacket Progress Thread

POSTED BY: Tristan
UPDATED: Thursday, October 26, 2006 15:39
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TRISTAN

Tuesday, October 17, 2006 3:52 AM

Howdy, all.

Quick update. I have photos of the only cloth I have been able to find so far. It's kind of weird in that it looks peacock one way and mostly gold in another...

Also, I am including some "sneak peek" pictures of the Zoe coat. It is nowhere near being finished...this is just the outside with one sleeve attached. I still have to finish the other sleeve, add the pockets, build and attach the lining, add the hook closures, and finish the bottom off. I do have a model for this, too...my lovely sister-in-law. That way, y'all can see it on a person rather than a dressmaker's dummy when it's finally finished! Let me know what you think so far.
Hope you enjoy!

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MRT

Tuesday, October 17, 2006 8:24 AM

what can you say? Wow. The Zoe coat looks fantastic!

You are one fine tailor.

CALLMESERENITY

Tuesday, October 17, 2006 2:34 PM

oooooohhhhhhh pretty!

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AGENTRUSCO

Tuesday, October 17, 2006 4:00 PM

You are pretty much my hero. I love the Kaylee jacket so far and also Zoe's coat. How's the vest coming?

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TRISTAN

Tuesday, October 17, 2006 4:12 PM

Thank you, AgentRusco!
The vest needs to be re-patterned. It's not that big of a deal; a matter of straightening a curve here and there and readjusting the shoulders and panels. I have Zoe coat cloth and Kaylee jacket stuff all over the costume shop...as soon as I get one of those out of the way, I'll have more space! The vest should not take but one or two more tweakings before it's ready to sell.

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RIMGIRL

Tuesday, October 17, 2006 4:52 PM

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Originally posted by marina:
Beautiful!

But yes! Come Christmas, you will have my business :D Keep it up! (Next is River's funeral dress, right, right? ;) )

NO! Next is the Zoe coat! Every day I think, this is perfect weather for the Zoe coat. No point in getting an overcoat because I'm getting a Zoe coat. Please, Tristan, don't listen to Marina!

MARINA

Tuesday, October 17, 2006 4:56 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RimGirl:
Quote:
Originally posted by marina:
Beautiful!

But yes! Come Christmas, you will have my business :D Keep it up! (Next is River's funeral dress, right, right? ;) )

NO! Next is the Zoe coat! Every day I think, this is perfect weather for the Zoe coat. No point in getting an overcoat because I'm getting a Zoe coat. Please, Tristan, don't listen to Marina!

Haha, the funeral dress is next to the DRAWING board - he's already working on the Zoe coat, don't worry!

Don't make faces.

TRISTAN

Tuesday, October 17, 2006 5:19 PM

Ahh!
Let me see if I can clear this up...not that I mind the posts!

Ok, I am almost ready to start selling the Kaylee Jackets...I just have to make one out of the actual Chinese fabric and see how that goes. Right now, the only peacock-colored cloth I have access to is in the pics I posted.

On the heels of that is the Zoe coat. I am modifying an existing pattern as I go, and will know what else needs to be done once I have a full-size coat to play with. Say another week or two until those are ready.

Meanwhile, I am still playing with the Zoe vest. Again, it will take a few more tweaks to get it perfect, as it is supposed to be a form-fitting garment. It will be somewhat difficult to match it to clients, so I have to be sure I have an easily-modifiable pattern.

Following that, almost anything goes...assuming I am not stark raving mad by that point. The River dress is something I'd like to take a shot at...it seems like a good piece to recreate.

Hope that helps everyone!

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AGENTRUSCO

Tuesday, October 17, 2006 10:34 PM

I'm so happy we have a resident costumer and all that! You can go so far and keep so much interest. Just keep pluggin' em out, y'know. Thanks for your dedication.

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FIREFLYGAL

Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:58 PM

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Originally posted by Tristan:

Meanwhile, I am still playing with the Zoe vest. Again, it will take a few more tweaks to get it perfect, as it is supposed to be a form-fitting garment. It will be somewhat difficult to match it to clients, so I have to be sure I have an easily-modifiable pattern.

Back to the Zoe vest (don't make me get out the chain of command)! Uh, please?

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