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Love love love that jacket!
Just FAB! That's all I can say!!!
Fantastic, definitely worth taking extra time over. I do love montana designs and this is no exception - great job, love the jacket lining too!
Absolutely exquisite! You look svelte and sophisticated.
You look wonderful in this suit and every of your finished objects motivates me to improve my sewing skills. Thank you for sharing!
That is so classy and gorgeous! It looks fantastic on you, esp with that top.
I can't believe how fast you sew.
Erica, The suit is fantastic. I've been lusting after this pattern for ages and as soon as it gets released in Australia I'm all over it! As usual you've achieved a really professional finish.
You do beautiful work! Just lovely!
Erica, what a beautiful and stunning suit. You do such incredible work.
Another stunner! Don't sweat the deadlines.. I have already missed my first contest! LOL
I saw this on PR first and had to rush over. Outstanding! The fabric is so sleek and with your handling, it turned into a fantastic suit.
Your suit is fabulous!
Beautiful suit! You did an awesome job on it! You should be very proud of yourself!
Oh Erica, that looks beautiful!! Was it hard to make? I really wanted to try it, but it's rated "advanced."
You look fantastic. Great suit.
Whew! Hot, Hot, Hot! Fits great, flattering lines, great style. What ever time it took was totally worth it.
Very sharp looking! You have the height to pull this off.
Oh, wow - that's VERY sharp! That jacket is all kinds of awesome!
You can tell that you put a lot of work into this suit! It is very pretty.
Absolutely extraordinary!
WOW!!!! Now I really have to make this suit. Yours turned out beautifully.
Erica,
That suit is GORGEOUS!!! You look AMAZING in it. I actually have this pattern and was happy to see you were working on it. I'm intimidated now in attempting to take a stab at it after reading your review. I'm not brand new to sewing, but I'm not advanced either (some of the terms/techniques you used, I was like UH! ut oh). I will take a stab though...after I make a few other things to build up my confidence. AGAIN, absolutely GORGEOUS.
That is one HOT jacket! I love the detailing on the front. Once again, you've done such a wonderful job.
That is a beautiful suit!
Erica this is a stunner! Great fabric, great pattern, perfect execution! Enjoy your new suit. 
Erica, the suit is wonderful. The fit is phenomenal, Job Well Done!
Erica,
That is awsome, as always!!!
Did you have wider than 20" (I think that's the widest I could find knit in) fusible? And do you have a "press" to do the fusing? I started a sheath that I was interfacing the whole thing and is it EVER TIME-CONSUMING with an iron!!!
You totally rocked this pattern. Claude would be impressed!
Thanks Ladies!!!!!!!!!!
@ designdreamer,
I didn't use knit fusible. I use Palmer/Pletsch PerfectFuse Light and it's 60" wide. I used my iron and I block fuse.
Absolutely gorgeous!!
WOW! That suit is STRONG and SEXY, and makes you look AMAZING!
That suit looks absolutely amazing, especially the jacket.
I love your blog and most of your garments are so well done and really inspiring.
And I do like the suit. It is a great color and fabric on you. And you did a great effort constructing it.
But here's the thing that generally bothers me about blog comments: Everybody puts in their praising two cents (which is good!), and some even remark that, in this case, this suit is a perfect fit. Now, while I really, really like the finished garment, it is just not a *perfect* fit, ladies:
- the bust isn't where it's supposed to be, it's too big around and under the bust, too much fabric
- the sleeves are twisted diagonally, probably because of problems with the sleeve cap fit
- the thighs are pulling in front and back, depending on stance. My guess is that the pants are too tight in the butt and thigh area
- the pant creases are not straight and they are not where they are supposed to be, which is in the front of the leg
- the set in sleeves are puckered badly in the back
- the jacket is pulling horizontally in the upper back, probably too tight, probably because of broad back
Now, my point here is really not to put down your work (or anyone else's). I still think you did a great job. But all the praise and the assurances of *perfect fit* are just not honest. And it is not just on this blog but on so many others as well. And I believe it does not help us to improve ourselves in our skills. Wouldn't it be better if we made friendly suggestions and constructive criticism on how to better the fit?
That's just my opinion. And I sincerely apologize if I am stepping on anybody's toes.
Gorgeous suit! I am in awe of your skills and wish I could sew as well as you.
Sandy,
I appreciate any constructive criticism. But, the first "law" of blogging and being a commenter on someone's blog is not to actually "blog" in their comments. That's rude! My blog is a representation of me and kind of like my family room. Even though it is an "open invitation" here, do you think it is appropriate to enter someone's house and proceed to rant???? That shows your lack of decorum and "home training". Until you find your "manners", please consider yourself uninvited.
P.S. Another thing... since you didn't list an email address and you're practically commenting anonymously, I find that very cowardice. Atleast be woman enough to own your comment.
Gorgeous Work!
The suit totally Rocks!
Hey Erica, Who the heck melted you down and poured you into those pants? Is that your real, unadultered rear in that there pants? It 'knacks' ouch!
Love it love it love it. I nearly fell off my chair when I saw it.
Too bad about missing the contest deadline, but I am glad you didn't 'throw' in the towel.
Sandy, where do you blog? I'd love to see what your skills are like!
Love it! The pants in particular fit flawlessly and are so flattering!
I'm trying to figure out why you look like everything stank? ROFL!
Girl...you know this suit is TOO.STANK.FOR WORDS and THAT'S why your nose is turned up huh?
GO ERICA B!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHO THE HELL IS SANDY? AND WHERE IN THE HELL DID THAT HEFFA COME FROM?
The thing about people with absolutely NO damn class is that they can show up anywhere at any damn time. How dare you fix your damn fingers on the keyboard and say such to someone??? Where in the hell were you raised? IN A DAMN TREE TRUNK WITH SQUIRRELS?
A perfect fit is perfect in the eyes of the person who it is FITTING. Erica is EXTREMELY skilled and when she makes a style decision there is a reason behind it and you have to know that an opinion coming from someone without a blog or with pictures is worth AB-SO-LUTELY NOTHING WITH YOUR STOOPIT AZZ!
I'd go so far as to say you probably LOOK like the OBVIOUSLY unhappy and BEASTLY person your comment suggests you are!
I HATE, HATE, HATE negative azz Nancy's who sit on what they THINK is a high horse when in FACT it's from the gotdamn TOILET!
Take that ish elsewhere and sit your ugly sounding and prolly LOOKING azz down somewhere hell. Erica does NOT need to take the time to answer anything your ignorant azz has to say and I hope she has banned you and put you in your dumb azz place.
AS.IF!
Folks think too gotdamn highly of their opinions on these here innernets. You life prolly SUCKS so you wanna go out and try and dish ish onto other people...well playa...don't bother. Erica knows her ish is TIGHT and so do the rest of her commenters. When you get a blog we'll come on over and visit you and TRUST...WE'LL BE OH-SO-HONEST!
AS IF....
Did this ho REALLY say MOST of Erica's things????? HEFFA PLEASE! TAKE YOUR IGNORANT AZZ ON SOMEWHERE! STOOPIT PEOPLE EAT CHEAP CHEESE!
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! GO SIT YOUR UGLY AZZ DOWN SOMEWHERE! STOOPIT #!$#$^@*^$
OH MY GOODNESS!!! That suit is smokin'!!! You are so talented.
One question that I forgot to ask on my previous comment: How did you decide the size of the jacket. When I attempt to make jackets, the underarm always hangs too low. Maybe since Montana is fitted that won't happen to me?
I don't care what people say, that suit looks fabulous. If you had finished in time for the contest, I definitely would have voted for you.
And the nerve of some people...
SIP, I think Erica dealt with Sandy as she saw fit.
@Heather: AND? KNOW YOUR PLACE CUZ IT IS NOWHERE NEAR ME. FALL BACK PLAYA.
Thank you in advance for not saying ish else to me.
Erica, this suit is stunning on you. I love the tab details. I've never made Claude Montana before, but I think I will find a pattern and try. This really is a lovely style for you and your work is meticulous, as always. You have a great eye for choosing the right fabric for the right style and I especially like your lining.
Do you have a machine to do your own keyhole buttonholes, or do you have someone else do them? I'd love to have a machine that does them.
You've given me some great inspiration for a jacket I'm working on at present. Thank you!
Carol
You are absolutely "doin it in that suit." I've had no interest in sewing until visiting your blog.
That suit looks spectacular. I'm in awe of the fit of the pants (my holy grail if I can ever make a gorgeous pair like yours. And Sandy is just a hater. I don't see what she thinks she accomplishes by putting you down like that, does she expect you to take the suit apart and start over?
PS: I've wanting to do a pattern by Claude Montana since forever. Don't know why but he's my favourite 80's designer and I always love his patterns for Vogue.
You really outdone yourself with this suit!!! I want to make one for myself too! You look terrific!
Fabulous, just fabulous. You look like a million bucks.
Wow, Erica! You sew like a dream and have a backbone to boot! (I never heard of a "Sandy" and I stalk a lot of sewing blogs. I would like to see her work like a lot of your fans). That suit is great on you. Fit is a personal thing I believe although I am an advanced beginner in the sewing world. I do know enough to be aware of the sewing challenges in that suit. I cut out the pattern pieces, looked at what I need to sew this summer, and put the pattern away. Now that I've seen yours, I will do that pattern - it may be Fall but you did inspire me.
It's a shame that people feel they have to rant about things. I am not saying they are wrong or right, but it falls into that "if you don't have anything good to say..." and that is what I prescribe to when leaving comments. Needless to say, this is my second comment on this post so yes it is that damn good!
Just wanted to tell you that I saw Ellen Page rocking that style too.
http://www.instyle.com/instyle/
g...40201_5,00.html
Given there are probably other pictures of this fab style but I saw one that thought I would share.
For Dear Amy...
Bugger off. No one like a know it all. Remember Piggy in Lord of the Flies? Well, suffice it to say it ends badly ;O(
That's a power suit Love the closures in the front. You should make more suits like this one, it looks great.
Hugs,
L.
@ SIP, Play nice.
@ Peacock Chic, thanks for coming back again. ROFL I totally agree and delivery is everything.
@ Rose, give it a shot! I would love to see other's interpretation.
@ Tany, YOU have got to make this! I can see you in this style!
@ Ang, Girl go sign up for a class at Hancock!
@ Carol Trendall, nope, no separate buttonhole machine. I would love to have one though. My little machine just makes pretty decent buttonholes IMO.
@ Rachel, I didn't have underarm problems. I did have them with Vogue 7975, The Chanel style jacket, so I know what you mean.
Thanks LADIES!
Fantastic! I didn't finish either, and mine was a lot simpler. This suit looks totally worth the wait.
First off, Erica the suit is beautiful and you rock it girl!
Sandy's words are the same ones I read within the past couple of days. I can't remember if it was SG or PR. I would guess PR is where I read the post.
I'm think that "Sandy" is the same person, or someone who copied the words from the other site to put in here.
Whoa, that is one sexy suit.
The fit is perfect.
You are my idol.
Very Nice Erica. This suit makes you look so tall and slender. Very complimentary. And what a lady you are. I would probably not handled the negative comment as well as you did. Nice job.
Fabulous. The minute I saw it on PR I've ordered the pattern Absolutely beautiful!
Sorry, it was me who commented anonymously above. Forget to put in my name. Once again, bravo, Erica!
I love the suit, especially the jacket lining!
Wow, I didn't expect this, this morning. Ladies, first let me say, let's be ladies. Secondly, I think that it's hard to truly understand someone's intentions or comments on blogs, emails, etc... as compared to speaking with them to hear tones etc... I'm not taking "sides" but I like to give people the benefit of the doubt. I didn't take "Sandy's" comments to be demeaning. On one hand, I understand her point about providing constructive criticism to make each other better, Lord knows, I value it on my work, but I think it would have been more appropriate of Sandy to provide it, if it were asked for. I understand what she is trying to say,( I don't agree with her) but it comes across as rude the way she goes about it in a list form. Secondly, I am inspired by you Erica, and think this suit is truly chic! I love your fabric and color choices and the blouse truly suit the style of the suit. It looks fabulous on you! The construction is gorgeous as always. Finally, I find it ironic how SIP can come on talking about class and then proceed to rant and insult sounding exactly how you are calling the poster you are upset with. We can all show our n*$#erish side, but is that really classy, tasteful, educated, or mature, or does it just play in to people's expectations of us and then make them laugh at us. SIP, I live near DC too, but I don't act like I'm from SE, stop playing up to people's stereotypes. Erica, I think you handled yourself very tastefully. Keep rocking girlfriend!
@ Kim Brown,
Sandy, made her NEGATIVE intentions well known in an email she sent to me after I replied to her here.
SIP is my VERY CLOSE friend. She is a passionate person and a very good friend. The idea that someone would do something she felt hurt or offended someone close to her cause her to come straight out of a bag. Trust, friends like SIP are who you want to have in your corner!
Hey Erica, that's sad that "Sandy" had those intentions. She obviously has issues. I totally respect you and SIP's friendship, she just seems like an angry person in how she responds to your posters.... but let me get off that. This blog is about you!! God Bless!
Fantastic outfit, Erica. You look smashing!
Fabulous suit, and you look just gorgeous in it.
Tag! You're it!
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Evelyn/ brnwebgrrl
Love the suit!
Girl you look good in that suit!I am also loving that fabric!You did it again!Love it!
Your suit is beautiful and looks like a garment found only in high end boutiques. I love the details that you have executed so beautifully. Well done!
Erica girl, once again you showed out!!! I love the suit, and you did an awesome job. Even tho' I'm a beginner I know when sumthin' looks good. And you look marvelous!
Erica .- I can say, is this wonderful dress. It has a classic style but its details are very avant-garde, as the closure on the front. The lining of the jacket gives a hint of originality. you enjoy. greetings. Paco
I love that suit! It is awesome. I love your blog too btw. I have subscribed to it and look forward to all your entries. Keep up the great work!
@Kim Brown: I don't care where you're from. You could be in SE, in PG county...WHEREVER. North side, South side..WHATEVER.
If you don't have anything nice to say...then don't say anything and you darn sure don't need to act surprised that when you DO say something YOU GET YOUR HAT HANDED TO YOU.
And if you don't understand that...it's not like I care anyway. Who the hell is US? I don't buy into that and never will. TRUST. You're not in my US.
Moving on...
love the suit!!!!!!
I love that jacket. I haven't made anything with--gasp--SLEEVES yet. I have some patterns but I'm a lil afraid. I may have to pick up that pattern for when I get more experience--and courage!
Love it!! I've just linked to you in a post as I've just discovered your wonderful blog (and I'm loving your work!!) Such a professional tailored look to it all, and the embellished tops are just gorgeous!
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