tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post2655285645133629543..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Jumper Patterns on Women of a Certain AgeCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-66260202885674266702010-12-27T01:13:13.864-05:002010-12-27T01:13:13.864-05:00I think we're all "channeling" each ...I think we're all "channeling" each other, quite frankly!Women Leather Skirthttp://www.leathernxg.com/22-womens-leather-skirtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-35270291928171793462009-12-11T10:14:10.039-05:002009-12-11T10:14:10.039-05:00Interesting blog as for me. It would be great to r...Interesting blog as for me. It would be great to read a bit more concerning that theme. Thank you for sharing this information.<br />Sexy Lady<br /><a href="http://www.baccaratgirls.com" rel="nofollow">Female escorts</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-53728548899699152982007-08-12T10:57:00.000-04:002007-08-12T10:57:00.000-04:00I myself have worn a jumper or 2 as an adult, most...I myself have worn a jumper or 2 as an adult, mostly when I was thinner. I did see the Simplicity pattern and I love it, however, I don't think my body type would look good in them. However, I think if one has the figure for the more stylish jumpers, then go for it. I'll just live vicariously.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01692328029597964233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-5161985593612233932007-07-30T23:23:00.000-04:002007-07-30T23:23:00.000-04:00Hell, yes. I never stopped wearing them. Fashion...Hell, yes. I never stopped wearing them. Fashion be damned.<BR/><BR/>I posted a couple of faves that I sewed: http://badmomgoodmom.blogspot.com/2007/07/should-grown-women-wear-jumpers.htmlbadmomgoodmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11569728075698885020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-58173318141241938252007-07-30T15:13:00.000-04:002007-07-30T15:13:00.000-04:00Thats one that I could make for myself and my 21 ...Thats one that I could make for myself and my 21 year old daughter. LOL. The McCall is very interesting, but I really love the BWOF jumper/ My dd wants me to start making her a more grown up, career oriented wardrobe as she is graduating from college this spring. Its a great layering, multi season wardrobe piece that could work in a nice office swap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-86141982538484229332007-07-30T11:47:00.000-04:002007-07-30T11:47:00.000-04:00My two pennies? I'm keeping my mouth shut on this ...My two pennies? I'm keeping my mouth shut on this one. ;)Marjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08695305834402487163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-58402062959898712792007-07-29T21:08:00.000-04:002007-07-29T21:08:00.000-04:00I recently watched "Desk Set" with Katherine Hepbu...I recently watched "Desk Set" with Katherine Hepburn. In one scene, she wore a great jumper/blouse outfit. Very early 50s and she looked great. And if anyone was "a certain age" by that point, it was Kate Hepburn. I think the issue is not jumper vs. dress or jumper vs. skirt/blouse. I think it's jumper that is stylish, fashionable and shows off your best physical points and one of those shapeless mid-calf numbers I still keep seeing (who is making those things still? I realize that a lot of folks in the "modest dressing" movement think they are the "go-to" garment, but frankly, those don't seem to do anything for any woman I have seen wearing them. Period). Personally, I think the key here is to think of the dress that makes you look the best and imagine it with no sleeves on it and your wearing a great blouse or turtleneck with it. It that image makes you smile, then I think making the modifications to the dress pattern would work. My two cents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-15487719645200681312007-07-29T11:52:00.000-04:002007-07-29T11:52:00.000-04:00Audry Hepburn wore jumpers. They weren't those ju...Audry Hepburn wore jumpers. They weren't those jumpers from the 80's that I have to admit that I wore (hey, I was a special education teacher then and needed cutesy) but tone on tone pure elegance.<BR/><BR/>I still wear "jumpers" but they are more streamlined and elegant looking (like the ones you show here, Carolyn). With my shape, they look much better on me than a top and skirt and when I'm wearing a blazer, they don't look very "jumper-like."DrJulieAnn -The Modern Retro Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10166295572962108341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-25209096432994392582007-07-29T06:40:00.000-04:002007-07-29T06:40:00.000-04:00Some of newer jumper patterns are pretty good, I m...Some of newer jumper patterns are pretty good, I must admit. However, I'm going to stick with my conviction that a dress with the same lines is more elegant. The world will not have to opportunity to see me in a jumper and say "What was she thinking?" They'll have plenty of other opportunities to say it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-81099499241264850732007-07-29T05:37:00.000-04:002007-07-29T05:37:00.000-04:00I don't think age has anything to do with it! If ...I don't think age has anything to do with it! If the "jumper" is more of a dress with a layer underneath then it can look very stylish. Length, fabric and accessories are the key I think.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-55430681873606620292007-07-29T00:36:00.000-04:002007-07-29T00:36:00.000-04:00Carolyn, I like the look of the 'layering' piece. ...Carolyn, I like the look of the 'layering' piece. I agree with Shannon - how do you know when you're 'of a certain age.'<BR/><BR/>Hope everything is okay with The Supremes and you're just enjoying the unexpected company. ggMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03393380099409765165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-46931498061624203722007-07-28T21:21:00.000-04:002007-07-28T21:21:00.000-04:00Yes!! As soon as I finish with my current project...Yes!! As soon as I finish with my current project I'm going to make up that McCalls Jumper. And I love the Simplicity. As I said to a designer friend today, that kind of line makes "the girls" look perky. And that's a very good thing when you hit a certain age!Gorgeous Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105281854898289918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-12850298035281252612007-07-28T19:02:00.000-04:002007-07-28T19:02:00.000-04:00Carolyn, I think the patterns that you have chosen...Carolyn, I think the patterns that you have chosen will really work for you. I, too, am of a certain age and shape that I don't think jumpers will work for me. Reminds me too much of wearing jumpers to school. Hated them then and still do. However, a lot of folks look really cute in them.<BR/>Happy Stitching!<BR/>Marty in West TNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-61424286963543835842007-07-28T18:15:00.000-04:002007-07-28T18:15:00.000-04:00Wow, we must have all seen that denim jumper with ...Wow, we must have all seen that denim jumper with the appliques and the fullness that said "frumpy". Because of that jumper look I have stayed away from them. I have to say I like the look of the Simplicity jumper. Still not sure that I will incorporate one in my fall sewing or not.<BR/><BR/>Carolyn, I too for awhile there bought just about every Tamotsu pattern Vogue offered. Still some in my pattern collection. Which has quadrupled over the past several months.Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-50785059072541335032007-07-28T17:37:00.000-04:002007-07-28T17:37:00.000-04:00I'm headed to that certain age myself. I don't let...I'm headed to that certain age myself. I don't let that keep me from trying out some of the latest fashions. Sometimes it doesn't work, most of the time it does. I just have to keep a critical eye.<BR/><BR/>Jury is still out with me and jumpers. I didn't like them as a kid, didn't like them as teen and don't think I like them on me as an adult. I am so short it looks like a schoolgirl outfit, and not in a good way.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11727060933062642642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-81923922034601048142007-07-28T14:32:00.000-04:002007-07-28T14:32:00.000-04:00So, how do you know when you're of a "certain age"...So, how do you know when you're of a "certain age"? Until someone can definitively answer that one for me, I say wear what you want, when you want. As long as you are tasteful and stylish, I don't think there is necessarily an age dress code. A woman of any age has a choice in whether she presents herself as fabulous or trashy or frumpy or whatever...it's all in how you present yourself and how you interpret a trend. <BR/><BR/>As far as the jumper goes, I will be making one or more - just not in washed out denim, not with kitty appliques and not ankle length. I think part of the problem is the word "jumper" - we all have this nasty preconceived notion of what a jumper looks like and it ain't pretty. I will from now on be referring to this article of clothing as "layering dress". So, Carolyn, I will join you in making a new layering dress for fall. We are going to look so hot!!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16109120743751725861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-75490798942581090432007-07-28T14:00:00.000-04:002007-07-28T14:00:00.000-04:00I *LOVE* that last McCalls you posted!!!!!I *LOVE* that last McCalls you posted!!!!!Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12818182968849661620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-34664792488722008192007-07-28T12:47:00.000-04:002007-07-28T12:47:00.000-04:00I think we're all "channeling" each other, quite f...I think we're all "channeling" each other, quite frankly!<BR/><BR/>I had my reservations about jumpers for all the reasons mentioned on your blog and the PR board. I think those denim monstrosities ruined jumpers for a lot of us.<BR/><BR/>I bought Simplicity 3631 at JoAnn's yesterday primarily for the bell-sleeved jacket. But I noticed there's also a nice jumper included with the pattern. I'm tempted, I tell you.NancyDaQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609215745927535353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-36019445179230029722007-07-28T12:22:00.000-04:002007-07-28T12:22:00.000-04:00You've got to stop reading my mind! I went over t...You've got to stop reading my mind! I went over to Simplicity this morning for some other reason and saw that new jumper pattern. <BR/><BR/>At any rate, I have been toying with the idea of a jumper for fall. Normally jumpers aren't one of those "gotta have" garments for me, instead I usually avoid them like the plague. They remind me of the 80's style denim jumpers usually with buttons down the front, a big ruffle around the bottom, slightly empire waist and a big fluffy white shirt to go with it. Ick - and yes, I have colleagues that still wear similar things. <BR/><BR/>These newer more refined patterns are definitely tempting - maybe in black or dark charcoal grey - I love the flared skirt, but if I get the fit right, the straight ones might work. I think making it work for "women of certain age" would include making sure the style is up to date (no "I had this jumper still in the closet from the 80's"), the fit is right and the accessories are right.Summersethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00364235843222794829noreply@blogger.com