tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post313554350521023072..comments2024-03-29T03:54:45.048-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: The Dueling First Lady OutfitsCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-23094762737639751272009-08-09T07:09:20.442-04:002009-08-09T07:09:20.442-04:00Either pattern could be used, but I'd vote for...Either pattern could be used, but I'd vote for the Butterick'sTanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073735708031525696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-77177469500498082722009-08-08T17:04:04.163-04:002009-08-08T17:04:04.163-04:00The butterick pattern to me fit the bill on M.O dr...The butterick pattern to me fit the bill on M.O dress. I brought the simplicity and the butterick pattern. I have to say you are great- your blog keep me in touch with the upcoming fashions.Wanda Fountainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01865331954407630590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-91481008691568998782009-08-08T15:10:28.200-04:002009-08-08T15:10:28.200-04:00The Butterick gets my vote mainly because the Simp...The Butterick gets my vote mainly because the Simplicity has raglan sleeves and not everyone can carry that off. Sloping shoulders look narrower and square shoulders look wider; it is a hard design to make work well. Isn't just great that MO has enough fashion sense that pattern makers are copying her "look". Can't imagine that from any past first ladies in a long time. Thank you for bringing cool patterns to our attention!!!joannelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10470224920008873867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-34551450267083809262009-08-08T07:36:26.291-04:002009-08-08T07:36:26.291-04:00Nice topic Carolyn! You nailed it, it is a matter...Nice topic Carolyn! You nailed it, it is a matter of body type and personal preference. The non sewing lady on the street probably didn't notice what seam was were, but just the overall silhouette.<br /><br />This question is off topic, but I didn't know where to post it. I really wanted your thoughts on pretreating the yummy Fabric.com wool jersey. London shrink? Dry cleaners?<br /><br />Like you, I work fulltime, grabbing sewing moments as I can. I want this fabric ready to go as soon as I get the last work done on BWOF 8/09 119. I am so excited about the quality and hand of the fabric.<br /><br />SusanWUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15313722797635277438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-46175360156420452212009-08-07T23:29:34.444-04:002009-08-07T23:29:34.444-04:00It's kind of neither and both. The inauguratio...It's kind of neither and both. The inauguration dress has princess seams, at least in the front. The jacket has more seaming in the back than either pattern. And neither pattern got the built up neckline correct.<br /><br />http://stylefrizz.com/img/michelle-obama-isabel-toledo-yellow-suit-inauguration-day.jpgDebbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-51495288289421645612009-08-07T20:30:49.600-04:002009-08-07T20:30:49.600-04:00I don't know, because they both have that Mrs....I don't know, because they both have that Mrs. O "feeling" about them. Is there a Simplicity "twin" for Butterick 5333?marysewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04482564881192516660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-2161264737621234492009-08-07T19:03:01.618-04:002009-08-07T19:03:01.618-04:00hmmm...guess I'm missing something, since I ha...hmmm...guess I'm missing something, since I have to disagree with the majority here. The Simplicity looks just as I pictured Michelle Obama's outfit. Granted, I didn't see the ensemble up close, but, the Butterick pattern looks too "fussy".deblbernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531810332856203824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-80070529818326780112009-08-07T17:55:58.127-04:002009-08-07T17:55:58.127-04:00I've only seen glances of the outfit on the ne...I've only seen glances of the outfit on the news, so I'm not sure which is closer to the original, but the thought that strikes me is that this is one of the many great things about sewing. So many of us with different shapes and sizes can have a First Lady inspired outfit and the pattern companies are right there to give us what we need. I hadn't planned on making this dress, but I am planning on making the pleat neck one. My pattern is ready to go and my fabric is in the mail. I'm especially keen to see what you make of the inauguration dress, Carolyn, but I'm also looking forward to see what others do with it too.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274649006496918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-91515179140763408232009-08-07T14:19:48.964-04:002009-08-07T14:19:48.964-04:00I can't find a photo of the back of Michele...I can't find a photo of the back of Michele's coat. The Simplicity pattern has a yoke in the back. I don't know if the original had a back yoke, or not.gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-73633461827444323752009-08-07T13:38:50.439-04:002009-08-07T13:38:50.439-04:00I would also say that butterick is closer, but sin...I would also say that butterick is closer, but since I have simplicity I will be working that one up, unless JA has another .99 pattern sale.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-14213010450461264642009-08-07T12:57:11.565-04:002009-08-07T12:57:11.565-04:00I think the Butterick version is closer, but it co...I think the Butterick version is closer, but it could be the fabric that's throwing me. In any case, that's the one I'd choose to sew due to the lower bustline...of course I also like the short jacket in the Simplicity pattern, so would probably end up with both!Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486127981293088285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-28456361602242392462009-08-07T12:30:23.776-04:002009-08-07T12:30:23.776-04:00I would say the butterick looks more like her inau...I would say the butterick looks more like her inauguration outfit.Delia's Closethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792935986331127053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-76765104899338871952009-08-07T12:25:37.412-04:002009-08-07T12:25:37.412-04:00The differences are really apparent from the back ...The differences are really apparent from the back view; Carolyn, which one resembles the original from the back? My gut is telling me the original has a back yoke like Butterick's version, but lower.phyllishttp://coudremode.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-89713764165324236072009-08-07T12:13:31.114-04:002009-08-07T12:13:31.114-04:00Thanks for giving us such a good comparison. The c...Thanks for giving us such a good comparison. The choice is difficult for me because I like them both. Without seeing M.O.'s dress up close, I believe that the Butterick is closer to the original. I also like the princess seam fitting opportunities that I need. At the same time, I like the wardrobe that Simplicity provides.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-49442176678024951982009-08-07T10:57:41.444-04:002009-08-07T10:57:41.444-04:00I must have been living under a vintage pattern ro...I must have been living under a vintage pattern rock, because I had no idea this was going on! And I love that Simplicity and Butterick both made versions! <br /><br />I think I prefer the Butterick, but only because the placement of the jacket tie is so much better, to my eyes. Doesn't the bow look much more dignified when it's below the bust rather than right in the middle? And M.O. is nothing if not dignified!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-7457652785867363112009-08-07T10:53:07.458-04:002009-08-07T10:53:07.458-04:00If I were going to make it, I would use the Butter...If I were going to make it, I would use the Butterick. Princess seams are my friend!Erica Bunkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07023668349294387098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-44754281418352470542009-08-07T10:29:27.034-04:002009-08-07T10:29:27.034-04:00I like the Butterick too. It's certainly easi...I like the Butterick too. It's certainly easier to fit, and as Ann said, it would fit the narrower lace that was used.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-30898774087699058312009-08-07T10:14:21.758-04:002009-08-07T10:14:21.758-04:00I just don't know. I think for me - I like th...I just don't know. I think for me - I like the lines of the butterick better, but I like the fullness of the Simplicity skirt. I haven't seen the MO dress up close and personal yet - so it's hard to say for sure which is "closer." It's great that we have options though. ggMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03393380099409765165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-55118621863349215592009-08-07T10:12:04.568-04:002009-08-07T10:12:04.568-04:00Well I was right there with you looking at the rea...Well I was right there with you looking at the real thing and I say BUTTERICK, baby!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16245730088359572839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-33119118833178297802009-08-07T09:33:58.960-04:002009-08-07T09:33:58.960-04:00I like the Butterick better, but I can't see p...I like the Butterick better, but I can't see pictures on line that give enough detail to vote on closest to "the real thing". Most of them show the coat being blown open and/or the sweater on top of the dress. But the Butterick version is in yellow lace with green gloves. It MUST be closer, right. :-)BeeBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01801842490035341712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-215800706083553982009-08-07T09:12:45.351-04:002009-08-07T09:12:45.351-04:00IIRC, the lace on the First Lady's dress was n...IIRC, the lace on the First Lady's dress was narrow, so the dress was a princess line design. Carolyn, you saw the dress in person - is my assumption correct? So I'd go with the Butterick.<br /><br />Actually I like the Butterick better in general.Gorgeous Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105281854898289918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-73101481783700633232009-08-07T08:55:38.540-04:002009-08-07T08:55:38.540-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-5038938215233071912009-08-07T08:46:15.065-04:002009-08-07T08:46:15.065-04:00I'm going to pass on this one, since I already...I'm going to pass on this one, since I already have 2 M.O. tribute dress patterns--the one she wore for the DNC speech and the View sundress. I'm planning to get a third one, the dress with the pleated neckline. Both Butterick and Vogue have it.NancyDaQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609215745927535353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-59785084335053793492009-08-07T08:41:28.801-04:002009-08-07T08:41:28.801-04:00I like the Butterick pattern. For myself, the pri...I like the Butterick pattern. For myself, the princess seaming on the dress will be a better fit for me. I was going to pick up the Simplicity 2552 but now that I see the Butterick 5396 I changed my mind. I think it depends on your personal preference.Joyce in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02698062124158267333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-78715657765268481182009-08-07T07:36:36.429-04:002009-08-07T07:36:36.429-04:00My vote is for the Butterick version . . . it look...My vote is for the Butterick version . . . it looks a little more tailored than the Simplicity version. Granted, you DO get more of a wardrobe out of the Simplicity pattern, but I think the Butterick coat and dress are spot-on! Heck, you can't lose with either pattern. I'll be buying the Butterick pattern today (thanks to Club BMV!).AuntieAllynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192122099879165907noreply@blogger.com