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  Sep 9, 2009, 03.04 AMby love-the-klutz

  uhm .. a question … do we need more fabric to complete this variation? other than the 140width/190length for a size 6

  and also do we need more than the original 3 buttons? and do we still need the shoulder pads?
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  Mar 3, 2009, 05.19 PMby nysister

  Love the skirt and Obi styled wrap belt. I’d alter the collar a bit, but I also really like the color choice and fabric drape.
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  Feb 25, 2009, 04.30 PMby kiwijan

  absolutely fabulous I would make it if I WERE TALL AND THIN. UNFORTUNATLY NOT FOR OLD SHORT FATTIES KIWIJAN
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  Feb 25, 2009, 11.37 AMby sewcenlisa

  Regarding the “unpressed” look of the suit – While I would generally agree with wanting a professionally finished look, the notes do say the fabric is linen. As one who sells linen (and wool and silk) and who encourages people to wash and really wear their linen, this look is characteristic of linen left in its natural state. I think a hard press might have seriously compromised the soft look of this suit. Perhaps a blend that sheds wrinkles a bit (linen/Tencel, perhaps?) might suit this commenter better. All in all, a lovely soft look.
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  Feb 22, 2009, 05.19 PMby mjb14

  As far as I knew linen always creases easy. I really like the unironed look of it. Congratulations PrudenceRabbit. It was my favorite suit in the contest and it is exciting to see it in the professional shoot.
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  Feb 22, 2009, 02.17 PMby staticstasy

  And I just read Benedikta’s answer :P
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  Feb 22, 2009, 02.16 PMby staticstasy

  Um, SewVeryTall, I’m sure it got wrinkled during the photoshoot. It’s linen I think, which gets wrinkled the first two seconds you wear it.. :P
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  Feb 19, 2009, 12.06 PMby benedikta

  Hi Sewverytall,

  We actually ironed and and steamed this piece for probably over 40 minutes (switching off in between each other). The choice of the fabric (linen) was such, that it was impossible to get all creases out. We could have photoshopped it out, but then you would have not gotten the right picture about the fabric.

  Best, Benedikta
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  Feb 18, 2009, 06.38 PMby arete999

  Beautiful and very creative!Bravo again Prudencerabbit!
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  Feb 18, 2009, 07.06 AMby sarabclever

  That looks great. Classic and feminine take on a suit.
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  Feb 18, 2009, 06.21 AMby out2lunch

  Oh. Wow. That suit is beautiful. I’ve never made a suit before, but this has inspired me! Congratulations Prudencerabbit! You totally deserve it!
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  Feb 18, 2009, 04.36 AMby polychromatin

  I like the “unironed” look about.
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  Feb 18, 2009, 03.02 AMby sewverytall

  Four people were hired to do this “professional photo shoot”, but nobody cared that the suit looks like it’s been slept in for a week. It’s truly a shame that someone couldn’t find an iron to give it a good press! I don’t like to be overly critical, but this is so far away from professional, it looks like the work of an impatient thirteen-year-old.
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  Feb 17, 2009, 10.59 PMby keren

  Beautiful. Awesome. Feminine. Inspiring. Thanks for reminding me why I want to learn to sew (starting class next week)!
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  Feb 17, 2009, 05.01 PMby caridadthompson

  I love this! It’s inspired me to sew for the first time in a few months. If I can pull off the project, I would wear this ALL the time at work. Classy, sassy, professional, creative. It would be my go-to outfit for big meetings. Nice work!
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  Feb 17, 2009, 11.34 AMby bettyrocker-1

  Well done, Prudencerabbit!
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  Feb 17, 2009, 08.49 AMby prudencerabbit

  Thanks everybody. What fun to see my suit in the photo shoot! I hope you all enjoy the tutorial.
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  Feb 17, 2009, 08.40 AMby dressdummy

  I fell in love with this suit at the very first split-second it popped up onto my computer screen. How fun to see it professionally photographed. Awesome job Prudencerabbit!
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  Feb 17, 2009, 04.11 AMby carottesauvage

  Just great! Congrats!
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  Feb 17, 2009, 01.15 AMby madamewu

  That look very interesting :). Lovely!
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  Feb 16, 2009, 07.59 PMby nicola82

  really nice… casual yet classy. nice neckline and colour too! congrats to prudencerabbit.
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  Feb 16, 2009, 07.08 PMby ohjoy

  lovely, I liked this one. I might try this… though i’m not sure when i’d wear it… :)