Sunday, May 8, 2011

To Mom

Hi Mom! I forgot to send your Mother's Day card, so I wrote you a blog post instead. Hey, the internet is forever, right? Just like diamonds. Kind of.

I haven't given up searching for the pattern you made your prom dress from (pictured above). Why is it so hard to find? I thought I was on the right track with this one, but it's different from yours in the skirt. Plus, I don't see a center front bodice seam on your dress.

Sweetheart necklines were pretty uncommon in the 1960s, as far as I can tell. You were a style rogue! The sheath dress pattern I designed for my book has a similar neckline to your dress. I think you must have influenced me subconsciously.

I hope you're having a nice day. I wish Jeff and I could be there! We love you.

P.S. Happy Mother's Day to all!

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11 comments:

  1. a little sewingMay 8, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    awww, Happy Mother's Day to Gretchen's Mom! Your daughter is adorable :)

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  2. AnonymousMay 8, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    I chatted with your mom when you hosted the trip to the Brooklyn Museum. She's a lovely person.

    ~Sewjourner

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  3. kazoomMay 8, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    What a lovely surprise! I wish you were here, too. Thanks for the post, and Happy Mothers' Day to all.

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  4. LyraMay 8, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Happy Mother's Day! Your post is so sweet and her dress is lovely.

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  5. AnonymousMay 8, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Happy Mother's Day!!!
    Your mom is soooo chic in that photo ^_^




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  6. lapMay 8, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Happy Mother's Day to Gretchen's stylish mom! Thank you for influencing your daughter's love of satin, waist bows, and sweetheart necklines to mention what I'm sure is only a few..

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  7. JoanneMMay 8, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    I soooooo want that dress pattern your mother made.

    I would make it in black linen, cut it above the knee, and wear it with cute flat sandals.

    I will look for it and let you know if I find it!

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  8. Missy ShayMay 8, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    I wrote a blog post to my mom for mother's day too! LOL

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  9. CorrineMay 8, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Dear Gretchen's Mom, thank you for inspiring the creativity and style that your daughter shares with us. You obviously were a fine mentor.

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  10. KateMay 9, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Maybe she modified it or made a frankendress? I prefer your mums skirt to the one on the pattern.

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  11. CarrieMay 10, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Could it be this one, with a bow added? http://www.sovintagepatterns.com/catalog/item/1670958/8270980.htm

    Whatever it is, your mom rocks it! :)

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