tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post104627664899881613..comments2011-01-21T09:44:02.065-05:00Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-22091271907594313462011-01-20T20:39:22.405-05:002011-01-20T20:39:22.405-05:00I love your blog, you are about the same measurements as me so your adjustments are very helpful, I&#39;m in the process of finishing my dress and adjusted the bust area. Looking good and very pleased with my effortLeanne (Aust)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-64234102139419280072010-09-07T03:37:20.663-04:002010-09-07T03:37:20.663-04:00wouahhhhh ! j&#39;adore ! great dress, great blog !marionhttp://filesdroit9.canalblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-22618096376851432742009-07-07T12:58:56.299-04:002009-07-07T12:58:56.299-04:00Sooooooooo cute! Looks great on you.ckhttp://www.divaknitting.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-81240089586525370752009-07-07T11:21:17.228-04:002009-07-07T11:21:17.228-04:00ou look stunning and the dress is wonderful! I came across your pic in thr Flickr pool. Great job and your tats rock!Gillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14735277448179749789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23517737937837695232009-06-28T04:38:05.670-04:002009-06-28T04:38:05.670-04:00Your interpretation of the Parfait dress is awesome! This pattern is the one that speaks most to me in her collection (but I like all of them). And thank you for the heads up on the bust size, I won&#39;t be able to fill up those lovely gathered cups either.Johanna Luhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13829280594947262409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-92029107100005882152009-06-25T20:58:23.995-04:002009-06-25T20:58:23.995-04:00Wire Monkey: thanks for stopping by, neighbor! The Fit For Real People cover cracks me up every time I look at it. But the book is excellent--it really simplifies things, doesn&#39;t it?Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29456608084039127842009-06-25T20:57:05.048-04:002009-06-25T20:57:05.048-04:00Hey Julie, I&#39;m sorry you&#39;re having so much trouble! Do you have enough fabric to cut another front bodice? The small bust adjustment basically involves taking a tuck right across the front bodice, so you&#39;ll need to make the change to the pattern. I&#39;m working on a tutorial on this for the Parfait dress, but I don&#39;t know if it will be done in time for you. When&#39;s your trip?Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-85223395875755795612009-06-25T18:37:01.435-04:002009-06-25T18:37:01.435-04:00I love how your dress turned out!<br />I am going to order the book, Fit for Real People. I&#39;ve got the &quot;boobs too small&quot; problem also and I am swimming in my bodice!<br />I&#39;m freaking out. I&#39;m usually the kind of person that just puts a project away if it causes too much trouble. I am determined not to do that this time. I&#39;ve spent too much time and money on this baby.<br />Send some good sewing vibes my way so that I might get it done the right way before my anniversary get away.Julie Robertsonhttp://julie6566.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-37212575399919845472009-06-25T11:47:22.940-04:002009-06-25T11:47:22.940-04:00The dress looks gorgeous on you and is very sweet with your tattoos!<br /><br />Despite the goofy cover, Fit for Real People is really good. I have to do a fba for just about everything.<br /><br />Also, I&#39;m in Queens too. Love living so close to so many sewing resources.WireMonkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11312267059533495719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-86074449450011987372009-06-24T21:55:23.466-04:002009-06-24T21:55:23.466-04:00Thanks, ladies! Anna, I&#39;d love to join Sew Retro. I look at it periodically, and it&#39;s a great site.<br /><br />Kathi, I&#39;ve been coveting the Claire Shaeffer book for a while. Vogue&#39;s New Book for Better Sewing isn&#39;t the best sewing guide, it&#39;s more of an interesting peek into 50&#39;s patterns and techniques. And it&#39;s got great photos! I&#39;m going to post on my other fave sewing books soon.<br /><br />Meredith, there will definitely be more kitties! :)Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73214803794472515282009-06-24T14:36:20.889-04:002009-06-24T14:36:20.889-04:00Love the pink dress. And feel free to post more pictures of kitties. Us sewers love dogs and cats, but especially cats in my case.meredithphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17683287411020125224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-77378689389757110342009-06-24T10:59:20.882-04:002009-06-24T10:59:20.882-04:00Hi Gertie. <br />I love your dress, Parfait (and your tattoos). I bought this pattern and have been anxious to make it. I have a few projects to finish up first. You mentioned the vintage Vogue book for better sewing. May I suggest Couture Sewing Techniques by Claire Shaeffer. It is to die for. I have been sewing since I was 10 and this book has opened my eyes to true couture sewing. It is well worth it even if just for the history of couture sewing. I got it used for really cheap on Amazon. I am going to look up the Vogue&#39;s new book for better sewing. <br />Thanks for sharing<br />Kathi Gbuttonholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00358727200617804613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-20775697729518288522009-06-24T03:18:24.680-04:002009-06-24T03:18:24.680-04:00That&#39;s the cutest dress ever!Bopalenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131284760357233009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-47479061896262917842009-06-24T02:37:03.286-04:002009-06-24T02:37:03.286-04:00It&#39;s lovely! I was looking for a link to a blog after seeing your dress in the competition and am so glad to have found it via the Colette Patterns blog! Looking forward to seeing what else you make!<br /><br />Have you considered joining us at Sew Retro? http://sewretro.blogspot.comAnnahttp://finallywakingup.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-22422698688787664582009-06-24T01:57:53.882-04:002009-06-24T01:57:53.882-04:00Thank you, ladies! And thanks for stopping by. :)Sarah, you won&#39;t regret it. It also feels good to support an independent designer, doesn&#39;t it? I want her to stick around so I can see what she does for fall!Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-90719136224376289872009-06-23T23:52:49.640-04:002009-06-23T23:52:49.640-04:00This is so lovely....I&#39;ve been trying to fit a pattern purchase into my budget for their spring line and I think you may have just pushed me over the edge! Awesome job!sarahhttp://www.colorkitten.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-85328448616167560342009-06-23T19:06:20.469-04:002009-06-23T19:06:20.469-04:00Very cute!~ Kimberlee B ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/15603699790716474756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-38755881857543556852009-06-23T19:06:20.230-04:002009-06-23T19:06:20.230-04:00You had me a pink and white seersucker check. It&#39;s adorable!cidellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13762649326538041094noreply@blogger.com