tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post18093929318229224..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: An "Easy-to-Make" Chemise DressGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57566332730077271182011-08-13T10:50:16.304-04:002011-08-13T10:50:16.304-04:00alaskapysch, I made it from a vintage pattern that...alaskapysch, I made it from a vintage pattern that I found on eBay. The number is Vogue 7940 if you want to search it out for yourself.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-55339759719080749922011-08-13T09:42:42.417-04:002011-08-13T09:42:42.417-04:00I'm confused. Where is the pattern? I'm ...I'm confused. Where is the pattern? I'm not so very creative, I need to have an actual pattern. I just started reading this blog, so maybe I'm missing something?alaskapsychhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17797535387361992207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-51984385225675348152010-08-11T04:54:35.360-04:002010-08-11T04:54:35.360-04:00Your blog is so amazing and helpful! I can't w...Your blog is so amazing and helpful! I can't wait to keep following and see what you come up with :)<br /><br />Sarah x<br />http://gildedgrandiosity.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-19273173228360713972010-05-12T06:41:17.991-04:002010-05-12T06:41:17.991-04:00Great dress!! Just came to your blog, so I'm a...Great dress!! Just came to your blog, so I'm about to go through all the projects completed to date. Great thing you're doing :D <br />I wanted to say, the first project I made sans pattern (not the first thing I sewed) was in fact, a wrap skirt!! LOL It doesn't tie however, It uses buttons (two on either side of the front) to fasten at the front :) It has a handkerchief hem, again at the front :) I was thrilled with my first (and only to date - whoops! I own a machine now :) ) finished self-drafted project.LizzieBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18346350097817031711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-38177151960069562022009-11-19T14:52:19.603-05:002009-11-19T14:52:19.603-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34921820204242154952009-10-09T09:44:08.363-04:002009-10-09T09:44:08.363-04:00Hi Gertie. Love this dres s(and your blog!), could...Hi Gertie. Love this dres s(and your blog!), could you please let me know what is the pattern number/other info so I can try and find it?<br /><br />Cheers and good lcuk with finding the last patterns, I absolutely LOVE the Full-Skirted Dress on tour list...Wisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402887757195628449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62953302864176275892009-09-27T15:16:49.487-04:002009-09-27T15:16:49.487-04:00I just want to add a comment about length. You hav...I just want to add a comment about length. You have to be very careful when trying to shorten the chemise. Fashion designer Tom D'Aura said, "the chemise must be below the knee". If you look at photos of the chemise in the 50's and again in the 80's most are at or slightly below the knee. It is all about proportion ... a longer length gives the illusion of a slimmer silhouette. I saw an example of a lady that tried to take 8 inches off a chemise pattern. The result was a dress that looked like a sack!BloggerBobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01716450129464871391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-9004470807408680412009-09-26T13:14:32.336-04:002009-09-26T13:14:32.336-04:00I also have to compliment you on your chemise dres...I also have to compliment you on your chemise dress. It is very pretty. I love the color! I think you look very attractive in that dress.BloggerBobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01716450129464871391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-82756166049748537062009-09-25T23:22:07.788-04:002009-09-25T23:22:07.788-04:00"VoNBBS instructed to wear a belt while marki..."VoNBBS instructed to wear a belt while marking the hem placement, but in retrospect, I think it would have made more sense not to wear a belt, and made sure the hem was straight as it hung down naturally."<br />Personally I have always thought that the chemise looks best when allowed to hang straight without a belt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-80080568401755348802009-07-31T07:49:46.736-04:002009-07-31T07:49:46.736-04:00I really love this dress--especially the color (an...I really love this dress--especially the color (and you can tell even from the photo that the fabric is utterly luscious!). :) You did a great job, despite the dratted hem wrestling. ;)Caseyhttp://elegantmusings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-46864286123966831062009-07-30T23:04:14.452-04:002009-07-30T23:04:14.452-04:00And k, thanks for delurking. I love hearing from e...And k, thanks for delurking. I love hearing from everyone. :)Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57023639840397983072009-07-30T16:54:40.626-04:002009-07-30T16:54:40.626-04:00Are you, Gaidig! Perhaps there will be a wrap skir...Are you, Gaidig! Perhaps there will be a wrap skirt renaissance. I better look into making one. :)Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-90318254404225734402009-07-30T16:44:30.924-04:002009-07-30T16:44:30.924-04:00Hee hee... I'm wearing a wrap skirt right now....Hee hee... I'm wearing a wrap skirt right now.Gaidighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11137796009019992269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73251042776979043112009-07-29T22:13:18.064-04:002009-07-29T22:13:18.064-04:00Very pretty - I LOVE the color! It looks great on...Very pretty - I LOVE the color! It looks great on you!Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11152942097072530468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87150605427041674462009-07-29T21:49:03.102-04:002009-07-29T21:49:03.102-04:00Hi - delurking.
This looks so much like something ...Hi - delurking.<br />This looks so much like something my mother would have worn.<br />I'm thinking that by the time a young lady was ready to wear such a dress, she would have scads of experience sewing, just by the way public education handled things in those days. I was born in '53, and we had to take home-ec. My simple A-line dress would be nothing compared to the chemise, but I'd bet I could have muddled through it. Maybe not making anything wearable. And yes, there was always experience lurking in the next room.khttp://dottedyellowline.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23632842098900685472009-07-29T20:09:15.015-04:002009-07-29T20:09:15.015-04:00Gail, I found mine on Alibris.com for around $10. ...Gail, I found mine on Alibris.com for around $10. I've also seen some on eBay. You kind of have to keep searching for a good price. There's one that's been on rubylane.com forever for $75--I wonder if anyone will ever buy that copy!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-61088352241832322492009-07-29T18:26:36.937-04:002009-07-29T18:26:36.937-04:00Fabulous interpretation of an old style! Where ca...Fabulous interpretation of an old style! Where can we get this book from?Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622769905155059570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27636707206596193362009-07-29T13:41:14.452-04:002009-07-29T13:41:14.452-04:00Thanks, Stephanie! You might want to try a simple ...Thanks, Stephanie! You might want to try a simple sheath dress for your next project. They easy and flattering. Plus, there are tons of great patterns out there, contemporary and vintage alike.<br /><br />The Colette patterns have great instructions, but the ones I've tried were a little involved, i.e. lots of pieces, and special features like hidden pockets. But definitely don't shy away from them! I would maybe just get one more dress under your belt before you give one a go.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-3802307916199388852009-07-29T13:36:25.711-04:002009-07-29T13:36:25.711-04:00Cindy, that is so funny about not finishing the ra...Cindy, that is so funny about not finishing the raw edges. Can you imagine? I would go crazy!<br /><br />Christina, I didn't mean to sound snarky about wrap skirts! It's just funny that no one actually seems to wear them, yet they're featured in all these sewing books. And for good reason, actually--they don't require any closures, which can be tricky for a first project.<br /><br />I actually started with curtains (super easy! and fun!), but if you want to make a garment first (and you're not intimidated by zippers), I would try a simple a-line or straight skirt. Two great books have patterns you might want to try: SEW Everything Workshop by Diana Rupp and Sew U by Wendy Mullin.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-80289115041209199212009-07-29T13:32:26.606-04:002009-07-29T13:32:26.606-04:00Gertie,
I does look like a hard project but it tu...Gertie,<br /><br />I does look like a hard project but it turned out really cute. I stumbled upon your blog and am very inspired by it. I have only sewn a few skirts and one dress for myself. Is there a beginning/moderate dress that you would recommend? I saw that you reviewed several of the Colette patterns. Are they easy enough for a medium skill level? Are there features I should stay away from? I'd love your recommendations!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07990450220340289344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62800009526349465472009-07-29T13:26:52.584-04:002009-07-29T13:26:52.584-04:00I love it! It's amazing how modern it looks, e...I love it! It's amazing how modern it looks, even though you did use a vintage pattern. I'm so impressed. :)<br /><br />I couldn't exactly tell your tone, but it seems that you don't like the wrap skirt as a beginner's project. What do you recommend instead?J. Christina Huhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10697829977371792865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-81400579409039044932009-07-29T13:06:48.411-04:002009-07-29T13:06:48.411-04:00The dress looks fabulous! My favorite color. I thi...The dress looks fabulous! My favorite color. I think, the 4 ply silk is addictive! <br />My mom was born in 1940 and was the eldest of 5. She learned from her busy mother. I don't think sewing was a hobby like it is thought of now. It was a necessity and learned no matter what. My mom said that she didn't enjoy it but she wanted nice clothes--and she made a chemise for her first job! I have 3 kids and today teaching my daughters to sew isn't a necessity like say learning to ride a two wheel bike. I will if they want to learn which is a totally different concept.Does my ramblings make sense? <br />My mom did tell me that the inside of many of her and her friends garments were messy. They never finished the raw edges! That made me laugh...maybe she didn't follow the book!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-72301683806204474052009-07-29T12:02:00.502-04:002009-07-29T12:02:00.502-04:00I think that sewing a waist seem is WAY easier tha...I think that sewing a waist seem is WAY easier than the neckline and bias cut cuffs would be on that dress! My first dress was similar, in that it was just two pieces and sleeves but it didn't have any of the fancy facing or cuffs!<br /><br />It looks beautiful and while I see what you mean about the hem, I think after you wear it you will stop noticing it b/c if you hadn't pointed it out, I would have never noticed.Knitosaurushttp://knitosaurusrex.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-12081501923076643412009-07-29T11:02:42.794-04:002009-07-29T11:02:42.794-04:00No worries, Sarah, I knew what you meant! I've...No worries, Sarah, I knew what you meant! I've done a bit more research on chemise dresses in the 50s, which I'll post tomorrow.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-52038257681325915372009-07-29T10:41:40.823-04:002009-07-29T10:41:40.823-04:00Yes, this being the first project is very strange....Yes, this being the first project is very strange. My guess would be that the portrait blouse and the skirts (the gathered one especially) would be first before you moved on to project with more definite details. Again, another reason why this book was a one-off publication?lsaspaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058968076601943527noreply@blogger.com