tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post221431945859946435..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Scheming and SewingGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30246530960387417442010-01-20T21:25:19.144-05:002010-01-20T21:25:19.144-05:00OMG the dress you are making?! I cannot wait to s...OMG the dress you are making?! I cannot wait to see it! <br /><br />I echo all the other commenters - I am constantly thinking about what I'm working on or what I'd like to sew. Some nights I can't fall asleep because of it! I feel so much better that I'm not alone. Fun post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34177241883544494422010-01-20T19:08:23.143-05:002010-01-20T19:08:23.143-05:00Absolutely, scheming all the time!
I particularly...Absolutely, scheming all the time!<br /><br />I particularly covet that high-waisted skirt in the last pattern, but I would LOVE to see that suspender skirt made up! And of course little cowl-necked blouses are indispensable. Oh, and I'm still drooling over that skirt (I think it was a suit but I remember the skirt especially) from Blue Gardenia!Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01324854929065302634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-67569737819472132902010-01-20T19:06:48.572-05:002010-01-20T19:06:48.572-05:00Your dress is beautiful. I watched your vlog on t...Your dress is beautiful. I watched your vlog on tissue fitting and it looks like your dress is completed. Great job. Yes, you are not alone...generations of us have been obsessed about fabric, patterns and what to make when, how and now!Createologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141896048450385243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-5639876836069776582010-01-20T17:16:40.316-05:002010-01-20T17:16:40.316-05:00I like planning before falling asleep... It's...I like planning before falling asleep... It's soothing. I can let go of any stress from the day, lose myself in patterns, textures and coordinating fabrics. Sometimes I run up against a brick wall in my sewing, I think about those conundrums before sleep as well. Often just before I nod off or the second I wake up I'll have an epiphany. <br /><br />I'm into sewing dresses right now, I burnt out on wardrobe separates last fall with the PR contest... Dresses cotton, dresses silk, graphic print dresses, shimmery blue wiggle dresses. Piping, lace trimmed skirt linings and side zips all over the place. Le swoon. And also some linen shirts for the Man.Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235341738044433500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62646703763830729842010-01-20T16:09:41.002-05:002010-01-20T16:09:41.002-05:00I'm with you, Gertie! I've lain awake many...I'm with you, Gertie! I've lain awake many a night dreaming about patterns and fabrics; making up outfits, sewing in my head...<br /><br />Glad to know I'm not the only one - LOL.<br /><br />I am drooling over your gorgeous new patterns. Love the second one with the cowl - sensational!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-26831311046755381562010-01-20T15:25:34.848-05:002010-01-20T15:25:34.848-05:00i obsess too! i write lists and have a book filled...i obsess too! i write lists and have a book filled with sketches for patterns i want to draft.<br />xjacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15942181704768546081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57629901500546128732010-01-20T13:41:25.037-05:002010-01-20T13:41:25.037-05:00Like everyone else, I too think about my projects ...Like everyone else, I too think about my projects all the time, I get so excited that I can't sleep and my sewing room is a few steps away. It is so tempting to get up and just pull an all-nighter, but that 6:30 wake-up call comes way too fast and I have to resist the urge.Dina Rosbeckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04363192860179157439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-71898216938866588692010-01-20T13:15:45.665-05:002010-01-20T13:15:45.665-05:00I so know about scheming! I have two huge project...I so know about scheming! I have two huge projects and two small ones all ready for me to work on and I keep buying more fabric to make more things! I need to get one done for my daughter's birthday (Feb 2nd!) I am making her a bed set and only have the fitted sheet done. I tend to get so excited about my next project that I have a hard time finishing the project I am working on!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153709701055059778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62376093198986504032010-01-20T12:55:42.920-05:002010-01-20T12:55:42.920-05:00I'm always in planning mode too. When I get o...I'm always in planning mode too. When I get overwhelmed with it and/or I can't focus on what's in front of me, I make myself do two things. I can't change the needle or the thread in my machine until project X is completed which gives me some motivation to git er done. The other thing I do is write out a project queue on an index card. I can only write out as many projects on the queue as I can fit on that index card. This works out to just the right amount to dream about, but not so much that it's overwhelming. As I finish those projects (which I allow myself to complete in any order), I cross them off with a big obnoxious pen. Very satisfying. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-24264459403431035922010-01-20T12:39:30.272-05:002010-01-20T12:39:30.272-05:00See, this is the problem... fab patterns + gorgeou...See, this is the problem... fab patterns + gorgeous stash = insomnia, and no one ever warns you about that!!<br /><br />Something I did before the holidays, was draw up little pictures of me wearing the patterns I either owned, or wanted to own, and matched it with different fabrics I had from the stash. It was like a visual build-a-wardrobe, and was really helpful to me to see it all laid out and see what I really wanted, and what was a bit of a fantasy (like do I really need yet another black shirt?? Jersey skirt??) etc etc.<br /><br />Plus it was fun doing all that designing and I actually got a half decent sleep that night. ;)Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05487281083171155430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-16626535127120108102010-01-20T12:31:36.470-05:002010-01-20T12:31:36.470-05:00i'm moving at the end of the month, so most of...i'm moving at the end of the month, so most of my sewing stuff is packed up. prior to packing, my apartment was WAY too cold to be puttering around on the sewing machine (no heat, one of the reasons i'm moving). i've missed sewing! i just bought a bunch of great vintage patterns and a nice piece of dupioni silk, so i'm dying to get started again :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-64548018841722655682010-01-20T12:21:41.773-05:002010-01-20T12:21:41.773-05:00I completely understand about the feverish sewing ...I completely understand about the feverish sewing dreams - the other day, I thought so much about all the things I wanted to do, that I couldn't go to sleep at all, my heart was beating so much, almost out of worry! I utterly adore that cowl top pattern, I've been searching for one like it for ages but there doesn't seem to be anything in contemporary patterns available :( does anyone know of one? I think I too could use some quick projects! <br /><br />I didn't get a chance to comment on your coat post, so I'd like to say here that it's STUNNING.Lenhttp://www.elenacresci.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1139662888335577882010-01-20T12:02:02.585-05:002010-01-20T12:02:02.585-05:00Obviously you and I are not alone, Gertie, in our ...Obviously you and I are not alone, Gertie, in our sewing/designing obsession. I lose sleep constantly. Last night I was working out the waist for a dress I'm making by combining pieces of 2 vintage sweaters. The night before it was trying to decide which dress is next on the docket. The night before that was thinking about how to make a vintage bathing suit out of recycled clothing....<br /><br />Can't wait to see what you do next. Whatever you make is always lovely, well crafted, and inspiring!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444647423337451493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-88870211004858064372010-01-20T11:53:08.125-05:002010-01-20T11:53:08.125-05:00Yup, lost sleep last night, too, thinking of sewin...Yup, lost sleep last night, too, thinking of sewing projects I really want to tackle. Unfortunately, my semester is ending and since I've got six upcoming semester-finals, I've forbidden myself to start anything until they're over...<br /><br />The suspender-skirt is awesome, though - I've half a mind to find a pattern for myself and start on it once finals are over!Aldarahttp://aldara.myblog.denoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-16820663392984421122010-01-20T11:46:03.352-05:002010-01-20T11:46:03.352-05:00The problem is that there are too many fun pattern...The problem is that there are too many fun patterns to sew, and too many beautiful fabrics to sew in. Last night, as I was getting ready to finish my first skirt since high school, I was already on to which separate to follow up with, so I love that your post coincided. I'm sticking with patterns in my stash for now, but I love the cowl neck and the high waisted skirts! Those will probably be adds as soon as I'm done with some sheath dresses and jackets and vests and pants...<br />Good to see the next set of things coming after a big undertaking like the coat. I'm excited because I know you'll go flying through projects again and sew far more things than I could imagine!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08282918406712219229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-61789882462261003772010-01-20T10:35:19.835-05:002010-01-20T10:35:19.835-05:00Oooooooh, love the inspiring patterns. The blouse...Oooooooh, love the inspiring patterns. The blouses (esp. the cowl-neck) are making me drool! They'll look great with your amazing coat.uglybeathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485263058153047018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-56956215446711699732010-01-20T09:53:02.921-05:002010-01-20T09:53:02.921-05:00I would only try to convince you that a 30-year-ol...I would only try to convince you that a 30-year-old woman should indeed be wearing suspender skirts that were marketed to teenagers sixty years ago! They would look so cute on you!Anna Boberghttp://www.mormorhadestil.senoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1386976957130087102010-01-20T09:49:50.524-05:002010-01-20T09:49:50.524-05:00I can sew relate. I have lost lots of sleep dreami...I can sew relate. I have lost lots of sleep dreaming of future sewing projects.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649677045881448393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-85265375586548180012010-01-20T09:49:28.303-05:002010-01-20T09:49:28.303-05:00Oh, I'm constantly obsessing about things like...Oh, I'm constantly obsessing about things like that in bed at night - what choice of fabric with what pattern, though at the moment, it's silk scarves... Last night, it was over a counterfeit being sold as the real thing on eBay, with some poor unsuspecting soul bidding £99 ($160) on something you can buy from China for about $50... I was getting really annoyed, in bed in the dark, when really all I wanted was to sleep...<br /><br />It's very comforting to hear that I'm not the only one! <br /><br />Looking forward to you doing that top skirt pattern, Gertie, as it's one I have on my list. And your new dress project looks gorgeous, as always!Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570545194570856281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-72756940863725683182010-01-20T08:50:10.666-05:002010-01-20T08:50:10.666-05:00Oh, it's so true. I'm totally with you on...Oh, it's so true. I'm totally with you on the office separates - I think it's a reaction to the party-dress sewing that we all engage in over the festive period. Suddenly you're sick of silk taffeta and complicated dresses with pleats and side zippers and you can't stop thinking about wool dresses and cotton or silk-mix shirts. I just bought some patterns in this line from ZipZapKap and one of them is actually really similar to your suspender skirt (I would call it a pinafore). http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=24212484<br /><br />I am absolutely going to make mine, and you should definitely make yours. It's fabulous - the high waist is very now, but the straps make it funky and a vintage shirt will make it vintage classy. I have a real thing for pinafores - somehow I feel extra secure in them, as if nothing bad can happen to me because I've got straps and a bib as well as a skirt. Is this just me or has anyone else experienced that?Hannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13149288218017399395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-43483967825108359282010-01-20T08:36:03.124-05:002010-01-20T08:36:03.124-05:00I know exactly what you'd going through! After...I know exactly what you'd going through! After my mad-sewing before Thanksgiving, I have been in limbo: first because I didn't have time, now because I can't decide on <i>what</i> to start next! lol. I think I've finally pinned myself down to make a late 30s playsuit/skirt from some pretty floral rayon I have in my stash, and a pair of 30s slacks. But I'm having serious Sewing ADD right now: everything is appealing to me and I have been spending too much time mulling over this or that when it catches my fancy. haha! Not to mention I too have been dreaming about projects! Last night it was the 30s playsuit (the third time in a week... guess that is a sign from the sewing gods I need to make it?! rofl). ;)<br /><br />Anyway... *ahem* I'll stop rambling. I love all the patterns you posted; especially that pencil skirt with the suspenders! (That's another style that is one my wishlist right now! ;) I think you'd look fab, Gertie. It's sassy and cute--you pull off both beautifully. Can't wait to see the shantung dress you're whipping up too--the fabric is making me drool!<br /><br />♥ Casey<br />blog | elegantmusings.comCaseyhttp://elegantmusings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-8554806469689650532010-01-20T08:35:34.744-05:002010-01-20T08:35:34.744-05:00Well, until recently all my sewing dreams were abo...Well, until recently all my sewing dreams were about quilts ... hadn't made much in clothing for myself since I was about 30 :-) But a former colleague gave me her amazing fabric stash earlier this month, so now I'm dreaming of wool pants with coordinating jackets, sheath dresses, capris and summer shirts, and a scallop-front suit from a 1940s pattern I picked up on Etsy. My dining room table is covered with swedish tracing paper and my house is getting dusty, lol!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18066758660094361427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17132401145713593752010-01-20T08:30:36.953-05:002010-01-20T08:30:36.953-05:00ooo, pretty dress. Question: what is the differenc...ooo, pretty dress. Question: what is the difference between shantung and dupioni?Toby Wollinhttp://www.kitchencountereconomics.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-28964174901668555792010-01-20T08:28:16.228-05:002010-01-20T08:28:16.228-05:00What everyone else said. What's particularly ...What everyone else said. What's particularly difficult for me is that the shelves of my approx 1,000yds of fabric stand just behind my computer, so that while I'm trying to work on my thesis I keep getting distracted - for some reason.<br /><br />The suspender skirt is FANTASTIC! I think you should make it next!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57232496890513629932010-01-20T08:26:37.290-05:002010-01-20T08:26:37.290-05:00I know the feelng!
Yesterday I could not sleep bec...I know the feelng!<br />Yesterday I could not sleep because plans of how to emulate a coat I saw on the Anthropologie site which looks just like a 18th century redincote with a twist. Cue deciding what fabrics to use, what collar works best, etc etc. :)<br />In case anyone is curious, here is the beastie, not so exactly 20th century vintage look, more like 18th century :)<br /><br />http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=910303&navAction=jump&search=true&parentid=SEARCH_RESULTSWisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402887757195628449noreply@blogger.com