tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post2446219111235969196..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: If You Could Have One Dress Pattern . . .Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-81877836089194972572011-11-09T20:38:15.030-05:002011-11-09T20:38:15.030-05:00Hi Gertie! I recently found a dress on modcloth.co...Hi Gertie! I recently found a dress on modcloth.com that I absolutely love. I'd love to have a pattern that was similar! Here's the link for the dress. http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/modern-fairytale-dressStarla486https://www.blogger.com/profile/04317373339401610062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17807689424801849572011-07-04T12:06:52.843-04:002011-07-04T12:06:52.843-04:00I love this dress http://www.modcloth.com/Womens/D...I love this dress http://www.modcloth.com/Womens/Dresses/-Still-Life-Photographer-Dress with its fun use of stripes in different directions. I was too late to buy one on ModCloth, which I'm sorrier and sorrier about the more I think about the length, the kimono-style sleeves, the cinched waist...<br /><br />But it looks like it might not be TOO tricky to sew. Help me, Gertie!lisa at twolooseteeth.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18385533521839506111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-13143507116000823832011-07-01T06:56:31.169-04:002011-07-01T06:56:31.169-04:00P.S. These new, 50s situated Marples are full of f...P.S. These new, 50s situated Marples are full of fantastic dresses. If you'd ever run out of inspiration...Hana - Marmotahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03532515160608083460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-980060886436675682011-07-01T06:46:56.067-04:002011-07-01T06:46:56.067-04:00One pattern I'd love to have is a dress from t...One pattern I'd love to have is a dress from the TV film Sleeping murder...<br />http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/mystery/sleepingmurder/homeimages/sleepingmurder_left01.jpg<br />http://www.dominikscherrer.com/pictures/marple_sleeping_murder.jpg<br />http://www.coverdude.com/covers/marple-sleeping-murder-2005-r4-front-cover-64826.jpg<br />Not many good pictures online... It's a wrap-style dress with a pleated shawl collar and full skirt. Probably taffetta.<br />Not that I have the skill to construct such a dress just yet - but it's one of my all time favourites, so one day I'd love to!<br />(The film isn't very good otherwise...)Hana - Marmotahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03532515160608083460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-76610204286978580342011-06-30T20:51:06.167-04:002011-06-30T20:51:06.167-04:00FOUND A PATTERN!
For those that crave the Sugar...FOUND A PATTERN! <br /><br />For those that crave the Sugared dress from Anthropologie: <br /><br />Use this pattern (View C):<br />http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v8667-products-11347.php?page_id=855<br /><br />Bonus: $3.99 Vogue pattern sale at JoAnn's this weekend!Gwen Mantheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390819983624834624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-15844324620077945992011-06-30T15:57:22.705-04:002011-06-30T15:57:22.705-04:00Hi Gertie, it might sound a bit random, but there&...Hi Gertie, it might sound a bit random, but there's a great Franch film called '8 Women' with gorgeous costumes with a '50's feel, especially the ensembles worn by Catherine Deneauve, Isabelle Huppert, and Fanny Ardent - all of which I crave patterns for. BTW, it's a fab film, even aside from the dresses!!Gaylenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-54652951824511421282011-06-29T22:09:29.299-04:002011-06-29T22:09:29.299-04:00I have been eyeing the sugared dress from anthro f...I have been eyeing the sugared dress from anthro for so long. I love the simple classic-ness of it, and that it has sleeves, so rare to find.<br /><br />What about the anthro Mampos dress? Except I am sure you could make the horizontal pattern lines look so much better at the waist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-24784004421432983062011-06-29T20:45:02.832-04:002011-06-29T20:45:02.832-04:00don't get me wrong, Gertie, I only mean that P...don't get me wrong, Gertie, I only mean that Pandora opened up a lot of reading for you to do!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05799861602693969178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-31576576571177813462011-06-29T20:39:47.550-04:002011-06-29T20:39:47.550-04:00You have opened Pandora's box Gertie! I wish I...You have opened Pandora's box Gertie! I wish I had saved more of the images I love and would attempt to sew. Here are two recents; this Louis Vuitton shirtdress: http://www.instyle.com/instyle/celebrities/lotdpopup/0,,,00.html<br /><br />and by Jason Wu http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/2012RST-JASONWU?event=show2282&designer=design_house1157&trend=&iphoto=13#slide=13Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05799861602693969178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-85350913365776003232011-06-29T20:29:41.592-04:002011-06-29T20:29:41.592-04:00This may be too simple, but remember the Emma Pils...This may be too simple, but remember the Emma Pilsburry dress with the big black roses? How about something simple and classic like it?<br /><br />Though that Maggie Gyllenhaal dress from Bathman is way too awesome to pass.Ivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10308453488306338594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27965147727181143722011-06-29T18:18:42.280-04:002011-06-29T18:18:42.280-04:00As it happens, I spotted the "bandana dress&q...As it happens, I spotted the "bandana dress" by Lily Allen & sister Sarah Owen in a magazine here and thought "Now THAT is a dress I would love to have the pattern of!" I also love the symmetrical line-up of the print.<br />So... If you'd feel so inclined? Cherry bow on top? <br /><br />And wow - writing for Sew Mama Sew - not bad! I am pretty confident that I will like whatever you come up with there :-)<br /><br />SabineCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-47604400012379329502011-06-29T09:55:11.119-04:002011-06-29T09:55:11.119-04:00Elena, That built by Wendy dress could maybe be do...Elena, That built by Wendy dress could maybe be done with a modification (for the two alternating fabrics) with this dress from Vogue, minus the belt:<br /><br />http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v8645-products-11097.php?page_id=856<br /><br />Look at the line drawing... I think it's pretty close!<br /><br />In fact I was thinking... this sort of thing (matching patterns with famous or vintage or expensive dresses) is a perfect application for "croudsourcing", since we've all probably looked at a lot of patterns!evalinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988918622750834564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44986894525488710172011-06-29T08:55:05.476-04:002011-06-29T08:55:05.476-04:00I would love to see a pattern for this Anthropolog...I would love to see a pattern for this Anthropologie dress:<br /><br />http://www.anthropologie.eu/block-colour/whirligig-dress-pink/invt/7130600140100b/Morriganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11182436440700896703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73059641887832605982011-06-29T05:29:19.459-04:002011-06-29T05:29:19.459-04:00Not perhaps a day dress, but I love this dress tha...Not perhaps a day dress, but I love this dress that Elizabeth Taylor is wearing and would love a pattern for that!<br /><br />http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.latinoreview.com/images/stories/ElizabethTaylor3.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.latinoreview.com/news/rest-in-peace-elizabeth-taylor-1932-2011-13009&h=480&w=334&sz=24&tbnid=VuCUwi4BA3TuVM:&tbnh=129&tbnw=90&prev=/search%3Fq%3DElizabeth%2Btaylor%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=Elizabeth+taylor&usg=__9bX2POWk7Y2n2ofvpwYotXw2PyY=&sa=X&ei=7-8KTsPkNoqnhAe_taXNDw&ved=0CGcQ9QEwBg<br /><br />MelissaMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00514543669729453075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-48921291171793084022011-06-29T04:13:56.239-04:002011-06-29T04:13:56.239-04:00It would be anything by Paul Poiret for me, but I ...It would be anything by Paul Poiret for me, but I suppose most people would consider that too off the wall.LollyWilloweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05616800459266149659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-84747987058028516872011-06-29T02:51:30.857-04:002011-06-29T02:51:30.857-04:00LK Bennett here in the UK do the most fabulous dre...LK Bennett here in the UK do the most fabulous dresses (and shoes) My favourite is the Davina http://www.lkbennett.com/clothing/dresses/DRDAVINA2619WOOL2 which makes anyone look glamorous and gives you the most amazing set of curves.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615308624141688662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-33248854600617958852011-06-29T01:51:46.999-04:002011-06-29T01:51:46.999-04:00Any 40s or 50s Balenciaga dress... They have becam...Any 40s or 50s Balenciaga dress... They have became such a piece of art, only avalaible for collectors or museums, that it seems impossible to find them "flat", drawn on paper... Just a dream to be able to sew one of the "true couturier" outfits...La Prof Sescúnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02049838785334361271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-74105856942320156362011-06-29T00:10:26.920-04:002011-06-29T00:10:26.920-04:00I NEED a pattern for a sarong wrap dress too - one...I NEED a pattern for a sarong wrap dress too - one of those amazing Alfred Shaheen styles or what Whirling Turban make. With a big drape down the side and a nicely shaped bust. <br /><br />They are SO hard to come by - finding a vintage pattern, even they are so expensive. I would just die to be able to have an affordable and accessible version for myself.Eszhttp://kittysdrawings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-50494176969108636152011-06-29T00:06:47.543-04:002011-06-29T00:06:47.543-04:00I have been searching for ages for a sarong style ...I have been searching for ages for a sarong style strapless or one-shoulder vintage dress pattern and keep coming up empty. I even have fabric piling up for various tropical and formal versions! Please, PLEASE, suggest pattern pieces to make a dress like the "Shaheen Dream" (*swoon*). It doesn't have to be for the SMS guest post, just someday. No pressure or anything. ;) I am confident that what you do share will be fresh and inspired, as always!RockstarWifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00913218330978975646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11115473736528340802011-06-28T23:12:35.060-04:002011-06-28T23:12:35.060-04:00I'm torn between these two:
http://www.etsy.co...I'm torn between these two:<br />http://www.etsy.com/listing/75295548/1950s-ruched-organza-strapless-black?ref=sr_gallery_24&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=50s+prom+dress&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage<br /><br />http://www.etsy.com/listing/75295548/1950s-ruched-organza-strapless-black?ref=sr_gallery_24&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=50s+prom+dress&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage<br /><br />Maybe instead of the huge poofy skirts, the pattern could have interchangeable bottoms, like a pencil or tulip skirt.<br />Lovely idea!Sabinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01350725039152769729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-18122938985056411402011-06-28T22:37:19.127-04:002011-06-28T22:37:19.127-04:00Maggie Gyllenhall wears a dress in one of the Batm...Maggie Gyllenhall wears a dress in one of the Batman films that I've never forgotten. This is the only pic I could find of it and it's not very clear, but it appears to be bias cut and has some beautiful detailing around the bust/sleeve seam area. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tPZzR7EpIjg/TVLCK-NrrLI/AAAAAAAAAjg/DoBwKZIg77I/s1600/Maggie+Gyllenhaal+Dark+Knight.jpgJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04262966942234962542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-20717501419318612672011-06-28T20:55:17.065-04:002011-06-28T20:55:17.065-04:00I like the third dress, the one with the print. I...I like the third dress, the one with the print. I want to practice making lined dresses.Solangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11602452519397717693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-48838662434674325432011-06-28T20:51:47.866-04:002011-06-28T20:51:47.866-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Solangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11602452519397717693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-32429405705503527062011-06-28T20:25:38.520-04:002011-06-28T20:25:38.520-04:00I'm with Tamina listening...a modern pattern o...I'm with Tamina listening...a modern pattern of a shelf bust dress. The Elizabeth Taylor dress from your August 2, 2010 post is on my inspiration list. Did you know that Elizabeth was only 16 when this picture was taken?Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02964052998082951620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-12584867541566252642011-06-28T20:15:44.735-04:002011-06-28T20:15:44.735-04:00Oh, the back of that dress from the Cocktail Cultu...Oh, the back of that dress from the Cocktail Culture exhibit is picture 7 in the slideshow here: <br /><br />http://www.npr.org/2011/06/12/137106364/a-spirited-celebration-of-americas-cocktail-culture?ps=cprs<br /><br />It's just as stunning as the front!Angelina S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04069028704239734614noreply@blogger.com