tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post254413089198160266..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Finished! Green Ombre Chiffon DressGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-89799000384395457602013-12-20T01:25:39.278-05:002013-12-20T01:25:39.278-05:00I think this dress looks great. Your back cowl se...I think this dress looks great. Your back cowl seems nicer, deeper and more drapey than the original illustration. When examining the original pattern, there is a feature there that sends up a big red flag for me: shoulder tucks or gathers on sleeveless bodices. I just don't think these work. On anyone. An early encounter with the popular Butterick 6582 retro pattern introduced me to the frustration of trying to get a nice drape from a shoulder gather. It should have draped down towards the bustline, and not get pulled open or puffy across the upper chest. The only way to deal with this tuck/or gathers is to make them deeper for more 'drape' or pivot them out (I vote for the latter),. (with B6582 I had to hand sew the drape from the gathers in place so they wouldn't spread open and distort the neckline, not exactly what the pattern maker had intended)Jen Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12371112170847037417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-31901922160159114572013-12-18T09:18:07.187-05:002013-12-18T09:18:07.187-05:00I hadn't noticed the shoulder darts, but now, ...I hadn't noticed the shoulder darts, but now, looking again, I think I'm going to opine that this bodice is intended to have "the girls" hiked up until the bust point is even with the underarm crease, no lower than the bottom of the armscythe. Vintage patterns look so great in the illustrations, but they often are drafted for wear with the undergarments of the time. It's just something that needs to be taken into consideration when using them.JustGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948391538309176039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44677062180429505742013-12-17T17:46:55.315-05:002013-12-17T17:46:55.315-05:00Just Gail,
You may have answered the comment I J...Just Gail, <br /><br />You may have answered the comment I JUST placed below. I was saying how I wish I could envision a finished piece versus what the pattern envelope shows. <br /><br />Thanks for what you wrote.Lyrichttp://www.sewandcro.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83532782067354446822013-12-17T17:44:29.855-05:002013-12-17T17:44:29.855-05:00I wish I had the talent to view finished garments ...I wish I had the talent to view finished garments versus the artist rendition on the pattern envelope. For instance, I love 50's looks like this dress but the envelope makes the skirt look voluptuous (did I spell that correctly?) and I shy away from the project due to having huge hips.<br /><br />Now, look at this dress on Gertie . . . the skirt size is fine, but look at that envelope . . . . gargantuan. Perhaps underpinnings makes the difference? If a big petticoat is worn, yeah, it would be big like the envelopes.Lyrichttp://www.sewandcro.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30850870484380153952013-12-17T17:41:33.353-05:002013-12-17T17:41:33.353-05:00I meant "not", duh. Couldn't edit t...I meant "not", duh. Couldn't edit the post.Lyrichttp://www.sewandcro.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30377863254239328912013-12-17T17:40:48.233-05:002013-12-17T17:40:48.233-05:00Thank YOU. This is the first time I read someone ...Thank YOU. This is the first time I read someone now singing praises!Lyrichttp://www.sewandcro.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-92104919406684469022013-12-17T12:46:36.363-05:002013-12-17T12:46:36.363-05:00the holiday/grown-up version of thinkerbell! I lov...the holiday/grown-up version of thinkerbell! I love how the green sets off your hair and tattoos<br /><br />I've only found the cummerbunds to work with me when they're sewn in, rather than worn over, unless they're set about 2" below the bustline and no more than 2 1/2" wide OR I drop the waist of the skirt and just modify the heck of out the pattern to get a little dropped waist action (I like to pretend I don't have a super petite torso this way). I must have an even shorter waist than most petite patterns allow adjustments for (which is why I've never even tried making pants more complicated than PJs)violarulz/ducksandbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223425002708139409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-85117570495507084472013-12-17T09:49:47.610-05:002013-12-17T09:49:47.610-05:00I'm in the minority on this, but while attenti...I'm in the minority on this, but while attention grabbing, this is not a look that flatters. Your eyes have dissapeared between hair and the the undulating green waves of the dress. The darts at the shoulders are also not restful. I think the light pink dress from the top of the site is more complementary. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23674438920635045832013-12-17T09:07:16.785-05:002013-12-17T09:07:16.785-05:00The dress is beautiful, and you look great in that...The dress is beautiful, and you look great in that color.<br /><br />Regarding the cumberbund, and this may tie in with the dart comments by Anonymous at 12:06am and Pearl Cardigan - I suspect for the cumberbund to look close to the pattern illustration would require foundation garments to give the space between bust and waistline. Both to hike the bust up and to pull in the waistline. I'm not sure adding the stress of wondering if you can breath to any recital pressures would be wise. Also, illustrations aren't always known for their depiction of reality, for either the pattern details, or for human porportions.JustGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948391538309176039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-84723361213162379622013-12-17T04:06:23.233-05:002013-12-17T04:06:23.233-05:00I notice that too about the darts, they seem to go...I notice that too about the darts, they seem to go all the way to your ahem "bust points" rather than stopping an inch away. Is that deliberate, or maybe your vintage bra is in the wash? I don't mean to be critical, I just really want to know cause I figure you know what you're doing...pearlcardiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17825778447235920180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29496347358372934252013-12-17T00:06:49.043-05:002013-12-17T00:06:49.043-05:00I love love this dress!! I do have a couple of te...I love love this dress!! I do have a couple of technical questions. When looking at the pattern and then your dress, the front darts appear to be much shorter on the pattern front, did you lengthened them? if so why? Did you encounter any problems gathering and attaching the silk chiffon overskirt? One of the things I love about your blog is your attention to details.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-52492689329026022842013-12-16T19:57:15.288-05:002013-12-16T19:57:15.288-05:00Beautiful Gertie! I'd love to see it made aga...Beautiful Gertie! I'd love to see it made again with the dark green at the top!<br /><br />By the way, for all you stateside fans, here's a little Christmas treat for you…<br />The Christmas special of…<br />The Great British Sewing Bee!<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb8ByV_76HQAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-64589178551885596882013-12-16T10:50:34.112-05:002013-12-16T10:50:34.112-05:00That's not weird at all! My favorite fiber is ...That's not weird at all! My favorite fiber is also silk. I'm addicted.Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12181928494578487821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-89090946755488413732013-12-15T22:45:57.591-05:002013-12-15T22:45:57.591-05:00I think this is my favorite dress yet! So beautifu...I think this is my favorite dress yet! So beautiful, and incredibly unique. You are such an inspiration :) Happy holidays!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12845647739476622172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49021210006459988612013-12-15T12:12:14.288-05:002013-12-15T12:12:14.288-05:00I love that gorgeous draped back!!! I'm drool...I love that gorgeous draped back!!! I'm drooling!oldjovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466998093720695837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-24370118870141473062013-12-15T10:22:01.121-05:002013-12-15T10:22:01.121-05:00oh such a beautiful dress! I really want to make s...oh such a beautiful dress! I really want to make something similar to that, the model is so flattering!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09887350790323814731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-8916564631724395602013-12-15T06:07:21.761-05:002013-12-15T06:07:21.761-05:00Oh my gosh, what beautiful fabric! Reminds me a li...Oh my gosh, what beautiful fabric! Reminds me a little of spring onions. Scrumptious.Katiehttp://www.ohcomely.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62677900187213367552013-12-15T01:31:57.171-05:002013-12-15T01:31:57.171-05:00Love the color and especially love the way the bac...Love the color and especially love the way the back came out.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16751004414473238218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-18803494358835735742013-12-14T23:37:24.440-05:002013-12-14T23:37:24.440-05:00I just started following your blog, I love everyth...I just started following your blog, I love everything you have posted, and confident sense of self you exude! Funny, sometimes you look for one thing to inspire you, and find another!Sewistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07163398396482263635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57983376916489408772013-12-14T11:59:15.605-05:002013-12-14T11:59:15.605-05:00Wow, so Patsy Cline! You need a much larger hair-d...Wow, so Patsy Cline! You need a much larger hair-do, though. Remember the old country saying, "the higher the hair, the closer to God."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-32793891141521875892013-12-14T11:30:58.785-05:002013-12-14T11:30:58.785-05:00The dress is beautiful! But tell us about your co...The dress is beautiful! But tell us about your country music class-- do you play an instrument or sing? What kind of class is it?PoppyDayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11485809183008940711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-37686312988625553672013-12-14T10:05:44.896-05:002013-12-14T10:05:44.896-05:00The fabric is gorgeous. It looks fantastic with yo...The fabric is gorgeous. It looks fantastic with your hair, you look like a flower!Vincent Briggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03854232669957741296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-24958282740762750582013-12-14T08:46:43.456-05:002013-12-14T08:46:43.456-05:00That green is certainly your color. It just shows...That green is certainly your color. It just shows off your complexion and makes your pink hair simply pop! I always marvel at your construction too. Great job :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01982908962787608074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-91898471708465298762013-12-14T05:27:17.722-05:002013-12-14T05:27:17.722-05:00This is amazing! I love the cowl at the back too! ...This is amazing! I love the cowl at the back too! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73814749185825469472013-12-14T04:56:11.256-05:002013-12-14T04:56:11.256-05:00This is such a lovely dress, I adore the colour! x...This is such a lovely dress, I adore the colour! xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02941403034210721208noreply@blogger.com