tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post263988483874274846..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Leather and Lace Babydoll? Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-42325182870338854482013-08-25T08:00:32.971-04:002013-08-25T08:00:32.971-04:00Love the YSL dress! Love the YSL dress! joenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551890706236673783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-26237998656625658252013-08-23T10:26:16.857-04:002013-08-23T10:26:16.857-04:00I also agree with leather on top. There's som...I also agree with leather on top. There's something butcher apron-ish about the leather bottomed babydoll. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408649748818105473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-35564025566478346982013-08-23T04:14:38.867-04:002013-08-23T04:14:38.867-04:00I'm having a hard time imagining how these dre...I'm having a hard time imagining how these dresses will look with your tattoos. I think they often interfere with the lines of the garments, and not always in a good way. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-24098761868457376932013-08-22T21:00:23.945-04:002013-08-22T21:00:23.945-04:00love the Saint Laurent look but both are cute!love the Saint Laurent look but both are cute!Donna Wiedemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07362122523395384357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-31478887332227798392013-08-22T20:08:04.461-04:002013-08-22T20:08:04.461-04:00I love the leather and lace Saint Laurent look. Yo...I love the leather and lace Saint Laurent look. You could split the baby doll into a top and a skort (skirt on the front, shorts in the back). That way you can capture the babydoll look and can still play the drums.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57636487868577396042013-08-22T16:09:14.531-04:002013-08-22T16:09:14.531-04:00I love the YSL dress...I have not stopped in to re...I love the YSL dress...I have not stopped in to read your blog for a long time, you look adorable with your new bob hairdo!!<br /><br />Yvette/Scissorhappy :<yvettehttp://www.scissorhappy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-51249930611511704902013-08-22T04:04:10.567-04:002013-08-22T04:04:10.567-04:00Girlier version for sure! It'll save you money...Girlier version for sure! It'll save you money on leather and the awkward sound of leather on hard surfaces. Ew. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-81205321326930794132013-08-21T14:54:17.743-04:002013-08-21T14:54:17.743-04:00The baby doll go for it! although I must admit I&#...The baby doll go for it! although I must admit I'd be tempted to make both! Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09796254211159293271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-67669396026477567062013-08-21T13:39:21.700-04:002013-08-21T13:39:21.700-04:00I prefer the girlier silhouette. The baby doll dre...I prefer the girlier silhouette. The baby doll dress looks a bit like Dexter's leather apron to me, and I can't imagine trying to play drums in a slimmer silhouette like that. Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-31613839525047190342013-08-21T13:12:38.005-04:002013-08-21T13:12:38.005-04:00Have you seen the price of the YSL version? Nearly...Have you seen the price of the YSL version? Nearly 5000$!!!<br />So you save so much making your own version.<br />It's gorgeous btw, but too young for me.PatFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-6414814955216578392013-08-21T12:09:45.440-04:002013-08-21T12:09:45.440-04:00If you are going for a girly combination of leathe...If you are going for a girly combination of leather and lace than I would definitely go for the skater silhouette over the baby doll. This particular baby doll dress looks more punk rock/goth. And if you made a short or mini skater dress, it would definitely look '60s. I personally think it would look even edgier than the baby doll, the combination of silhouette and material is more unexpected. If you honestly cannot decide, you may want to take into consideration which style would be the most practical. Which would be the most affordable, fit the event, keep you comfortable, most likely for you to wear again, etc.Aleshanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-65617841825946654752013-08-21T03:54:27.857-04:002013-08-21T03:54:27.857-04:00Here's a fourth vote for leather on top!Here's a fourth vote for leather on top!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-85163324547882342622013-08-21T03:14:34.612-04:002013-08-21T03:14:34.612-04:00i love baby doll look!it looks more cute....leathe...i love baby doll look!it looks more cute....leather & lace is today's hottest trend.Recently i bought leather & lace peplum top & it looks more adorable...i think you should try for leather & lace peplum top or leather& lace with floral print...this combination looks more pretty.like your blog.aliciahttp://www.leatherfads.com/blog/dress-up-this-summer-in-the-rocking-combination-of-leather-and-lace.aspxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1865298181084407192013-08-21T02:40:36.195-04:002013-08-21T02:40:36.195-04:00I kind of like the baby doll but I find that becau...I kind of like the baby doll but I find that because the lace is shear and you can see the skin underneath it looks like you breasts are chopped, so I think a dark gray fabric underneath would solve that, I think the second one is more forgiving in therms of it s silhouette but honestly you can make both since they are different shapes.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03753897595344208316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-32103891007414942702013-08-21T01:14:37.888-04:002013-08-21T01:14:37.888-04:00How about both? I personally love the first one yo...How about both? I personally love the first one you showed us yesterday, but it seems you would have fun with either.cup + pennyhttp://cupandpenny.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23771559175530667982013-08-20T22:43:15.667-04:002013-08-20T22:43:15.667-04:00Definitely the original plan, Gertie! It's edg...Definitely the original plan, Gertie! It's edgier. I disagree with putting the lace on the skirt--to echo others, leather is hot; when you're performing (I'm a singer), you want the cooler fabric on the bodice. Also, although the lace would drape more for the skirt, it seems like the leather would stand away from the body more, emphasizing that cool baby doll look. Ayanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946767915730472486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-90659251558827970942013-08-20T21:52:49.522-04:002013-08-20T21:52:49.522-04:00Simplicity 5875 Vintage 60's Sewing Pattern DA...Simplicity 5875 Vintage 60's Sewing Pattern DANDY Easy Jiffy Contrast Yoked Slit Neck Shift Dress, Color BlockJMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15612218317991092804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-9239209585783442022013-08-20T21:47:34.645-04:002013-08-20T21:47:34.645-04:00Check this out: http://momspatterns.com/inc/sdeta...Check this out: http://momspatterns.com/inc/sdetail/117614JMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15612218317991092804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-89646390096037581432013-08-20T21:37:41.622-04:002013-08-20T21:37:41.622-04:00Honesty could be the ideal plan when it really is ...Honesty could be the ideal plan when it really is time for you to speak dollars. 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But I agree with Twirldesigns, that leather should be up top, lace layers on the skirt, and boyshorts. It will still remind us of 90's grunge. Rock it out, girl! JMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15612218317991092804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-55110867342060988982013-08-20T21:16:56.051-04:002013-08-20T21:16:56.051-04:00This will be so awesome, either way :)This will be so awesome, either way :)thequirkypeachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-55847080508186117722013-08-20T21:07:13.607-04:002013-08-20T21:07:13.607-04:00I think the YSL dress is fantastically cool, but I...I think the YSL dress is fantastically cool, but I am not sure how the leather will "swing." I suppose I just think of leather as more sheath than babydoll when it comes to dresses (including the YSL style, just on a very thin model). Love the idea of a leather & lace combo of some sort, but, again, I agree with others who have commented — a lot of leather (fitted or no) on stage is going to be HOT! <br /><br />Or what about converting the YSL concept to separates — a lace top with leather accents, and then short leather shorts. Not your usual style, I know, but leather & lace and great for the stage (including drums), and you totally have the legs to pull it off! That ensemble would be hot hot hot in all the right ways!Sarah C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-35247895963410954062013-08-20T20:54:22.548-04:002013-08-20T20:54:22.548-04:00In leather I'd totally go for the more 50s shi...In leather I'd totally go for the more 50s shilouette. I think the 60s look is adorable (I love simplicity 1609 too!) but I think the leather would leave the dress too stiff. It would give an interesting look to the Alice + Olivia dress though!Diana Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606854740684930191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-81275586475443850562013-08-20T20:23:51.086-04:002013-08-20T20:23:51.086-04:00I think you're going to have to go with the ba...I think you're going to have to go with the babydoll version. True love cannot be ignored.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-69933368725574228102013-08-20T19:29:51.012-04:002013-08-20T19:29:51.012-04:00I love that little A - line dress you are wearing ...I love that little A - line dress you are wearing and you are right, that is a great look for you. I think it would look great in leather with a lace top. I wonder have you sewn much with leather? There are an array of techniques that are involved. Like bulk reduction at seam junctions, gluing the hems up, it can be very difficult to handle, it stretches. You can easily buy special leather needles, and you should adjust the foot pressure of your machine. Ignore me if you know all that! Personally, I would not attempt a faced collar like that - difficult! Maybe you could just do a single layer of leather, for the collar and the drape rather than facing it?! I also love the other dress with the leather shoulder detail - and would be more economical. Can't wait to see what you doAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com