tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post3071010165124103532..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: The Not-in-Kansas-Anymore OutfitGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27884608380508662422011-07-20T18:22:12.733-04:002011-07-20T18:22:12.733-04:00jenfromzen, I'm not sure why you're so hos...jenfromzen, I'm not sure why you're so hostile! I like vintage fashion with a modern fit and I've never claimed to make "authentic vintage" outfits, whatever that is. Jeez.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83309228359012382142011-07-20T17:59:05.161-04:002011-07-20T17:59:05.161-04:00I'm just curious why it seems you usually alte...I'm just curious why it seems you usually alter a modern pattern to get your retro era look instead of buying one the zillion of vintage patterns on the internet, esp when it comes to 40s blouse patterns that I see everywhere fairly cheap all the time, often for under or around $10. And 40s skirts I've seen auctions end with no bids with $1 starting bids. I've seen for around $10 to $15 patterns with the skirt and blouse or suit pattern. I was just curious why someone who loves vintage seems prefer take a modern pattern and make some change to it and then call it vintage. 40s blouses have a very distinctive construction of lower darts just used to tuck the blouse neatly into their skirt or trousers and then the blouse is loose and shirred under the shoulders, which were long and padded and often the sleeve was one with the body of the blouse, whatever that is called. I think you're blouse is totally cute, I'm just not really getting why it is a 40s blouse. I just think everyone goes on these blogs to pat everyone on the back about everything they do. If I have a blog I want hear people from different opinions, not just oh I love everything you make. I just can't find the blog yet where you've made an entirely autenthic vintage outfit.jenfromzenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05051014029250812830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-71491075186468634012010-05-27T15:21:23.790-04:002010-05-27T15:21:23.790-04:00Advance 3037 (July 1942).<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littleblackcar/4643253135/" rel="nofollow">Advance 3037</a> (July 1942).Little Black Carhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14313164876855565140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-55682682996349940382010-03-29T23:23:17.979-04:002010-03-29T23:23:17.979-04:00I love it! This post inspired me to get that patt...I love it! This post inspired me to get that pattern. Thanks for helping me see past the dorky collar treatment they used on the original. :)Stacyhttp://www.stacyverb.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41287130800069634502010-03-25T19:35:07.974-04:002010-03-25T19:35:07.974-04:00Such a cute outfit. Love love loving those green s...Such a cute outfit. Love love loving those green shoes!Gabriellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01274399710388948522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-47605412960435741362010-03-25T12:56:10.863-04:002010-03-25T12:56:10.863-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.sanjeethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04043304632873778108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-52974078180605392482010-03-25T00:04:59.921-04:002010-03-25T00:04:59.921-04:00Love this outfit! The blouse is so adorable. It is...Love this outfit! The blouse is so adorable. It is so great to read up on what you're doing. I love your blog! Sending you some lovin' via the "I Love Your Blog" award. :) http://bit.ly/9S08A5Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03926450749369481827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-32478416938709145062010-03-24T16:00:50.934-04:002010-03-24T16:00:50.934-04:00That is a gorgeous blouse! Definitely agree with ...That is a gorgeous blouse! Definitely agree with you on the collar redo--I like it better your way. <br /><br />Funny, but from looking at the photo I thought the blouse was a vintage pattern and the skirt a modern one. With so many patterns, it comes down to a tweak in the making or the styling that puts it in an era (or takes it out of one!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-65671647037360504942010-03-23T13:07:19.296-04:002010-03-23T13:07:19.296-04:00I love your blouse! The tiny gingham is so cute.I love your blouse! The tiny gingham is so cute.Terrinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-39303936670283698552010-03-23T12:58:06.540-04:002010-03-23T12:58:06.540-04:00Oh, that skirt is so fun! The whole outfit is ador...Oh, that skirt is so fun! The whole outfit is adorable together, but I'm really head over heels in love with the skirt pattern.amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12029076436322883513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-66829085901531081122010-03-23T11:11:10.696-04:002010-03-23T11:11:10.696-04:00Hey, I AM in Kansas and like it here! I also love...Hey, I AM in Kansas and like it here! I also love that blouse but especially the shoes. Thanks for putting up the tute on the collar because that change was perfect.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119414203044028919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58734674999570916472010-03-23T09:38:58.879-04:002010-03-23T09:38:58.879-04:00What a fabulous outfit. BTW, i love those shoes :-...What a fabulous outfit. BTW, i love those shoes :-)senaSewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098578400327734399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62208766795835249912010-03-23T09:29:40.810-04:002010-03-23T09:29:40.810-04:00I'm making this top right now! But I love the...I'm making this top right now! But I love the bow. It's so Emma Pillsbury. :)<br /><br />Cute skirt too...did you shorten it? I haven't delved into vintage skirts much yet and the illustrations are always so LONG.angie.ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575366388194033626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-72223203010888191452010-03-23T04:28:24.108-04:002010-03-23T04:28:24.108-04:00I'm kinda freaking out right now because I'...I'm kinda freaking out right now because I'm pretty sure you're in my brain. I've been looking for a month now at that exact skirt pattern, and that exact blouse pattern, and pondering, pondering, pondering... wondering how they would look together, what fabrics to use, if those collar-bows were just TOO much. And right from my brain into the blogosphere. Can I just say that I'm really glad it was you who reviewed these? I totally trust your judgment, so yes, I bought the skirt pattern right away... I like that the back flare is more understated than the pattern design. I just wanted a little poofy oomph, and less swishy-fish... and if I also take the plunge with the blouse pattern, I'll go bowless. Now if your next post has the perfect pair of summer wedges, I'll really be freaking out! ;)Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05487281083171155430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-46231594499798946222010-03-23T00:18:48.115-04:002010-03-23T00:18:48.115-04:00that is fantastic. Love the skirt. Skirt-mullet!...that is fantastic. Love the skirt. Skirt-mullet! fabulous new term. great job on the top too. ggMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03393380099409765165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-74700934941572863992010-03-22T23:59:05.697-04:002010-03-22T23:59:05.697-04:00Such a cute outfit. Now I REALLY want a pair of l...Such a cute outfit. Now I REALLY want a pair of lime green shoes.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274649006496918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-45098023927256969242010-03-22T21:48:46.876-04:002010-03-22T21:48:46.876-04:00Skirt mullet. Haha - I love it!Skirt mullet. Haha - I love it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-85973069614520843572010-03-22T21:00:55.196-04:002010-03-22T21:00:55.196-04:00Love the whole outfit! Great shoes.Love the whole outfit! Great shoes.Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13289544222045318183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-66156244361041865092010-03-22T20:51:31.436-04:002010-03-22T20:51:31.436-04:00This is DOLL cute! The fullness in the back of the...This is DOLL cute! The fullness in the back of the skirt is not something I would have imagined, but it is so cute! Congrats on a great new outfitAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00606407845216027155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87522110785551296972010-03-22T20:13:40.235-04:002010-03-22T20:13:40.235-04:00I just made that blouse pattern a few weeks ago WI...I just made that blouse pattern a few weeks ago WITH the biZAAH bow-thingie. I used a print, so it is not quite so visible. I debated whether to draft a new collar. Yours looks fabulous!<br /><br />I agree with Andrea-my main objection with the blouse is that the waist band sits oddly. I need to adjust that buttonhole for maximum comfort while sitting.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16732366209314206698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34337750540947959852010-03-22T19:28:41.486-04:002010-03-22T19:28:41.486-04:00You look so retro. I love that outfit, shoes and ...You look so retro. I love that outfit, shoes and all.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-74673944759983381322010-03-22T19:17:02.946-04:002010-03-22T19:17:02.946-04:00Honestly I think if the skirt length were a little...Honestly I think if the skirt length were a little closer to what was intended, you'd have the 'drama' back!<br /><br />I'm a ridiculous bow-loving lady but the bow collar illustration really does look strange.reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12776283905130149324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-82657748981319162942010-03-22T17:55:12.815-04:002010-03-22T17:55:12.815-04:00I actually heard somewhere recently (I forget the ...I actually heard somewhere recently (I forget the article, but it was on my Yahoo home page) that a re-imagined Wizard of Oz movie might be going into production. So you're already well-prepared for the ensuing Oz craze! ;)<br /><br />Also, ditching the weird bow-collar was a great call.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09913795373618902575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-89671469737167224812010-03-22T16:49:54.796-04:002010-03-22T16:49:54.796-04:00The clothes are great... but I WANT THOSE SHOES!The clothes are great... but I WANT THOSE SHOES!Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00947982822958330915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-78851556175911829472010-03-22T16:10:37.648-04:002010-03-22T16:10:37.648-04:00Ooh, the peplum detail has me as green as your sho...Ooh, the peplum detail has me as green as your shoes--speaking of which, your chosen color combination is one of my favorites.<br /><br />Happy wearing!Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676924453001061927noreply@blogger.com