tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post3182146711953171009..comments2024-03-23T16:46:47.415-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: California Sewin'Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83603825888867444912011-02-13T15:57:18.489-05:002011-02-13T15:57:18.489-05:00Love your blog! There's nothing I love more th...Love your blog! There's nothing I love more than sewing and cats.Felyneluvrhttp://www.ciscosewingsuppliesandnotions.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-26986488357546599172011-02-05T13:48:36.505-05:002011-02-05T13:48:36.505-05:00I'm in the midst of that Cynthia Rowley patter...I'm in the midst of that Cynthia Rowley pattern.... boy, am I insane! I SO should have done a muslin.... *sigh* However, I think I can fix my mistakes... at any rate, I can always run out and get another half yard of fabric and start the bodice front all over again!Celinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612506403779269829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-85683267055004684632011-02-03T15:46:36.933-05:002011-02-03T15:46:36.933-05:00Bet your kitties gave you sideways glances when yo...Bet your kitties gave you sideways glances when you got home. What, a dog?!<br /><br />Looks like such a fabulous weekend. I can but dream that something like that might happen in the UK one day...Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570545194570856281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-78648052612746443362011-02-03T07:19:08.109-05:002011-02-03T07:19:08.109-05:00Looks like a fab weekend!
http://booboo-kitty-cou...Looks like a fab weekend!<br /><br />http://booboo-kitty-couture.blogspot.com/Boo Boo Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18206903525566670541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-74740914755940462332011-02-03T06:29:38.834-05:002011-02-03T06:29:38.834-05:00Thanks for the advice Gertie! It's good to kno...Thanks for the advice Gertie! It's good to know about the bust fit -I usually have to do an FBA so it's good that that might not be necessary!Clarehttp://restlessrobot.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41579572687392386462011-02-02T18:48:00.209-05:002011-02-02T18:48:00.209-05:00Wow! You just look so happy and glamorous! So glad...Wow! You just look so happy and glamorous! So glad you make it out there and had such a good time.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895625114035965626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-43727225384914351762011-02-02T14:42:27.452-05:002011-02-02T14:42:27.452-05:00oh, your trip looks like it was downright dreamy! ...oh, your trip looks like it was downright dreamy! i just finished that rowley pattern, and it too is pretty dreamy. i can‘t wait until it's warm enough to wear it!emily.mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07770615424918781021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-16752416114071161392011-02-02T14:39:38.202-05:002011-02-02T14:39:38.202-05:00Glad to have you back, I've missed your bloggi...Glad to have you back, I've missed your blogging and glad you didn't get stuck in the snowstorm which has now hit Toronto, YAY!SewSisterhttp://sewsister.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-74659366645041748832011-02-02T14:19:54.073-05:002011-02-02T14:19:54.073-05:00Since a couple of you asked, here are a few tips f...Since a couple of you asked, here are a few tips for the Rowley pattern: First, I would definitely make a bodice muslin. This is the kind of thing where you want a test run of the darts and tucks and such. The fit is pretty snug, which is good for this kind of dress. You may want to leave extra seam allowances on your muslin side seams in case you need to take it out. Also, unless you're large-busted, you may need to adjust the top of the bodice since it may gape. I would use a thin-ish cotton for your final dress. Nothing too thick or the back gathers look bulky and it's hard to turn the spaghetti straps. Good luck!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60458491835987155382011-02-02T13:42:32.806-05:002011-02-02T13:42:32.806-05:00Looks like fun!
I've wanted that Cynthia Rowl...Looks like fun! <br />I've wanted that Cynthia Rowley pattern since it came out. I'll have to get it for sure now :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474033571158410724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-61367816433604311572011-02-02T13:04:51.909-05:002011-02-02T13:04:51.909-05:00Oh, I just love that rose-print dress -- it's ...Oh, I just love that rose-print dress -- it's even better in the action shots than it was when you modeled it! It looks so gorgeous with your hair and red lipstick (we share the same coloring, so I'm taking notes! I'm copying your navy blue dress next :-)). Glad you had a great time in Palm Springs!Katie Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-46212817375600530232011-02-02T12:19:58.735-05:002011-02-02T12:19:58.735-05:00looks like loads of funlooks like loads of funLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09892678679159946834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-35277572117711371042011-02-02T12:10:25.085-05:002011-02-02T12:10:25.085-05:00I bought the Cynthia Rowley pattern right when it ...I bought the Cynthia Rowley pattern right when it came out but I still can't decide on fabric. Do you maybe have a picture of the finished dress? There are no pattern reviews out there either so Im not sure if Ill have to make a muslin on it. Any suggestions?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027750135585542578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57047677975327607482011-02-02T10:56:37.199-05:002011-02-02T10:56:37.199-05:00Looks like loads of fun! And that Cynthia Rowley p...Looks like loads of fun! And that Cynthia Rowley pattern - OMG! I am running out to get one now :)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14472883951161883895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-54164726487881190192011-02-02T10:31:40.941-05:002011-02-02T10:31:40.941-05:00Thank YOU Gretchen, I'm just so bummed that I ...Thank YOU Gretchen, I'm just so bummed that I didn't get to use your awesomeness on the weekend, next time! (My reality today is -15 degrees, yikes).Sewing Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18291558571275361422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-67045439740931628802011-02-02T10:27:44.351-05:002011-02-02T10:27:44.351-05:00Sounds like a fun weekend. Hope it was warmer in ...Sounds like a fun weekend. Hope it was warmer in Palm Springs than it is about two hours west, where I am. In the 40's this morning, with a predicted high of only 68. Here in CA., that is "brrrrrr" weather! <br /><br />R.Renanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-22252789873007676012011-02-02T09:57:38.767-05:002011-02-02T09:57:38.767-05:00Gretchen - it was so wonderful to meet you and lea...Gretchen - it was so wonderful to meet you and learn from you! Your work is amazing and I'm so glad I got to see your dresses in person. You are so talented! And Julia sends you head bumps! (Isn't that a super cute photo of the five of us?)marirobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17567068962904837999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29340679041651707592011-02-02T09:24:15.174-05:002011-02-02T09:24:15.174-05:00Looks like tons of fun! I think I need to go to so...Looks like tons of fun! I think I need to go to something like this (but perhaps a bit closer to home than CA!).Stephanie Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04210449948990020456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87039043882014156182011-02-02T09:14:49.449-05:002011-02-02T09:14:49.449-05:00What's that I see in those photographs? Sun? W...What's that I see in those photographs? Sun? Who knew there is someplace in these United States where there is sun. And palm trees. And things that are green and not black/white/grey/slushy. Sigh.Toby Wollinhttp://www.kitchencountereconomics.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-72608235437544410402011-02-02T07:31:13.970-05:002011-02-02T07:31:13.970-05:00All that sunshine is making me jealous! I've a...All that sunshine is making me jealous! I've also got a copy of the Cynthia Rowley (well, it's en route) and am crazy daunted about the pleats and darts. Any tips on fitting resources for this shape?Clarehttp://restlessrobot.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-43225404140800862062011-02-02T07:26:42.576-05:002011-02-02T07:26:42.576-05:00Sleeveless dresses in January!!
Bet the sunshine ...Sleeveless dresses in January!!<br /><br />Bet the sunshine did you good :-)Lucyhttp://patchworkdreams.wordpress.com/category/sewingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87960182973983643452011-02-02T07:24:37.824-05:002011-02-02T07:24:37.824-05:00Looks like you had a blast! :) (What I would have ...Looks like you had a blast! :) (What I would have given to be a fly-on-a-wall there! ;) I am now tempted to buy that Cynthia Rowley pattern too... I've been eying it already recently, but hadn't decided. Glad you're back! :)<br /><br />♥ CaseyCaseyhttp://elegantmusings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73328750948380676182011-02-02T07:18:47.509-05:002011-02-02T07:18:47.509-05:00What an amazing weekend! It would be great to go o...What an amazing weekend! It would be great to go on a weekend-class like that, to be so productive and focused. <br />The Cynthia Rowley pattern looks wonderful, I love the draping over the bust and over the waist! Personally I'd lengthen it a few inches, but then I like my skirts to hit below the knee, a little granny-styled perhaps =)Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08762815696807107905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68463563546169208972011-02-02T07:10:32.430-05:002011-02-02T07:10:32.430-05:00Lucky girl!
I'm sure you ladies had a great ti...Lucky girl!<br />I'm sure you ladies had a great time!Patriziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178493590748408706noreply@blogger.com