tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post3913829149693323004..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Modern/VintageGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70763809427173584442012-12-28T10:21:22.422-05:002012-12-28T10:21:22.422-05:00I change clothes after work becuase I'm usuall...I change clothes after work becuase I'm usually about to tacle a sewing project and want to be able to do my work with relative ease. My true vintage pieces are treasured and are taken care of with a very delicate hand, so getting out of them when returning home from work is more about preservation than anything else. A typical outfit to sew or knock about in is capris or high waisted jeans and a vintage cardigan or a cute cotton blouse paired with Keds or flats. Serious lounging at home calls for yoga clothes! Hot summer days you will always catch me in a cotton dress no matter what becuase it is SCORCHING here in Texas. I found a super cute vintage pattern for a 40's summertime dress that included pieces to make a little bolero to go over your dress which is perfect for the office. It's cool and comfy and covers all the tatts nicely - a win-win in my book. All I do when leaving the office to meet friends (or just to go home a veg) is ditch the bolero and voila - instant casual cuteness!Vintage Vixennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-81948789602119288752012-12-10T11:58:02.505-05:002012-12-10T11:58:02.505-05:00Love this post!Love this post!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08825594555766385681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62264587920954170482012-12-06T05:29:53.380-05:002012-12-06T05:29:53.380-05:00Hi,
I'm normally not into pink, but I have to ...Hi,<br />I'm normally not into pink, but I have to say that it looks awesome on you. Love it!<br /><br />KatharinaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15732038008464891653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-48817903717204802232012-12-05T02:10:26.584-05:002012-12-05T02:10:26.584-05:00Very pretty...I like the blue frock which is so cu...Very pretty...I like the blue frock which is so cute and neatly presented...trendy clotheshttp://bvira.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53433564061632513272012-12-04T14:59:02.926-05:002012-12-04T14:59:02.926-05:00A few weeks ago, I went to the fabric store I freq...A few weeks ago, I went to the fabric store I frequent in a hoodie and jeans..yesterday I returned in my typical vintage wear, and the sales girl announced "PHEW! You look like you again! I almost didn't recognize you last time you were in." Guess that means I can go incognito so long as I dress in sweats ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17098859254527196906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49280322814183750862012-12-03T05:23:07.360-05:002012-12-03T05:23:07.360-05:00The trick with the hair is to put tonnes of hairsp...The trick with the hair is to put tonnes of hairspray on and sleep with a scarf on to protect it. I managed to make my victory rolls last 5 days that way.M'ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-81803913784034044822012-12-03T01:41:09.757-05:002012-12-03T01:41:09.757-05:00Real 50s people had to relax without sweatpants, s...Real 50s people had to relax without sweatpants, so the wasitless housecoat (that can be belted for a trip to the corner store) was the answer. I love mine!silk ties onlinehttp://www.mens-ties.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57510806745322214902012-12-02T22:07:27.635-05:002012-12-02T22:07:27.635-05:00Hair color is just another accessory! It can be ch...Hair color is just another accessory! It can be changed and changed again to match a mood, a season or even an outfit. Your pink looks fantastic on you!Cyndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560468269616005674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-2325242492004425962012-12-02T20:29:53.259-05:002012-12-02T20:29:53.259-05:00your hair is uh. maz. ing. I am plus size so I us...your hair is uh. maz. ing. I am plus size so I usually have to wear "vintage inspired" but I like to mix and match. I especially like to wear a vintage brooch on a vintage cardigan with a modern button up and skirt. I also have a few outfits that fit the 70s punk look too. I suppose I just dress to my mood!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04852594008329887458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-85766516527852706342012-12-02T20:10:41.668-05:002012-12-02T20:10:41.668-05:00Gertie glad to hear that you dres modern too! Lol ...Gertie glad to hear that you dres modern too! Lol I bought a button down shirt pattern from McCalls but once it actually came in the mail and I looked at it I felt like it was too hard. Help me! What do you think? I am intermediate sewerMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00721477241620391373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30371117776631406602012-12-02T13:10:28.155-05:002012-12-02T13:10:28.155-05:00I try to always dress "put together" whe...I try to always dress "put together" whether it's in a smashing dress or jeans and a tee because it makes me feel like me life is also "put together"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-86624181399488541572012-12-01T21:52:52.126-05:002012-12-01T21:52:52.126-05:00I really like your hair. Play around and have fun ...I really like your hair. Play around and have fun with it! I had mine hot pink for a few months and changed it now to be more subtle (ahem). <br /><br />My hair is now cotton-candy-coloured on top, then changes to magenta, and then to being almost purple at the tips.<br /><br />My point is … candy-coloured hair can be a lot of fun. And as the colour is only semi-permanent there is a lot of room for playing :)<br /><br /><br /><br />angienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-66727448175723965152012-12-01T11:58:41.763-05:002012-12-01T11:58:41.763-05:00I've always mixed it up, too. Pre-kids, I wor...I've always mixed it up, too. Pre-kids, I wore a lot of real vintage with contemporary ready to wear. I often went out in '40s rayon dresses and '50s sundresses. I had a bunch of fabulous '50s skirts circle skirts - a Mexican skirt with sequins; a navy velveteen circle skirt with gold appliquéd paisleys, and a black "raffia" skirt were my particular favorites - which I wore with modern tops and sweaters. I'd throw a beaded cardigan over a contemporary LBD, and I have a couple of early '60s opera coats that go beautifully over any number of dresses, vintage and modern. And I have a collection of great vintage bags looked good with anything. <br /><br />With two littles, I'm more cautious about wearing the real deal, but I still love mixing it up. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11491871316169568057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-46684196013649746942012-12-01T01:27:33.092-05:002012-12-01T01:27:33.092-05:00I feel like you need a satin "Pink Ladies&quo...I feel like you need a satin "Pink Ladies" jacket to go with your jeans and tank, and you'd be vintage all over again!<br />Love the pink hair. And jealous of the pink hair. The tips were very punk rock, but the allover shows a deep commitment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07761317389741540553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-26207892379960187582012-12-01T00:26:09.872-05:002012-12-01T00:26:09.872-05:00I don't change clothes when i get home either....I don't change clothes when i get home either. I like what I pick out in the morning and I hate changing clothes so an apron comes on to cook dinner in and sometimes slippers or Keds replace my shoes but that's it.<br /><br />When I dress "comfy" I feel sloppy and lazy so comfort for me has to be stylish (my version of stylish, that is).Maryhttp://thedailysew.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-65342906948159745372012-11-30T23:41:09.338-05:002012-11-30T23:41:09.338-05:00You look so fabulous! Once upon a time I rocked th...You look so fabulous! Once upon a time I rocked the pink hair and found that mixing some of the dye with a deep conditioner once a week helped keep the color vibrant. <br />If you decide to go back to brunette anytime soon - I like the henna dyes from Lush. They aren't filled with chemicals so you can give your hair a chance to relax a bit. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27255638636991526622012-11-30T11:30:37.700-05:002012-11-30T11:30:37.700-05:00I love vintage, and I mix vintage and modern for w...I love vintage, and I mix vintage and modern for work(I'm a teacher) and dress, but I wear jeans and sweatpants at home during the fall and winter, and shorts and tees in the summer. Vintage clothing is so elegant and classy.I have had housecoats and my mom still calls bathrobes housecoats, and they are great around the house. I love your dress! It fits you so well, and looks great with your hair. I love your hair, but I can't pull something like that off as a high school teacher. Cynthianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73177040488507742642012-11-30T11:26:48.336-05:002012-11-30T11:26:48.336-05:00Reading through the comments, I feel like I might ...Reading through the comments, I feel like I might be in the serious minority here, but I don't have any problem whatsoever mixing it up -- I love a pair of modern, RTW skinny jeans with an awesome vintage top and jewelry. I frequently clean the house or just sit around in modern straight-leg jeans and a plaid shirt with roll-up sleeves that my gramma wore when she cleaned the house 40 years ago (she had an apron on, of course). One of my very most favorite work-appropriate outfits consists of a great high-waisted wool skirt from the 40s that was my grammas with seamed stockings, adorable repro shoes (http://www.remixvintageshoes.com/twinstrap.html) and a bateau-neck top from J.Crew. My go-to comfy cold-weather "vintage mix" outfit is a pair of deadstock WWII navy pants and a J.Peterman Nantucket sweater, hair in combs, bright red lipstick.<br />If I'm doin' it wrong, I don't wanna be right.<br /><br />I have been dressing like that for probably a decade now and never really thought that much about it until today... it's not unlike the house we're renovating now, which we keep using the mnatra "modern convenience but keeping with the original/vintage sensibilities." As in, save the original woodwork but for God's sake, don't make me cook in a 1928 kitchen. I guess I feel the same way about my clothes. I love vintage clothes and vintage styling, but please don't take away my petite's section at Nordstrom...<br />Gaylehttp://www.ourdcrowhouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49347257873544377492012-11-30T09:46:34.626-05:002012-11-30T09:46:34.626-05:00Pearl, I have had a few house coat patterns on my ...Pearl, I have had a few house coat patterns on my favorites list! And may have to figure out a way to make one cute but winter-appropriate for my cold winter climate... can one wear a cardigan over a house coat? Hmm. ;)Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368418516615371972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-51203484728688767272012-11-30T07:33:23.337-05:002012-11-30T07:33:23.337-05:00Hi Margete, Wow. You said exactly what I feel. Peo...Hi Margete, Wow. You said exactly what I feel. People hold me to a different standard than they hold themselves...I try to take it as a compliment. But it can irk me too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500490363731355974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-21892502731325505602012-11-30T06:23:56.322-05:002012-11-30T06:23:56.322-05:00The pink hair looks very cute on you! The pink hair looks very cute on you! junenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-4905385209018552372012-11-30T04:42:52.347-05:002012-11-30T04:42:52.347-05:00I think about it too much. While I might throw on ...I think about it too much. While I might throw on a pair of jeans to rush across to the shops I just don't feel *right*. When I am in vintage I feel myself. If that makes any sense at all. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-46025966768554934612012-11-30T04:13:23.946-05:002012-11-30T04:13:23.946-05:00When its cold I take a nod from history. Wooly tig...When its cold I take a nod from history. Wooly tights, boots heavy chord skirt down to my ankles. The colder it is the more 'petticoats' I add under the skirt.M'ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-9062902907740098092012-11-30T03:47:13.060-05:002012-11-30T03:47:13.060-05:00Your hair is super awesome and I'm super jealo...Your hair is super awesome and I'm super jealous!!! I've always wanted to dye my hair wild and crazy colors, but I come from a super conservative household. (Super bummer!) I think your hair matches wonderfully with your bright pink personality. You really are brave and courageous, and I really look up to you for those specific reasons. I would LOVE to be able to dye my hair electric blue, but societal constraints say NO especially because I'm trying to pursue a career in health professions...which is a SUPER NO! Its like those people have zero souls and creativity...Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05159219518414787687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70840964186677991462012-11-30T02:58:56.179-05:002012-11-30T02:58:56.179-05:00I love your hair, it looks kick arse! I'm slow...I love your hair, it looks kick arse! I'm slowly transitioning my wardrobe from modern to more vintage but I find that went I do go "full vintage pin up" its more attention grabbing. When I dress in what's considered "normal/modern" I'm looked at strangely like, "Well why aren't you wearing you vintage stuff today?" Eh rock whatever rocks your socks off I say. I'm finding my tastes don't really completely go with vintage or modern definitions anyways hehe. --Side note I just got your book in the mail and I'm completely floored at how awesome you are and terrified! I'm a complete sewing newbie but lets hope by this time next year I'll be at least a pinch as good as you are.Tashinoreply@blogger.com