tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post4129258166174196063..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Butterick 5814: Construction and Fabric DetailsGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-21149934488438077982013-03-21T11:38:59.952-04:002013-03-21T11:38:59.952-04:00I'm attempting an FBA on this right now, and w...I'm attempting an FBA on this right now, and wondering how you ended up accomplishing yours! Any tips you have would be greatly appreciated. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59874402515994850822012-11-19T11:41:43.682-05:002012-11-19T11:41:43.682-05:00Jocelyn, haha, I made this account when I was very...Jocelyn, haha, I made this account when I was very little, have no idea how to change to my real name.<br />-melissaMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00721477241620391373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57885031311697120372012-11-17T13:41:43.182-05:002012-11-17T13:41:43.182-05:00Nevermind...found it! Top of the left side, haha.Nevermind...found it! Top of the left side, haha.Jocelynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87588358038268572102012-11-17T13:10:03.536-05:002012-11-17T13:10:03.536-05:00Oh so mysterious...what is the web link for this s...Oh so mysterious...what is the web link for this sale? I don't see it on McCall/Vogue's website. Many thanks!!Jocelynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-90288543330252894482012-11-15T06:22:27.428-05:002012-11-15T06:22:27.428-05:00Great, I'm looking forward to read your upcomi...Great, I'm looking forward to read your upcoming posts.Vanessahttp://aurorasysirenas.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-24088479020723119862012-11-14T22:08:15.492-05:002012-11-14T22:08:15.492-05:00Have a think about what type of garments you wear ...Have a think about what type of garments you wear in your current wardrobe, then translate that to the vintage patterns. e.g. If you wear trousers a lot more than skirts, get a trouser pattern and maybe a blouse to match or mix with your other clothes. That way you are most likely to get wear out of what you make.<br /><br />Also, if the patterns are only 1.99, you could probably get one of each type that takes your fancy...Fleurnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-35306114614809444152012-11-14T19:21:46.570-05:002012-11-14T19:21:46.570-05:00How timely! I just finished my first muslin of thi...How timely! I just finished my first muslin of this dress. I had to do an extensive FBA and am pretty happy with how the first try came out. I look forward to seeing how you construct this dress.lucymae13https://www.blogger.com/profile/10589990200479189365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30865012007269298252012-11-14T14:46:13.656-05:002012-11-14T14:46:13.656-05:00I prefer underlining to lining for any skirt that ...I prefer underlining to lining for any skirt that has structural details especially pleats.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15946831589598315950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17011074011151993082012-11-14T11:51:40.217-05:002012-11-14T11:51:40.217-05:00If it's for a winter party dress it would look...If it's for a winter party dress it would look lovely in velvet - silk (v. expensive) or cotton.<br />And with longer sleeves.<br />I made a similar dress years ago, with red cotton velvet.PatFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29975012682387219442012-11-14T10:45:16.679-05:002012-11-14T10:45:16.679-05:00I was thinking of using a dupioni for this dress, ...I was thinking of using a dupioni for this dress, but now I think a silk faille in my stash will work better. Dupioni and taffeta may be too crisp and liable to hold a crease, but I think crepe de chine may be too limp and lightweight, even when underlined. Mid-weight silk faille will have the right combination of body and drape, I'm thinking. Will have to test this idea! Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12181928494578487821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-48747270629518439882012-11-14T09:28:15.228-05:002012-11-14T09:28:15.228-05:00Gertie, I emailed you, but I am bot sure if you go...Gertie, I emailed you, but I am bot sure if you got it, and it's a timed sort of thing. McCall is having a 1.99 sale on vintage, out of print Vogue, Butterick, and McCall patterns. Can you reccomend any, preferably a blouse, vest or pants? Thanks, the sale is only until next week.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00721477241620391373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-85602813199125576302012-11-14T07:19:04.414-05:002012-11-14T07:19:04.414-05:00Can't wait to make this!
Could you use a cott...Can't wait to make this!<br /><br />Could you use a cotton, like with your bombshell dress? Or would that not have enough drape?<br /><br />Thanks!Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01756204386751305121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-91279120335723441692012-11-14T01:44:31.443-05:002012-11-14T01:44:31.443-05:00Really appreciate this post, very helpful info, th...Really appreciate this post, very helpful info, thanks!Brankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01853151883606096742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-39542636410001229212012-11-14T01:06:40.176-05:002012-11-14T01:06:40.176-05:00Would you suggest sewing your Bombshell dress or t...Would you suggest sewing your Bombshell dress or this pattern first for someone on the newer edge of sewing? I was thinking I would start with the video tutorials of the Bombshell 1st.Cyndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560468269616005674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68785258251659092702012-11-13T20:49:15.093-05:002012-11-13T20:49:15.093-05:00Hi there, love this dress and can't wait to se...Hi there, love this dress and can't wait to sew it up one day soon - thanks for adding your helpful hints, especially the longer sleeves! I too am keen on learning the bodice structure elements. Given the shoulders are so wide, is the bodice structured enough to not need a bra (for the mediumly endowed - C cup)? or is a strapless bra probably going to be necessary still? thanks x.pearlcardiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17825778447235920180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-65525542574036645762012-11-13T19:48:32.582-05:002012-11-13T19:48:32.582-05:00I would call it intermediate. Take a look through ...I would call it intermediate. Take a look through the pattern instructions and see if they look do-able to you!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62016976565536840542012-11-13T17:42:25.065-05:002012-11-13T17:42:25.065-05:00Looking forward to this! :) xLooking forward to this! :) xLucyLovesYahttp://www.lucylovesya.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-61856211539991436812012-11-13T16:30:03.044-05:002012-11-13T16:30:03.044-05:00I picked up this pattern and am wondering what lev...I picked up this pattern and am wondering what level of ability you would rate this. I think it's stunning and would love to wear it out with my husband, but don't have a lot of experience sewing clothing. Do you think this would be overwhelming for someone fairly new to clothing construction?Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00491280935032504726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-69991051075317277632012-11-13T12:50:04.484-05:002012-11-13T12:50:04.484-05:00I wasn't going to buy this as I have so many p...I wasn't going to buy this as I have so many patterns already, but as soon as you mentioned 'bodice structure', in the basket it went! Can't wait for it to arrive so I can try my hand at boning, etc.Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570545194570856281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-265892194050745252012-11-13T12:10:59.274-05:002012-11-13T12:10:59.274-05:00Yay! Love the coat, made your bombshell dress, am ...Yay! Love the coat, made your bombshell dress, am looking forward to making this one as well!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16259612193829433575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68025886304770906462012-11-13T11:57:56.175-05:002012-11-13T11:57:56.175-05:00Great! Thanks for the suggestions. I find "...Great! Thanks for the suggestions. I find "taffeta" tends to be a "go to" for Butterick on most of their party dress patterns..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17098859254527196906noreply@blogger.com