tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post4209067349245448122..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Swatch Time: a Love StoryGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-26228442748740744812009-11-19T00:12:22.153-05:002009-11-19T00:12:22.153-05:00So, there's this old Bing Crosby movie on TV a...So, there's this old Bing Crosby movie on TV and I just had to post because, OMG, someone is wearing this dress! It was pretty neat to see it "in the wild," so to speak, <i>and</i> I found a clip of it online. Crappy quality, but here's someone kicking ass in a slinky, long-sleeved, polka dot version of this dress. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x929ex_catfight-here-comes-the-groom_shortfilms" rel="nofollow">"Here Comes the Groom"(1951)</a><br /><br />The dress in the movie is a pretty hot number!Dananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-28516718598949120592009-09-09T13:13:26.376-04:002009-09-09T13:13:26.376-04:00Wow! I am stupified with awe at that dress and yo...Wow! I am stupified with awe at that dress and your skills! Amazing. And gorgeous. xJuliaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08796157310429701087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-8209512808451986722009-09-08T12:11:33.345-04:002009-09-08T12:11:33.345-04:00I love the new fabric! You are certainly forgiven...I love the new fabric! You are certainly forgiven.<br /><br />I agree with Karin that it seems that it should be paired with a matte fabric, or a least something with a limited shine, like the silk noil that SallySews suggested.Gaidighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11137796009019992269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-8626220168009570402009-09-07T13:30:51.282-04:002009-09-07T13:30:51.282-04:00Oooh, that bride better watch out!
That will be ...Oooh, that bride better watch out! <br /><br />That will be a lovely outfit though I admit I will still mourn the blue fleurs. Maybe someone else out their will pick up the torch now?lsaspaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058968076601943527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79449857910461535372009-09-07T10:55:08.634-04:002009-09-07T10:55:08.634-04:00Go for silk noil - a bit of a texture, but very su...Go for silk noil - a bit of a texture, but very subtle. Firm enough to be tailored, but drapey enough to look good.SallySewshttp://sallysews.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53807934882464745212009-09-07T09:21:14.158-04:002009-09-07T09:21:14.158-04:00Wonderful fabric! I'm so exited to see the res...Wonderful fabric! I'm so exited to see the result! How does it go with sewing on the vintage machine? Have you two become friends yet? I have an old machine from the 50s as well, I love it dearly and it very seldom gives me any trubble. However, when it comes to this sort of fabric I have to admit that I prefer my mom's newer machine... Good luck! =)Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08762815696807107905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-55642326663205413322009-09-07T06:01:57.388-04:002009-09-07T06:01:57.388-04:00It seems pretty! I always liked the idea of a blac...It seems pretty! I always liked the idea of a black ensemble, because to me it enlights the versatility of this combination: it's not every garment that can go from the office suit to the theatral dress!<br />Wouldn't a silk crepe be both dressy and firm enough?Carlottanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29244771024633178352009-09-07T05:22:38.366-04:002009-09-07T05:22:38.366-04:00I really like this new choice. I am also glad you...I really like this new choice. I am also glad you have a place to wear the dress!Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11152942097072530468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60345123882231484782009-09-07T02:42:10.205-04:002009-09-07T02:42:10.205-04:00You are absolutely forgiven for your change of pla...You are absolutely forgiven for your change of plans, I really understand why you fell for this fabric, it's lovely! (And I think I like this even more than the blue combination...)<br /><br />I don't know if I would choose a silk to go under the illusion, though. I don't know if it needs that and I think I would go for a mat fabric, to make the illusion really pop.Karin van Damhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05265648838034821590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70075789083485223312009-09-06T23:52:46.278-04:002009-09-06T23:52:46.278-04:00How about finding a water taffeta in black? I had...How about finding a water taffeta in black? I had a skirt out of this fabric when I was in high school (uhh-in 1957) and I had rave reviews about it. Not sure how it will look with your choice for the overskirt but just a thought from the far reaches of my memory bank.pat dierksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-6974020753075347302009-09-06T22:40:40.409-04:002009-09-06T22:40:40.409-04:00A great dress for a wedding! And being fickle can ...A great dress for a wedding! And being fickle can be a good thing. :)Amanda Laurel Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09931287254961173956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-3082827522371025312009-09-06T22:39:34.760-04:002009-09-06T22:39:34.760-04:00awesome fabric combo. And now your dress has a des...awesome fabric combo. And now your dress has a destination! I can't wait to see it.elizabethenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-39516297735023101492009-09-06T22:10:34.018-04:002009-09-06T22:10:34.018-04:00I have just found your blog and it is the most fun...I have just found your blog and it is the most fun thing I've read in ages! And so completely inspiring. I'm hauling the machine out of the cupboard this afternoon.<br /><br />Thank you!lexihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05803974098934443459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30088085346998916502009-09-06T20:39:18.613-04:002009-09-06T20:39:18.613-04:00Yay! A Little Black Dress! That fabric is amazing,...Yay! A Little Black Dress! That fabric is amazing, a perfect choice.Josephine Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467403316039394846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-64889576048219912202009-09-06T20:04:40.954-04:002009-09-06T20:04:40.954-04:00I would have fallen in love with that fabric also....I would have fallen in love with that fabric also. Make a beautiful thing.gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29601492947640482462009-09-06T19:24:12.255-04:002009-09-06T19:24:12.255-04:00Hi! I just stumbled upon your blog and am loving ...Hi! I just stumbled upon your blog and am loving it.<br /><br />The fabric is gorgeous, can't wait to see the finished product!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-64241980526062320752009-09-06T16:39:34.061-04:002009-09-06T16:39:34.061-04:00Gertie- so worth waiting. I LOVE it!! Perfect lbd ...Gertie- so worth waiting. I LOVE it!! Perfect lbd with a bit of pizzazzzz! <br /><br />This season I would love to make a dress in lace! Good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70746486891782752022009-09-06T16:08:57.690-04:002009-09-06T16:08:57.690-04:00Excellent choice. I have developed a bit of an obs...Excellent choice. I have developed a bit of an obsession with the idea of a black fabric with white floral embroidery lately. This is perfect.Kerryhttp://kerry-litka.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-50179027645210317892009-09-06T14:47:04.681-04:002009-09-06T14:47:04.681-04:00Oh wow, that is beautiful and a great choice.Oh wow, that is beautiful and a great choice.Dissolved Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01848229519794181710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-16974091067996146742009-09-06T14:14:19.571-04:002009-09-06T14:14:19.571-04:00ooohh...I can totally see why you fell. are there ...ooohh...I can totally see why you fell. are there any fabric suggestions on the pattern that help? I personally think I would look for a silk crepe but it's hard to say...you'll definitely need to check everything with a swatch in hand of the illusion!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11529913156270137127noreply@blogger.com