tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post4364596807756037537..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Snow Day, Sew Day! Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-21182688780164514582015-03-23T21:28:43.619-04:002015-03-23T21:28:43.619-04:00I love this dress. I love that fabric. I love all ...I love this dress. I love that fabric. I love all of it so much, that I actually bought the fabric that you designed the dress for, and I almost never do that. I'm cutting it out now, and let me tell you, it's taking all of my sewing mojo from years as a professional seamstress and a costume designer to make that pretty dress fit my menopausal body, but I'm determined to make it look good. A 36F bust in that dress? Oh yeah. ("Hello boys!") A weirdly round middle section, but only on the front half of my body? Check. I'm just grateful you designed this to stop at the waist. I mean, the back bodice side seam slants the opposite diagonal from the "norm" to accommodate my new post-menopause body. If I had to figure out how to make princess seams flatter this stomach, I think I'd probably go mad. I'd post a pic of the bodice if I could, but oh well. Moving on to the lining!Zinahttp://www.whitestoneday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-78884141018959273902015-02-15T22:14:24.495-05:002015-02-15T22:14:24.495-05:00Congrats on the new pattern and your upcoming book...Congrats on the new pattern and your upcoming book. I have book no. 1 and it looks like book no. 3 will be on my self also. :-)<br /><br />As if you do not have enough on your plate but a closed mouth does not get fed. So, I would like to ask if you would consider designing a vintage style dress for a mature, large; i.e., size 18 woman/granny like myself? I mean I am old, and large, but still want to look on point when I dress, not matronly.<br /><br />I love, love the dress you made B5882 (I mean really in love); but can't pull it off for my silhouette. Were I a better sewist I would figure how to make that baby work for ME. Love it (oh did I say that).<br /><br />Keep up the good work, Gertie.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />LyricLyrichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16489326001502318429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-86564648297287574942015-02-14T15:50:01.261-05:002015-02-14T15:50:01.261-05:00LOVE the fabricLOVE the fabricAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237085476950201297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34382933486146820362015-02-14T14:27:56.331-05:002015-02-14T14:27:56.331-05:00Sounds fantastic! Dress #24 is AMAZING progress! ...Sounds fantastic! Dress #24 is AMAZING progress! Looking forward to the book!mimi jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046101113822427313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-36429778086589290492015-02-14T13:19:08.502-05:002015-02-14T13:19:08.502-05:00I just finally got my hands on your two books and ...I just finally got my hands on your two books and I LOVE them, so I can't wait for your next one to come out, specially because it will be all about dresses!!Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14899062585005640063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79593206155771329832015-02-13T16:21:45.456-05:002015-02-13T16:21:45.456-05:00I agree nothing better than sitting at your machin...I agree nothing better than sitting at your machine sewing watching the snow fall.joenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551890706236673783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59887846701298500272015-02-13T04:25:09.418-05:002015-02-13T04:25:09.418-05:00Oh, then it's perfect. It seemed like the butt...Oh, then it's perfect. It seemed like the butterick one in the picture but ia nice to have the underbust option ^^Mayumihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12754832625931098567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-24751809507296749142015-02-12T10:54:16.036-05:002015-02-12T10:54:16.036-05:00Gathers UNDER the bust! Yay! Adorable with a sma...Gathers UNDER the bust! Yay! Adorable with a small bust, knockout with a larger one! I can't wait!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-40154617103026574082015-02-12T09:59:12.988-05:002015-02-12T09:59:12.988-05:00i love all of this! sooooo cute!!
Make sure to v...i love all of this! sooooo cute!! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.so--hi.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Make sure to visit my blog! So, hi. </a>sohirachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10646967903332297695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44660924258392073362015-02-12T01:30:23.916-05:002015-02-12T01:30:23.916-05:00A dress book! I can't wait!!!!!! The new patte...A dress book! I can't wait!!!!!! The new pattern is stunning. How would it go with a generous bust? It looks really sweet on the model, but she is a tiny wee thing. The fabric is perfection. Poppy Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288867028294659038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17230412042104328422015-02-11T12:30:36.412-05:002015-02-11T12:30:36.412-05:00Another book! With only dresses! So fun - congrats...Another book! With only dresses! So fun - congrats! I'm looking forward to seeing more from it - and from you. Also very curious about your new job. StinaPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339767894646956560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-66526543329704051002015-02-11T09:57:22.977-05:002015-02-11T09:57:22.977-05:00I'm so happy about these news! I loved your pr...I'm so happy about these news! I loved your previous books, so I'm looking forward to this one.Elena Knitshttp://elenaknits.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-32088570199879966822015-02-10T22:51:45.696-05:002015-02-10T22:51:45.696-05:00I passed by your new pattern cuz I thought, "...I passed by your new pattern cuz I thought, "Like I'll ever find gorgeous border print like that...." Now I find out that is one of your new fabrics. Squeal! And I remember you promised kitties. I'm saving all my fabric budget for when they come out!Piper Springshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719306397124499228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-3312843694381546132015-02-10T18:22:40.620-05:002015-02-10T18:22:40.620-05:00I love border prints and roses!! I will have to bu...I love border prints and roses!! I will have to buy this fabric! Border prints are hard to find.Cynthianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-21062542400404106882015-02-10T13:00:28.881-05:002015-02-10T13:00:28.881-05:00I came across your new pattern when I was stocking...I came across your new pattern when I was stocking out the new Butterick! It was a pleasant surprise!breadmakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04226201586157858978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25245418147003943792015-02-10T12:41:28.924-05:002015-02-10T12:41:28.924-05:00Great news on the new book Gertie - I'll be su...Great news on the new book Gertie - I'll be sure to get a copy as I've practically devoured your 'Casual' one! Does your busy schedule allow for any more of your You Tube sewing shows - I loved the first three! You're such a natural in front of the camera and your enthusiasm for your subject is inspirational xSew Sarah Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10060444598136532475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-90769975769203039582015-02-10T08:15:44.357-05:002015-02-10T08:15:44.357-05:00Yes! Love your new dress pattern - it is the close...Yes! Love your new dress pattern - it is the closest I have seen to this dress worn by 'Sookie Stackhouse' that I have been coveting for years: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/34410384623972147/<br />And I will be eagerly awaiting your new book full of dresses - mmmmmmm!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358404631625584903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-64779441804463860132015-02-10T07:59:48.921-05:002015-02-10T07:59:48.921-05:00It does go under the bust, and then curves slightl...It does go under the bust, and then curves slightly up toward the side seams.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83926862276544127432015-02-10T07:35:55.792-05:002015-02-10T07:35:55.792-05:00Can't wait! I have both of your books and I lo...Can't wait! I have both of your books and I love them!Annhttp://www.dinahsdollsclothes.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-48539344494923556542015-02-10T04:50:31.896-05:002015-02-10T04:50:31.896-05:00This are great news! I have your second book and I...This are great news! I have your second book and I love it, so I will be getting the fist one soon and of course the new one. <br /><br />The new butterick pattern is very cute, and the flower print lovely. It seems that the gathered bust inset is not under the bust, just mid way. Is this correct? If so, I hope you can make a pattern that goes under the bust some day, or maybe include two options. I think it looks better for small busts (like mine)Mayumihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12754832625931098567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-80489984396407368642015-02-09T21:00:14.960-05:002015-02-09T21:00:14.960-05:00A third book! All my dreams!A third book! All my dreams!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08071317011530605724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-31209185064189205052015-02-09T17:36:49.629-05:002015-02-09T17:36:49.629-05:00Love the new pattern & fabric. Can't wait ...Love the new pattern & fabric. Can't wait to see that fabric in person. Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06515091383481646816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-21480681920477626172015-02-09T16:34:40.626-05:002015-02-09T16:34:40.626-05:00I so look forward to seeing the new fabrics!I so look forward to seeing the new fabrics!Aisha Johnson - SewCouturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09510409814057587494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-78263544991493384972015-02-09T16:28:56.677-05:002015-02-09T16:28:56.677-05:00That's a great frock you've designed there...That's a great frock you've designed there, congratulations on your upcoming book. I've enjoyed reading your blog and happy for you that your hard work has been successful in book format. Totally agree, putting in the sewing hours is the key, but so hard to find the time!Miss Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01411582479818113011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23495506290575767952015-02-09T16:22:46.624-05:002015-02-09T16:22:46.624-05:00I like the dress above, could it be made to work o...I like the dress above, could it be made to work on someone with a bigger bust? Chickadeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16492065954490382900noreply@blogger.com