tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post4400841084851025515..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: A Mini-Break Means True LoveGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-56084367118846048222011-01-17T12:01:34.554-05:002011-01-17T12:01:34.554-05:00simplicity printed pattern 21 21
do you if you can...simplicity printed pattern 21 21<br />do you if you can still find this 1 i am tring to find itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79595736713322531582010-05-21T09:43:41.695-04:002010-05-21T09:43:41.695-04:00ooh I just realised that your mini-break might act...ooh I just realised that your mini-break might actually be coinciding with mine! Is it the last weekend in June?<br /><br />It's been over two years since we went ANYWHERE so this is so well-deserved. It's just a weekend in Paris and we're staying with fiends but I'm so excited and planning already. I think this calls for a mini-break wardrobe sewalong!melissahttp://www.fehrtrade.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-82728393414030709472010-05-20T10:57:23.546-04:002010-05-20T10:57:23.546-04:00I went to a posh 'ladies' college in Oxfor...I went to a posh 'ladies' college in Oxford 20 years ago, and they were very much of the type who advocate books like these. They would instruct us to carry 'expensive' lipstick cases in our bag even if there were no lipstick left because if we dropped said bag, and the contents spilled out, expensive lipstick cases would look better than cheap ones.<br /><br />That's England for you.<br /><br />xJuliaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08796157310429701087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58301085924940286622010-05-19T19:06:49.593-04:002010-05-19T19:06:49.593-04:00Yay for mini-breaks! Love the vacation wardrobe pl...Yay for mini-breaks! Love the vacation wardrobe planning, your red-hot fabric selection is gorgeous! I especially love the dotted one, it's so pretty. <br />I have a holiday coming up in a couple months, you're inspiring me to consider a vacation wardrobe as well... Look forward to seeing your mini-wardrobe!Tasiahttp://sewaholic.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68026918367147951702010-05-18T23:33:55.766-04:002010-05-18T23:33:55.766-04:00So lovely, all of it. Perhaps start with a 'de...So lovely, all of it. Perhaps start with a 'definite' like the solid red shorts, while the rest of the wardrobe crystalises in your mind?Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11834160669469958728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-22801387849895961242010-05-18T19:38:37.466-04:002010-05-18T19:38:37.466-04:00Ack! I am always completely obsessed with gingham...Ack! I am always completely obsessed with gingham, and that red is DIVINE.<br /><br />As an aside, have you seen the Beyonce filmclip for 'Why don't you love me?' It's all retro styled and my favourite bit is the bit where she dusts all her grammies in a TOTALLY CUTE dress and then falls, I-love-lucy style exhausted into a chair. I WANT that dress (only maybe not as short! ;)) Any vintage pattern suggestions for it?Kaviarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409825601485451978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-86329871125528843072010-05-18T19:19:21.377-04:002010-05-18T19:19:21.377-04:00You can't help but have fun when you have cute...You can't help but have fun when you have cute new clothes...happy sewing!<br />JanaJanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16279417406114358713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-50912136187157875262010-05-18T19:01:18.174-04:002010-05-18T19:01:18.174-04:00I've got to say the Blue tie shirt and shorts ...I've got to say the Blue tie shirt and shorts ensemble is truely amazing. They would look fabulous in the polka dots! Karen Walkers latest spring collection featured sweet hats much like the one pictured.<br />http://www.karenwalker.com/collections/current-season/springsummer-10/Sally - Whats Polka Dot Today?http://www.whatspolkadottoday.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44322914147578685692010-05-18T18:12:18.941-04:002010-05-18T18:12:18.941-04:00they are all pretty damn cute, i really love the w...they are all pretty damn cute, i really love the waist tied shirts!<br />but have to say i am dissapointed not to see any bunny suits in your selections, lolrubyslippers_86https://www.blogger.com/profile/18357170072138624681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23952236974540882542010-05-18T16:55:13.973-04:002010-05-18T16:55:13.973-04:00You must make one of those wrap/button down skirts...You must make one of those wrap/button down skirts that you toss on over the shorts! I've always wanted one of those; which means I now have to either make a set or make some "kicky" denim shorts to go under my hopscotch wrap skirt. Where will I find the time?lsaspaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058968076601943527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-7707868811658043492010-05-18T16:14:32.585-04:002010-05-18T16:14:32.585-04:00Congrats on your upcoming anniversary. (and sorry...Congrats on your upcoming anniversary. (and sorry about the allergy attack). These patterns (and the fabric) are all just adorable. <br />Love the BJones references. Did you ever read the continuation of the "series" that Helen Fielding published in the Independent, after the second book finished? They're supposedly shooting BJones3, based on those columns.Radhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01946279879863336523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-45245651632236507852010-05-18T15:23:03.018-04:002010-05-18T15:23:03.018-04:00Gorgeous fabrics! I'm sure they'll make th...Gorgeous fabrics! I'm sure they'll make the perfect garment-trio... The tie-front blouse is smashing, I have to admit I'm a little bit sceptical towards the boating pullover - it looks rather shapeless? About the brasserie-problem, couldn't you just cut a bra in the side seams and sew it onto the inside of the dress? Maybe a little bit too drastic for one dress, but what about hook-and-eyes?frk.bustadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11905037626664748421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27027258816550344092010-05-18T13:46:28.460-04:002010-05-18T13:46:28.460-04:00Love your fabric selections, and that tie-front bl...Love your fabric selections, and that tie-front blouse is a must-make. Hope your sewing mojo returns, and that you have as much fun on your mini-break as you do sewing for it.Venus de Hilohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00424101811517659566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68104396660495898862010-05-18T13:06:12.892-04:002010-05-18T13:06:12.892-04:00I LOVE Bridget Jones!! I got the reference immedia...I LOVE Bridget Jones!! I got the reference immediately. I actually have to replace my DVD I've watched it so many times ;0)<br /><br />I love both the patterns and the fabric selections, esp. the polka dots. The tie front top gets my vote for first garment completed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-42715921072157663252010-05-18T12:49:01.157-04:002010-05-18T12:49:01.157-04:00I love all of them these fabrics are gorgeous. G...I love all of them these fabrics are gorgeous. Great patterns too.wedding aisle runnershttp://www.empiresupplies.com/Wedding-Aisle-Runners-s/26.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58487067046851569622010-05-18T12:09:23.420-04:002010-05-18T12:09:23.420-04:00OK - as an Upstater, I can tell you that in June, ...OK - as an Upstater, I can tell you that in June, you can wake up with it in the 40s and have it be 80 in the afternoon. And let's not forget that it can also be in the 40s-50s and raining, so a pair of slacks to go with that pullover is a good idea. Definitely cool in the evenings and don't forget the insect repellent.Toby Wollinhttp://www.kitchencountereconomics.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-24438059751503100222010-05-18T11:24:07.404-04:002010-05-18T11:24:07.404-04:00Ha! I've been lurking for months, but was fin...Ha! I've been lurking for months, but was finally pulled out of hiding by your Bridget love. My college roommate and I watched Bridget so frequently that we didn't even bother taking the dvd out. I adore the fabrics you chose. I'm so excited to see the final results!tippytoe foxtrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05972636576011288765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-33438983557764419002010-05-18T11:15:44.000-04:002010-05-18T11:15:44.000-04:00I second your idea of a sundress in the georgette ...I second your idea of a sundress in the georgette since it's such a special fabric. Though it'd make for a great casual, polka-dotted blouse. Too bad you don't have enough fabric for both.<br /><br />The knotted half-blouse would be perfection in the red gingham. I can see the shorts in a solid color other than red - bright yellow twill? A saturated baby blue? - to really make the red gingham pop. <br /><br />I agree with Fourth Daughter - beautiful post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-47168499443594091592010-05-18T11:11:21.768-04:002010-05-18T11:11:21.768-04:00Vintage patterns are terrific. Each one is a mini...Vintage patterns are terrific. Each one is a mini wardrobe in itself... a skirt, shorts, dress, blouse and cover-up. You don't get all that with modern patterns. Those pieces will look amazing in red. I hope you make a coordinating swimsuit as well.gmculphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10210345706722620940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-28332577536071201992010-05-18T10:54:11.774-04:002010-05-18T10:54:11.774-04:00Love the fabrics, and of course the patterns....bu...Love the fabrics, and of course the patterns....but honey, where in upstate are you going? Because I live in upstate, and right now it's cold enough that you can't consider wearing lighter weight clothing. Shorts and summery dresses are definitely off the menu this week. I hope it's warmer when you come north for your mini-break!<br /><br />That having been said (and I hate to be a downer), I know what you'll do with these fabrics and patterns will be marvelous and I can't wait to see the end results!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444647423337451493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57048699606405081632010-05-18T10:21:14.722-04:002010-05-18T10:21:14.722-04:00I LOVE Bridget Jones :) I can quote it almost as w...I LOVE Bridget Jones :) I can quote it almost as well as you!<br /><br />When I saw the dots, I immediately thought "sundress" but the halter top would be really cute, too. I can't wait to see what you create!JillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12659103333279723862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27643230670171985852010-05-18T09:20:16.167-04:002010-05-18T09:20:16.167-04:00ooof. hope you feel better from the allergy attac...ooof. hope you feel better from the allergy attack - mine have been horrible so far this year too - it seems like just as one thing gets done blooming something else crops up! grrrr. So tired of having my eyes feel like I've been swimming in an over chlorinated pool!<br /><br />I love love love the idea of a coordinated weekend getaway wardrobe - it totally negates the need for bringing three pairs of shoes and five jackets (not that I would EVER be guilty of that....)<br /><br />perhaps with the dress, you could raise the back a bit and then put some kind of loops or tabs to thread your bra through? You might need help getting dressed, but you'd look fantastic! :)<br /><br />I can see adding to the ensemble with maybe some white pants and a floral pattern blouse that has hints of red in it?Binkydollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03114235723389534329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-86563899902564132972010-05-18T09:19:31.397-04:002010-05-18T09:19:31.397-04:00Adoring the huge skirt with that tie waist shirt p...Adoring the huge skirt with that tie waist shirt pattern... Beautiful. Have an awesome time on the mini break :D Got to love wardrobe planning! XxxcCassiopeiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08486538663742244698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23115131491386902922010-05-18T07:43:02.554-04:002010-05-18T07:43:02.554-04:00I love all of those patterns!! Such a beautiful po...I love all of those patterns!! Such a beautiful post .. writing that would have been like a mini-break in itself with such lovely patterns...Where do you find them in such immaculate condition though? I always get mine from op shops and it's pretty rare to find them still as-new. I love them all the same though. My figure's not suited for 50s stuff so I just enjoy the gorgeous pictures!Fourth Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289520392967828383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-36758065513776998442010-05-18T07:30:02.792-04:002010-05-18T07:30:02.792-04:00I love that pullover too and I like the center sea...I love that pullover too and I like the center seam construction - I look forward to seeing how that one turns out. <br /><br />I think my next project is going to be a linen dress for lazy days.Ms.Cleaverhttp://www.mscleaver.comnoreply@blogger.com