tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post4686347883010659823..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Upcoming: Kitty-Print Quilting Cotton Dress (!)Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-55177604616587460642013-07-08T21:56:08.951-04:002013-07-08T21:56:08.951-04:00I admit to sewing most of my dresses in quilting c...I admit to sewing most of my dresses in quilting cotton - where else can I get a nice 1940s repro print?<br /><br />BTW - here's your Gertie Sundress made in quilters cotton! hehe http://subversivelesbiananarchicknitter.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/fo-tattoo-print-sundress.htmlBexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14580115634735004315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34789858575958567192013-07-08T15:02:27.577-04:002013-07-08T15:02:27.577-04:00Nothing better than a good kitten print! I got a b...Nothing better than a good kitten print! I got a bunch in my shop...it would be lovely if you'd stop by some time!Sarah-Mariahttp://thetailoredmermaid.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-14956158613472314762013-07-08T13:17:15.513-04:002013-07-08T13:17:15.513-04:00That kitten fabric is hilarious! Awesome, awesome,...That kitten fabric is hilarious! Awesome, awesome, awesome.cup + pennyhttp://cupandpenny.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-65207249213357476592013-07-07T17:58:00.674-04:002013-07-07T17:58:00.674-04:00Here, here, I feel ya Tasha. I live in semi-tropi...Here, here, I feel ya Tasha. I live in semi-tropical environ and know exactly what you mean. ;-)<br /><br />Lyric<br />http://www.SewAndCro.comLyrichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16489326001502318429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-85246230276427728172013-07-07T17:54:38.998-04:002013-07-07T17:54:38.998-04:00Gertie girl,
Gone do your thing. It will be cute...Gertie girl,<br /><br />Gone do your thing. It will be cute. Eagerly looking forward to seeing what you come up with.<br /><br />Oh, btw, I am looking forward to working with quilting cottons due to affordability and Jo-Ann's 40% off coupons. I've decided you are rich, Gerties so hats off to quilting cotton snobbery, you gotta do you girl.Lyrichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16489326001502318429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-7306015360828866642013-07-05T22:54:43.523-04:002013-07-05T22:54:43.523-04:00I do a lot of quilting as well as garment sewing, ...I do a lot of quilting as well as garment sewing, and I use the quilting cotton for both. One thing for sure is that the cotton wrinkles and definitely needs Ironed when it comes out of the dryer... but it works well for a lot of things. I LOVE cotton voile for lightweight summer dresses and blouses.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055499813599472740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59673538064625232152013-07-05T20:46:06.863-04:002013-07-05T20:46:06.863-04:00I absolutely love the Marilyn pattern - I look fo...I absolutely love the Marilyn pattern - I look forward to seeing your dress and I can't wait to get the pattern!! Looks like I'll be having to visit a tried, tested and trusted website on how to do a full bust adjustment on a gathered bodice, using a tried, tested and trusted website: http://www.lazystitching.com/2010/11/full-bust-adjustment-gathered-bodice/Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06982297457465534923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59851228811190667042013-07-05T15:42:50.463-04:002013-07-05T15:42:50.463-04:00Love the fabric and dress patternLove the fabric and dress patternLouisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-846706705905582362013-07-05T13:41:04.359-04:002013-07-05T13:41:04.359-04:00I am perfectly fine with being labeled a fabric sn...I am perfectly fine with being labeled a fabric snob. I would not want to wear quilting cotton either. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793295526771577222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-74136832910093585882013-07-05T11:14:09.940-04:002013-07-05T11:14:09.940-04:00So what's so different about quilting cotton? ...So what's so different about quilting cotton? Is it made from a coarser fibre, or is it treated with something that will wash out? PatFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-85293331088075395742013-07-05T10:35:36.613-04:002013-07-05T10:35:36.613-04:00Novelty print quilting cottons are almost the only...Novelty print quilting cottons are almost the only thing I sew with. But there are quilting cottons and then there are quilting cottons. I really only use the good brands. Amy Butler and Tula Pink make for really fun dresses! My most recent sewing expedition was in a Michael Miller lobster print and it turned out stunning.Jonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00916595282859161595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53437870601293880372013-07-05T10:29:54.690-04:002013-07-05T10:29:54.690-04:00Like Rochelle and Meg D, I almost entirely sew wit...Like Rochelle and Meg D, I almost entirely sew with cotton, and sometimes that includes quilting cotton (with wool being about the only other thing I like to sew with/wear). I work from home most of the time and have a very casual vintage wardrobe. For my lifestyle and wardrobe in the summer, it's cotton all the way! So a good quality quilting cotton for casual dresses and skirts totally works! I just wish more manufacturers would make great patterns in lighter weight cottons--NOT just the voiles and lawn that I only seem to find in limited patterns and prints, but more like many of my vintage cottons--for when it's so brutally hot you want the least amount of clothing on as possible, but you don't want just a boring shirting print. ;)Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368418516615371972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-40545819033435120372013-07-05T10:26:21.603-04:002013-07-05T10:26:21.603-04:00ooooh, love!!! the kitties :) and the pattern too,...ooooh, love!!! the kitties :) and the pattern too, that will be such a cute dress!Iudithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12665784006673509441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-51972694240872178732013-07-05T08:39:50.968-04:002013-07-05T08:39:50.968-04:00I have to agree with @Rochelle New, I sew almost e...I have to agree with @Rochelle New, I sew almost exclusively with quilting cotton and other various forms of cotton. I'm home with four kids under six all day; if I can't throw my dress in the washer and dryer it'spointless. I have always had good results with quilting cottons etc, never had anything too bulky. mind you, im only making day dresses and skirts/blouses. I am trying to branch out into jersey and knits though. Can you imagine making PB&J sandwiches wearing vintage rayon or wiping bums in silk? It's cotton, linen, cotton shirting, voil all the way. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11991949123948585603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-51544351758196857612013-07-05T06:29:43.605-04:002013-07-05T06:29:43.605-04:00You will be the cats MEOW :)You will be the cats MEOW :)Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484707482492844677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-40885613185070569632013-07-05T04:57:00.002-04:002013-07-05T04:57:00.002-04:00Oh I am really interested to hear your thoughts on...Oh I am really interested to hear your thoughts on quilting cotton after this project. Luck!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07919213120727277143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-89956148006955416072013-07-05T03:03:10.483-04:002013-07-05T03:03:10.483-04:00just love your blog..just love your blog..Rednoserunpethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127551862704862289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-77540873032554426172013-07-05T00:39:20.051-04:002013-07-05T00:39:20.051-04:00I've had successful dresses and failures out o...I've had successful dresses and failures out of quilting cottons. It really only works for some full skirted dresses. However, if you'd like to try you hand at crazy cat lady made out if silk chiffon, I've seen a green polka dot with kittens. I really considered getting enough for a maxi dress, but it seemed a little over the top.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848789612409874592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-55155052128290644462013-07-04T23:35:46.973-04:002013-07-04T23:35:46.973-04:00I also try to stay away from quilting cottons.
But...I also try to stay away from quilting cottons.<br />But this post cracked me up. I love the kitty fabric.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17411984306425518138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-43948838519335061052013-07-04T20:43:22.922-04:002013-07-04T20:43:22.922-04:00Thank you. My family has been looking at me askan...Thank you. My family has been looking at me askance since I started my Siamese cat print wide leg, high waisted sailor pants. Now I shall persevere knowing that I am not alone. Cat Lady Power!Nora Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05175032416558574885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-84779952807885271492013-07-04T19:08:56.651-04:002013-07-04T19:08:56.651-04:00I'm dying. Must have the kitty fabric, and I ...I'm dying. Must have the kitty fabric, and I think the dress will be DARLING in it. :) Trina M Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15528834285480421032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-55708947630897514092013-07-04T17:12:34.475-04:002013-07-04T17:12:34.475-04:00I think this dress will be just adorable in the &q...I think this dress will be just adorable in the "kitty" print. You've got to have some fun in life and if people look at you a little "side-ways" so be it!!! You are who you are...<br /><br />Happy 4th of July and look forward to this project showing up on this blog. :-Dmimi ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03308969238826902872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-4058359853046715082013-07-04T17:09:14.383-04:002013-07-04T17:09:14.383-04:00I practically ONLY sew with cotton because it'...I practically ONLY sew with cotton because it's the only fabric I really love to wear! Quilting cottons are awesome because they come in so many fun prints and they work awfully well for a fun sun dress pattern like you've just discovered. I can't wait to see what you think of this soon to be dress :) Rochelle Newhttp://luckylucille.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87675056002151344652013-07-04T15:31:50.073-04:002013-07-04T15:31:50.073-04:00That fabric is far from ridiculous, actually I'...That fabric is far from ridiculous, actually I've been sewing with kitty prints for years and I've gotten quite the positive comments so don't worry I'm sure people will love what you made :)Cecilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430059556249427229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-19626034095434773122013-07-04T14:43:07.961-04:002013-07-04T14:43:07.961-04:00I cannot WAIT to see this xxI cannot WAIT to see this xxTillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346200271671855136noreply@blogger.com