tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post4978787888417071622..comments2024-03-23T16:46:47.415-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Draping a Dress, Part Four: The Second MuslinGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-69016206520562739692013-08-10T01:05:58.387-04:002013-08-10T01:05:58.387-04:00Nice post, i think you choose the right dress for ...Nice post, i think you choose the right dress for yourself. 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I h...Thanks so much for showing us how to do this. I have been sewing all my life and had no idea you could do this. It seems fairly simple if you take the time to make muslins. No more searching for patterns I can't find and that don't fit anyway. It's a whole new world!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07821276539336817256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-24644523274044036172010-07-19T05:58:06.359-04:002010-07-19T05:58:06.359-04:00I've always been a little nervous about drapin...I've always been a little nervous about draping a dress from scratch, but your posts have inspired me to have a go at it. Thank you! =)Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311374399951513220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-72749626803990718132010-07-13T07:45:42.136-04:002010-07-13T07:45:42.136-04:00It's so cool to see how a tweak here and a tw...It's so cool to see how a tweak here and a tweak there really makes this dress into something that is perfect for you. <br /><br />If I were you, I'd make it up in every fabric imaginable; printed silks and cottons, tweeds and flannels, color blocked and patched, younameit. Put collars and trims on and off, pockets, cuffs, tucks, buttons. Endless fun!Vibekenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-12900028105627660072010-07-11T19:53:12.490-04:002010-07-11T19:53:12.490-04:00Looks great! I remember that a while ago, you post...Looks great! I remember that a while ago, you posted about Emma Pillsbury's fashion sense. I just found this blog about finding the clothes she wears in shows, and I thought you might like to share it with others! Good luck with the rest of the muslin!<br /><br />http://wwepw.blogspot.com/Hallehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01521176882307885372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-48809412373116916102010-07-11T16:09:47.846-04:002010-07-11T16:09:47.846-04:00You have inspired me to drape! I am beginning thi...You have inspired me to drape! I am beginning this week on making a duct tape dress form (I have a dress form, but, of course, it doesn't resemble me very much!) and then I'm going to try my hand at it! Thank you for being such a fabulous inspiration! The dress looks great -- I can't wait to see it completed.Sew Happyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16400111212881389696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1014172787029039992010-07-11T08:31:55.146-04:002010-07-11T08:31:55.146-04:00Thank you so much for sharing this with us, it is ...Thank you so much for sharing this with us, it is truly inspiring to see how much difference the little details make. The second muslin looks so good, the difference between the two is amazing. You are always inspiring. Your dress is going to look gorgeous, especially in the polka dots fabric you chose (I have a thing about polka dots!)aVickyMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01648733018342991341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-88081588677323871882010-07-11T06:55:02.821-04:002010-07-11T06:55:02.821-04:00Wow! How amazing to be able to make the dresses of...Wow! How amazing to be able to make the dresses of your dreams into a reality. Thanks very much for sharing all these insights into the process - I absolutely can't wait to see the finished dress!Drop Stitches Not Bombshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14995132303908748751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49146118570392948232010-07-11T06:54:32.617-04:002010-07-11T06:54:32.617-04:00Hi Gertie,
Just bought the UK Sew Hip magazine and...Hi Gertie,<br />Just bought the UK Sew Hip magazine and was delighted to see a pattern review by you. How fab!! I had a look at the burdastyle web and it has now been added to my sewing favourites. Thanks so much.Your Hostess!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11592045100975834729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-48576419785046054742010-07-11T01:28:23.475-04:002010-07-11T01:28:23.475-04:00When I saw you in the muslin of part 3, I was not...When I saw you in the muslin of part 3, I was not thrilled. It made you look... older...maybe even fat. When I saw the new muslin, I thought, Yeah, that's Gertie again, with all glamour :-)<br />I guess that what muslins are for...<br />Now I want to see the finished dress. :-)verobirdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12968111905760607177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57347215104160594982010-07-10T23:39:05.858-04:002010-07-10T23:39:05.858-04:00It is looking fabulous. You and Carolyn amaze me w...It is looking fabulous. You and Carolyn amaze me with your dedication and energy and skill.Denisehttp://thebluegardenia.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-89865974378981511902010-07-10T22:50:10.224-04:002010-07-10T22:50:10.224-04:00Thanks Gertie for sharing all this. I would now co...Thanks Gertie for sharing all this. I would now consider a draping class, never thought I would. This muslin really shows how those little tweaks refine the garment.celkaleenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17798794230365163352010-07-10T21:12:58.472-04:002010-07-10T21:12:58.472-04:00I wouldn't worry too much about the hips until...I wouldn't worry too much about the hips until you make it up in your final fashion fabric. This totally has me inspired to learn draping!jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14891339427334605978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-67439417225414754912010-07-10T20:29:44.330-04:002010-07-10T20:29:44.330-04:00It's really looking good...is that a zip you h...It's really looking good...is that a zip you have put in so it's 'easier' to put on (rather than pinning)? I see what you mean about the hip area on the side seam.. as you suggested shave a bit off the pronounced curve but maybe add a smidgeon back through out the whole pattern which would match what you thought to put in for the midriff ease which should get rid of those horizontal creases.<br /><br />BTW..been having a look at all your other projects..Fantastic..I don't think I would have the patience to make them the retro way. :)Spikeabellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526666426161958415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83070798297958645442010-07-10T19:20:58.338-04:002010-07-10T19:20:58.338-04:00this is fascinating, and as always, crazy super in...this is fascinating, and as always, crazy super inspiring.marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-84507274536227342822010-07-10T18:16:55.187-04:002010-07-10T18:16:55.187-04:00Wow, this looks really fantastic. You're defin...Wow, this looks really fantastic. You're definitely right about the gathers on one side versus the other! I can't wait to see the finished dress, you're going to look smashing!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15233479262926672923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-15094846523765905752010-07-10T17:15:20.813-04:002010-07-10T17:15:20.813-04:00It's looking really good.
Trudy
www.sewingwit...It's looking really good.<br /><br />Trudy<br />www.sewingwithtrudy.blogspot.comTrudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649677045881448393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73885739364133676012010-07-10T17:06:47.640-04:002010-07-10T17:06:47.640-04:00Ditto Emmy on the final changes on the skirt waiti...Ditto Emmy on the final changes on the skirt waiting until you are on your actual fabric and <br /><br />Ditto Mary Poppins on the zipper length...<br /><br />How impressive is it that you are making this from the ground up?! OK not the ground...but you know...Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03686477759898404431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-3860295829591554152010-07-10T14:50:21.779-04:002010-07-10T14:50:21.779-04:00It looks fantastic, can't wait to see the fini...It looks fantastic, can't wait to see the finished product. I need to do some draping classes, I'm intensely envious of your fantastic skills!elodinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16847652855775020219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-48197945406724732042010-07-10T14:25:51.780-04:002010-07-10T14:25:51.780-04:00This is looking AMAZING! I'm so impressed with...This is looking AMAZING! I'm so impressed with your patience for the tweaks.Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068859188360245469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-31906210442099638582010-07-10T14:25:50.942-04:002010-07-10T14:25:50.942-04:00Looks good! I love that style. I was wondering if...Looks good! I love that style. I was wondering if it's the contrasting colors of the muslin and zipper, or maybe that the hips are slightly baggy, but the line of the zipper seemed about two inches too long. Could be just me. Regardless, it's an awesome dress. :)Mary Effing-Poppinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01907320727256531960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87980843268478180272010-07-10T14:21:05.808-04:002010-07-10T14:21:05.808-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.cschnuellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245169868691951762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-84895931991527980032010-07-10T14:19:53.932-04:002010-07-10T14:19:53.932-04:00I am really enjoying watching the progress of this...I am really enjoying watching the progress of this dress. I think the style is really good on you and I am thinking about how I could do this myself! Thanks so much for sharing.cschnuellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245169868691951762noreply@blogger.com