tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post5029470149961173477..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: The Evening Dress Construction NotesGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25700896177658300622012-08-22T05:37:34.736-04:002012-08-22T05:37:34.736-04:00It is really amazing that you can make a evening d...It is really amazing that you can make a evening dress yourself. I think I can learn much from you.2013 wedding dresseshttp://www.rainingblossoms.com/62-wedding-dresses-2013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29514513215547086952012-08-15T11:25:09.687-04:002012-08-15T11:25:09.687-04:00Thank you very much for that great article.Thank you very much for that great article.http://scarprinnow.com/http://scarprinnow.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60415354446703385462012-08-06T02:09:03.119-04:002012-08-06T02:09:03.119-04:00You really enjoy your dressing stuff. I do hope th...You really enjoy your dressing stuff. I do hope that someday you might put up your own dressing shop.plumbinghttp://www.bes.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29548807473013269762012-08-05T00:29:18.898-04:002012-08-05T00:29:18.898-04:00This is going to be an amazing dress! I'm anx...This is going to be an amazing dress! I'm anxious to watch your progress. In the meantime, I am still trying to finish up my bombshell dress!Nancy Winninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01291320098379550586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-52631602394677772062012-08-02T20:12:33.199-04:002012-08-02T20:12:33.199-04:00Is the skirt lined? How fill you finish the seams?...Is the skirt lined? How fill you finish the seams?<br /><br />I'm working on a gown for myself and struggled with the seam finishing. It's got pockets, so I wound up just serging it with matching thread. I think I'm fixating on this too much.Juliannehttp://www.madebyjulianne.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-54095334202442144242012-08-02T12:49:55.096-04:002012-08-02T12:49:55.096-04:00In the US, it's public domain 70 years after t...In the US, it's public domain 70 years after the death of the author. VoNBBS doesn't have a listed author, so that makes it trickier. I'm pretty sure Conde Nast could claim the rights if they wanted to, but I highly doubt that they do!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-31681318943075338072012-08-01T16:17:19.956-04:002012-08-01T16:17:19.956-04:00Thank you for sharing all of this wonderful inform...Thank you for sharing all of this wonderful information! My sewing skills need to be improved and I am learning so much here. I have a copy of the 1963 McCall's Sewing Book and love it.ewebewehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03246694555973953908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-21064267143046418242012-08-01T11:09:08.328-04:002012-08-01T11:09:08.328-04:00I think, technically, if the book was printed in 1...I think, technically, if the book was printed in 1963 or earlier, it's now in the public domain.Michelle @ Bolted Vintagehttp://boltedvintage.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-18440116767323982252012-08-01T07:29:26.788-04:002012-08-01T07:29:26.788-04:00I love when you ask your readers for advice and th...I love when you ask your readers for advice and they give it. SO informative. I read every tip and suggestion and learn something new every single time!<br />Someone thanked you already for posting more advanced project, I want to thank you for that, too. Everybody loves a quick sew project for immediate gratification but the long, complex project.....so, so satisfying. Not a popular thing in our hurry up society.<br />I appreciate your work, research and willingness to be an open book with your projects; asking advice and showing mistakes.<br />Thanks.<br />Sew on!!!!themissymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08819103693231507447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83040694079910630762012-07-31T20:34:54.239-04:002012-07-31T20:34:54.239-04:00Bias lace sounds so itchy! Maybe bias silk? Or li...Bias lace sounds so itchy! Maybe bias silk? Or lining it voile sounds like a good idea. I adore your blog, so interesting!Piroskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11017669367794370150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-10098517289573534512012-07-31T19:58:11.659-04:002012-07-31T19:58:11.659-04:00Hmf... Very interesting Gerthie. I think intructio...Hmf... Very interesting Gerthie. I think intructions are a starting point, rather to trigger your own process... part our set routine method (for me, use seam lines as guidance and mark everything in taylor tucks, etc etc), and part the needs of every specific process, like for example the kind of fabric or the structure of the dress. <br />As for the lining of the dress, if you need suport, cotton is not gonna be enough, maybe you need silk organza as interlining and then for lining... maybe cotton, but it wrinkles! and that's not nice, because it will pull at the bodice. <br />Well, all in all it will be really interesting to see how it all ends up. So here we are expentant...<br />Good luck!Mertxehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10126670153437138246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27332368419602534502012-07-31T18:04:43.534-04:002012-07-31T18:04:43.534-04:00My Aunt Jean was a prolific seamstress during the ...My Aunt Jean was a prolific seamstress during the 50's and 60's. At her knee, I learned techniques that are considered advanced today. In spite of the instructions she would never have used lace as a binding, because of the scratchiness. (she would substitute a silk or satin bias or use the lining to finish the raw edge.) And since all of her garments were lined, I mean everything, it was rarely an issue. I do remember a lace over blouse on a bridesmaid dress that was strapless. The over-blouse was sleeveless and trimmed in a pale blue silk/satin, stunning. By the way, the three buttons at the back neck were covered with the same fabric. The design lines were always strong and well supported. The clothing withstood wear and some of them have survived until her recent death. If you are spending time and money for a fine garment, make it well, and it will serve you well. Her Motto. I wish my cousin had not discarded those pieces. Interestingly, she rather resented having to wear made at home garments rather than the store bought her friends wore. Hers were always nicer and one of a kind. I was the lucky one, I received many as hand-me-downs!Corrinehttp://sewtopia.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-69408025802850341912012-07-31T17:54:10.968-04:002012-07-31T17:54:10.968-04:00I work in miniature for doll collectors and I have...I work in miniature for doll collectors and I have to laugh when they always comment about how it is lined and everything. Lining a bodice is SO much easier than getting all the facings just right. hahah k.k.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18263491230656715050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-28554099774701877022012-07-31T17:36:51.268-04:002012-07-31T17:36:51.268-04:00Fascinating to see the illustrations from the book...Fascinating to see the illustrations from the book!Sewing instructions have changed somewhat over the years, especially as many of us have access to sergers etc. can't wait to see the final dress!VermillionCorsetryCouturehttp://vermillioncorsetrycouture.blogspot.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-54571738514380938172012-07-31T15:19:53.079-04:002012-07-31T15:19:53.079-04:00I think the bias binding would be uncomfortable fo...I think the bias binding would be uncomfortable for the types of undergarments we're more likely to wear today. However, in the 50s you'd likely have worn both something like a long-line bra and a full slip under the dress - perhaps wearing a slip underneath would protect the skin from the scratchiness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-69368851930256139402012-07-31T14:59:24.527-04:002012-07-31T14:59:24.527-04:00I agree about not using lace bias tape - but would...I agree about not using lace bias tape - but wouldn't lining the dress make it really thick? I mean you already have two layers of fabric in the bodice.. What do you think?<br />I can't wait to see the final result, it's going to be amazing!Kessemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07244901633976072691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-46843217993689254532012-07-31T12:46:56.690-04:002012-07-31T12:46:56.690-04:00I am really enjoying your blog. It is wonderful th...I am really enjoying your blog. It is wonderful that you share construction of more intricate sewing projects. I have been sewing for years and I love reading about sewing more advanced and better made clothes.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163129201758755872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-42325405452331963622012-07-31T12:38:52.015-04:002012-07-31T12:38:52.015-04:00This is such a great project. These are the types ...This is such a great project. These are the types of projects I live for - ones that time, research, and lots of patience. I cannot wait to see the final product! <br /><br />I think lining the bodice would be in a cotton would be much more comfortable!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-31034240059274012522012-07-31T12:36:28.077-04:002012-07-31T12:36:28.077-04:00I love a bias strip finished armhole, but agree th...I love a bias strip finished armhole, but agree that what's suggested sounds itchier than the lovely idea of cotton (voile would be so silky!) I wonder if it's because they have you making the dress twice with taffeta and lace overlay, maybe making the bodice again in cotton would prove too much even for the capable"can-do" vogue home couturier....laphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129728708993920747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-47227355161475690702012-07-31T11:59:11.309-04:002012-07-31T11:59:11.309-04:00I love the diagrams in vintage sewing books - you ...I love the diagrams in vintage sewing books - you could almost frame those and put them on the wall. I guess hey print in monochrome for cost reasons but it makes the page so elegant. <br /><br />I also like the reassuring subtitle - 'easier than you think'!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com