tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post5117052992525646196..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: My New Butterick Patterns for Spring 2014!Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41512124882929744942014-02-22T09:21:48.235-05:002014-02-22T09:21:48.235-05:00Thank you for sharing your talents with the world!...Thank you for sharing your talents with the world! Love your patterns :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-98986502908417832014-02-09T10:19:34.977-05:002014-02-09T10:19:34.977-05:00I see that you're hoping to start a sewalong. ...I see that you're hoping to start a sewalong. I'll participate, and you can try to prove me wrong. Alice Darlingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-91089591476964210352014-02-07T11:46:01.808-05:002014-02-07T11:46:01.808-05:00I was fortunate to see many of Alfred Shaheen'...I was fortunate to see many of Alfred Shaheen's dresses in person a while back at the San Jose Museum of Quilt and Textiles and your pattern really captures the feel of his work. Nicely done. CapitolaQuilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797600075921870727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58175581575349943482014-02-01T22:29:21.523-05:002014-02-01T22:29:21.523-05:00I just picked these up today. I love both of them...I just picked these up today. I love both of them and I ordered swatches just now for the lingerie pattern.Jessica Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-36454433127413330592014-01-31T14:23:03.234-05:002014-01-31T14:23:03.234-05:00I'm going to write more about why I chose to d...I'm going to write more about why I chose to do the slip in a stretch fabric. With the right stretch fabric, it does glide over the body and is infinitely more comfortable than a woven. Fabric choice is key, so I'll definitely be posting soon!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-35464463632184166432014-01-31T13:38:56.325-05:002014-01-31T13:38:56.325-05:00It appears that I'm in the minority here, but ...It appears that I'm in the minority here, but I'm completely unimpressed, even a little disappointed by these new patterns. I'm of a mind that most of the beauty and elegance of the original Shaheen dresses is in the wrap, and your knockoff pattern destroys that. With a faux wrap, it's simply another loud hawaiian print dress, out of place in most venues. And your lingerie pattern! The entire point of a slip is to SLIP over you and let the dress glide on without catching on all your lady lumps and bumps. Making it in a stretch anything defeats the purpose, causing the resulting garment to highlight all those unsightly bulges. It's not necessary to make them out of nylon or polyester like in the old days. A lovely drapey silk would be divine. I had hoped for better from someone so involved in Vintage culture. I feel like any young lady that has newly discovered her love for vintage fashions would be led in the wrong direction and might not have the experience to know it's the pattern/fabric to blame and not herself. Alice Darlingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-51050288370073815732014-01-30T07:46:24.194-05:002014-01-30T07:46:24.194-05:00Truly stunning, I love the detail! And your slip i...Truly stunning, I love the detail! And your slip is the "Caption this" pic for PatternReview.com... love the one about table tennis :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-76007244893825332672014-01-29T17:13:03.363-05:002014-01-29T17:13:03.363-05:00I think the designs are lovely, but I would have p...I think the designs are lovely, but I would have preferred to see them on "real" women, rather than a model, and in a bigger size. Roninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-75990222042054232242014-01-29T11:45:44.680-05:002014-01-29T11:45:44.680-05:00I notice the lingerie pattern goes up to a size 22...I notice the lingerie pattern goes up to a size 22. I appreciate the extended sizes. Tacomapathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12464690580618237508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-15491441122928346712014-01-26T18:17:08.666-05:002014-01-26T18:17:08.666-05:00Thanks, brilliant designs, defo will try some of t...Thanks, brilliant designs, defo will try some of theseHarrogate Alterationshttp://nipnstitch.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73229011043294763432014-01-26T13:12:48.427-05:002014-01-26T13:12:48.427-05:00I pickup the slip pattern. I am having a hard time...I pickup the slip pattern. I am having a hard time locating the stretch lace. Any suggestions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-86280175530645136662014-01-23T13:03:00.793-05:002014-01-23T13:03:00.793-05:00Love the underwear!! But, I'm still working th...Love the underwear!! But, I'm still working through your book, so let's put buying new patterns on hold. I started my second dress. I made a wiggle dress and it fits amazing and gives me curves!! And now I started a kind of sheath dress with a different neckline and skirt with inverted pleats... It's starting to look superb :) I love this dress pattern, but I don't think it'll suit my body type :/ The 50's don't always love me back :)Elkenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-33141545152217240742014-01-23T10:41:11.586-05:002014-01-23T10:41:11.586-05:00These are lovely patterns - can't wait to try ...These are lovely patterns - can't wait to try them! Do you know when they will be out? They're not yet on Butterick's website under "Patterns by Gertie."Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02386062179385645605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-4560294900016538852014-01-22T22:38:55.175-05:002014-01-22T22:38:55.175-05:00Very charming patterns. True vintage Shaheen patte...Very charming patterns. True vintage Shaheen patterns on sites like Ebay tend to sell for a lot of money these days. Doesn't leave anything in your budget to get fabric if you want to make one. For those looking for lingerie fabrics and laces check out Sew Sassy. And for those brave souls who are daring enough to make their own swimsuits they have stuff for those too. I've ordered swimsuit fabric and poly laminate foam (create your own bra cups) from them. No complaints so far.The Project Queen; Stargazing Voyagershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03948237916319757583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-51454572659000129472014-01-21T16:47:49.795-05:002014-01-21T16:47:49.795-05:00This dress is amazing, I can't wait to try it...This dress is amazing, I can't wait to try it out! I am hoping there is a sew along!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04812315486828251356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27517475780062440522014-01-21T13:15:42.689-05:002014-01-21T13:15:42.689-05:00Love them both!! Ever since making the bombshell d...Love them both!! Ever since making the bombshell dress from your class I've been in love with this style too, so I'm definitely putting the dress on my wishlist! ^__^ And lingerie - lovely to have all the essentials in one pattern - that one is going on my wishlist as well :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-32518829495162619602014-01-21T12:38:13.861-05:002014-01-21T12:38:13.861-05:00Love the new patterns, especially the lingerie. I...Love the new patterns, especially the lingerie. I've been looking for a good slip to wear with my dresses and this is on the list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60854003884331679642014-01-21T06:35:01.353-05:002014-01-21T06:35:01.353-05:00Love the dress! But I guess its possible to make t...Love the dress! But I guess its possible to make this without the shirring on the side/back panels? I just hate sewing with the stretch thread. <br />Think I have to get this one!Miss Lindy Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078565029057146006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-42070569328458944672014-01-21T05:34:29.158-05:002014-01-21T05:34:29.158-05:00Gertie, I'm such a fan of your style and blog....Gertie, I'm such a fan of your style and blog.<br /><br />The mix and match lingerie set is equal parts super cute and clever! xLisshttp://vivrepluslentement.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11045806363912242872014-01-21T05:00:05.516-05:002014-01-21T05:00:05.516-05:00Love the lingerie set - when will it be available...Love the lingerie set - when will it be available in the UK! Can't wait to start creating these lovely pieces.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-74650560044211865282014-01-20T10:09:40.957-05:002014-01-20T10:09:40.957-05:00Any chance of doing another video sew-a-long for t...Any chance of doing another video sew-a-long for this dress like the you did on craftsy with the bombshell dress?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-82676141738247406512014-01-20T07:44:10.532-05:002014-01-20T07:44:10.532-05:00Thank you for these Gertie! Looks like Butterick a...Thank you for these Gertie! Looks like Butterick are on sale Jan 31 and Feb 1st at Joann so I will be picking these up. So glad to see a Shaheen pattern as it seems to be the holy grail on Ebay and never in a larger size. These are going to make so many gals happy. :)Sensoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14965099431659207240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23191178147787114192014-01-20T00:56:49.489-05:002014-01-20T00:56:49.489-05:00I will be getting the lingerie pattern for sure! I...I will be getting the lingerie pattern for sure! I love how sexy yet classy the pattern is.<br />http://www.joannadoesitall.comJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08527347498284366697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23232503857952949722014-01-19T11:31:54.442-05:002014-01-19T11:31:54.442-05:00I really like the slip design and find myself insp...I really like the slip design and find myself inspired to try lingerie and knits. I hope you will share sources for lingerie fabrics and stretch lace. Nice ones are hard to find for those of us not in NYC. Btw, it is sometimes difficult to leave comments on your blog. Maybe it's just the ipad, but if I make a mistake and try to edit, the comment screen freezes up. Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12637498432307668019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-31539166148638581742014-01-18T17:53:46.340-05:002014-01-18T17:53:46.340-05:00Lovely patterns, Gertie! I love the shirring in th...Lovely patterns, Gertie! I love the shirring in the side panels for a perfect, tight, yet confortable fit of the dress. And the lingerie, both pieces, just perfect. We are only left to find the right fabric, stretchy yet most natural fibers, a necessary requirement of mine (call me picky, I can't stand plastic on my skin). Sewing the lingerie must also be tricky, handling the right stretch on lace before sewing it. And I wonder what kind of elastic stitch/thread is used to keep the elasticity. I have yet to wonder into the lingerie realm...Mertxehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10126670153437138246noreply@blogger.com