tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post5335031140895155909..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: On Gardenias and StarletsGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-7492183193079026622010-04-04T10:19:31.795-04:002010-04-04T10:19:31.795-04:00I loved that Micheal Kors dress - you've inspi...I loved that Micheal Kors dress - you've inspired me to look for that pattern ...and the fabric you've got is gorgeous!Harriettasophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766087496624401537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-50481641823403200802010-04-02T12:49:21.020-04:002010-04-02T12:49:21.020-04:00Funny, but the dress seems to also be an exact mat...Funny, but the dress seems to also be an exact match to the April 2009 Burda dress, especially since they use floral for their fabric. Funny enough - it is number 117. Very close to Vogues 1117. lol<br /><br />That is what is crazy and great about sewing. Little changes make huge effects.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13658613964862931960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-26386102188269339672010-04-01T03:07:25.351-04:002010-04-01T03:07:25.351-04:00I love that Mum has the final word (that so often ...I love that Mum has the final word (that so often happens to me too), and that you kind of argue your final choice! Made me nod my head several times! I'm really exited about the result, the pattern looks like it'll be very flattering for curves, and the front darts look very interesting! And I do too vote for a matching belt! <br /><br />Easter will be sewing time for me, and I hope to whip up (in your spirit...) a dress or two!frk.bustadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11905037626664748421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49106718427111002962010-04-01T02:25:54.498-04:002010-04-01T02:25:54.498-04:00I love it!! Great choice!!!I love it!! Great choice!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065502157360291921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-72454011200952183112010-04-01T01:57:11.924-04:002010-04-01T01:57:11.924-04:00Excellent choice! It's amazing how much the ph...Excellent choice! It's amazing how much the photos and drawings on the pattern envelope can affect your fabric choices, and if you can think outside the obvious there are so many delightful possibilites. Look forward to seeing how it comes together!Tasiahttp://sewaholic.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70757135285208169792010-04-01T01:50:11.862-04:002010-04-01T01:50:11.862-04:00I just copycatted that dress a few weeks ago! (htt...I just copycatted that dress a few weeks ago! (http://craftingchavs.blogspot.com/2010/02/help-haiti-now.html), but I used Simplicity 3774. I recognize Vogue 1117, but didn't realize it was the same dress that I had been coveting for so long, probably because of that drab fabric. Pattern companies choose the worst fabric for their envelopes.Bananna_AnnAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02922834359087021066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-67687369678818045952010-03-31T19:09:00.338-04:002010-03-31T19:09:00.338-04:00I think another difference seems to be the drape o...I think another difference seems to be the drape of the fabric--the plaid version looks so stiff, while the floral one moves.<br /><br />I cannot wait to see your finished result. I know it will be fabulous!Rebeccanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-65244236586837370542010-03-31T18:07:57.401-04:002010-03-31T18:07:57.401-04:00Wow, this dress is going to be spectacular! Can&#...Wow, this dress is going to be spectacular! Can't wait to see it develop.Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01324854929065302634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-8670895478787695862010-03-31T16:50:34.406-04:002010-03-31T16:50:34.406-04:00Oh this is stunning! The belt works really well t...Oh this is stunning! The belt works really well to emphasise the curves. Make it! Make it!Sheryllhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17460472835794108787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-215861091663199872010-03-31T16:49:07.412-04:002010-03-31T16:49:07.412-04:00Yeah for the votes. You picked the RIGHT one! It...Yeah for the votes. You picked the RIGHT one! It will look fabulous when it is done. Can not wait to see the finished dress on the famous model!PaT Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-43324009808362703632010-03-31T16:37:07.427-04:002010-03-31T16:37:07.427-04:00Hooray!! That was my vote, but with the time diffe...Hooray!! That was my vote, but with the time difference, (I am in Australia) I got up and you seemed to have made up your mind. I used the top of Vogue 8555 for a dress and it wasn't very pretty. It didn't sit that well. I am glad you are 'listening' I look forward to seeing the finished dress.Vickinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25662006370880513432010-03-31T16:21:01.037-04:002010-03-31T16:21:01.037-04:00Im pleased you went with this one Gertie! I love t...Im pleased you went with this one Gertie! I love the name "The Starlet Dress". Looking forward to seeing The Background Dress muslin, hope it doesnt give you too much of a headache!! Happy Sewing<br />:-) Ruby Slippers<br />rubyslippersvintage.blogspotrubyslippers_86https://www.blogger.com/profile/18357170072138624681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-45622385283291657062010-03-31T14:37:08.993-04:002010-03-31T14:37:08.993-04:00I REMEMBER THIS DRESS!!! :) yes yes yes go for it....I REMEMBER THIS DRESS!!! :) yes yes yes go for it. i love it in the floral - and i insist on your right to stick a belt on it, too. SO hot.Isisingonthecakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15638385927698018323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49943997256548654912010-03-31T14:31:25.444-04:002010-03-31T14:31:25.444-04:00I made the Kors V1i17 dress out of a lightweight s...I made the Kors V1i17 dress out of a lightweight silk jacquard in December and I am very happy with the way it looks!<br /><br />I recommend you make a muslin, though. It's a little tricky in construction and you want a trial run before using your good fabric.BetsyVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14824251716471351275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23656335471285527882010-03-31T13:09:26.999-04:002010-03-31T13:09:26.999-04:00It's going to be gorgeous! I have this pattern...It's going to be gorgeous! I have this pattern and was planning on making it in a plain tropical wool, but it's fabulous in a floral. I may need to reconsider how I'm going to make it. Good luck with all your muslins!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11669454301859970896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-24149240767306090872010-03-31T12:43:54.831-04:002010-03-31T12:43:54.831-04:00Oh this is going to be spectacular! It's way c...Oh this is going to be spectacular! It's way crazy how different the dress looks in a floral. Like way crazy. I was thinking how oddly boring it was until this floral came along. Gorgeous. I think you'll look heaven in red roses too!Sunnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16380215145775412897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53163753448094418492010-03-31T12:15:09.631-04:002010-03-31T12:15:09.631-04:00Like many others, the drabness of the fabric in th...Like many others, the drabness of the fabric in the initial photo put me off, but seeing it in the floral - what a knockout! The belt is a great modern addition. Can't wait to see this made up, and if I ever come across any floral that I'm totally in love with, I'll definitely keep this one in mind!Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05487281083171155430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-46454284391798457922010-03-31T12:13:06.103-04:002010-03-31T12:13:06.103-04:00I think you made the right choice with the pattern...I think you made the right choice with the pattern. I can't wait to see it finished.<br /><br />And I agree with Amber, I am so in love with that fabric. I would snatch it up in a heartbeat if I found it!Rosehttp://thelaughingmonkey.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-13466224134763586002010-03-31T11:25:05.387-04:002010-03-31T11:25:05.387-04:00I wonder if Kors wasn't also nodding Roland Mo...I wonder if Kors wasn't also nodding Roland Mouret's "Galaxy" dress, too... it was worn by many a starlet, cause it's so flattering to a figure in that fifties way.Glove Slaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16875540891770525708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73092473984535322232010-03-31T11:06:15.866-04:002010-03-31T11:06:15.866-04:00Good choice! The dress is just to die for! And you...Good choice! The dress is just to die for! And your fabric is adorable.senaSewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098578400327734399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62708172211324383372010-03-31T10:01:50.863-04:002010-03-31T10:01:50.863-04:00You know, I really wasn't a big fan of the MK ...You know, I really wasn't a big fan of the MK pattern for your fabric... until you posted the original dress in the purple floral print. Alright, I'm sold! :) I hope that the muslin fitting goes well and I'm really, really excited to see the finished product. <br /><br />Confession: I've been OBSESSED with that rose print ever since you blogged about it a few days ago. I'm not gonna lie - if I can find it locally, I might just add it to my stash. There is something so charming and feminine about those roses. I really hate to be a fabric copycat, but in this case, I might just have to bend my own rules a bit. :/amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12029076436322883513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-78759763189378761812010-03-31T09:24:03.961-04:002010-03-31T09:24:03.961-04:00I didn't get a chance to put in my vote yester...I didn't get a chance to put in my vote yesterday, but that pattern wasn't my top choice — as others have said it looks kind of "meh". But seeing the actual dress in floral and with the belt (yay for belts!), it is absolutely stunning. I say definitely thumbs up!! Go Mom!Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18028414273977350224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-89507027610899780132010-03-31T09:17:37.621-04:002010-03-31T09:17:37.621-04:00Excellent choices, Gertie! Your mom is right on......Excellent choices, Gertie! Your mom is right on...Lee Annhttp://shesewfly.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-64854194043480774892010-03-31T09:05:00.359-04:002010-03-31T09:05:00.359-04:00That dress in floral rocks! Can't wait to see:...That dress in floral rocks! Can't wait to see:) How fun that you can ask your mother. I'm not brave enough to accept fashion advice from my mom!Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14359607109385057176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17410202152175783072010-03-31T09:03:25.181-04:002010-03-31T09:03:25.181-04:00It looks fabulous in a floral and I think your ros...It looks fabulous in a floral and I think your roses would give quite a different vibe to the dress, so you wouldn't look like you're late to the party at all. Your dress will be more reminiscent of Ceil Chapman than of Michael Kors in that fabric.saranoreply@blogger.com