tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post5365125135766235274..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Inspiration: the Shelf BustGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-8580398087979070762012-11-28T06:06:31.744-05:002012-11-28T06:06:31.744-05:00Hi Gertie
I was just wondering whether you got ar...Hi Gertie<br /><br />I was just wondering whether you got around to making a shelf bust dress or if you cover it all in your new book which is on it's way to me? I'm making some 50's dresses with a Harley Quin and Poison Ivy twist to them but can't find an affordable pattern anywhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57526956200062280102011-11-01T17:39:12.901-04:002011-11-01T17:39:12.901-04:00sorry, adding, that i do know how it is constructe...sorry, adding, that i do know how it is constructed... she has covered a bra!!! interesting technique :) http://yourstylerocks.com/_download/patterns/instr-ysr-010810.pdfTerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04285518534600732857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-48660444802363197492011-11-01T16:51:58.460-04:002011-11-01T16:51:58.460-04:00Hi Gertie,
This is an interesting look that has m...Hi Gertie, <br />This is an interesting look that has made it to my 'to make' list. i like it because it is quite structural and not over frou frou :) http://yourstylerocks.com/patterns/archive.php?pattern_id=1 i haven't downloaded the pattern, so no idea how it is constructed.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04285518534600732857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-5230857847928940632011-02-25T09:24:39.323-05:002011-02-25T09:24:39.323-05:00Now you can find many "shelf bust" patte...Now you can find many "shelf bust" patterns here: http://vintagepatterns.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Shelf_BustPetite Mainnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-20832808991782245182010-12-10T21:45:23.823-05:002010-12-10T21:45:23.823-05:00Huh, I just stumbled on this post. And the answer ...Huh, I just stumbled on this post. And the answer is ABSO-friggin-LUTELY I would wear it. Its so slimming and graceful, has a lovely silhouette, and could be done in so many variations. I wish I had one of these dresses for every day of the week :)Sheenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00241429307581634025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-85072934022210162772010-08-25T17:18:08.517-04:002010-08-25T17:18:08.517-04:00Would I wear this? Absolutely! Anything that empha...Would I wear this? Absolutely! Anything that emphasizes and enhances a small bustline like mine is good with me!Tasiahttp://sewaholic.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-28796731518280273022010-08-11T18:48:34.101-04:002010-08-11T18:48:34.101-04:00Now I am armed with this new knowledge I keep seei...Now I am armed with this new knowledge I keep seeing frocks and thinking "ooh a 'shelf bodice'" I must stop or I will go mad. But I thought you might like these two pretty numbers I have strolled across (in buttercup yellow and mustard of course):<br /><br /><a href="http://www.coutureallure.com/products/vintage-50s-cotton-floral-border-print-full-skirt-dress-small-bust-35#" rel="nofollow">Floral mustard dirndl dress</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51465212/50s-vintage-prom-buttercup-lace-tulle" rel="nofollow">Buttercup frothy dress</a><br /><br />I recently bought lemon lace (for a full skirt dress) so similar to the lace pattern on the the buttercup dress the difference is almost discernible. I'm so pleased to see it on an inspiration frock!Social Historianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930089762630968441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-13216203575148582842010-08-06T18:59:30.170-04:002010-08-06T18:59:30.170-04:00I was perusing Flickr for patterns and came across...I was perusing Flickr for patterns and came across a fairly new rendition of the shelf bust. It was Simplicity 8918. It's a Jessica McClintock design. Very pretty and I think it is probably in an etsy shop for sale. You might be able to just google the cover also. : )vintagekitchenkitschnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11906508675523320152010-08-05T14:51:14.527-04:002010-08-05T14:51:14.527-04:00Absolutely! They're lovely!
Hmmm, I have a...Absolutely! They're lovely! <br /><br />Hmmm, I have a bra with a similar effect that I think of as my boobs-on-a-platter bra. "Shelf bust" is so much more tasteful ;)Jessie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05618168811693704565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-40926950189398857442010-08-04T21:34:20.539-04:002010-08-04T21:34:20.539-04:00oh heck yes!
I'd totally rock that bust line-w...oh heck yes!<br />I'd totally rock that bust line-wait I already have in a costume I used for a photo shoot at work! I felt sexy w/o feeling exposed.Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08411846976683327253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-4833483681868144862010-08-03T13:07:22.730-04:002010-08-03T13:07:22.730-04:00I can't sew a shelf-busted dress, but I do own...I can't sew a shelf-busted dress, but I do own one. It is fabulous and always complimented. I'm a 34E bra size and I think as long as the skirt is full, it all balances out.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02068467389004234439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-72378543219248089442010-08-03T05:16:32.910-04:002010-08-03T05:16:32.910-04:00I LOVE the shelf bust look. But for the opposite r...I LOVE the shelf bust look. But for the opposite reason to the obvious one - I actually feel they can help <i>minimise</i> the appearance a generous bosom - by putting it on a 'shelf', it puts the bust high (while also emphasising the waist), rather than spreading it all over the chest for that delightful Edwardian pigeon-breast look. <br /><br />xx Charlotte<br /><a href="http://tuppencehapennyvintage.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Tuppence Ha'penny Vintage</a>Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14247551155021625654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-46412633744496618872010-08-03T02:16:59.197-04:002010-08-03T02:16:59.197-04:00Doesn't the woman in green on the Simplicity e...Doesn't the woman in green on the Simplicity envelope look like Liz Taylor!Terrinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-37987753225024462482010-08-03T01:25:18.052-04:002010-08-03T01:25:18.052-04:00I would wear this if only to experience the novel ...I would wear this if only to experience the novel sensation of actually HAVING a bust... funnily enough I've just posted about being a bit lacking in that department... <br />http://stylewilderness.blogspot.com/2010/08/boy-oh-boy.htmlFourth Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289520392967828383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-7091714849604046842010-08-02T21:06:11.075-04:002010-08-02T21:06:11.075-04:00Oh my! The pink dress reminds me of a comment mad...Oh my! The pink dress reminds me of a comment made my grandfather at the beach..."What they don't show, they point to".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-36940413919111417132010-08-02T20:53:52.367-04:002010-08-02T20:53:52.367-04:00Have you seen the OOP Badgley Mischka 1806? I keep...Have you seen the OOP Badgley Mischka 1806? I keep meaning to the shelf bust in that to create a 50s inspired number.Bexhttp://www.subversivelesbiananarchicknitter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-2684428297340180152010-08-02T20:10:33.434-04:002010-08-02T20:10:33.434-04:00I love the engineering on these, and the detail. I...I love the engineering on these, and the detail. I like the way they look on other people. <br /><br />As a G cup, would, for me anyway, feel like my entire statement was "May I present...my breasts?" to the exclusion of the rest of me.<br /><br />But I think this is an elegant look for other people as pictured--just not one I would feel able to pull off.Nicolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11764596180795545052010-08-02T19:13:00.858-04:002010-08-02T19:13:00.858-04:00I'd never heard that term before, what a prett...I'd never heard that term before, what a pretty term to learn today. I recognise a few of those dresses from a particular etsy seller I have bookmarked for inspiration , I especially love the pink chevron dress of theirs that you linked above! Looking forward to seeing your yellow dress, its my favourite colour!Social Historianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930089762630968441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-65752210377531300132010-08-02T18:22:30.843-04:002010-08-02T18:22:30.843-04:00yeahhh, the shelf bust is one the prettiest things...yeahhh, the shelf bust is one the prettiest things ever. i like when it's called a "crumb catcher".laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05805270149790604401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-72299538046676497222010-08-02T14:56:34.644-04:002010-08-02T14:56:34.644-04:00Ehm... I've just finished a shelf-bust dress, ...Ehm... I've just finished a shelf-bust dress, made my own pattern. I blogged about it here: http://petitmainsauvage.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-dress-now-with-more-pictures.html and here: http://petitmainsauvage.blogspot.com/2010/07/new-dress.html Mine isn't quite as 'built up' as some of the pictures you show, both because I wasn't quite sure about that and because that was very hard to figure out from a flat pattern drafting point of view. Also, I'm quite flat-chested, so I can use the added 'oomph'. <br />One more thing: I have noticed that designs with the full bust area 'put on a shelf' and those where the 'shelf' covers the lower part of the bust are both refered to as 'shelf-bust' (and you are showing both). To me, those styles actually look rather different and they would quite different in their construction.Laurianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16602295642057814667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-48363956957643872902010-08-02T14:52:03.428-04:002010-08-02T14:52:03.428-04:00I have always loved this style. Even more so since...I have always loved this style. Even more so since nursing two kids have left my, uh, resources, somewhat depleted. And you are right on about Elizabeth Taylor. Gorgeous! <br />If you've got the ability to sew something like this, omg, go for it! I totally would! (Which means I look forward to your future tutorials on the subject!) ;)Mary Effing-Poppinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01907320727256531960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23015389914862378122010-08-02T13:16:39.629-04:002010-08-02T13:16:39.629-04:00I love, love, love this bodice style. If I could ...I love, love, love this bodice style. If I could wear t-shirts with this style, I would!Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05487281083171155430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-76181594224885025932010-08-02T12:52:38.032-04:002010-08-02T12:52:38.032-04:00i think the shelf bust is one of the flattering si...i think the shelf bust is one of the flattering silhouette!<br /><br /><br />great post!<br />xo,<br />www.thecitybirdsnest.blogspot.comcbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-54100056525567456462010-08-02T12:50:52.755-04:002010-08-02T12:50:52.755-04:00Oh, I'd like to be able to dress up like this ...Oh, I'd like to be able to dress up like this every day! Love the look.<br /><br />Gertie, you just must get Kenneth King's book on bustiers for constructing the foundation and the bodice! It is by far the best instruction on strapless - and I consider these strapless in their construction. <br /><br />I have made numerous strapless gowns for various sized busts and everyone loved the fit that KK's construction gives. Absolutely no tugging or messing with the top as you wear it; no matter what the size is on top. Dancing is a breeze, as this construction is used for Las Vegas show girls as well. <br /><br />I also always use the steel spiral boning as it will move with you.<br /><br />DoreenDoreennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-48637290214456077332010-08-02T12:05:05.358-04:002010-08-02T12:05:05.358-04:00I'm "busty" and I'd wear it in a...I'm "busty" and I'd wear it in a heartbeat. But, I agree with you, it's all in execution and some of the busts on those dresses are just too much (litterally, way too much fabric). Others are rediculously fabulous.<br /><br />Oddly, I just bought a Marc by Marc Jacobs swimsuit with this sort of bust line. And this neck on a bathingsuit actually, ahem, downplays my assets...fist bathing suit I've ever owned that did that.jenna!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16754411566357685542noreply@blogger.com