tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post5682167101953962374..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: An Upgrade on the Walkaway Dress?Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-65981170575669850252013-11-03T19:16:33.928-05:002013-11-03T19:16:33.928-05:00I really love the new pattern and I went right to ...I really love the new pattern and I went right to eBay and ordered one in, well, near my size. I'm a plus-sized woman. I have the reissue of the Butterick 4790, but the Vogue 8788 looks superior to me! I also like the 8789, but I like the Vogue 8788 more because of the nifty Princess seams. I keep re-reading your book too, Gertie's New Book for Better sewing. I haven't caught up yet on the to do list to be able to sew anything quite yet. Thank you! Kathy from southeastern Arizonakathiego88https://www.blogger.com/profile/04670793248042996878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-65889344354251145192013-03-20T03:15:33.513-04:002013-03-20T03:15:33.513-04:00Thank you for your great post! Collection's Wh...Thank you for your great post! Collection's <a href="http://www.sammydress.com/Wholesale-Dresses-c-2.html" rel="nofollow">Wholesale Dresses</a> with a sweet lolita coord, showing off the versatility of this style! This dress comes with a side part with 'skin' and is pre-styled with lush waves and short bangs for a natural, beautiful overall look.bekkyman2https://www.blogger.com/profile/18320426887214206085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-54002270869052066152013-03-06T04:06:21.797-05:002013-03-06T04:06:21.797-05:00The Cheap Casual Dresses to make a woman more sexy...The <a href="http://www.rosewholesale.com/cheap-online/casual-dresses-c53/" rel="nofollow">Cheap Casual Dresses</a> to make a woman more sexy and charming.samanshalee0214https://www.blogger.com/profile/03074258654369727857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-37257395653612371802013-03-05T22:56:38.626-05:002013-03-05T22:56:38.626-05:00I must say that you are so clever to make the dres...I must say that you are so clever to make the dress. I love the <a href="http://www.rosewholesale.com/cheap-online/summer-dresses-c47/" rel="nofollow">Cheap Summer Dresses</a> very much.Cheap Summer Dresseshttp://www.rosewholesale.com/cheap-online/summer-dresses-c47/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58709552251777346942012-04-17T09:51:48.628-04:002012-04-17T09:51:48.628-04:00I love the look of the Walkaway Dress, personally,...I love the look of the Walkaway Dress, personally, but I understand it's difficult to fit properly. Thankfully, I found this site, where the blogger walks you through how to fit it properly for that gorgeous, vintage look.<br />http://www.edelweisspatterns.com/blog/?p=884Trixynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-89722680723740698102012-03-06T10:12:24.940-05:002012-03-06T10:12:24.940-05:00i just got this pattern and fabric to make it! i p...i just got this pattern and fabric to make it! i picked a linen with a big flower print of reds, orange, and pink. i'm going to edge it with piping around the neck and arms. very retro/vintage!<br /><br />i can definitely see it as a fancy dress made with taffeta and piping on the princess seams, extending down the front of the skirt.p.remskinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-78342608688084027692012-02-24T06:17:47.860-05:002012-02-24T06:17:47.860-05:00I love the re-issue it seems more elegant for sure...I love the re-issue it seems more elegant for sure love the length of the bodice too!My Handmadehappinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264269587210371131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-42534925849144746262012-02-17T17:48:27.998-05:002012-02-17T17:48:27.998-05:00I love all these super feminine dress shapes! So ...I love all these super feminine dress shapes! So beautiful.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08591117435183287715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23438901064822700062012-02-16T09:09:37.116-05:002012-02-16T09:09:37.116-05:00Really nice patterns, I'll definitely be check...Really nice patterns, I'll definitely be checking these out! I think Vintage Vouge have done a really good collection, very tempting! XxxX http://thesecondhandrose.blogspot.com/Second Hand Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12937657828552984478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79815712060396161892012-02-11T13:47:01.310-05:002012-02-11T13:47:01.310-05:00Fabulous! I keep saying I'm going to make my o...Fabulous! I keep saying I'm going to make my own but have yet to find the perfect pattern {or maybe get over my fear of following a pattern, ok both}.<br />=)Retrogirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10741020926731255804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27554884600735518142012-02-09T09:41:57.768-05:002012-02-09T09:41:57.768-05:00I like the Vintage Vogue better as well.
It sure ...I like the Vintage Vogue better as well. <br />It sure looks like it'd use a lot of fabric though (but it looks worth it)!Dalilahttp://belvederebiaise.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41226693322253137842012-02-09T08:08:08.975-05:002012-02-09T08:08:08.975-05:00Amber Walker, I get what you mean about the neckli...Amber Walker, I get what you mean about the neckline with a large bust. I'm not Gretchen, but the larger bust I have some experience with. I don't think a true sweetheart neckline is the answer. Those curvy bits above the cleavage tend to emphasize which I don't think is what you want (well, it wouldn't be what *I* would want). Instead, I'd either open it up more so it's more of a scoop or make it more of a v. Just my opinion. I also love this pattern, and I want to give it a try! We'll have to compare notes later!Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13483637848150057953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-33177214703863058392012-02-08T22:57:51.894-05:002012-02-08T22:57:51.894-05:00I want to point out that since this post, I went a...I want to point out that since this post, I went and bought all of them hahaAmber Rohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04481734280945509900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1319136241172997382012-02-08T13:33:49.562-05:002012-02-08T13:33:49.562-05:00I love the Vogue 8788--in fact I just ordered it a...I love the Vogue 8788--in fact I just ordered it and have added it to my "To Sew" list :)<br /><br />I think it would be cute lined in a contrasting material and layered over a crinoline...Susie Homemaker, MDhttp://www.susiehomemakermd.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-15709977966723276552012-02-08T05:24:44.543-05:002012-02-08T05:24:44.543-05:00Oh my! I've been dreaming about making the wal...Oh my! I've been dreaming about making the walk-away dress since I first heard about it last year. I'm not a very confident sewers so I'm starting slow with aprons and stuff, working my way up! The new version is quite gorgeous though...<br />BTW I featured you on my blog :)<br /><br />http://lifesjewelsonstring.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-top-7-sewing-blogs.htmlKatEzathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07057229621553768272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-33487327064382820362012-02-08T00:15:44.285-05:002012-02-08T00:15:44.285-05:00I think it's gorgeous; I'm just not sure i...I think it's gorgeous; I'm just not sure if it's gorgeous on me.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882596439110061970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-35010466325374262462012-02-07T21:15:31.215-05:002012-02-07T21:15:31.215-05:00Hi Gertie,
I've been following your blog for ...Hi Gertie,<br /><br />I've been following your blog for a while, but have been rather shy about sticking my head up over the parapet and being seen. However, here I am, taking off my invisibility cloak because, on reading this post, I finally felt I could perhaps offer you (and your readers) something in exchange for all the wonderful tips and stories you've shared. It was the picture of the Horrockses dress that did it, as it reminded me of <a href="http://www.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/1486_couture/create.php" rel="nofollow">this pattern</a> I downloaded from the V&A website some time ago. I haven't used it yet, but perhaps you'll take the lead?<br /><br />Thanks for all your posts. I look forward to your book!<br /><br />SelinaSelinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-74434051080415895622012-02-07T20:54:06.163-05:002012-02-07T20:54:06.163-05:00I like 8789 and find it pretty tempting, but I'...I like 8789 and find it pretty tempting, but I'm going to hang on til someone else makes it. I am not at all sure about the other one--I have a strong suspicion about a dress that threatens to fly open. I am pretty sure that it will do it when I most prefer it not to.liannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23378731806247436382012-02-07T17:46:34.068-05:002012-02-07T17:46:34.068-05:00Gertie, being a bigger girl, the only way I would ...Gertie, being a bigger girl, the only way I would make a walkaway is if it was in a sheer-ish polyester gorgette (with a full slip). Then it would have a very flowing hand, without being too clingy. Also, I would need a lower-cut neckline. Any neckline cut that high makes me look very broad in in the chest. <br /><br />Nonetheless, it looks like it would be fun to make/fit.JMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15612218317991092804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-42386151776510985252012-02-07T17:37:16.094-05:002012-02-07T17:37:16.094-05:00It does look like a more flattering shape, I would...It does look like a more flattering shape, I would be more likely to make the new one rather then the walkaway. I also love the second one, it reminds me of this one http://lilacsandlace.blogspot.com/2012/01/stripes-chevrons-and-crinolines-oh-my.htmlsorbetsurprisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03641390039457024522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70319712967101540802012-02-07T17:16:49.033-05:002012-02-07T17:16:49.033-05:00Sabrina, The jewel neck and crew neck cover the s...Sabrina, The jewel neck and crew neck cover the same amount of skin but "crew neck" is usually used for a knitted 2 X 2 ribbing on a sweater.<br /><br />Gertie, LOVE the new Vogue Walkaway. Thanks.petuniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14109782467036561348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-36858506030424167712012-02-07T17:00:53.162-05:002012-02-07T17:00:53.162-05:00Gertie,
You do not need that purse. That purse i...Gertie, <br />You do not need that purse. That purse is horrible. Yuck! If that purse was food I would spit it out.<br /> - LizLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15785997940771459983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11097775699374503302012-02-07T16:21:52.447-05:002012-02-07T16:21:52.447-05:00It is a shame I hadn't read your post pre Sept...It is a shame I hadn't read your post pre September 2011 I made the original walkway dress for one of my 4 daughters for her birthday as a surprise! It looked terrible on her size 10 figure ( Australian size) it was then tried on the 3 other girls with differing bustlines even a size 6 with an A cup . This dress hasn't looked good on any of the 8 bodies I've tried it on. I will eventually remake the bodice as I love the wrap around skirt and the fitting on the midriff. The bodice shape and the bias trim finish are the negatives on this pattern. Ps I love your blog Gertie.white wavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01336920774626513172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-12233088822478898362012-02-07T16:11:42.507-05:002012-02-07T16:11:42.507-05:00I just purchased V8789 a couple days ago. LOVE IT!...I just purchased V8789 a couple days ago. LOVE IT! I am knitting a vintage inspired cardigan and want to make the dress in a striped fabric in a coordinating color. As far as the construction of the Vogue dress that has the funny little 'wings' that meet in back? HATE HATE HATE that construction. I made Vintage Butterick #4919 with similar construction and that boogerin' thing brought me to tears more than once. LOVE the dress, hate the construction. Hugs----Tinahttp://www.knittingcontessa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-36196287211286044922012-02-07T14:13:22.289-05:002012-02-07T14:13:22.289-05:00Hmmm. I'll definitely pick this up next time V...Hmmm. I'll definitely pick this up next time Vogues are on sale. <br /><br />I have made the Butterck, but had fitting issues with it. The bust fit, but the neckline was too wide and I didn't like the gaping under the arms.<br /><br />The Vogue princess seams may be more work, but seem like it would create a better fit. Plus, neither dress will be quick since you have to let the skirt hang for a while before hemming.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14635171002350438929noreply@blogger.com