tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post5845661087154579360..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: All Zipped UpGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-47587508418403985592011-04-14T08:42:01.112-04:002011-04-14T08:42:01.112-04:00Gertie I want to make this dress and have bought t...Gertie I want to make this dress and have bought the pattern. Can you tell me if it would work in a lighter fabric? I'm wanting to use some Alexander Henry fabric I love. Many thanks o'wise one!Ruby xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10795160028790281337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83311873378867265172009-10-25T08:19:48.329-04:002009-10-25T08:19:48.329-04:00Wow! I want that dress, in about 5 different colou...Wow! I want that dress, in about 5 different colours!lizzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14147861037967372844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-14322756912296085552009-10-21T12:27:09.305-04:002009-10-21T12:27:09.305-04:00Gertie, you look so much BETTER than the pattern m...Gertie, you look so much BETTER than the pattern model. They should have hired you! Gorgeous project, by the way...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57027405835145559862009-10-21T00:55:17.534-04:002009-10-21T00:55:17.534-04:00I'm super jealous of your sewing skills! Beaut...I'm super jealous of your sewing skills! Beautiful dress, you're gorgeous!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09047580404587517022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41208424683422204942009-10-20T12:23:35.484-04:002009-10-20T12:23:35.484-04:00Fantastic fit and colour! I love the exposed zippe...Fantastic fit and colour! I love the exposed zipper, I have a few things with a nice fat one up the back and I'm still not sick of them. I didn't even consider it a trend and therefore something I might tire of until a friend I was shopping with balked at trying on anything with one for fear it would get old. But for me, so far, so good! And Marni has been doing it for years so there must be something to it!<br /><br />Thanks for including me in your blogs list, it helped me discover your blog which is just fantastic! I'm ashamed to say I've had a brand new sewing machine sitting here for over 2 years, I tried to thread it and thought I got it until I started sewing and it looped. And I have no one to help me, it so sad! ♥Denise @ Swellehttp://www.theswellelife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-71198023592013660002009-10-15T06:17:58.099-04:002009-10-15T06:17:58.099-04:00for anyone who wants to make a garment with an exp...for anyone who wants to make a garment with an exposed zipper, the sew stylish tutorial is online<br />http://www.craftstylish.com/item/49907/how-to-sew-an-exposed-zipperAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-84037465189355492222009-10-13T20:38:38.981-04:002009-10-13T20:38:38.981-04:00Your dress is beautiful and it looks great on you....Your dress is beautiful and it looks great on you. I wasn't a fan of the exposed zipper, but my daughter loved it and I think I just have to get used to the idea, I also love that color on you.Little Hunting Creekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581836733935812927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-75537315701068263272009-10-13T18:39:12.978-04:002009-10-13T18:39:12.978-04:00I love how the exposed zipper adds a bit of toughn...I love how the exposed zipper adds a bit of toughness to this dress! It looks so sexy from the front, and then the surprise in the back--so cool! :) <br /><br />(Love the last photo, btw! ;)Caseyhttp://elegantmusings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-8613818088116071662009-10-13T17:12:13.760-04:002009-10-13T17:12:13.760-04:00That dress is amazing and the cut really makes you...That dress is amazing and the cut really makes you look fantastic! I would have passed over that pattern looking at it in the books but I just might reconsider. I'm not a fan of the exposed zipper, but only because my hair is long and gets caught up in them. Seeing as I have no ability to do an updo of any sort I really can't get into this trend. Maybe I could be convinced with an example in a skirt???<br /><br />Btw, very jealous of your easy access to amazing fabric. It makes me realize with every post just how limited Joann's fabric selection really is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60091701860550450252009-10-13T09:42:55.406-04:002009-10-13T09:42:55.406-04:00I just adore the exposed zipper. I like the edgin...I just adore the exposed zipper. I like the edginess. And I have to tell you, Gertie, you look fabulous in your specs.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834088646321136916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62301056826001520352009-10-13T07:01:13.685-04:002009-10-13T07:01:13.685-04:00Oh cool, I've always thought about the exposed...Oh cool, I've always thought about the exposed zipper and wondered if it was easier at all. I'm actually fantastic at putting zips in, but like variety/challenge <br /><br />I might have to check that pattern out too... very flatteringVeronica Darling...https://www.blogger.com/profile/16416973822037394912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-35669131686658549072009-10-13T05:25:36.003-04:002009-10-13T05:25:36.003-04:00Love the dress and might try the pattern. Its the...Love the dress and might try the pattern. Its the perfect dress to wear under a coat I'm making right now. The exposed zip is great - not sure that I agree with Knitosaurus that it was an 80s thing. The 70s and 80s were my era and they weren't in any of the patterns I was using or shops I frequented. This could be a topic from further research!?Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622769905155059570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-76392447709280850892009-10-13T05:13:11.875-04:002009-10-13T05:13:11.875-04:00Totally rad! I love the exposed zip, and the colou...Totally rad! I love the exposed zip, and the colour of the dress! Such a nice fit too.Enkenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12412119761275248303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-64612009436992988552009-10-13T01:33:30.568-04:002009-10-13T01:33:30.568-04:00I admire your sewing and tailoring skills. I have...I admire your sewing and tailoring skills. I have this issue of Sew Stylish (which is crazy on the cover) - and thought that zipper project was striking - it's cool to see it in a design. Thanks for your blog I love it.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13197442485237029218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79275812417693481742009-10-13T00:18:03.033-04:002009-10-13T00:18:03.033-04:00I'm a fan of the exposed zipper and love it on...I'm a fan of the exposed zipper and love it on your dress. Thanks for the pointer to the tutorial too!meli88ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283195290411152388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-89086949743299362802009-10-12T22:02:01.901-04:002009-10-12T22:02:01.901-04:00Fabulous dress! It looks great on you - the color ...Fabulous dress! It looks great on you - the color and the fit. And as much as I've been hesitant about the exposed zipper trend, I really like it on your dress.Sharon Sewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09987831277077411438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49777867455836909012009-10-12T20:28:56.907-04:002009-10-12T20:28:56.907-04:00Nice work, Gertie. The fit is great! I've been...Nice work, Gertie. The fit is great! I've been contemplating making a skirt with an exposed zipper. It seems like a cooler weather feature to me, for some reason.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993481442606941762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-69319115233533759382009-10-12T18:37:22.674-04:002009-10-12T18:37:22.674-04:00Gorgeous!!! Great choice of dress for using the e...Gorgeous!!! Great choice of dress for using the exposed zipper too; I agree it edges up the dress nicely without being overdone-- really nice juxtaposition of classic and bold!Hillarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-3079567348178142762009-10-12T18:22:41.217-04:002009-10-12T18:22:41.217-04:00I love your dress! I saw a skirt awhile ago that ...I love your dress! I saw a skirt awhile ago that used exposed zippers in place of hip darts, I thought it looked really cool!EmilyKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202548680341378684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-22050640205006292902009-10-12T16:56:40.703-04:002009-10-12T16:56:40.703-04:00Beautiful, simply beautiful Gretchen!Beautiful, simply beautiful Gretchen!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-55020940111094404322009-10-12T16:37:25.910-04:002009-10-12T16:37:25.910-04:00The dress suits you so beautifully! I wasn't t...The dress suits you so beautifully! I wasn't too sure about the exposed zipper thing before, but you've totally converted me! So cool.Josephine Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467403316039394846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-20980835489087587382009-10-12T15:17:37.191-04:002009-10-12T15:17:37.191-04:00How cute are you, with the robot. I just bought th...How cute are you, with the robot. I just bought this dress pattern, at a 99 cent sale, can't wait to try it now. Love the whole look.elizabethenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-38402413985263564592009-10-12T14:51:12.370-04:002009-10-12T14:51:12.370-04:00That dress looks amazing on you, Gertie! Love the ...That dress looks amazing on you, Gertie! Love the color, love the fit. You did a fabulous job!<br /><br />I like my clothes to be pretty classic so they work for several seasons. So I don't think I'd go for an exposed zipper... if this is a trend that runs its course fairly quickly, I'd hate to be left with unwearable outfits.<br /><br />But Hanna above mentioned removing the zipper and putting in a normal one later, which is really appealing. I suppose to do that you'd have to leave a larger seam allowance to later take the place of the exposed tape? I can't quite picture how that would work, but I like the idea...Janellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-81001875992326211382009-10-12T13:47:23.782-04:002009-10-12T13:47:23.782-04:00Schiaparelli used a lot of exposed zippers in her ...Schiaparelli used a lot of exposed zippers in her designs in the 20s, so it can't be bad. :)reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12776283905130149324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87227984256544747372009-10-12T13:11:39.800-04:002009-10-12T13:11:39.800-04:00That looks awesome! The fit is incredible! I like ...That looks awesome! The fit is incredible! I like the zipper it adds some rock and roll to an otherwise conservative dress. I also like the black tights and boots. You rock that dress!S.L.Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07449495288357078369noreply@blogger.com