tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post6014984119767447861..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Hello, Gorgeous! Vogue Summer 2010Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-85561803272075668622010-11-27T06:39:40.126-05:002010-11-27T06:39:40.126-05:00I realise I'm very late to the party but I mad...I realise I'm very late to the party but I made Vogue 1172 and the review on pattern review is here. It does take a lot of fabric, even chopping off 6" off the skirt. But the dress is so NICE! <br /><br /><br />lore<br />xSEW RED HOThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03472949057179196910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-69162671188340153582010-06-29T17:10:19.172-04:002010-06-29T17:10:19.172-04:00Oh, I love the Caftan...I can see using a beautifu...Oh, I love the Caftan...I can see using a beautiful Kente/Afrocentric Print--mud cloth may be to heavy--perhaps using a linen blend and then adding some artwork (fabric paints)...I love wearable art...<br /><br />I love the jumper--I can see some creativity coming on...However, I realize wearable art is not for everybody...I pull it off quite well!!Dr. Pat D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09316779900064052012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-72902804564784471022010-06-28T10:40:33.547-04:002010-06-28T10:40:33.547-04:00Hi Gertie,
I just love your blog and I am totally...Hi Gertie,<br /><br />I just love your blog and I am totally new to this. I just signed up and I'm happy to be here. I am so in love with the Vogue patterns and the vintage ones are so so beautiful. I teach sewing and I am going to turn all of my student's into Gertie fans.<br /><br />Thank you,<br />Laura McCracken<br />www.SewNewYork.comLaura McCrackenhttp://www.SewNewYork.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-12447808910707921032010-04-12T22:13:28.852-04:002010-04-12T22:13:28.852-04:00Sooo...
I kind of bought 1181 today. Jo-Ann'...Sooo... <br /><br />I kind of bought 1181 today. Jo-Ann's was having a sale on Vogue and I just couldn't help myself. I have this image of myself lounging by a pool in it. It's very Lee Radziwill, I think. <br /><br />Cabana Lee Radziwill.<br /><br />I also got 1174, and can't wait to start on my foundation muslins! (I predict there will be several.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-26702871354519203672010-04-05T07:43:22.428-04:002010-04-05T07:43:22.428-04:00I can see VV1172 as my wedding dress. It would loo...I can see VV1172 as my wedding dress. It would look a lot more flattering with a petticoat/crinoline underneath :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02816749583469331824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-81274290420140967912010-03-30T06:42:36.403-04:002010-03-30T06:42:36.403-04:00I'm sure someone in the sewing blogosphere has...I'm sure someone in the sewing blogosphere has already alerted you, but the Vogue website has a ridiculous sale on at the moment - all Vogue patterns seem to be $3.99 and McCall's $2.99. I just got 5 patterns for $25 including shipping and sales tax!Hannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13149288218017399395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-67089891146518900912010-03-28T09:18:48.657-04:002010-03-28T09:18:48.657-04:00I am partial to the demure daydress 1171. Most de...I am partial to the demure daydress 1171. Most designs I see are very structured and 40's/50's going out for the evening-inspired. 1171 looks a tad bit like some of the everyday-wear I saw on very old ladies growing up. I am glad to see daydresses coming into the vintage look and with shirtdresses now back in I think this one will push the envelope if you can think of a housedress doing that.sewistafashionistahttp://sewstorebought.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87269659960008668002010-03-27T20:49:17.644-04:002010-03-27T20:49:17.644-04:00I think we are being a bit mean about the Chado Ra...I think we are being a bit mean about the Chado Ralph Rucci. Think of the money it will save you in airfares! Is it a bird, is it a plane, no it's a Chado Ralph Rucci.<br /><br />I love Vintage Vogue, but agree they are starting to have a similarity about them. I adore a full skirted frock, I really do, but there's a limit to how many a girl can have in her wardrobe. When are Vogue going to release the bow-tie blouse?<br /><br />Love your blog Miss Gertie, it's one of my daily habits. When are you coming to Sydney for tea?Miss Alison Regretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03736973550800846308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-72070442984357042422010-03-26T06:41:40.384-04:002010-03-26T06:41:40.384-04:00Of all of the ones you showcased I think the Micha...Of all of the ones you showcased I think the Michale Kors is my favorite. I love 1172, and when I saw it I immediately thought of you. Same with 1171. Not loving the caftan at all, even if it does come with the Rucci label.Gorgeous Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105281854898289918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-12619578267417033012010-03-26T06:14:34.494-04:002010-03-26T06:14:34.494-04:00I always find the Vintage Vogue 'real-life'...I always find the Vintage Vogue 'real-life' pictures so off-putting. The dresses never seem to fit the models properly, nor do they ever seem to get the original look quite right -- 1172 being a case in point. That bodice all but swamps the poor model, and what is with that length? I'm very much a New Look girl and like my hems mid calf, but this is ridiculous. And I agree about the yardage. It's the kind of dress that might have originally required that amount of fabric, but that would have been in a 36" width. Also when you think how many fabulous original vintage Vogue patterns there are out there, yet Vogue always seem to mine exactly the same look in their 'Vintage Vogue' range. All a bit disappointing really. Makes me want to hit eBay for some of the real stuff!Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570545194570856281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34306109941583105472010-03-25T22:37:40.713-04:002010-03-25T22:37:40.713-04:00Pockets in a sexy dress? My prayers are answered....Pockets in a sexy dress? My prayers are answered.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01495309815825183088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-82331811787856197032010-03-25T19:20:37.850-04:002010-03-25T19:20:37.850-04:00I would agree with your comments, but I can't ...I would agree with your comments, but I can't help but feel a little bit that I wish I was awesome enough to pull off that caftan!Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05487281083171155430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-88985915123242857572010-03-25T17:50:48.812-04:002010-03-25T17:50:48.812-04:00The strapless dress is beautiful, vogue did pretty...The strapless dress is beautiful, vogue did pretty well this season, a few questionable designs but they have given a a few beauty's too!<br /> I agree with Rachael there are some people who love and can pull off some of the "crazy" stuff, it may not be to my taste but just think if we were the minority and wanting a full skirted strapless number and all we could find were snuggies? A little something for everyone :-)<br />Ruby Slippers<br />rubyslippersvintage.blogspot.comrubyslippers_86https://www.blogger.com/profile/18357170072138624681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-50170436389675423012010-03-25T17:33:30.017-04:002010-03-25T17:33:30.017-04:00The last Vogue pattern release had me hiding my wa...The last Vogue pattern release had me hiding my wallet for fear of breaking the bank and although there are several here I love and will be buying asap, the majority are an resounding flop ~ yes, the bank is safe. I'm interested in fashion forward or cutting edge looks, not dowdy drunkard, aged artiste, child's programming character or sail.lorenakittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09560547401772928574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59930102913395397002010-03-25T17:28:46.890-04:002010-03-25T17:28:46.890-04:00I love the Cynthia Steffe and Kors patterns. The ...I love the Cynthia Steffe and Kors patterns. The two new Kay Unger patterns are really nice too, if not precisely my style. I like the vintage vogues, and I am really appreciative that Vogue continues to release them while the other companies seem to have stopped, but I wish they would choose some more imaginative patterns - there are some really great patterns from the 50s, if that's the favorite era, that aren't so plain. I'd also love to see an occasional vintage vogue that is for separates like Simplicity occasionally does. I know they made separates because I have some of the patterns - some great blouses and skirts! <br /><br />I really don't know where Vogue gets the idea that people will make the crazier designs. I'm certain there had to be some beautiful designer looks they could have licensed - but these aren't it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-78669783780383015312010-03-25T16:16:57.696-04:002010-03-25T16:16:57.696-04:00I agree with Mae and some other posters: there are...I agree with Mae and some other posters: there are some real dogs (V1175) V1187, etc) in this collection. When did the saque dress come back in fashion? In fairness, there are a couple of good ones here too: V1181 and V8659. Come, on Joanne's/Hancock sales!San Antonio Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-16694823538203192852010-03-25T15:26:34.349-04:002010-03-25T15:26:34.349-04:00Speaking of Vogue Patterns they will be 3.99 at Ha...Speaking of Vogue Patterns they will be 3.99 at Hancock Fabrics March 27th-31stAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-21596682531740659892010-03-25T14:57:14.148-04:002010-03-25T14:57:14.148-04:00Oh god not another pants jumper! I've seen th...Oh god not another pants jumper! I've seen those in several fashion articles lately. Please don't tell me the 80's are trying to make a comeback!Twill Jillhttp://www.peoplearentflat.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-40597135732293039542010-03-25T14:00:07.503-04:002010-03-25T14:00:07.503-04:00No...no...too much work today! Must not look at t...No...no...too much work today! Must not look at the Vogue site until later. MUST NOT LOOK...!Pattern Junkiehttp://patternjunkie.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-91814850333441971562010-03-25T13:52:10.462-04:002010-03-25T13:52:10.462-04:00No, it's not "like" my birthday - is...No, it's not "like" my birthday - is really IS my birthday! (<a href="http://www.fehrtrade.com/gallery/319/the-lmb-draped-birthday-dress" rel="nofollow">I made a birthday dress and everything</a>!)<br /><br />The only thing I liked in this corral of U-G-L-Y was the Issey Miyake jacket pattern. When Issey Miyake is doing tailored and everyone else is doing shapeless, something is wrong with the world.melissahttp://www.fehrtrade.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-26741219616946921732010-03-25T13:25:24.740-04:002010-03-25T13:25:24.740-04:00I haven't sewn with a Vintage Vogue release ye...I haven't sewn with a Vintage Vogue release yet, but personally I'm glad they don't update the skirt length or anything else about the pattern. It would null the whole point of it being a Vintage Vogue. There's plenty enough of vintage-inspired dresses out there that provide a shorter length. You know that there's a demographic as well for people who want to sew from original, unadulterated vintage patterns, whether it's for an event or how they like to dress all the time. I could see the length being a little improved more around her calf, but I always think these things look better at the hem that was intended - the proportions always look off when they're shortened, especially to above the knee (which, hey, is easy enough to do on your own if you don't want the tea length).<br /><br />I think they made a mistake picking that print, or any at all. You can't notice the details or princess seaming at all.reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12776283905130149324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-50178674808806480702010-03-25T12:55:41.608-04:002010-03-25T12:55:41.608-04:001174, just amazing. All other projects will have t...1174, just amazing. All other projects will have to be put on hold to make this one! Now to just wait for Joanne's to have another pattern sale, argh. (That red rose fabric you posted yesterday would be adorable for that dress!)<br /><br />And 1171-I love the sailor-esque neck. I have a vintage dress just like it that I wear all the time-I am so happy there is now a pattern to make more!<br /><br />But um, yeah, those other patterns-what the what?! The season's collection goes from gorgeous fitting to ghastly frump wear. I am ashamed to admit in the 90's my mom made me a few versions of 1185 in a Laura Ashly pattern, luckily I have enough sense now NOT to wear that!honeybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09649111317528918305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68132446154445970582010-03-25T12:55:41.609-04:002010-03-25T12:55:41.609-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.sanjeethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04043304632873778108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-76577258928860848562010-03-25T12:42:21.723-04:002010-03-25T12:42:21.723-04:00I love everything you posted but I have to admit s...I love everything you posted but I have to admit something. I own that first dress. It's by Milly and I bought it to wear to a wedding in 2007. And one of the things I loved most about the dress, the pockets. Take a look and tell me its not incredibly similar:<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/radomile/1110971910/in/set-72157601421702292/<br /><br />I admit, mine has a higher waist and its a bit fuller but otherwise, it is pretty darn similar.<br /><br />So that brings me to a topic for you...what constitutes inspiration vs. copying? Forever 21 & Steve Madden have been in the center of several lawsuits from higher end designers on this specific topic. And the designs in question are spot on, down to the buttons & trim.<br /><br />Obviously, on this, it was the strapless design & the fabric that jumped out to me.jenna!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16754411566357685542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-20507624600632262842010-03-25T12:22:38.828-04:002010-03-25T12:22:38.828-04:00First thoughts:
- 1174 is almost identical to 107...First thoughts:<br /><br />- 1174 is almost identical to 107 from the March Issue of BurdaStyle (http://www.burdastyle.de/chameleon/mediapool/9e85386f-9a6b-2829-51e9-16bb3d8e98ed.png).<br /><br />- I'm glad to see a few more vintage reproductions, but I'm not entirely thrilled with the selection this season.<br /><br />- Someone over at Vogue has been watching too much Rhoda, but continues to ignore 1970s tailored suits.<br /><br />I think I'm moving away from pattern companies towards my Burda magazine collection. I just can't get on board the sack train.<br /><br />Thanks for the update!Perhaps, Maybe.noreply@blogger.com