tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post6294221695001510698..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: A Modern Ceil Chapman-esque PatternGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1375007183222330032014-03-04T23:27:48.705-05:002014-03-04T23:27:48.705-05:00I just made Butterick 5750 and it is a horrible pa...I just made Butterick 5750 and it is a horrible pattern! Too much fabric in the bodice and it just looks floppy and horrible. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-71562715993070410712012-05-18T12:11:13.764-04:002012-05-18T12:11:13.764-04:00Hi Gertie and fellow readers,
I just saw this dre...Hi Gertie and fellow readers,<br /><br />I just saw <a href="http://www.johnlewis.com/333356/Product.aspx" rel="nofollow">this dress</a> and I'm in love. Think I could convert the Butterick pattern to strapless, or maybe add the cross-front fabric to the bombshell?<br /><br />Thanks!Jessica Deeringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08561075955607905708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-69437566544333884462012-05-18T12:09:33.488-04:002012-05-18T12:09:33.488-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jessica Deeringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08561075955607905708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-55232816814646304092012-04-30T05:03:25.175-04:002012-04-30T05:03:25.175-04:00pretty dresses I love the first and second dress.T...pretty dresses I love the first and second dress.These two dresses are awesome. I love it.Firefighter gearhttp://www.safety2go.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60990812880411954812012-04-28T11:10:26.646-04:002012-04-28T11:10:26.646-04:00Can you tell me the pattern number for the Origina...Can you tell me the pattern number for the Original Ceil Chapman in the pink ombre?<br />Thanks!Pat Topenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87091386383286012922012-04-24T14:06:42.192-04:002012-04-24T14:06:42.192-04:00Well, I tried this pattern this weekend and I'...Well, I tried this pattern this weekend and I'm just not skilled enough to be able to modify it for a good fit. I wrote up why over at sewing pattern review http://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/74454<br />It's such a complicated mix of pleats that lengthening the body and altering the size is above my skill level. Honestly, I'm not crazy about the faux wrap, either. My 2¢Marniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1101846009724041792012-04-24T01:44:23.853-04:002012-04-24T01:44:23.853-04:00I have bought the pattern for both myself and my y...I have bought the pattern for both myself and my young sewing partner/friend. My only concern is that all of the detail at the tummy will make me look "tummier". sighWendy Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-77448875403112184162012-04-22T10:33:19.099-04:002012-04-22T10:33:19.099-04:00Hi Gertie - I'm visited your blog many times a...Hi Gertie - I'm visited your blog many times and hardly ever commented - but I have to today, to send loads of good wishes and energy to you and your father and entire family. What a time....<br /><br />I have this pattern flying to me from the States - lined up to make as one of my summer dresses - and I'm 50 but don't give a hoot about showing my arms - they're pretty toned, but even if they weren't, summer is too hot to wear sleeves in my island!<br /><br />I wonder - if you were making a dirndl skirt for a dress like this out of a slippery silk which was wide enough for the front and back together, would you cut it in two and seam it? I'm actually making a dress which buttons up the front and am dithering about whether to bother cutting my silk up or not. It's like knitting - I know some yarns need the support of side seams for stability, but what of fabric?Francescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03715570187712365610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-28984707389505503972012-04-19T18:55:56.294-04:002012-04-19T18:55:56.294-04:00I have the pattern - there was a sale - but I have...I have the pattern - there was a sale - but I haven't managed to make it yet. It does look quite Chapman-esque, and it is pretty. <br /><br />Although.. I am lucky enough to own a Ceil Chapman (modern size 10, I got it an incredible price on eBay, many years back - the seller put it up on a 3 day auction, starting Friday of Labor day weekend, and I was the only person to bid). I will tell you that the insides of my Chapman, and every Chapman I've seen at vintage shows and shops, have much more serious engineering inside than this pattern does. My dress has a boned corselet and integrated but detachable crinoline, and some additional (lighter) shaping materials between the skirt and crinoline and in the neckline to the dress hold it's shape just so. <br /><br />Hope you're having a better day today!jennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-89386956475160150652012-04-19T18:27:48.260-04:002012-04-19T18:27:48.260-04:00Oh Gertie, How beautiful! Do you think you could ...Oh Gertie, How beautiful! Do you think you could find that ombre chiffon? I think that really makes it.kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586636418231373163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25157937166875255132012-04-19T09:18:58.220-04:002012-04-19T09:18:58.220-04:00I have no patterns but that is certainly one I wou...I have no patterns but that is certainly one I would like to own when I have figured my way around a pattern and found a shop that sells fabric out here. :o)Christals Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03013146324253591752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-2090134365170741332012-04-19T06:22:43.546-04:002012-04-19T06:22:43.546-04:00Love that pattern! Keep smiling (and sewing) - it...Love that pattern! Keep smiling (and sewing) - it does wondersJunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16071602550829688055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70013405642235619032012-04-19T00:49:47.039-04:002012-04-19T00:49:47.039-04:00Gertie - ((hugs)) for having a hard week. I hope t...Gertie - ((hugs)) for having a hard week. I hope things pick up for you!<br />Somehow, I never imagine you perusing the big name patterns. I guess I just think that clothes spring out of your mind fully formed like the Greek gods. ;) It does look like a beautiful dress!Robin Lemkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12254896327174187893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-24782533161752880022012-04-18T22:52:01.307-04:002012-04-18T22:52:01.307-04:00I have been eying this pattern as well, and almost...I have been eying this pattern as well, and almost purchased it -- I am too afraid to attempt the fba on this pattern, so I may actually ask someone else to make up the bodice for me -- I am thinking yellow or orange chiffon, but the ombre version is gorgeous as well. Hope you have a better week!Lydianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-20914878413688301372012-04-18T21:30:06.760-04:002012-04-18T21:30:06.760-04:00Sorry about your week, so healthy of you to deal w...Sorry about your week, so healthy of you to deal with your stress that way. Couture is our zen! Haha!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14033986910204306002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-12692579270772831562012-04-18T20:40:13.629-04:002012-04-18T20:40:13.629-04:00Yes, yes, the big pattern websites are a panacea t...Yes, yes, the big pattern websites are a panacea to the stressed seamstress. <br />Do you reckon that pattern would work with a FBA? Do any British types watch the fabulous Alex Polizzi in The Hotel Inspector? She had a dress with a bodice like this recently and it was doing wonders for her FB without being too in your face. Thanks for the heads upsuzywongnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-18882400476257698512012-04-18T20:24:11.160-04:002012-04-18T20:24:11.160-04:00That ombre Ceil Chapman dress is beautiful. I love...That ombre Ceil Chapman dress is beautiful. I love the pattern and I'm excited to see what you do with it. =)<br /><br />Meg<br />http://megshandmadelife.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14152771667200220536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-55233418643004769562012-04-18T17:41:09.467-04:002012-04-18T17:41:09.467-04:00Gerti check out this designer--Natalia Grzybowski
...Gerti check out this designer--Natalia Grzybowski<br />amazing designs and fabric!diannebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08023621297234903645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-20606145282655641502012-04-18T17:13:09.347-04:002012-04-18T17:13:09.347-04:00Sorry to hear about your stressful week! And I do ...Sorry to hear about your stressful week! And I do exactly the same thing when I am overwhelmed (except I browse through vintage pattern sites). great catch on this dress! I would love to see it with a slim skirt!!!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-14837699607826273842012-04-18T16:27:25.903-04:002012-04-18T16:27:25.903-04:00Love the back! At 51, however, I would feel more c...Love the back! At 51, however, I would feel more comfortable with sleeves ;) Hoping your weekend makes up for the lousy week.petoskystonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01633621111274495078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-31553291803413534062012-04-18T16:01:16.659-04:002012-04-18T16:01:16.659-04:00I just wanted to say I'm sorry you've been...I just wanted to say I'm sorry you've been having a stressful week. I just ran the Boston marathon in the insane heat on Monday and then had a biopsy on a mass in my breast today, so I feel your pain. Some weeks are just the pits. Pretty dresses do help though, don't they?!Amy.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16249150854040864802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-64331463872212364102012-04-18T15:40:28.177-04:002012-04-18T15:40:28.177-04:00So sorry to hear you've had a stressful week. ...So sorry to hear you've had a stressful week. Sending you good vibes and a virtual hug!Didyoumakethathttp://didyoumakethat.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-86798671330382409772012-04-18T12:55:54.430-04:002012-04-18T12:55:54.430-04:00The Chapman dress is gorgeous, and it would be a f...The Chapman dress is gorgeous, and it would be a fun dress to copy. I wouldn't buy the pattern though, since the bodice has to fit perfectly, then the chiffon is draped over that. I can't see how a generic pattern would provide the right drape and fit with out tons of alterations, can you?Jen Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12371112170847037417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34833420101395448862012-04-18T12:45:04.549-04:002012-04-18T12:45:04.549-04:00I totally know what you mean: I love revisiting pa...I totally know what you mean: I love revisiting pattern catalogues and books because I notice different things each time too - depends on my mood and what I'm attracted to at the moment I guess! :) Plus the more I learn the more I'm able to see the possibilities in patterns I may have overlooked before :)<br /><br />Whatever you're going through, i am sending you positive thoughts and support :) *hugs*Symonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17965640501644567685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49730880321277765912012-04-18T12:37:02.033-04:002012-04-18T12:37:02.033-04:00I have also been eyeing this pattern- seeing it in...I have also been eyeing this pattern- seeing it in the chiffon has definitely sold me! I really like the fuller skirt.honeybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09649111317528918305noreply@blogger.com