tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post632268813886398439..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Sixteen Yards of Yellow FabricGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-90117977863047050802010-07-21T15:56:07.913-04:002010-07-21T15:56:07.913-04:00Ooo.. how fun! I saw that dress at Anthro and it&#...Ooo.. how fun! I saw that dress at Anthro and it's beautiful! I'm sure yours will be even better!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11669454301859970896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57858033593102506262010-07-20T22:20:52.129-04:002010-07-20T22:20:52.129-04:00Just had to say a big thank you for mentioning the...Just had to say a big thank you for mentioning the Golden Age of Couture exhibit in Nashville. We went on Sunday afternoon and I LOVED it. The clothes are beautiful and so inspiring and I probably would never have known about it if I hadn't read about it on your blog! Thank you so much for the suggestion! Can't wait to see your yellow dress!Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-36980874097773214392010-07-20T20:09:03.764-04:002010-07-20T20:09:03.764-04:00I'm really impressed with what you're doin...I'm really impressed with what you're doing here. The yellow is gorgeous, the dress is gorgeous and when combined, will look gorgeous on you. One day I will have the patience to learn to drape. I just realised I a wearing a yellow dress and cardigan almost the same yellow!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274649006496918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-91842898777219846452010-07-20T18:33:27.858-04:002010-07-20T18:33:27.858-04:00Gorgeous fabric ! And gorgeous design, too :)Gorgeous fabric ! And gorgeous design, too :)Rose from Thulehttp://rosemiracles.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-35704617003279120542010-07-20T16:18:45.497-04:002010-07-20T16:18:45.497-04:00Nice! I can't wait to see your construction de...Nice! I can't wait to see your construction details! I'm excited!indigorchidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11406905989519231924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83621616809603735402010-07-20T15:19:01.009-04:002010-07-20T15:19:01.009-04:00Please, please, please, be sure to include how you...Please, please, please, be sure to include how you construct the bodice and insert the cups.<br /><br />I would love to wear a halter dress if I could figure out how to include a bra....thunderpawshttp://szmusil.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-50839824668905707702010-07-20T14:43:04.034-04:002010-07-20T14:43:04.034-04:00So fun, love the yellow! Being on the small side, ...So fun, love the yellow! Being on the small side, I'm interested to see how you build in the bra cups. The instructions must be in the bridal sewing book, I'm guessing? I also find sewing isn't always cheaper, but it is so much more rewarding (and you end up with way better quality!)Tasiahttp://sewaholic.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53316495575896412442010-07-20T14:24:27.196-04:002010-07-20T14:24:27.196-04:00As I was reading your blog, I thought, I really wa...As I was reading your blog, I thought, I really want a step-by-step construction tutorial! I have the Bridal Couture book, and used it when I made my sister's wedding dress-- it definitely informed my construction process for that dress.<br /><br />I am curious where you buy your fabric and notions in NYC? I think the Garment District intimidates me a little. <br /><br />Good luck with the dress-- I can't wait to see how it turns out!elventrysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270061909850643523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73411354262304574632010-07-20T13:31:49.458-04:002010-07-20T13:31:49.458-04:00I just had to say...theat exhibit in Nashville is ...I just had to say...theat exhibit in Nashville is FABULOUS...I just visited myself a few weeks ago. And if you need a hotel - the Union Station which is right across the street from the museum, was so awesome :)jackienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-14470163124282344922010-07-20T13:01:56.184-04:002010-07-20T13:01:56.184-04:00This will be a beautiful dress! I can't wait t...This will be a beautiful dress! I can't wait to see it.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895625114035965626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-45336149989971670352010-07-20T12:46:00.319-04:002010-07-20T12:46:00.319-04:00I am in awe of this one! You are making so much p...I am in awe of this one! You are making so much progress on learning how to drape. One of my (myriad) problems with garment sewing is that I'm really cheap -- I wouldn't trust myself to spend $160 on fabric for even a special dress. I'd be too certain that I would end up with a disappointment. But I'm still at that stage in which many of my projects are "learning experiences" that never get worn, so perhaps I'll get there eventually! In the meantime, your posts are very inspiring!Katienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-9593100753343306842010-07-20T12:45:54.833-04:002010-07-20T12:45:54.833-04:00I'm totally thrilled for you! And who cares ho...I'm totally thrilled for you! And who cares how much the dress costs to construct. It's going to fit you perfectly, flatter that adorable body and make you happy. What kind of price tag can you put on that? <br /><br />Yay for another Gertie draping adventure! With added bonus of fun event to wear it to!Darcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02936847220360997738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-77946624396243671042010-07-20T12:32:45.631-04:002010-07-20T12:32:45.631-04:00I do love yellow. A few years ago Susan Khalje wr...I do love yellow. A few years ago Susan Khalje wrote an article for Threads that compared a dress that was made twice. Once made as you are doing with couture technique and once as the pattern suggested. There was a very noticeable difference between the two with the couture having more substance to it. Less wrinkling and it just draped more elegantly. If you want to compare pricing you'd need to go to a couture or high end rtw to actually 'save' money when sewing. But, that isn't why we do it is it?Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-15996209156045713812010-07-20T12:18:57.200-04:002010-07-20T12:18:57.200-04:00Oooh! Can't wait to see!
On a side note, funny...Oooh! Can't wait to see!<br />On a side note, funny that people think sewing is cheaper than buying new. But like you said, apples and oranges, and I'm sure your quality will be MUCH better! And more fulfilling, too. :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474033571158410724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83218540042186872132010-07-20T11:58:16.647-04:002010-07-20T11:58:16.647-04:00i am extremely excited to see your dress and i rea...i am extremely excited to see your dress and i really LOVE that yellow....it looks so happy and combined with the type of dress you will be making..it is going to look AMAZING on you! this is all so new to me that you are going to make a dress by draping it on a body form....it looks like fun..but first i feel i need to make more dresses from patterns first in order to feel more confident....tonight is sewing night yay!...<br /><br />xo,<br />cb<br />www.thecitybirdsnest.blogspot.comcbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62815583462217554462010-07-20T11:55:15.924-04:002010-07-20T11:55:15.924-04:00I am really enjoying your blog! You seem to have ...I am really enjoying your blog! You seem to have so much time to sew!! I am currently living overseas in Bangladesh without my sewing machine right now (and it's a muslim country where I can't wear "normal" western clothes) but I am collecting a LOT of beautiful fabric for my return to the States one day. I am "sewing vicariously" through you for awhile, so keep up the good work!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07920336629761346795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-89233711064892570542010-07-20T11:08:30.903-04:002010-07-20T11:08:30.903-04:00That's a beautiful yellow Gertie. We are all ...That's a beautiful yellow Gertie. We are all anxiously awaiting the final garment.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876062492881254282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49717391080733694542010-07-20T10:57:20.662-04:002010-07-20T10:57:20.662-04:00I think my heart started palpitating when I read $...I think my heart started palpitating when I read $160! It's great I've got you to live vicariously through!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-71701746848738409062010-07-20T10:43:26.149-04:002010-07-20T10:43:26.149-04:00sorry! duplicate post!sorry! duplicate post![patty the snug bug]https://www.blogger.com/profile/17830791771911214780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17880365204984204112010-07-20T10:33:17.586-04:002010-07-20T10:33:17.586-04:00I am very impressed with how much you figured out ...I am very impressed with how much you figured out on your own. The pattern piece looks very interesting. This is going to be an amazing dress. <br /><br />Trudy<br />www.sewingwithtrudy.blogspot.comTrudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649677045881448393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83583708384581255872010-07-20T10:31:28.498-04:002010-07-20T10:31:28.498-04:00You are intrepid. I can't wait to see this dr...You are intrepid. I can't wait to see this dress! And I'm jealous because that yellow is one of my favorite colors, and as a natural blonde with pinkish skin, I cannot carry that color off to save my life.<br /><br />That Anthropologie dress is one of my very favorites in the history of Anthro. As I said, I cannot wait to see this dress!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444647423337451493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59439154235684808512010-07-20T09:52:40.937-04:002010-07-20T09:52:40.937-04:00I love your choice of yellows! Let us know how the...I love your choice of yellows! Let us know how the project goes.Janicehttp://www.meladori.com/shesinfashionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30819553980833594082010-07-20T09:19:16.386-04:002010-07-20T09:19:16.386-04:00Beautiful! Yellow is such a beautiful color yet s...Beautiful! Yellow is such a beautiful color yet so underrated. Sounds like a big task but I'm sure it will end up being well worth the effort.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614511536841195392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87977251806148434212010-07-20T09:08:19.535-04:002010-07-20T09:08:19.535-04:00I'm super curious how the draping will go with...I'm super curious how the draping will go with the bust pleating action. I recently made two dresses, same pattern, where I did sort of a similiar thing, draping wise and they look COMPLETELY different! Follow the fabric, indeed! The first dress I was using a lighter, slippery costume satin with a crepe-type back. The second, I used a black satin-like material that was less slippery, but had the slippery on both sides. <br /><br />The first dress ended up looking very organic and sort of bowlike - the second folded up very nicely into the pleating action that I wanted (more like your inspiration dress, I think).<br /><br />so, with draping in muslin and then changing to a different fabric, I'm curious how that works in general - with the 'follow the fabric' guideline!! Can't wait to see! I even had a problem getting the left and right SIDES on the same dress to look the same! Although, mine was a hack and slash job!<br /><br />Yay! and LOVE the yellow! I just bought fabric for my new fall wardrobe and yellow ruled the school, which is completely new for me! where has yellow been all my life? why did I spend the last 15 years in black anyway??!![patty the snug bug]https://www.blogger.com/profile/17830791771911214780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-31592174560688325882010-07-20T08:31:42.864-04:002010-07-20T08:31:42.864-04:00Look forward to seeing it develop. :-)Look forward to seeing it develop. :-)Advanced Beginnernoreply@blogger.com