tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post6397981534977230458..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Buttons, Glorious Buttons!Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58295498149502891022009-12-12T21:41:47.553-05:002009-12-12T21:41:47.553-05:00oooh i love the idea of a second coat for spring u...oooh i love the idea of a second coat for spring using the buttons you have left over!!ArielJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06007418991304745152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1376351026360411602009-12-10T11:48:53.123-05:002009-12-10T11:48:53.123-05:0075% certain about the half-rounds. 100% certain ab...75% certain about the half-rounds. 100% certain about the polka dot lining!<br /><br />Will look forward to seeing which button wins (and how it all comes together!).Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676924453001061927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-28771255658825017312009-12-10T07:44:24.907-05:002009-12-10T07:44:24.907-05:00Those are lovely! I'd fall in love too.Those are lovely! I'd fall in love too.NuJoihttp://seamsenjoiable.vox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23674634229105060492009-12-09T21:54:30.589-05:002009-12-09T21:54:30.589-05:00I'm in love with buttons, too.I'm in love with buttons, too.juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12423393733607579888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-35572077817468107682009-12-09T20:49:50.555-05:002009-12-09T20:49:50.555-05:00They are gorgeous!!!!!!! Wow - what an exciting p...They are gorgeous!!!!!!! Wow - what an exciting package to receive!!!Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11152942097072530468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57189002216307974152009-12-09T18:49:25.693-05:002009-12-09T18:49:25.693-05:00I love your blog! and the buttons! they are beauti...I love your blog! and the buttons! they are beautiful and that is such a good resource to know about. i added your blog to the list on mine so i can read all your posts!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09365849029941325950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-56604324536070063862009-12-09T18:15:19.010-05:002009-12-09T18:15:19.010-05:00Those are very cool buttons. I love covered butto...Those are very cool buttons. I love covered buttons. I don't think I want to marry Pat, but maybe live with him as long as he brings his buttons along!gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-86912654349576442332009-12-09T16:47:35.022-05:002009-12-09T16:47:35.022-05:00I've accumulated TONS of vintage and modern bu...I've accumulated TONS of vintage and modern buttons over the years. While babysitting I had my 5 year old nephew start sorting them by color and he said, "Auntie you have a LOT of buttons." I said we should put them in the bathtub and go for a swim in them and his eyes just lit up and he said, "YEA let's swim in the buttons!" So yes, you can fall in love with buttons. Had I not had a five year old with me, I'd've skinnydipped in 'em - that's how much I love 'em.Twill Jillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-66205401156105488532009-12-09T16:27:01.481-05:002009-12-09T16:27:01.481-05:00SO NICE! Getting covered buttons made professional...SO NICE! Getting covered buttons made professionally makes all the difference doesn't it?! The result is much nicer than those DIY kits.Zoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10893813529679767893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-47655073584947274842009-12-09T14:21:17.248-05:002009-12-09T14:21:17.248-05:00OMG those are like little gems, little works of ar...OMG those are like little gems, little works of art. I would have a seriously hard time deciding between the two; sorry I can't help you there!<br /><br />As for "Is it possible to fall in love with buttons..." oh my yes. I do it all the time and design new sewing projects around them!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444647423337451493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-84081642671558115102009-12-09T14:13:37.594-05:002009-12-09T14:13:37.594-05:00I also would go with the half rounds. I think the...I also would go with the half rounds. I think they look more professional where the flats look more like home sewing to me. Fantastic idea.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730623235884693134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79584587882573520872009-12-09T13:43:09.854-05:002009-12-09T13:43:09.854-05:00Oh, those are beautiful. I'm not sure I could ...Oh, those are beautiful. I'm not sure I could make up my mind; they both look glorious! The lining on the back is a genius idea.Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570545194570856281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34880048955740317952009-12-09T13:20:34.298-05:002009-12-09T13:20:34.298-05:00OH they are gorgeous! I knew you can have button c...OH they are gorgeous! I knew you can have button covered, but I did not know they could come in so many shapes, and that you could choose the fabric underneath as well. That is luxury!verobirdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12968111905760607177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-45921033514277204702009-12-09T12:58:32.392-05:002009-12-09T12:58:32.392-05:00Those buttons are stunningly gorgeous - I like bot...Those buttons are stunningly gorgeous - I like both styles and would be quite undecided about which to choose. Pat clearly does a fantastic job but as for getting married I think you should stick with with your dashing dude, Jeff!Eugeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584571701550775408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-52768742696324035932009-12-09T12:58:22.189-05:002009-12-09T12:58:22.189-05:00I love the polka dot lining on the back!I love the polka dot lining on the back!Gaidighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11137796009019992269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87032400919142980242009-12-09T12:07:43.273-05:002009-12-09T12:07:43.273-05:00I'm in love with your buttons as well :-) And ...I'm in love with your buttons as well :-) And how cute are the polka dots for the back?!senaSewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098578400327734399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68792960826116869272009-12-09T11:52:37.186-05:002009-12-09T11:52:37.186-05:00Worth the wait! Both will be great, but the combin...Worth the wait! Both will be great, but the combination ones are still my favourites. It is definitely possible to fall in love with buttons and other 'notions'!Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068859188360245469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34088553067890434522009-12-09T11:43:34.052-05:002009-12-09T11:43:34.052-05:00You totally did the right thing in ordering both s...You totally did the right thing in ordering both styles of the buttons. You can have a theoretical opinion, but there is no substitute for actually looking. Those little polka dots are adorable.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15852259359448441759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-80841494851995049532009-12-09T10:36:47.743-05:002009-12-09T10:36:47.743-05:00Self-covered buttons made my life different, so I&...Self-covered buttons made my life different, so I'm not surprised about your feelings towards them... I wonder if Pat offers international help... They truly look great, and I'm also dreaming about those buckles. The lining is perfect, it dots the i!frk.bustadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11905037626664748421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44341720114721096722009-12-09T10:19:38.130-05:002009-12-09T10:19:38.130-05:00Beautiful buttons!! I love the lining on the back...Beautiful buttons!! I love the lining on the back - fabulous touch.KID, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53198319516637464712009-12-09T09:57:48.008-05:002009-12-09T09:57:48.008-05:00Pat is my hero. Those are so beautiful. Can I as...Pat is my hero. Those are so beautiful. Can I ask how much those set you back?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1558554187676520272009-12-09T09:51:23.825-05:002009-12-09T09:51:23.825-05:00They're superb, and I'm so glad you had th...They're superb, and I'm so glad you had the bottom lined! <br /><br />Of course, I'm not a good seamstress enough to make a coat, but If I were I'd go to the local 'plisseur' to have the same done. At my humble level, I simply make a contrasting hong-kong finish on my first pencil skirts. It's really a little detail, but it really makes me smile each time I see it. <br /><br />What's not to love about these sewing details?Carlottanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-2792275664602891312009-12-09T09:27:53.741-05:002009-12-09T09:27:53.741-05:00Oh! I forgot to mention: they DO have a shank, it&...Oh! I forgot to mention: they DO have a shank, it's just hidden under the lining. You sew through the lining to get to the shank, if that makes any sense.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29355808236863275652009-12-09T09:24:01.145-05:002009-12-09T09:24:01.145-05:00Yes, I agree, you CAN fall in love with buttons! a...Yes, I agree, you CAN fall in love with buttons! and fabric and ribbons and yarn and lace....etc. At least that's what I tell myself. I understand your indecision 'cause both of those button styles are great! The lining is an excellent touch!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438319095780906710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-65851028494323692562009-12-09T09:11:19.405-05:002009-12-09T09:11:19.405-05:00Yes I am also confused how to sew those without a ...Yes I am also confused how to sew those without a shank on as well.Katenoreply@blogger.com