tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post6432901878094849047..comments2024-03-23T16:46:47.415-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: How Far I've ComeGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70580481730824306242009-08-27T18:02:21.676-04:002009-08-27T18:02:21.676-04:00These are all so beautiful! I'm so happy to h...These are all so beautiful! I'm so happy to have stumbled upon your blog and can't wait to learn from you. <br /><br />Beautiful!<br /><br />~ HollyHolly from Sustainable Suppershttp://www.sustainablesuppers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-84015145375639637752009-08-08T21:21:54.038-04:002009-08-08T21:21:54.038-04:00You guys have no idea how much your comments make ...You guys have no idea how much your comments make me smile! Thanks to you all for reading. <br /><br />And thanks Sally for passing the link along. :)<br /><br />Knitosaurus, one of the tutorials I'm working on is for a portrait blouse lookalike. I figured out a way to make it without a pattern. Stay tuned!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-48598169586896772292009-08-08T18:30:12.395-04:002009-08-08T18:30:12.395-04:00Gertie, love your blog - came over from WR. Tweete...Gertie, love your blog - came over from WR. Tweeted it to all my pals - subscribed to your RSS - go girl goSallySeshttp://sallysews.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29369718764977431202009-08-07T22:57:23.975-04:002009-08-07T22:57:23.975-04:00I'm looking forward to the next installments o...I'm looking forward to the next installments of your project. Each garment is fantastic. I love LOVE the full gathered skirt. So cute!meli88ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283195290411152388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-63634456283041376932009-08-07T19:20:30.314-04:002009-08-07T19:20:30.314-04:00I really enjoy your beautiful blog each day and yo...I really enjoy your beautiful blog each day and you have inspired me into this vintage clothing and patterns land. I have been looking in the antique stores for vintage patterns and clothing which I never paid attention to before - I was happy to see you will be offering new tutorials. Thanks so much.Patriciahttp://coquettishfleur.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-26193891390486322082009-08-07T17:34:33.042-04:002009-08-07T17:34:33.042-04:00The portrait blouses you've made have me searc...The portrait blouses you've made have me searching out the pattern but my other favorite is the full gathered skirt. Great blog and when you're done, I echo Cindy, you need to find a new vintage book to go through!Knitosaurushttp://knitosaurusrex.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-78186218218949141872009-08-07T12:59:23.264-04:002009-08-07T12:59:23.264-04:00How fun! I'm lovin' the skirt. And you kn...How fun! I'm lovin' the skirt. And you know this could be a movie!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08849170792165073465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79432184322182219452009-08-07T12:54:55.546-04:002009-08-07T12:54:55.546-04:00Gertie you are just simply adorable! I am so insp...Gertie you are just simply adorable! I am so inspired by all of your-dress making that I went and bought some very old Simplicity, McCalls, and Advance patterns the other day at this antique shop--we'll see how they turn out or if they're salvagable! :) Happy Friday!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17894262663501460885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49262806525844358992009-08-07T12:34:25.269-04:002009-08-07T12:34:25.269-04:00Aw shucks, everyone. You ladies are so sweet. I...Aw shucks, everyone. You ladies are so sweet. I'm so happy to see the new commenters here, as well as the ones who have been around from the start. Isn't the online sewing community the best? <br /><br />I don't know if I could pick a favorite project! I've definitely gotten the most wear out of the slim skirts and the portrait blouses. They are <i>perfect</i> for work.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27645529518436355262009-08-07T12:11:26.245-04:002009-08-07T12:11:26.245-04:00Found your blog last week and am still in awe. You...Found your blog last week and am still in awe. You are doing a fabulous job accomplishing your goal and in the process inspiring me to keep on sewing some vintage things. Can't thank you enough!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984385864865301366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-32325272603516155602009-08-07T11:10:09.015-04:002009-08-07T11:10:09.015-04:00I'm really amazed at how quickly you put every...I'm really amazed at how quickly you put everything together! Certainly puts me and my slow-pokiness to shame :-). Love seeing your progress, though! And you're really making me itch to try out some of these patterns. That blouse is lovely, and it's not like I need an excuse to make yet another skirt.jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14891339427334605978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29854603216811204982009-08-07T10:22:35.095-04:002009-08-07T10:22:35.095-04:00Gertie - I'm just getting onboard and followin...Gertie - I'm just getting onboard and following your journey and I think this is such a kewl project you've taken on! You do realize that you will have an entire wardrobe when you've finished, right?!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-38503174230747273102009-08-07T10:21:00.180-04:002009-08-07T10:21:00.180-04:00My favourite - though they are all stunning - is d...My favourite - though they are all stunning - is definitely the portrait blouse. I just think it's so darn pretty. I'm dying to find a similar pattern!emmasfavouritethingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17320499395061303332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-39319724019044970972009-08-07T10:13:21.622-04:002009-08-07T10:13:21.622-04:00I'm amazed at how much you've managed to a...I'm amazed at how much you've managed to accomplish already! Especially since you went back and remade some of those projects. ;)<br /><br />To chime in with everyone else: I think the gathered skirt is by far my favorite! :) Such a simple garment, but one that can be so much fun depending on the fabric (and you certainly picked out an eye-catching one!).Caseyhttp://elegantmusings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-18352544576700646262009-08-07T09:52:12.139-04:002009-08-07T09:52:12.139-04:00CUE APPLAUSE!!!
Now, you need to take a pic with...CUE APPLAUSE!!! <br /><br />Now, you need to take a pic with the portrait blouse AND gathered skirt. Preferably with...what is that, a patent leather belt? (Posing with hands awkwardly perched on shoulders not necessary.)<br /><br />Are any more projects put together as outfits in the book?sarahhttp://www.colorkitten.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11025793389018693622009-08-07T09:39:34.870-04:002009-08-07T09:39:34.870-04:00No, thank you for sharing this fun,original projec...No, thank you for sharing this fun,original project. I love tuning in to watching and you should be proud of your accomplishments. When the 14 are done, you just need to find another book! A sequel...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57088136826799362572009-08-07T08:59:42.517-04:002009-08-07T08:59:42.517-04:00This is such a wonderful project and I'm so in...This is such a wonderful project and I'm so inspired by your amazing pieces and how well they have all come together. I too love the full gathered skirt... that fabric is so darling!!Lilji Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847333217680147370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83312964761839693022009-08-07T08:10:49.148-04:002009-08-07T08:10:49.148-04:00I've been reading your blog for a few weeks no...I've been reading your blog for a few weeks now and I must say that when you put everything you've done together....wow! I can't believe it's been such a short time! everything is so gorgeous and you're going to have a rocking wardrobe and crazy sewing skills. I don't know which piece is my favorite so far, but that full gathered skirt is amazing.yahairahttp://www.bitterpurl.comnoreply@blogger.com