Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: More on the Illusion Neckline

I think it's hand stitched, but (to me) it loo...

2012-02-08T12:03:05.587-05:00

I think it's hand stitched, but (to me) it looks like both folds are whip stitched, if you know what I mean. I'm not sure if that's even possible, though.. :)

I'd probably do it with my overlock's 2-thread rolled hem with wooly nylon thread in the looper. Although I do think it would be difficult to find it in matching colour - at least where I live. I like the outcome of your dress! Which thread did you use?

narrow hemmer foot? that's how I do.

2012-01-28T21:03:16.699-05:00

narrow hemmer foot? that's how I do.

stunning

2012-01-24T06:16:32.433-05:00

stunning

I do love this one! The cut...the color...and the ...

2012-01-22T21:44:38.462-05:00

I do love this one! The cut...the color...and the details are oh so feminine without being fru fru(?). I'm thinkin' it'd be the perfect style for an upcoming reunion ;}
Thanks for sharing the details!

I am planning on creating an illusion neckline for...

2012-01-21T13:38:49.875-05:00

I am planning on creating an illusion neckline for my wedding dress I am making. Any more information would be much appreciated. I do have a serger I am planning on using for a rolled hem. I'm not sure how small of a rolled hem my serger can make though. Do you recommend attaching the illusion neckline directly to the top of the bodice, underneath, over, etc. I know it also depends on the look I want to achieve, but thought I would ask you what your thoughts were. Thanks!

Loving the yellow dress, what a great item to have...

2012-01-21T10:48:56.617-05:00

Loving the yellow dress, what a great item to have! You tease us with tour sneak peek of that lovely lilac dress, I hope we get to see more soon!

stunning absolutely stunning!!! My jaw literally ...

2012-01-21T02:21:52.705-05:00

stunning absolutely stunning!!! My jaw literally dropped!!!! This is something I am going to try to do!

Lovely stuff, Gertie. Thanks! I'd never hear...

2012-01-19T19:24:37.828-05:00

Lovely stuff, Gertie. Thanks! I'd never heard of Peggy Hunt...yikes. The dresses are so pretty & SO different.

I think I need to add this to my list of sewing mu...

2012-01-19T19:16:52.717-05:00

I think I need to add this to my list of sewing musts! i love the look and the detail:) I believe it is a whip stitch as well....just very tiny! Beautiful dress!

This looks truly stunning! I had no idea a serger ...

2012-01-19T15:59:12.778-05:00

This looks truly stunning! I had no idea a serger would be able to get a similar effect and could be so dainty. Cool!

What a beautiful dress!! I just got a serger this ...

2012-01-19T15:52:09.659-05:00

What a beautiful dress!! I just got a serger this past fall, and am totally in love with it... isn't the rolled hem just amazing?? I love it on chiffon! :D

Your neckline is absolutely gorgeous, Gertie! I l...

2012-01-19T15:34:34.493-05:00

Your neckline is absolutely gorgeous, Gertie! I love the baby hem on my serger, but I think I would actually hand stitch if I were making this. Glad you're back - missed you!!!

That looks so beautiful!!! And so delicate! What k...

2012-01-19T15:01:51.424-05:00

That looks so beautiful!!! And so delicate! What kind of fabric did you use?? I've been trying to make a dress like that but can't figure out wich type of fabric is better to use on the neckline. (your blog is awesome btw :b )

I have never tried to do the rolled hem on my serg...

2012-01-19T14:47:04.644-05:00

I have never tried to do the rolled hem on my serger, though I keep meaning to practice it. Have you ever used this technique I found on BurdaStyle a while back? She makes it look so simple and foolproof! Might be hard to do on a curved neckline though.

http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/how-to-sew-a-perfect-baby-hem

It's so beatiful!! I'd like to see you wea...

2012-01-19T13:59:33.080-05:00

It's so beatiful!! I'd like to see you wearing the dress

I really like that type of neckline, it is elegant...

2012-01-19T13:22:18.959-05:00

I really like that type of neckline, it is elegant. Yours is so soft, floaty and lovely, beautiful.

Thank you for updating us on this! I love seeing i...

2012-01-19T13:14:21.001-05:00

Thank you for updating us on this! I love seeing illusion necklines gain popularity again and would love to try the technique out myself.

That is one beautiful dress! So inspiring... Glad ...

2012-01-19T11:33:35.055-05:00

That is one beautiful dress! So inspiring... Glad you're back, I've been missing reading you, it's always such a pleasure!

oooh thanks for this, I've always wanted and i...

2012-01-19T11:15:50.324-05:00

oooh thanks for this, I've always wanted and illusion dress but every time I see them they are never my size so I thought to make one but that's always been my question, how? I have only just got an overlocker (serger to you guys!) and I thought that maybe the rolled hem would be the way to go but I need to learn more about using it before I go this far but THANKS!

I recently picked up a ton of vintage patterns and...

2012-01-19T10:01:09.812-05:00

I recently picked up a ton of vintage patterns and this style of dress was among my finds. I have read the sewing instructions cover to cover and they are still sitting on my desk......I bought some fabric to practice with as I am sure I am going to need a ton of practice! I don't have a serger and do all of my sewing on my trusty vintage 1971 Kenmore. Your take on it is gorgeous and so feminine. Love Love Love it!

I like the sound of that baby hem. Rolled hems are...

2012-01-19T09:40:41.653-05:00

I like the sound of that baby hem. Rolled hems are great on straight lines but I find them really difficult to do nicely on anything curved. Mine always end up wonky and uneven. Maybe this is the answer! I shall be trying it out soon.

Glad you're back! I think that looks to me li...

2012-01-19T09:36:12.715-05:00

Glad you're back! I think that looks to me like hand whip stitching, but my eyes aren't what they used to be. But in any case, it is a beautiful garment.

Take care, AP

I'm not seeing machine stitching, it looks to ...

2012-01-19T09:19:34.736-05:00

I'm not seeing machine stitching, it looks to me like very tiny whip stitch along the fold line, trim close, fold to back along the 1st stiching line, and another fine whip stitch holding it down. If that is the case, all I can say is - GAAHHH that's tiny stitching!

your serger??? When did that happen?! :) Lovely ...

2012-01-19T09:10:06.579-05:00

your serger???
When did that happen?! :)
Lovely effect for a beautiful dress.
I am with the other posters; watching Downton Abbey and The House of Elliott is making me crave dressmaking details from the era.

Thanks for sharing these pictures inside and out. ...

2012-01-19T08:52:11.557-05:00

Thanks for sharing these pictures inside and out. What a beautiful dress. It makes me long for spring.