tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post7113089703290454861..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: The Daily Dress: Dior Velvet FloralGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44817864044518099052011-08-13T01:22:27.406-04:002011-08-13T01:22:27.406-04:00Simplicity 2154 also has those kimono sleeves with...Simplicity 2154 also has those kimono sleeves with gussets that you were talking about earlier just like this Vogue reissue you mentioned.dawn snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57521041474130510792011-08-10T21:14:51.277-04:002011-08-10T21:14:51.277-04:00The latest Threads magazine has a great article ab...The latest Threads magazine has a great article about Balenciaga. It also give some of his tips for staying the inside of garments. One of tips would be perfect for this dress. The picture on Pattern Review shows the actual dress looking a little droopy in the shoulders.Anna Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12378022187583861355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53361768114244092002011-08-10T12:58:19.445-04:002011-08-10T12:58:19.445-04:00The texture of the print on the velvet's nap i...The texture of the print on the velvet's nap is really neat-- it reminds me very strongly of crystalline glaze pottery. How neat!Rachel W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10208753701516539405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17872032505538053772011-08-10T12:00:45.645-04:002011-08-10T12:00:45.645-04:00Wow! I love love love the Dior! I love it! So ...Wow! I love love love the Dior! I love it! So wonderful!!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13197442485237029218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-22119754542296949482011-08-10T11:09:17.507-04:002011-08-10T11:09:17.507-04:00precioso
http://laagujadelasenoritamandarina.blog...precioso<br /><br />http://laagujadelasenoritamandarina.blogspot.com/señorita mandarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749887561588327818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-33980351038386919692011-08-10T10:12:29.035-04:002011-08-10T10:12:29.035-04:00I just added this Dior dress to my Inspiration not...I just added this Dior dress to my Inspiration notebook on Evernote. It's amazing how many of my 'inspiration' notes start with 'Gerties New Blog...". Thank you for searching out and posting all these great dresses!reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15046173133453041173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-33562362635817749562011-08-10T03:53:59.483-04:002011-08-10T03:53:59.483-04:00Fabulous! Such gorgeous fabric. I already have th...Fabulous! Such gorgeous fabric. I already have the pattern but now I'm really inspired to make it.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07142947905050151725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-67371878852146957652011-08-09T23:26:58.082-04:002011-08-09T23:26:58.082-04:00Speaking of the daily dress, I need to buy a forma...Speaking of the daily dress, I need to buy a formal. Stat. As in, no time to sew. <br /><br />What's your favorite online source for formal wear?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-56452192076735181112011-08-09T22:21:37.881-04:002011-08-09T22:21:37.881-04:00I'm an old 'sewist', too current a des...I'm an old 'sewist', too current a descriptive for me, who's just discovered your blog. Got a new computer, lost all my old favorites, searching them out, I found yours. Yah! Anyway, looked back at your past posts, read the one about brain cells lost to retro foundation garments. It wasn't mine that were lost, but my then-fiance's (married 42 years and counting)karlanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41232322516625434092011-08-09T18:52:56.043-04:002011-08-09T18:52:56.043-04:00Looks like the curtains in an Indian restaurant......Looks like the curtains in an Indian restaurant....Not4menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-75991965232605704992011-08-09T17:56:41.696-04:002011-08-09T17:56:41.696-04:00Love it. And, love this blog!Love it. And, love this blog!MAUXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13334394429481380889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-18085407170267997432011-08-09T17:08:05.325-04:002011-08-09T17:08:05.325-04:00The dress reminds me of the dress Eva Marie Saint ...The dress reminds me of the dress Eva Marie Saint wears before and during the auction in North by Northwest. I had a lot of trouble finding pictures of the dress...<br /><br />http://www.hitchcockwiki.com/wiki/Hitchcock_Gallery:_image_1699<br /><br />http://www.intercambiosvirtuales.org/peliculas/north-by-northwest-1959-720-bdrip-dual-castellano-ingles<br /><br />Great movie by the way (with excellent costumes).Kikihttp://badlydrawnclothes.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62703310431706507512011-08-09T17:04:50.334-04:002011-08-09T17:04:50.334-04:00Normally I find velvet a bit too decadent and gaud...Normally I find velvet a bit too decadent and gaudy for my taste but the dior has a refinement about it. Just stunning!<br />-LizzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70792563047523197592011-08-09T15:42:10.871-04:002011-08-09T15:42:10.871-04:00LOVE the Vogue Reissue. Must. Have.LOVE the Vogue Reissue. Must. Have.Leighnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-39851899546775284742011-08-09T15:36:37.701-04:002011-08-09T15:36:37.701-04:00That dress is fantastic! I love the Dior and Joan...That dress is fantastic! I love the Dior and Joan's dress and the pattern! It looks perfect for that dress. I have never seen printed velvet like that before.sorbetsurprisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03641390039457024522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-88606534573574873572011-08-09T15:11:00.349-04:002011-08-09T15:11:00.349-04:00That velvet dress is divine!
I don't recall ...That velvet dress is divine! <br />I don't recall seeing printed velvet offered anywhere for sale online (I live in the woods in southern Oregon, an area where there is NO PLACE TO SHOP.)<br /><br />I have that reissued Vogue pattern. I had to have it, it's so lovely.Solangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11602452519397717693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41690784694716721212011-08-09T15:08:18.489-04:002011-08-09T15:08:18.489-04:00Who do I have to kill to get that Dior dress?!!! ;...Who do I have to kill to get that Dior dress?!!! ;)Myrtha Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10216143613320475118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-10879899808120632242011-08-09T14:22:39.236-04:002011-08-09T14:22:39.236-04:00Oh, my Gertie, you are SO right - that dress is po...Oh, my Gertie, you are SO right - that dress is positively stunning! I hear that Vogue reissue calling my name! The bodice style if gorgeous, and pleats are one of my favorite design details. Indeed a match made in sewing heaven!<br /><br />PS Can't wait for tomorrow's sew along!<br /><br />http://www.learnhowtosewnow.comPaulahttp://www.learnhowtosewnow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-35099978040417607502011-08-09T14:21:49.184-04:002011-08-09T14:21:49.184-04:00There is something about red and black in a floral...There is something about red and black in a floral pattern that gets me every time! Absolutely beautiful. <br /><br />Last night I stumbled across this fabric from Free Spirit, that's a rayon poplin, that would look gorgeous in this dress. <br /><br />http://freespiritfabric.com/core-pages/gallery.php?gal_id=265&sw_id=3436Jillhttp://www.thesewalongs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27195258021979327612011-08-09T14:09:31.049-04:002011-08-09T14:09:31.049-04:00love the fabric!love the fabric!Marina von Koenighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08005718145291109978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-46254319345129766142011-08-09T13:17:52.517-04:002011-08-09T13:17:52.517-04:00Absolutely beautiful and great tie in! It was grea...Absolutely beautiful and great tie in! It was great to have you last week as our Stylist speaker at TSS and great meeting you! TraceyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04636037854505458515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-84322050186905571972011-08-09T12:43:43.435-04:002011-08-09T12:43:43.435-04:00I love that dress!
Anyone knows a similar pattern...I love that dress!<br /><br />Anyone knows a similar pattern that's still for sale???<br />Need to make one ;)<br /><br />X!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03478023483005202468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-46630479371517946282011-08-09T12:00:57.857-04:002011-08-09T12:00:57.857-04:00I saw that Dior dress when the Chicago History Mus...I saw that Dior dress when the Chicago History Museum had a Chicago socialite clothing exhibit a couple years ago. I fell in love with it and found a similarly-printed twill that I've been sitting on, waiting to find just the right pattern. I have the Vogue one, but it's just not right. One day...Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-13788074381536513292011-08-09T11:59:43.537-04:002011-08-09T11:59:43.537-04:00Love the pink on black!Love the pink on black!reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15046173133453041173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-6899125220108371332011-08-09T11:46:42.230-04:002011-08-09T11:46:42.230-04:00Gorgeous dress! Thanks for adding the similar pat...Gorgeous dress! Thanks for adding the similar pattern. It's always nice to be able to visualize a dress as its pattern.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com