tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post7184857331522981224..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Must. Have. This. Dress.Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-46906710318630916262010-04-07T21:41:07.140-04:002010-04-07T21:41:07.140-04:00Hey Gertie!
I think this is my first comment, b...Hey Gertie! <br /><br />I think this is my first comment, but I'm a new sewer and your blog is a major inspiration for me! I am in love with this dress, but my size falls exactly between the 10 and the 12, which are split between two different patterns. To be specific, my bust is a size 10 (with padded bra a 12), my waist is an 8, and my hips are 35"--exactly between the size 10 and twelve. HELP! I don't know which pattern to buy!?! What would you do? I'm so almost the smaller pattern, but just a smidgen towards the larger and I am dreadfully confused.<br /><br />Thank you!Leyna Fayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13189210643700868115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-7227339008512315262010-04-01T11:35:20.825-04:002010-04-01T11:35:20.825-04:00Dang! I am one size too big for this dress (at le...Dang! I am one size too big for this dress (at least in the bust and waist) :( <br /><br />Hopefullly I will find something just as lovely but unfortunately most plus size clothing patterns are like wearing a sack!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393578242685316734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-50383697073245607812010-03-31T14:57:38.158-04:002010-03-31T14:57:38.158-04:00Gertie,
I found a picture of that Vogue 8555 mad...Gertie, <br /><br />I found a picture of that <a href="http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v8555-products-9764.php?page_id=855" rel="nofollow">Vogue 8555</a> made up for you and guess where I found the picture? The latest J.Crew catalog!! I was paging through and the lines of <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/catalog.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474395183458&bmUID=1270061608915&index=34" rel="nofollow">this dress</a>, the Sydney, just jumped out at me. Isn't it the same? Who knew the Big 4 were knocking off from J. Crew so blatantly?lsaspaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058968076601943527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-13400478210996306302010-03-30T22:47:00.981-04:002010-03-30T22:47:00.981-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.honeybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09649111317528918305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30147521258829342012010-03-30T22:45:49.282-04:002010-03-30T22:45:49.282-04:00Also, just saw this pattern on etsy: http://www.et...Also, just saw this pattern on etsy: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39330506&ref=sr_list_21&&ga_search_query=sewing+pattern+cowl+neck+dress&ga_search_type=all&ga_page=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=titlehoneybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09649111317528918305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25569079474738571012010-03-30T22:38:28.572-04:002010-03-30T22:38:28.572-04:00So cute! I think it would look beautiful with the ...So cute! I think it would look beautiful with the Vogue 1117. Also, the retro Butterick pattern 6582, might work too. Can't wait to see it!honeybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09649111317528918305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-21772443690609682342010-03-30T19:45:55.344-04:002010-03-30T19:45:55.344-04:00Anonymous, I can tell you right now how it's g...Anonymous, I can tell you right now how it's going to look with all my tattoos: AWESOME. There, now you don't have to wait! :)Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-6127542814945159652010-03-30T19:42:47.596-04:002010-03-30T19:42:47.596-04:00Darling dress.Darling dress.JoanneMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07218217151372072602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-31298117548886183832010-03-30T19:31:08.779-04:002010-03-30T19:31:08.779-04:00Can't wait to see what this dress will look li...Can't wait to see what this dress will look like with all your tattoos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70791704112564630202010-03-30T19:19:47.290-04:002010-03-30T19:19:47.290-04:00Oh my gosh. i love this idea. Ive never been a big...Oh my gosh. i love this idea. Ive never been a big fan of floral but now im not so sure.... hehe i really like 8555 but also the kors pattern... maybe a combination of the two? it screams spring. im trying to cling to the warm weather as it is getting very cool here in australia. cannot wait to see some pictures of this coming together!!! ps.i love checking my mailbox for gertie mail each morning! :-)Bettys Closetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-40809965790733053912010-03-30T19:08:40.913-04:002010-03-30T19:08:40.913-04:00I vote Vogue 1117.I vote Vogue 1117.Sarah O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17380632767198598109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-84400810399305330132010-03-30T18:27:22.948-04:002010-03-30T18:27:22.948-04:00The dress has an empire line with princess seams o...The dress has an empire line with princess seams over the bust. I would make the basic dress shape (Vogue 8555 is a good start but you need princess seams), and then overlay another centre front panel that is cut on the bias with fullness to form the cowl.<br /><br />Stunning dress as it is - but it would look great in Vogue 8555 too!Sheryllhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17460472835794108787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-48616286558375741962010-03-30T17:19:17.528-04:002010-03-30T17:19:17.528-04:00I may have already said that I would be prepared t...I may have already said that I would be prepared to kill for this dress.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274649006496918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-72874749713140001952010-03-30T16:58:24.079-04:002010-03-30T16:58:24.079-04:00Hi Gertie! No doubt it will be fabulous, whatever ...Hi Gertie! No doubt it will be fabulous, whatever you chose. My vote is for Vogue 8555.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-43326241176467395672010-03-30T16:52:35.183-04:002010-03-30T16:52:35.183-04:00Your drawing is just dandy. That dress is drool-wo...Your drawing is just dandy. That dress is drool-worthy! When I have a waist again I also must have a dress like that. Maybe I'll get that Vogue while it's on sale...Mikhaela Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817367214920267825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-77967374790970107202010-03-30T16:43:05.065-04:002010-03-30T16:43:05.065-04:00Hi Gertie
I really like #1117, that seems to be cl...Hi Gertie<br />I really like #1117, that seems to be closest in style. The fabric is lovely, cant wait to see what style you go with!! :-)<br />Ruby Slippers<br />rubyslippersvintage.blogspot.comrubyslippers_86https://www.blogger.com/profile/18357170072138624681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-69405972184194557932010-03-30T15:49:10.672-04:002010-03-30T15:49:10.672-04:00Wow, thanks for all your help guys. And Ann - than...Wow, thanks for all your help guys. And Ann - thanks for the link! I never would have guessed that was a cowl. So cool. I just ordered a copy of the Skylark pattern from Vintage Fashion Library, if anything it will be great to see the construction. But I'm definitely leaning towards one of the Vogue patterns - more to come!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-38394776548041019532010-03-30T15:10:30.691-04:002010-03-30T15:10:30.691-04:00Hi Gertie, I live in the UK and look forward to yo...Hi Gertie, I live in the UK and look forward to your blogs every day! Anyway I wonder if you know about 2 amazing Ceil Chapman reproduction patterns available to buy on the Vintage Fashion Library site, these are No.139 "Wounded Bird" priced at $22.99 and a 50's draped bodice dress No.130 priced at $24.99. Your fabric would look fantastic in either of these. Hope this is helpful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68588803828478359982010-03-30T13:39:24.638-04:002010-03-30T13:39:24.638-04:00I think you would probably do a swell job drafting...I think you would probably do a swell job drafting the bodice, but if you don't feel like doing that I'm sure there is a 50s pattern that could help you along!<br /><br />I like the last pattern but I agree with other commenters that I don't think you'd see that detail amidst the fabric's pattern, and I don't like the midriff of the first Vogue or the bow-thingy on the Michael Kors dress. They're not classic enough!<br /><br />What will the skirt shape be? More sheath-like or very wiggly?reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12776283905130149324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-787759265748310082010-03-30T13:06:03.500-04:002010-03-30T13:06:03.500-04:00Hi Gertie, the original appears to have a seam und...Hi Gertie, the original appears to have a seam under the bust, indicating a midriff like 8555. I think you could do a great copy by making 8555 and a toile for the front bodice only-- cut the already-loose neckline with a bunch of extra fabric and try to replicate the cowl gathers. After that, the modesty panel would not be too challenging. <br /><br />I also agree with everyone who nixed the Kors. It would take all of the sexy out of that rose pattern. <br /><br />Godspeed! It'll look great on you!Stefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11916754049646261441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25295604939989587982010-03-30T12:34:50.242-04:002010-03-30T12:34:50.242-04:00Whoops, it cut off the web address. The rest of it...Whoops, it cut off the web address. The rest of it is .com/inc/sdetail/251<br />Can't wait to see your lovely creation whatever you decide!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11137971341141589112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60573355590707377322010-03-30T12:34:07.170-04:002010-03-30T12:34:07.170-04:00I vote for Vogue 1117, love the neckline!I vote for Vogue 1117, love the neckline!Annahttp://www.mormorhadestil.senoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41014442734323617102010-03-30T12:32:40.830-04:002010-03-30T12:32:40.830-04:00Have you seen this Ceil Chapman reproduction patte...Have you seen this Ceil Chapman reproduction pattern?<br />http://www.vintagefashionlibrary.com/inc/sdetail/251<br />You could make the slim sheath dress without the overskirt. Or use it as a reference point for Ceil Chapman-ish construction.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11137971341141589112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41163792962306579222010-03-30T12:00:37.737-04:002010-03-30T12:00:37.737-04:00I vote 1167. I just love that one, and I think th...I vote 1167. I just love that one, and I think the rose pattern would be amazing for it.Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509701797671179274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-65023028107010919942010-03-30T11:54:48.560-04:002010-03-30T11:54:48.560-04:00I'd go with the Vogue 1167, it would look so s...I'd go with the Vogue 1167, it would look so stunning in your rose print fabric. Why give yourself a massive headache trying to draft and endlessly toile/muslin a new style when these ones you have on order are so fantastic already? Good luck!Zoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10893813529679767893noreply@blogger.com