tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post7210962910231738598..comments2024-03-23T16:46:47.415-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Stitch-Along Inspiration: Quilted GarmentsGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44868894244733188382011-09-22T05:54:46.390-04:002011-09-22T05:54:46.390-04:00Good Flexible and Creative Dress Structures thanks...Good Flexible and Creative Dress Structures thanks for sharing...Tailoringhttp://www.alterationsboutique.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-33063183967544988362011-08-16T19:00:50.376-04:002011-08-16T19:00:50.376-04:00Wow, I love these clothes. My favorite is the stri...Wow, I love these clothes. My favorite is the striped dress. You'd never show up in the same outfit as anyone in these!Alex Sandhttp://www.fabricfanatics.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-74847868008550697082011-07-27T16:27:55.738-04:002011-07-27T16:27:55.738-04:00As soon as I saw the Stitch A Long announced, I or...As soon as I saw the Stitch A Long announced, I ordered the book. It arrived yesterday and I'm thrilled to be able to join in on something like this!<br /><br />Thanks, Gertie. This is a terrific idea.<br /><br />Debbie...(O:<br />><>Olyveoilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09836563216191945117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79372319130762341092011-07-26T10:12:43.865-04:002011-07-26T10:12:43.865-04:00I tried to get one of the full quilted skirts in a...I tried to get one of the full quilted skirts in a vintage shop like 4 years ago but all of waist sizes were like a 23". I eventually found the one I have now which is less chic and more hippie (bright yellow, little coral flowers) but I love it all the same:) Maybe I will make one in black with a chevron stitch for winter. I love a challenge!agirlnamedflonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79040731216026752322011-07-26T09:37:02.689-04:002011-07-26T09:37:02.689-04:00My favorite is the second photo. I want to have a ...My favorite is the second photo. I want to have a dress like that.<br /><br />Lisa from <a href="http://electricguitaronlinelessons.com/learn-bass-guitar-online-drive-girls-crazy" rel="nofollow">Learn Bass Guitar Online</a>Lisahttp://electricguitaronlinelessons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79839286536366065822011-07-26T00:08:55.988-04:002011-07-26T00:08:55.988-04:00I have always been fond of the idea of wearing a F...I have always been fond of the idea of wearing a French boutis circle skirt in the winter with some cozy tights so I'm looking forward to seeing how it's done! Thanks for hosting the stitch-a-long, Gertie!RockstarWifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00913218330978975646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-460856605930021552011-07-25T15:38:50.332-04:002011-07-25T15:38:50.332-04:00Bratling, we're following the book Stitch Magi...Bratling, we're following the book Stitch Magic, which shows hand quilting embellishment with embroidery floss for a decorative look. I'll also go over more traditional options.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62019659156785011212011-07-25T15:17:06.704-04:002011-07-25T15:17:06.704-04:00I've got everything on hand - though I'm n...I've got everything on hand - though I'm not sure I have the right kind of batting. But, that can be easily remedied as I do have a coupon to Joann's...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-22888855850972304292011-07-25T15:08:48.535-04:002011-07-25T15:08:48.535-04:00While I love the quilted garments (and admire the ...While I love the quilted garments (and admire the incredible amount of handiwork that goes into making them) I can't help but think I, personally, can do without the extra bit of padding the batting adds to my already ample frame!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-88131354174877164742011-07-25T15:00:47.144-04:002011-07-25T15:00:47.144-04:00Wow, not sure I'd like to wear an allover quil...Wow, not sure I'd like to wear an allover quilted dress or skirt - seems like they'd be kinda heavy! But they are lovely.<br /><br />Hoping to be stitching along this week with you!Paulahttp://www.learnhowtosewnow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-47399192126443408262011-07-25T14:39:51.250-04:002011-07-25T14:39:51.250-04:00I'll be traveling a bit for the next couple of...I'll be traveling a bit for the next couple of weeks, but I think the series of Stitch-alongs came about at just the right time. I can put together a little packet of sewing things to bring with me, and stitch along on the road. I won't even have to haul a sewing machine and a bolt of fabric! <br /><br />I am very interested to see how these techniques can be used in garments without making them too stiff or costumey.Katrina Blanchallehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300264690284771712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-31959669146224300262011-07-25T13:40:34.694-04:002011-07-25T13:40:34.694-04:00Embroidery floss? Really? While I've never m...Embroidery floss? Really? While I've never made quilted clothes, I've made quite a few quilts and I always just use white machine quilting thread....Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07717835382469677601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25561476161747279292011-07-25T11:38:49.336-04:002011-07-25T11:38:49.336-04:00I'm in for the stitch along, of course :-) The...I'm in for the stitch along, of course :-) The quilted clothes are an interesting twist - I'd never have thought it could be a pretty combination. I think I'd have liked the first dress you featured better without the quilting, though. The last one, creme colored with flowery quilting, which is supposedly the most kitsch-y grandmother-y - I just loved! I'm happy to say I've got all the materials for the quilt-along at home. My batting is the fuzzy acrilan type you can find in Israel and not the sturdy thin kind, but it'll have to do... :-) I really do want to start quilting by hand - my only experience with quilting so far has been by machine.Keren Duchanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05714455369141947796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27166825394265526812011-07-25T11:13:46.621-04:002011-07-25T11:13:46.621-04:00What great inspiration! I'm in love with the f...What great inspiration! I'm in love with the first dress. Now, I'm thinking about how I can schedule this stitch-along in my schedule.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-6707454404727903042011-07-25T11:02:59.538-04:002011-07-25T11:02:59.538-04:00great and inspiring collection of quilted garments...great and inspiring collection of quilted garments!puuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13805880135471146120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1721818191010593432011-07-25T11:02:00.643-04:002011-07-25T11:02:00.643-04:00Not least forgetting the quilted haute couture Cha...Not least forgetting the quilted haute couture <a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/SewingDiscussions/topic/35204" rel="nofollow">Chanel jacket</a>!<br /><br />But I would have never thought to quilt a circle skirt or day dress! <br /><br />This another technique (like shirring and smocking) that I have often fancied doing but never get round to trying... Look forward to seeing your results.Social Historianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930089762630968441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-64256350183328852002011-07-25T10:59:28.573-04:002011-07-25T10:59:28.573-04:00Hello Gertie, This is my first comment on your blo...Hello Gertie, This is my first comment on your blog. First reading is really interesting. I want to learn sewing and come in to sewing industry where I can make very interesting and fancy dresses for men and women. I am from India. Can you help me for same? How can I quick start with my goal? What is best place to learn sewing? Or best tutorials where I can learn at my own with such good videos. Thanks again!! I am waiting for your prompt reply.Anand Mistryhttp://www.squidoo.com/anandmistrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-54698373324077162792011-07-25T10:53:50.960-04:002011-07-25T10:53:50.960-04:00Sai, regular six-strand embroidery floss is fine. ...Sai, regular six-strand embroidery floss is fine. The DMC stuff you can get at any craft store.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-2431537985976188712011-07-25T10:52:05.022-04:002011-07-25T10:52:05.022-04:00Although I'm not too much of a fan of the colo...Although I'm not too much of a fan of the colours in the first dress, the whole thing is absolutely gorgeous!! I'd guess that the quilting would make the dress a lot sturdier than just the fabric? Makes for an interesting alternative for a petticoat!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04419963273444103305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70697925223184325102011-07-25T10:44:00.686-04:002011-07-25T10:44:00.686-04:00Wow wow wow Gertie, I am definitely in for the STC...Wow wow wow Gertie, I am definitely in for the STC Gertie´s stitch along! The red dress, the black and the red skirts have certainly convinced me. It will be my first stitch (sew) along and I am very excited. Now, what sort of embroidery floss should I get, I just don´t know much about embroidery?Saihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09589001422089757848noreply@blogger.com