Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Velvet Dreams

Definitely Valentines Day! I just recently found ...

2012-01-30T14:31:13.547-05:00

Definitely Valentines Day! I just recently found your blog and I love it. And you're a doll!

In a totally shameless plug, we have that pattern ...

2012-01-10T11:54:45.686-05:00

In a totally shameless plug, we have that pattern for sale, and I have ALWAYS thought it was the most.

Slap a circle skirt on it? Now you're talk&#...

2011-12-20T01:18:33.538-05:00

Slap a circle skirt on it?
Now you're talk'n dangerous--like you can make anything!
(and what a sense of power that is too)

So pretty. And need I say we have that pattern?

2011-12-18T13:48:30.139-05:00

So pretty. And need I say we have that pattern?

It is a lovely dress. However, are you sure velvet...

2011-12-16T04:11:45.026-05:00

It is a lovely dress. However, are you sure velvet is good for a circle skirt? Won't the nap go different ways on the sides and front/back? Can that be seen?

A circle skirt in a beautiful velvet... eh... I do...

2011-12-16T01:23:27.007-05:00

A circle skirt in a beautiful velvet... eh... I don't mean to be rude but please take a deep breath and re-examine that line.

Nap! 'Fabric with nap' and 'circle skirt' are usually mutually excluding.

That said, it's a great dress and it may work well in velvet when made in its original shape (although I'd be worried about the bulk of two skirt layers with pleats in a voluminous fabric like velvet, but of course, I don't know how heavy your velvet is and how it drapes)

I am not sure about circle skirts and Nap though, ...

2011-12-15T22:38:34.427-05:00

I am not sure about circle skirts and Nap though, so consider carefully before you cut. I will read the rest of the comments now...so don't judge me if EVERYONE has said exactly the same thing. Happy Holidays. (And Mulberry velvet is always appropriate. ;) k.

I love the idea of that bodice on a circle skirt! ...

2011-12-15T22:09:42.990-05:00

I love the idea of that bodice on a circle skirt! I am filled with Christmas Party dressing ideas, without any functions to Christmas up for! I have 2 skirts made of vintage poinsettia tablecloths already and a circle skirt with holly and mistletoe in the works.

Oh, hooray! It's going to be gorgeous, and tot...

2011-12-15T19:50:12.393-05:00

Oh, hooray! It's going to be gorgeous, and totally appropriate for 1. Valentine's day, 2. fancy dates, and 3. sitting around being fancy *just because.*

I have a crazy Christmas party dress in the works too, despite having really no occasion to wear it. Twins!

I have beautiful dark blue velvet I have no idea w...

2011-12-15T19:26:18.167-05:00

I have beautiful dark blue velvet I have no idea what to do with. Sigh.

Gertie...(whom I consider a "friend-in-my-...

2011-12-15T18:20:55.736-05:00
Gertie...(whom I consider a "friend-in-my-head"...)

I beg you not to 'slap' anything having to do with that lovely velvet! Your pattern choice will be exceptional in that velvet (where oh where do you find these patterns?!.....love them!)...a circle skirt wouldn't be as perfect.

If you begin now, taking (one stitch at a time), (one of my personal mantras) it certainly could be ready by New Years Eve...one of my favorite holidays!

I'll be following you!...
Remember to get some rest!...

Cynthia

I can picture you in your fancy holiday dress on N...

2011-12-15T17:49:20.302-05:00
I can picture you in your fancy holiday dress on New Years Eve, drinking Champagne.

Happy New Year!

Wow, so exciting to see someone else enjoying this...

2011-12-15T17:44:59.536-05:00
Wow, so exciting to see someone else enjoying this pattern! I found it at an estate sale, cut out in my size in a gorgeous navy printed silk. (An epic sale, the woman had been a home ec teacher and had an entire wardrobe of quality handmade clothes from the early 60s. I got 4 outfits!) The problem is, I've been too scared to sew it up for fear I'll ruin it! The underarm gussets scare me. Do you have a tutorial on this subject, or could you possibly do one in the future?

*gasps*

2011-12-15T17:30:11.786-05:00
*gasps*

Lovely! And remember the creative gift we give our...

2011-12-15T16:54:10.635-05:00
Lovely! And remember the creative gift we give ourself (making something that makes our heart sing) is a gift that spreads to those we love! Can't wait to hear what you decide!

I am not one to restrict a material or color to an...

2011-12-15T16:46:59.593-05:00
I am not one to restrict a material or color to any specific season or holiday. I say make it and wear it for any occasion, special or not! Beautiful pattern choice for your lovely red velvet.

Yes, It would be a perfect dress, for Valentines, ...

2011-12-15T16:23:39.894-05:00
Yes, It would be a perfect dress, for Valentines, or Burns Night, or have a date with my fellow night... Go for it. Just so we can see it!

All your ideas for velvet would be great. That bo...

2011-12-15T16:11:25.846-05:00
All your ideas for velvet would be great. That bodice is so beautiful, that making that piece to wear with a circle skirt, seems the way to go to me, for quicker gratification. Plus it might take the fanciness down just a notch wear you could wear it a lot over the next few months.

I know exactly where you are coming from Gertie, I...

2011-12-15T16:10:30.008-05:00
I know exactly where you are coming from Gertie, I've got a couple of half finished projects hanging around and a beautiful piece of red shantung whispering to me to make him into a dress....for what? who knows. Buts its always the season to look pretty is my motto! Do it!(But not in the wee hours of the night because then the prettiness might be eclipsed by the bags under your eyes!)

I got tired of waiting to wear the clothing that I...

2011-12-15T16:07:12.563-05:00
I got tired of waiting to wear the clothing that I love, so earlier this year I gave myself lifetime permission to overdress whenever I feel like it. The results: I'm having much more fun with my wardrobe, I get lots of compliments and I feel happy and fun when I go out. So, I say, do it and wear it whenever/where ever your heart desires.

Oh I do know what you mean! I have absolutely no p...

2011-12-15T16:01:37.251-05:00
Oh I do know what you mean! I have absolutely no parties that would require it, but I have been haunting the velvet/taffeta section of my LFS for two weeks and dreaming of incredible dresses. Would it be too weird to make one and wear it doing the dishes on a Tuesday night? Might make it more festive, yes?

Silk Velvet and Gertie's circle skirt... just ...

2011-12-15T15:36:38.546-05:00
Silk Velvet and Gertie's circle skirt... just finished a beautiful black silk velvet skirt for my great niece, Anne, age 7. Used the recommended horsehair and a 1948 McCalls pattern supplemented with your article.... YES IT IS THAT TIME OF YEAR!!!!!

just gorgeous! It will be beautiful no matter when...

2011-12-15T15:23:02.605-05:00
just gorgeous! It will be beautiful no matter when you finish it. I don't believe you will be able to wait.

I love it! I also have velvet litterally calling...

2011-12-15T15:12:04.471-05:00
I love it! I also have velvet litterally calling me also! Hmmmm.........should I????

I think it would be gorgeous with a circle skirt a...

2011-12-15T14:11:40.085-05:00
I think it would be gorgeous with a circle skirt and totally appropriate for all of winter!!