tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post7556351903724521133..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Friday Open Thread: Ombre Lace, Reality TV, and more!Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-15422347606912332112012-02-07T17:02:12.752-05:002012-02-07T17:02:12.752-05:00Girl, you should absolutely, definitely, 110% appl...Girl, you should absolutely, definitely, 110% apply for Project Runway. Reading through your posts again it was all I kept thinking. And then I saw this post where you actually mention it and I had to speak up.Jenn Hoffhttp://www.keeping-it-together.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-7116445406289829202011-12-27T00:32:37.430-05:002011-12-27T00:32:37.430-05:00Lucky comment 100 hundred! Happy holidays everyone...Lucky comment 100 hundred! Happy holidays everyone.<br /><br />I'm amazed at the amount of people against Anya here. After Mondo's lost last season, I was scared it would happen again but I think Anya rightly won. Let's take all the designers, any of the people reading this blog in fact, take them back to only four months of sewing experience. Then let's shove them onto Project Runway, a high stress situation to say the least. She's not the greatest seamstress but that's not the point of the show. She has a huge amount of talent and given time, she probably would have won any season she entered. She just entered very early.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25575108322326709642011-11-25T17:00:06.397-05:002011-11-25T17:00:06.397-05:00I'm late to the party but want to join in -- o...I'm late to the party but want to join in -- only because I think you are so fabulous and so talented. Don't go on Project Runway! This last season seemed to me to be obviously rigged in favor of the winner (notice how those last-minute twists always saved her? wonder why they let all four continue to Fashion Week when one of them made a particularly abysmal showing for that next-to-last, show-a-3-piece-mini-collection runway event?). I think you are way, way too good for this show--promote your book and your career in a way that's truer to who you are. Honestly, you should have your own TV show!elizabethdeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530010568818566353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25476455289224246932011-11-18T22:51:47.155-05:002011-11-18T22:51:47.155-05:00I recognize that french lace ombre. I can't wa...I recognize that french lace ombre. I can't wait to see what you do with it! I was nice to meet you on your trip to Salt Lake.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144961154831360253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-5901809390144084022011-11-16T09:33:25.089-05:002011-11-16T09:33:25.089-05:00It is a bit late, but here is my short comment:
P...It is a bit late, but here is my short comment: <br />PR was... an okay season. I personally think Victor should have won, because of his craftsmanship, his style and vision. And he let his work speak, he did not feel the need to bully people like others in the team (Joshua, AnthonyR). <br />You, dear Gertie, should apply, you certainly have the skills and I would love to see you on TV. You seem to have a lot of positive energy and this would transfer great on TV (I know, I know - but hey, you want to get to the finale, right?). That is why you need to prepare: prepare your own collection, do you have a vision what you would be as a designer? What are your strengths? Can you sketch in 30 minutes? Do you have guts? Anya did not have great skills, but she had GUTS/chutzpa, fantastic taste, and she was very likeable- I am afraid this is why she won. <br />Honestly, I am a fan of your blog - I would love to see you on PR.Christina Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17117425391346697360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-2127440074556007242011-11-16T07:55:28.868-05:002011-11-16T07:55:28.868-05:00choneI'd be afraid to go on PR. The first time...choneI'd be afraid to go on PR. The first time some prima donna designer disrespected me, I'd have to make him/her cry. I'm evil that way.<br />I've been very disappointed in the last 2 seasons of PR. And I seriously wish they'd do an episode or two of hip fashions for us over 50 women.Ruthhttp://www.moosewoodvintage.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-84405423855983863842011-11-11T15:10:56.824-05:002011-11-11T15:10:56.824-05:00Hi, Gertie! This is a bit late, but here is my two...Hi, Gertie! This is a bit late, but here is my two cents: Don't do it. I have been an avid watcher of PR since season 1. In the early seasons, the talent was amazing! Jay mc carrol was sooo creative, Chloe Dao was a tailoring genious, and Jeffrey Sebellia had edgy style that blew me away! The past few years have been boring. It is no longer about talent. Perhaps there is a reason why they aren't attracting big talent anymore. I would look into the rules reguarding PR's control over your line and your career after you compete. I remember Jay MCarroll turning down the prize after he won because of the fine print that gave the production company a cut of his business for the rest of his career. There also may be conflicts with your publishing company. I don't know how far reaching the PR producers would be in claiming royalties and/or control in your fashion related endeavers. Something to look into. Best of luck!Amishanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-42833668811844524752011-11-11T07:12:03.946-05:002011-11-11T07:12:03.946-05:00Oh you should definitely audition! I love your gar...Oh you should definitely audition! I love your garments and it would be nice to see someone on the show doing a little vintage and retro for a change :)Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925250060828244374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-74561815612739866882011-11-10T10:42:56.616-05:002011-11-10T10:42:56.616-05:00I missed most of this season of PR, but I read the...I missed most of this season of PR, but I read the David Dust recaps. But I would love to see you on the show! Except if the producers are driving the drama and selecting the winners, it might be a waste of your time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-46410163125089298212011-11-09T18:21:27.243-05:002011-11-09T18:21:27.243-05:00I've been lurking for a while now and am posti...I've been lurking for a while now and am posting to say please audition! I've never finished a whole season (4little kids) but I would happily TiVo for you! I'm learning so much here, and hoping that by the time I get back to sewing for myself, I'll emerge better at it just from studying your posts and the often fabulous comments from your readers. <br /><br />Let us cheer you on!Mama Bear, JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05105281995894605805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73547243306454404682011-11-08T18:09:37.929-05:002011-11-08T18:09:37.929-05:00Does anyone know the amount of sway held by the TV...Does anyone know the amount of sway held by the TV Network on who wins PR? Maybe it was the results and performance for this season that had me suspicious, but I did see a flash of small print in a very early season with something about the Network being involved in decisions. Anyway there might be a motivation to select a female after all the male winners, for example?Omegabizyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08205924373565648830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60531664772331151202011-11-07T13:09:08.536-05:002011-11-07T13:09:08.536-05:00I have watched PR from the beginning and was very ...I have watched PR from the beginning and was very disappointed this season. I am however looking forward to the All-Star Season coming up next year. I know what these contestants can do and how catty some of them can be. It would be nice to see less group challenges. There were way too many this season. You should try out.<br /><br />I haven't started yet, but I plan on sewing a flannel slip. Why are they impossible to find? Probably because most people don't wear slips. I adore slips. Add to that my hard to fit bust size and I'm left to my own devices.tiahttp://www.etsy.com/shop/sydcam123?ref=si_shopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-43772322149580283512011-11-07T11:42:20.577-05:002011-11-07T11:42:20.577-05:00OMG!!! It would be great if you auditioned for Pr...OMG!!! It would be great if you auditioned for Project Runway!!!!!<br /><br />I wasn't too happy with Anya winning. I thought Victor was much better. Don't get me wrong, I liked Anya well enough but I didn't think it was fair that she was sewing her models into the dresses right before runway. Not any tailoring or skill. BUT, great taste. Then again, just how many maxi dresses can you make??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601018176609010890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-47042580620933862122011-11-07T07:16:32.120-05:002011-11-07T07:16:32.120-05:00My dream PR season would feature you, Peter (Male ...My dream PR season would feature you, Peter (Male Pattern Boldness), the Selfish Seamstress, Debi Cook, Sassie Lassie, Carolyn the Sewing Fanatic, Victoria from 10,000 hours, Erica B, and the rest of my favorite bloggers. It would be SO much fun!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895625114035965626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-91856646380018311872011-11-06T21:29:23.454-05:002011-11-06T21:29:23.454-05:00Having just watched "Behind the Seams" w...Having just watched "Behind the Seams" with Tim Gunn, forget all the negatives about the show - you have to try out just for the opportunity to work under Tim Gunn! Wouldn't that be amazing and so worth it? <br />Blessings,<br />Pattifourkidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16396302386295985290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59220919742428814902011-11-06T20:45:07.143-05:002011-11-06T20:45:07.143-05:00Go for it! I'd love to see you on PR!Go for it! I'd love to see you on PR!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68965006555426436902011-11-06T20:07:49.334-05:002011-11-06T20:07:49.334-05:00For portable I usually choose crochet or a drop sp...For portable I usually choose crochet or a drop spindle . <br /><br />for sewing projects I am currently getting used to a new machine and serger practicing with mending but looking top make some yoked peasant tops .<br /> Current quests include looking for comfortable patterns for tops to fit my 1X frame that do not bind at the shoulders when sewing and working . as well as going crazy trying to find a pattern for a 1920's or 30s style collar <br /> ( I had a coat years ago with the most wonderful sort of standing wrap collar , very elegant and super warm . it came up high in the back and was almost shaped like a shawl collar but much higher and tons of Volume . I can not even find what the collar was called .)suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02830892934404228987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-90934735531426597042011-11-06T17:13:50.049-05:002011-11-06T17:13:50.049-05:00GORGEOUS fabrics!GORGEOUS fabrics!Lori Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297328109318290291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-12791604991983389902011-11-06T16:10:24.733-05:002011-11-06T16:10:24.733-05:00I watched three episodes and then gave up. The cha...I watched three episodes and then gave up. The challenges were creepy. I wasn't learning anything. I felt it was a waste of my time.Solangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11602452519397717693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-28748376241197178762011-11-06T10:14:30.952-05:002011-11-06T10:14:30.952-05:00Funnily enough I have been dyeing fabric today! I...Funnily enough I have been dyeing fabric today! I bought 3 metres of a apricot fabric online but when it arrived it wasn't really the colour I was going for, so I thought why not try dye? I used a pre-dye and then a dark purple and now it is a pretty plummy colour. The only thing is, it is darker around the edge of the fabric. This actually looks quite pretty but wasn't something I was planning on.sorbetsurprisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03641390039457024522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25345774724931683692011-11-06T07:31:43.957-05:002011-11-06T07:31:43.957-05:00Well, it's already sunday and I haven't do...Well, it's already sunday and I haven't done much crafting this weekend. But I'm planning to make a hat out of sequined felt. And I really should get working on those x-mas gifts... But first I'll surf around the interwebs a bit more :)Gabriellanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-80654018192512021082011-11-06T02:34:47.321-05:002011-11-06T02:34:47.321-05:00It's now Sunday - and I'm off to the gym t...It's now Sunday - and I'm off to the gym to get those extra kilos off - so that I won't have to do 'fat-tummy' alterations on my sewing (and I hate those SO much - that it actually keeps me from sewing for myself!!!!)DaneMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15028198156438299505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-801829401427358122011-11-05T22:27:09.154-04:002011-11-05T22:27:09.154-04:00I would absolutely LOVE to see you on PR!I would absolutely LOVE to see you on PR!Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-71279597011915292512011-11-05T18:07:55.877-04:002011-11-05T18:07:55.877-04:00Whoopee got the top made today. Maybe the skirt to...Whoopee got the top made today. Maybe the skirt tomorrow. Also, started a blog this evening http://sewruth.blogspot.com/SewRuthhttp://sewruth.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34474525492170687992011-11-05T16:56:52.120-04:002011-11-05T16:56:52.120-04:00I'm currently in design school, and I have dis...I'm currently in design school, and I have discovered that I can totally weird my classmates out just by saying I'd rather be on The Amazing Race than Project Runway, because I really don't want my own clothing line, but a million dollars would be great to set me up for small-scale art and design work.undeadgoathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507897954077278765noreply@blogger.com