tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post767800605218432823..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Friday Open ThreadGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-5273005736303532011-08-05T17:30:50.397-04:002011-08-05T17:30:50.397-04:00If you like project runway I'm doing a sew alo...If you like project runway I'm doing a sew along this season, you'd probably love it. I don't understand the poster either.. maybe she just likes showing off what she looks like after 4 kids, if I looked that good EVER I'd walk around naked.Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14203166008747514672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-12363640442093024232011-08-02T10:57:16.057-04:002011-08-02T10:57:16.057-04:00You are the first blog I read in the morning so I ...You are the first blog I read in the morning so I vote for short blogs, guest blogs, any blog posts. :)<br /><br />What about a few flash back posts? I would like to hear how some of your older garments have worn over time. Any that you found you liked when you made it and just don't fit in your weekly wardrobe? Sometimes I think we sew what we like to look at, not what we like to wear. <br /><br />Even just a brief update to say "Wow, am I ever busy but still alive, here is a picture of Henry" is okay by me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62218160690811010582011-08-02T10:00:26.552-04:002011-08-02T10:00:26.552-04:00i love all the tidbits you say about sewing!i love all the tidbits you say about sewing!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07448082323488974772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-2950683874722775602011-08-01T21:21:24.446-04:002011-08-01T21:21:24.446-04:00Wow...Wow...Miss Coleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02293923203258308242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-7354376313464992862011-08-01T20:52:45.963-04:002011-08-01T20:52:45.963-04:00Gertie,
I've been reading your blog for a few...Gertie,<br /><br />I've been reading your blog for a few months now, and have learned a lot from you in a short time-- but I'm going to stop reading your blog now because of the completely inappropriate--even pornographic--picture you have in today's post. I'm sorry to be leaving, but I sometimes read your blog with young children looking on and I can't afford to do that anymore. I hope you clean up your act--I'm seriously outraged.Ether8https://www.blogger.com/profile/05820001547657822237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-33391622940839649882011-08-01T15:44:08.165-04:002011-08-01T15:44:08.165-04:00I just appreciate that you are willing to try to k...I just appreciate that you are willing to try to keep posting _something_. I have to admit that I got really upset with another blogger when her life took her in another direction away from blogging. How could she do that to me? ;)JenLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-54139722175436167262011-08-01T15:18:10.097-04:002011-08-01T15:18:10.097-04:00Anya Ayoung-Chee lied as far as I'm concerned ...Anya Ayoung-Chee lied as far as I'm concerned on her application for Project Runway. It clearly asked for you to show your original designs made and created entirely by you. I feel sorry for the other designers they sent away that could have taken her place.<br /><br />I don't care how good her designs are, I can't help be think this is rigged. "I've never sewn pants before and I just thought I'd challenge myself". Whatever. Did you see the darts, zipper placement and fit? All done with "common sense" on the first try. More PR.<br /><br />I just joined the blogg a month ago and I really enjoy the photos and tutorials. I'll hang in there even if you do not post as much as usual.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-15604595687180638982011-08-01T14:18:15.793-04:002011-08-01T14:18:15.793-04:00Well, Gertie, you are my first choice for sewing b...Well, Gertie, you are my first choice for sewing blogs b/c your writing, explanation and photos are the easiest to understand and learn from... BUT if your life is crazy busy I understand and vote for a couple guest posts. :) Good luck with the book! I can't wait to get a copy when it comes out!Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08535571308754445553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59404987096498508192011-08-01T12:47:30.583-04:002011-08-01T12:47:30.583-04:00I totally agree with you on the Project Runway pos...I totally agree with you on the Project Runway poster. Ugh! Maybe Heidi just wanted to prove she has fab abs? <br /><br />I'm watching PR online as I don't have cable. There seems to be fewer ads, but there is a several day lag time.<br /><br />Guest posts would be great - maybe a video on the no pin sewing? Short posts are fine.Leighnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-82233615464929728242011-08-01T12:47:03.279-04:002011-08-01T12:47:03.279-04:00I'm with you on that PR poster, although I did...I'm with you on that PR poster, although I did like the TV commercials that I saw (big scissors and sewing machine chasing someone down the street). I think I missed about half the show unfortunately. The judges are on probation with me this year. After last years choice....grrrr!<br /><br />As far as your blog - guest posters would be great. If that can't be worked out, just a short post letting us know you're still OK but swamped would be appreciated.JustGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948391538309176039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-56729474981645850732011-08-01T10:50:58.398-04:002011-08-01T10:50:58.398-04:00It's ironic that the poster has her basically ...It's ironic that the poster has her basically naked when it's a clothes making competition...maybe that was the point? <br /><br />My vote is that you blog through the insanity. I'ld love to hear about the process you are going through as well as the interesting sewing info. <br /><br />Take a deep breath and keep going!Tracey Portillohttp://www.bunbunbags.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-9166924473509876282011-08-01T09:30:45.435-04:002011-08-01T09:30:45.435-04:00Love your blog, keep it coming. Can't wait to ...Love your blog, keep it coming. Can't wait to read your book. You don't need a quest post, you are the star. Spend more time on your book until it is published. Please post on this blog to keep it going and when the book is out and about, blog the heck out of it.<br />Thanks, bobbie on from the Space Coast, Cocoa Beachbkbentleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132443650469327417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-43134989600298340422011-08-01T09:25:41.752-04:002011-08-01T09:25:41.752-04:00Love your blog, keep it going. Devote as much time...Love your blog, keep it going. Devote as much time as pos to your new book. Less blog more book until you get it published. They blog the heck of the book girl.<br />Thanks Bobbie on the Space Coastbkbentleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132443650469327417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-54409795649905039702011-08-01T01:57:08.652-04:002011-08-01T01:57:08.652-04:00I'll write a guest post for you.I'll write a guest post for you.Célèste Fohlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04399711133958165811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-72479998586466028002011-07-31T19:05:02.672-04:002011-07-31T19:05:02.672-04:00Hi Gertie! I just found your blog thru a "Cre...Hi Gertie! I just found your blog thru a "Creative Connection" email. Everyone one understands time crunches - sounds like there are a lot of good ideas here. I love underarm gussets - the first time I came across it was Folkwear's Nepali blouse; Russian peasant shirts usually have gussets. They're an easy way to make a garment with kimono sleeves have more fit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01386791672618983977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68804884018097074172011-07-31T16:25:46.071-04:002011-07-31T16:25:46.071-04:00I loved the premier, and am astonished by how tale...I loved the premier, and am astonished by how talented Anya is, given her short time sewing-- a real wunderkind! I agree, the poster sucks. The show's about fashion, naked is not fashionable ;)Not that Heidi isn't lovely, but I really don't understand how the imagery fits in with the show. <br /><br /> Gertie, just take a deep breath, and give yourself at least 15 minutes a day to do nothing and relax. Any blog posts you feel willing to do will be awesome in my book. This is a super-tough time with all the deadlines looming, and we, your faithful fan base, will patiently await your return to bloglandia. We love ya kid. Just keep doing your thing, we'll follow along.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517649568887540126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-37671961725324234412011-07-31T12:06:11.530-04:002011-07-31T12:06:11.530-04:00This is my first time here on your blog, and I lov...This is my first time here on your blog, and I love what I've seen and read so far. I sew and knit and love vintage designs so will be very interested in your book. Good luck with it.<br /><br />Do what you have to do - shorter posts, guest posts.<br /><br />best wishes,<br /><br />Susansusanbhttp://www.sewingmachinesv.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-18585942311375610632011-07-31T11:07:23.876-04:002011-07-31T11:07:23.876-04:00Hi Gretchen, I love our blog and part of why I lov...Hi Gretchen, I love our blog and part of why I love it is you doing your own thing. So for me do whatever gets you through these busy times in the best way. I look forward to your book and to seeing your increasing success. Good luck in whatever you decide.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02573558054295759199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-4276335369830507492011-07-31T08:51:23.479-04:002011-07-31T08:51:23.479-04:00Aw... you poor thing! Don't feel you have to k...Aw... you poor thing! Don't feel you have to keep up with the blog while you make some of the final touches to your book. Guest posts would be amazing, but I'm sure we all understand about your posting schedule! :) Best of luck with finishing up all those outfits and getting everything ready to go!<br /><br />I'm digging under arm gussets too. Haven't sewn one in ages (although the ones I have sewn were on chemises I made for historic costumes... lol.), but have been eyeing the idea for a lovely 50s kimono sleeve dress with underarm gussets for a closer fit. Need to still work with this idea though (and figure out if I want to draft or use a pre-existing pattern!).Caseyhttp://elegantmusings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17955917871498074802011-07-31T03:40:27.623-04:002011-07-31T03:40:27.623-04:00Dear Gertie,
unrelated to your questions, I just w...Dear Gertie,<br />unrelated to your questions, I just wanted to tell you that I am a big fan of your blog. And now I just discovered that you have video Tutorials on youtube, too! So nice and easy to understand! Thank you very much for all the effort you put in this. And, if you do fewer posts for a month, or more kittyposts, I´m shure your readers will not turn their back on you. <br />Thanks!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03298579099027358678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-45011244354549308582011-07-31T00:48:08.315-04:002011-07-31T00:48:08.315-04:00I did not see the show premier but I WAS THERE for...I did not see the show premier but I WAS THERE for the taping. It was super fun! Weird clothes as you now know but fun. I wish I had cable so I could see the darn show!Chrissy Weekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17709214076932313962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-9605596564112271242011-07-30T23:53:04.448-04:002011-07-30T23:53:04.448-04:00Guest posts and really short posts by you interspe...Guest posts and really short posts by you interspersed as time allows. Least interested in open forum. I will patiently wait for you to have time for us!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430065113036026350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-78815578934120490232011-07-30T23:25:24.620-04:002011-07-30T23:25:24.620-04:00Too much to think about. I suggest you cut your bl...Too much to think about. I suggest you cut your blogging down to once a week. Then, I might have a chance to keep up with it!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17514929600248371886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23917397342406531982011-07-30T20:53:49.264-04:002011-07-30T20:53:49.264-04:00I am just getting back into sewing garments after ...I am just getting back into sewing garments after a long run of quilting. I found your blog and have enjoyed it. I get lots of ideas for future projects and techniques. <br />You can do short blogs or guest blogs. This will be a way for me to catch up and read through some of your older blogs. <br />Take a breath, relax, it will all work out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83261300435892210372011-07-30T20:33:03.616-04:002011-07-30T20:33:03.616-04:00I just finished watching project runway! The proje...I just finished watching project runway! The project that I thought deserved to win did! (That never happens!). <br /><br />I love guest posts. It's always interesting to get a fresh perspective.<br /><br />Also, in reading the comments, I noticed that many people were saying "sewist," instead of "seamstress." I never noticed that before. I honestly never noticed that seamstress is not a gender-neutral title, until this very moment. Interesting...Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04679687508093366057noreply@blogger.com