tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post7927212783395582386..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Detour Into Panty LandGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70752972544205124052012-12-07T14:57:41.416-05:002012-12-07T14:57:41.416-05:00I would love to try the bali wirefree bra. Looks c...I would love to try the <a href="http://www.apparelnbags.com/bali/index.htm" rel="nofollow">bali wirefree</a> bra. Looks comfy!I have been looking for this. I loved to read your article. You must be putting a lot of time into your blog! Cathy Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17769562326064523206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-45231873810573395202012-11-10T03:19:29.928-05:002012-11-10T03:19:29.928-05:00I am exactly the same - my main machine SHOULD hav...I am exactly the same - my main machine SHOULD have been packed away a few weeks ago but I keep pulling it out "just to make one more skirt". I think it's lucky I would have to borrow my partners credit card to buy the patterns, and I don't have any of the supplies, or there would be half made knickers all over my sister-in-laws house (where we're staying while waiting to move)Sophie-Leenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-26972195593877864232012-10-23T21:23:13.340-04:002012-10-23T21:23:13.340-04:00Love those large panties that fit where they'r...Love those large panties that fit where they're supposed to, at the waist. I can't stand thongs, boy shorts (awkward), g-strings. It's far better to leave more to the imagination and which convey a sense of innocence. Retro undies, or the real thing, are far sexier. I have particular fondness for the styles of the 1930 and 40s, including tap panties, side button panties, cuff (or band) leg rayon or nylon briefs, flare legs, shorty bloomers, with romantic touches of ribbon and lace. For comfort, I also like my cotton or nylon cuff leg Lollipop briefs, either for daywear or to sleep in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-72993716496782468732012-08-08T12:55:14.653-04:002012-08-08T12:55:14.653-04:00These are so cute, especially for those of us who ...These are so cute, especially for those of us who prefer more modest lingerie! One more thing to add to my project list.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-22441083591631335252012-08-05T10:54:05.441-04:002012-08-05T10:54:05.441-04:00Are there any sexier words than "Baby, can I ...<i>Are there any sexier words than "Baby, can I have one of your old shirts to use as a crotch liner?" I think not. </i><br /><br />LOLOLOL! Oh, that is awesome. Really, though, worn-out old t-shirts are incredibly soft. Now I know what to do with my old t-shirts: make crotch liners for panties! <br /><br />Okay, so my sewing skills have a ways to go before I can sew knits and curved seams. But it's fun to think about. And I love your next post, too; the "one way ticket" to Panty Land just makes me giggle. :-)<br /><br />Great post! It's wonderful to see that a person really can sew her own drawers (as we say here in the Deep South).RSWhttp://williamswrite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-31063695739262262572012-08-04T21:09:00.952-04:002012-08-04T21:09:00.952-04:00I'm Scottish and LOVE the word 'panties...I'm Scottish and LOVE the word 'panties'. We also say 'knickers' and maybe 'scants' from time to time. Never 'underpants', not even for men, who wear 'boccies' here. :-)Ro MacDaddynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-76136219406484515652012-08-04T08:28:04.133-04:002012-08-04T08:28:04.133-04:00Thanks Fleur, just looked at the website, and it l...Thanks Fleur, just looked at the website, and it looks fab!!Gaylenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-50491907840868381052012-08-04T07:37:42.940-04:002012-08-04T07:37:42.940-04:00US folk are just super, but there is something abo...US folk are just super, but there is something about the word 'panties' that makes those of us from other English speaking nations cringe.<br />Would you all consider stopping calling them that?<br />Here in Australia, they are underpants (both men and women call their nether garments that). <br />British women just call them pants and don't use that word for trousers, jeans etc.<br />Not sure, but I think kiwis call them undies.<br />So would you consider changing?<br />And what words do we use that that you hate?CDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-86732629057865069912012-08-04T00:11:18.930-04:002012-08-04T00:11:18.930-04:00Oh Gertie.... I should NOT have read this! I'...Oh Gertie.... I should NOT have read this! I've been trying to stay away from making my own undies, but these are just too freaking adorable. I'm torn between being happy my sewing machines are packed for my move and wanting to unpack them so I can whip out a few pairs.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04132866063675637302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-75989939810590357472012-08-03T17:55:05.086-04:002012-08-03T17:55:05.086-04:00Oh, my! Gertie, you are a caution and a genius! I ...Oh, my! Gertie, you are a caution and a genius! I love that you had me, for a split second, thinking, "Hey! I'm gonna stitch me up some pin-up panties!" Reality check: if you make some mediums & put 'em on your etsy site, I'm in! ;) They are DARLING!!!!!Erinhttp://www.delightfuldelovely.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-86531342904759001112012-08-03T16:37:02.369-04:002012-08-03T16:37:02.369-04:00You are my hero! I sooooo want to make myself some...You are my hero! I sooooo want to make myself some underwear, so thanks for showing yours. I would also like to make myself some bras. :D<br /><br />~Miquela<br /><br />(Don't know why it is signing me in as anonymous, if it still is...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-4939375454890640272012-08-03T15:36:04.207-04:002012-08-03T15:36:04.207-04:00A great shop in the UK is http://www.englishcoutur...A great shop in the UK is http://www.englishcouture.co.uk/ she has all the elastic in every imaginable colour! you can also send her a swatch of a colour you want and they pack the matching trimmings.Fleurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11563619068883042433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-50568694557200918552012-08-03T13:48:04.776-04:002012-08-03T13:48:04.776-04:00These are beautiful - I love high waisted knickers...These are beautiful - I love high waisted knickers! I wa just wondering where you get your lingerie fabrics. I live in the UK and have no idea where to go, but would happily buy from the US. Love the pix you released from your book...can't wait for the UK release!Gaylenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-42798691071560381032012-08-03T12:08:40.164-04:002012-08-03T12:08:40.164-04:00Sorry - my name didn't show up - it's Dayl...Sorry - my name didn't show up - it's Dayl.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12049835440586205699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-77773394858227841462012-08-03T12:06:12.619-04:002012-08-03T12:06:12.619-04:00I just about spit my coffee across my computer key...I just about spit my coffee across my computer keyboard when I read this:<br /><br />"Are there any sexier words than "Baby, can I have one of your old shirts to use as a crotch liner?" I think not."<br /><br />Thank you for the entertaining morning!!Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12049835440586205699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-36071909973336732432012-08-03T09:20:21.967-04:002012-08-03T09:20:21.967-04:00I have these patterns too and was planning on tack...I have these patterns too and was planning on tackling the high waisted pant soon, as I've just completed my Bombshell dress - yay! <br /><br />I normally don't wear this style but it's so pin-up sexy isn't it? Thanks for your fitting tips and the giggle ^__^Symonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17965640501644567685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62616185877963869462012-08-03T06:37:07.081-04:002012-08-03T06:37:07.081-04:00I would also like to know they fit, mainly if they...I would also like to know they fit, mainly if they fall under the buttocks. I have a full derrière and regular panties don't fit comfortably. <br /><br />I have the same waist to hip difference as Ro and I wonder if the panties are still easy to put on (meaning does the waist stretch enough)? <br /><br />Thirdly, my waist is 31" and my hips 44-45" how would I go about enlarging the pattern, because it sadly doesn't have a big enough option (this while I'm just tall and have wide hips, not overweight)?Femkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16803960857849587429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-65990972014975341252012-08-03T03:01:29.563-04:002012-08-03T03:01:29.563-04:00I love big pants, and I like them to fit snugly un...I love big pants, and I like them to fit snugly under the buttocks at the bottom, rather than cutting up over them. It's more comfortable and gives a better line under clothing. How does this pattern do in this respect? One of my upcoming projects is a wiggle dress (for which I shall be referring to your blog often!) and I will defo need some well fitting, beautiful, big pants for underneath. I think some adjustments will be required though. I have 41" hips and a 28" waist. :-D Who knows, I might be tempted to make a bra or two as well! :-)Ro MacDaddynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-627017572389679782012-08-03T01:50:40.048-04:002012-08-03T01:50:40.048-04:00Wow! You blow my mind with another great post. Lov...Wow! You blow my mind with another great post. Love your blog ;)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14033986910204306002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-75912575952438063262012-08-02T22:30:00.879-04:002012-08-02T22:30:00.879-04:00Love the gingham bow on the black ones! High waist...Love the gingham bow on the black ones! High waisted knicker are best for a lot of clothing, you can avoid the dreaded VPL ;)Kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995682898987075291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70506209343710975662012-08-02T22:00:08.712-04:002012-08-02T22:00:08.712-04:00Well, I am glad to see this post from you, Gertie,...Well, I am glad to see this post from you, Gertie, as I've been eyeing that pattern for a couple of weeks now. Yours are very pretty indeed (plus it is interesting to see your changes, as I'd probably have to adjust them too). Thanks for posting this!Jenhttp://victoryrollsandv8s.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-47242972865408351532012-08-02T21:02:12.654-04:002012-08-02T21:02:12.654-04:00Those knickers look great, I love high-waisted one...Those knickers look great, I love high-waisted ones, so comfortable. I'm very tempted to try making a pair now, glad to know that this is a good pattern. I think I would probably have to take them in at the waist too, but I feel much more confident about that now, after seeing you adapting the pattern so fearlessly! Another inspirational post, thank you xxPiroskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11017669367794370150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25994540982136211742012-08-02T20:38:15.039-04:002012-08-02T20:38:15.039-04:00I cannot get enough of your posts! The black pair ...I cannot get enough of your posts! The black pair with the gingham bow are precious! What woman doesn't love a pair of flattering underwear?! :)Jordan Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00187697791073852058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-45297027050435427092012-08-02T20:11:06.850-04:002012-08-02T20:11:06.850-04:00This is a great post. Those hi-waist panties are ...This is a great post. Those hi-waist panties are a fun project that goes in a direction few of us are brave enough to venture: power on, I'm waiting breathlessly for the next installment!Jen Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12371112170847037417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-9813243102177848272012-08-02T19:48:00.756-04:002012-08-02T19:48:00.756-04:00its really great to hear what you've done to c...its really great to hear what you've done to change the pattern. I think that they still look super pretty in pictures! No one wants to post pics of them wearing panties, so we make do and admire the flat piccies and imagine how theyd look teeheheAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10591078010829649352noreply@blogger.com