Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Cupcake Wiggle Dress

This dress is beautiful. I'm definitely making...

2012-01-21T07:32:55.668-05:00

This dress is beautiful. I'm definitely making one!

I just love the dress. Without soutache actually. ...

2012-01-17T09:34:00.176-05:00

I just love the dress. Without soutache actually. But now I know my reason to learn sewing!
All the best in New Year! :)

I absolutely love it! It looks fantastic on you, a...

2012-01-07T10:57:22.362-05:00

I absolutely love it! It looks fantastic on you, and so cute!

Oh wow I love the little accessory you added! You ...

2012-01-06T09:23:13.404-05:00

Oh wow I love the little accessory you added! You always make such gorgeous quality dresses! Enjoy wearing it! XxxX http://thesecondhandrose.blogspot.com/

I think that is your best dress yet! LOVE it and d...

2012-01-04T13:30:08.146-05:00

I think that is your best dress yet! LOVE it and desperately want one just like it!

The dress is gorgeous!!!!! I like simple styles an...

2012-01-02T11:43:26.251-05:00

The dress is gorgeous!!!!! I like simple styles and little details that make them perfect! And you look wonderful in it! By the way, when I look at you close up pic I think short hair would suit you beautifully.

I have ALWAYS wanted to try that sort of embellish...

2012-01-01T22:47:11.381-05:00

I have ALWAYS wanted to try that sort of embellishment. It is absolutely stunning. But, with little patients maybe i'll just stick to simple hemming like lace.
Really like your work, keep sewing!

This is so pretty! I especially love the details. ...

2011-12-30T20:48:36.271-05:00

This is so pretty! I especially love the details. And the pockets make the dress just that much more awesome. Great job!

Very cool! I had no idea that soutache worked that...

2011-12-30T01:53:50.966-05:00

Very cool! I had no idea that soutache worked that way!

What a great dress! With all the trim and linings...

2011-12-29T18:58:53.278-05:00

What a great dress! With all the trim and linings, how do you clean it? Do you dry clean, hand wash or what? I am always wondering about this with custom details.

It's been said a hundred times. . .I absolutel...

2011-12-28T11:43:43.714-05:00

It's been said a hundred times. . .I absolutely LOVE this dress. I must make one for myself! I never knew soutache braid did that. It's just the right amount to set off a classy LBD. Love, love.

really cool. I've never heard of soutache. Mus...

2011-12-27T21:15:48.325-05:00

really cool. I've never heard of soutache. Must try it now

This is so cute! Although it was painful, the trim...

2011-12-27T12:30:38.547-05:00

This is so cute! Although it was painful, the trim is lovely!

it looks really fantastic and I love the facing/li...

2011-12-27T10:39:09.015-05:00

it looks really fantastic and I love the facing/lining!!

The dress is beautiful! And thank you for the how...

2011-12-27T10:11:18.905-05:00

The dress is beautiful! And thank you for the how to on soutache.

The dress looks very simple. Good for formal occas...

2011-12-27T06:56:25.826-05:00

The dress looks very simple. Good for formal occasion for a simple woman. With a vintage look.

DARLING DARLING DARLING!!!! love it, but for the s...

2011-12-26T20:40:24.520-05:00

DARLING DARLING DARLING!!!! love it, but for the sake of God, why did't you wear PINK shoes!!!!

That's quite cute, and I can see why you'v...

2011-12-26T06:47:54.811-05:00

That's quite cute, and I can see why you've called it the cupcake dress :) ! As for how painstaking the soutache is, have you seen this tutorial from Coletterie (ex-Colette Patterns) for covered cording, arranged then hand-sewn onto fabric? I imagine it being a little less painful because you could arrange it as you go, and not have to pull the little wires each way to get the curves you want. Anyway here's the tutorial: http://www.coletterie.com/tutorials-tips-tricks/vintage-details-surface-cording-tutorial
Keep up the awesome work :) You're such an inspiration to me!

Love, love, love it #inspired.

2011-12-25T18:34:34.189-05:00

Love, love, love it #inspired.

You look like a cupcake in this dress...totally sw...

2011-12-24T21:48:44.373-05:00

You look like a cupcake in this dress...totally sweet and cute! wonderful work~

It looks so beautiful. Wow, this is my favorite of...

2011-12-24T13:13:26.123-05:00

It looks so beautiful. Wow, this is my favorite of your recent projects: great color, I love the soutache, and the fit is terrific. The best is the back! It packs a nice punch. A fabulous dress.

I always wonder how one can tell a wool is "tropical." Is it the weight? The finish? The drape?

Happy Holidays, Gertie!

Another great dress, Gertie! Happy Holidays.

2011-12-24T12:28:27.624-05:00

Another great dress, Gertie! Happy Holidays.

You are the best EVER

2011-12-24T06:10:55.124-05:00

You are the best EVER

2011-12-24T06:09:46.392-05:00

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Wow Gertie, this dress is so beautiful! And I love...

2011-12-24T04:58:14.964-05:00

Wow Gertie, this dress is so beautiful! And I love it with those fab stockings you're wearing.

I think I'll add soutache to my to do list, for a more patient day of course. Oh, with wine.