tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post835609490489438651..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Dirndl ProgressGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41468087775384220202016-08-30T13:31:59.156-04:002016-08-30T13:31:59.156-04:00Hi Gertie, did you finish your dirndl? If so, woul...Hi Gertie, did you finish your dirndl? If so, would love to see it. My sister-in-law, Lydia loves the same vintage clothes as you do and like you, it suits her beautifully. Katharina Hillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06389364902603705150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-86898312787197951322016-07-19T08:07:24.952-04:002016-07-19T08:07:24.952-04:00I love how much time, love and attention to detail...I love how much time, love and attention to detail you put into everything you create - the results are always absolutely breathtaking! I'm a new fan of your blog and work, having onlu discovered your blog a few weeks back, but you gave me the push to go after my dreams of learning to sew on a sewing machine (an old Singer 467!) and I'm on my way to making my lifelong dream of sewing my own clothing a reality. I've been reading through your archives from the very beginning and you are a truly awesome gal, and a total inspiration. Thank you for all that you do. <3 Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-18547647173159778242016-01-03T17:45:31.333-05:002016-01-03T17:45:31.333-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16948172872039918630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70053178040964567592016-01-03T10:52:30.357-05:002016-01-03T10:52:30.357-05:00Hi Gertie, to feed your obsession, there's a m...Hi Gertie, to feed your obsession, there's a magazine called dirndl revue which comes out once per year. Last year's had 'Snow White' collars nd circle skirts instead if the shirn pleats. If you want the proper hansel (the strip if checked cloth they use as a guide) there's a website called stoffcorner.com where you can get all sorts of dirndl supplies Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16948172872039918630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73306148683570715122016-01-03T06:25:47.026-05:002016-01-03T06:25:47.026-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16948172872039918630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-7587880594812937682015-12-31T03:32:14.107-05:002015-12-31T03:32:14.107-05:00It looks stunning! The combination of colours and ...It looks stunning! The combination of colours and fabrics is great, and I love the shirring. <br /><br />Happy new year Gertie, and to another great year of sewing!StinaPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339767894646956560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58082953043814524472015-12-30T20:32:20.845-05:002015-12-30T20:32:20.845-05:00Why have I never thought to alternate hooks and ey...Why have I never thought to alternate hooks and eyes down a long closure?? (in 40 years of sewing, & a lot of that time I've done it professionally!) I'm feeling like the clouds have opened up to me.<br /><br />that dirndl is simply gorgeous =)rubelinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13052558109295824981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70745181178534727422015-12-30T10:30:00.894-05:002015-12-30T10:30:00.894-05:00Your pattern matching at the seams is brilliant. ...Your pattern matching at the seams is brilliant. I, too, am a big fan of your choice of colors and patterns, I am also very inspired at how you are constantly teaching yourself new techniques.Piper Springshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07640072414870779863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-89885745459156917422015-12-30T07:08:21.295-05:002015-12-30T07:08:21.295-05:00Wonderful dress! Pattern is so sofisticated! I rea...Wonderful dress! Pattern is so sofisticated! I really want to see it finished.http://www.pinkelstar.com/http://pinkelstar.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-22891314510421468602015-12-30T07:06:18.809-05:002015-12-30T07:06:18.809-05:00Nice!Nice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-54898768753919887192015-12-30T03:08:05.632-05:002015-12-30T03:08:05.632-05:00This is stunning! I like the ruffle trim in the l...This is stunning! I like the ruffle trim in the last picture. It's striking without being over the top. Your work looks just as high end as the Lena Hoschek one.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08301476060257838075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27387702853854870022015-12-29T17:50:08.717-05:002015-12-29T17:50:08.717-05:00I love the combination of fabric and texture that ...I love the combination of fabric and texture that you've created here! So breathtaking. <br /><br />Do you know how to crochet? I bet a hand crocheted trim would be the perfect textural effect for the neckline. Even a simple shell stitch would be stunning, and ruffles would be divine! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-80308201174121730542015-12-29T17:08:07.541-05:002015-12-29T17:08:07.541-05:00Meant to say I use a Sally Stanley Pleater. I used...Meant to say I use a Sally Stanley Pleater. I used to be associated with Australian Smocking and Embroidery Magazine...Taught myself to smock and had some of my designs published. As you are based in the USA you have the wonderful Martha Pullen and I know she would be happy to guide you too. Martha is also on Facebook.<br />Hope this helps you.<br />Another make of smocking pleater machine is the Amanda Jane.<br />Marysiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17959080591821794196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-37458541786105611122015-12-29T17:00:38.619-05:002015-12-29T17:00:38.619-05:00Hi there Gertie,
I would suggest a smocking pleate...Hi there Gertie,<br />I would suggest a smocking pleater too. You would literally do the job in minutes.<br />I would be more than happy to give you more information....we are linked on facebook.<br />Marysia Paling.<br />Happy New Year Gertie.Marysiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17959080591821794196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-69216963288593151812015-12-29T15:32:06.053-05:002015-12-29T15:32:06.053-05:00That's so lovely! The hand-shirring looks ama...That's so lovely! The hand-shirring looks amazing when it's done, I'm so looking forward to seeing the finished dirndl :)<br />XAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02104000602287926808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1495641301616992222015-12-29T15:31:58.955-05:002015-12-29T15:31:58.955-05:00That's so lovely! The hand-shirring looks ama...That's so lovely! The hand-shirring looks amazing when it's done, I'm so looking forward to seeing the finished dirndl :)<br />XAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02104000602287926808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-8660052324896785242015-12-29T15:18:43.132-05:002015-12-29T15:18:43.132-05:00It seems that the space beetween the rows is a bit...It seems that the space beetween the rows is a bit to much. Should not be more then 1 cmnaehenundmehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02327771916181895624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-32251391448920510772015-12-29T15:09:25.175-05:002015-12-29T15:09:25.175-05:00Next time you do all rows with half the thread the...Next time you do all rows with half the thread then you pull the fabric together ans do the rest. naehenundmehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02327771916181895624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-28915984726785814062015-12-29T12:12:11.506-05:002015-12-29T12:12:11.506-05:00It looks beautiful! I love your fabric choice for ...It looks beautiful! I love your fabric choice for the blouse, it goes really well with the other fabrics/colours.<br />Hand-shirring is so tedious :) I used a small check as a guide for my (and my mum's) Dirndl and learned another trick that was really helpful (or rather stupid that I didn't think of it before): Always keep the thread on the spool and only cut it off when you're finished with a row - I used to work 3m long threads which always got tangled, so the shirring took forever!<br />https://lassemista.wordpress.com/2015/09/22/dirndls/Lilianahttp://www.lassemista.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11988071100684120922015-12-29T09:52:41.996-05:002015-12-29T09:52:41.996-05:00Thank you for the tip! Do you have a particular ty...Thank you for the tip! Do you have a particular type you use? I see there are kinds that are flat boards (like the "Perfect Pleater") and then the kind with a roller and pins. I'm guessing you mean the second kind, but let me know if you have a moment. I'm very intrigued!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-82556930770387203222015-12-29T08:16:12.320-05:002015-12-29T08:16:12.320-05:00This is looking great. It's going to be beauti...This is looking great. It's going to be beautiful!lphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568300401513370065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-67622533619166398762015-12-29T05:54:13.821-05:002015-12-29T05:54:13.821-05:00shirring is fabulous. genius idea using the polka ...shirring is fabulous. genius idea using the polka dot? fantastic dresseimearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953042771647853865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49073146217254862842015-12-29T03:45:37.684-05:002015-12-29T03:45:37.684-05:00You have given yourself a challenge and are doing ...You have given yourself a challenge and are doing a fabulous job. Well done you! Beautiful work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302594830175636897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58602191604191065222015-12-28T23:56:55.609-05:002015-12-28T23:56:55.609-05:00The shirring looks great to me and I really like y...The shirring looks great to me and I really like your fabric choices for your projects. I bought and plan to sew the purple jacks print sateen using B6284. And I plan to buy the black jacks print to make the skirt with the lined wrap top. Looking forward to finishing this top. I am glad I took your suggestion and made it a size smaller.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18211019353658851385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-80012046962106431672015-12-28T17:21:37.710-05:002015-12-28T17:21:37.710-05:00Absolutely fabulous thus far. Being a pink and pur...Absolutely fabulous thus far. Being a pink and purple gal myself I would not use the b&w polka dot but something else, I know not what that something else would be at this moment tho. Charming bubble 52https://www.blogger.com/profile/11170144352910265589noreply@blogger.com