tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post8365242702447911489..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: My New Fall/Winter Butterick Designs!Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-82335071235105990812013-09-30T12:53:27.522-04:002013-09-30T12:53:27.522-04:00Wow, love the jacket, will definitely make it, but...Wow, love the jacket, will definitely make it, but I must say the models do these patterns no justice. They don't fill out these clothes in an attractive way at all. I feel your designs are for curves, and your whole philosophy is about the fitting, too bad the models don't fit the clothes.(or the clothes don't fit the models)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01675690816397085626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-10359829287182956422013-09-18T17:56:01.114-04:002013-09-18T17:56:01.114-04:00I hear you RZ. I bypassed the wool blends, includ...I hear you RZ. I bypassed the wool blends, including one that looked just like what was on the pattern envelope. I picked a cotton poly blend from the Joann's section called "fall suitings." It a small houndstooth plaid. I have now sewed up all the pattern pieces, but haven't yet done the finishing. I have been extremely happy with my choice. It is sewing together beautifully and seems to be the perfect weight. I would caution against any thing too heavy, because there is a lot of easing and turning in the pattern. I also went with bias tape for finishing the seams, and it is looking as good inside as outside!!! Also the recommended yardage is generous. I bought extra so I could match the plaid, and didn't need it. I encourage you to go for it! I would classify it as intermediate skill level, and it is constructed in a way I have never seen before! I am having a wonderful time with it!Nora Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05175032416558574885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27064025553524244242013-09-18T17:43:22.547-04:002013-09-18T17:43:22.547-04:00Hello. I have progressed far enough on the wrap d...Hello. I have progressed far enough on the wrap dress pattern to offer some advice! I would not go for one of those thicker flannels. I saw them and was totally tempted, but am very glad I didn't try it. First off, I'm afraid that the darts in front and back would be too bulky, and the wearer would end up looking thicker than she is. Second, there is a lot of easing and curving of pattern pieces to fit one another, especially on the black front collar like pieces. I saw a wool blend at Joanne's that looks exactly like what is shown on the envelope. I am using one of Joanne's fall suitings, a poly blend, and it is going together beautifully. Hope this helps!Nora Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05175032416558574885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57072397355358962702013-09-18T14:34:35.669-04:002013-09-18T14:34:35.669-04:00I just love love the suit! Dress is very nice too ...I just love love the suit! Dress is very nice too but I am a suit nut so I will be making that Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02112983806932519415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70142523334593209392013-09-05T23:27:21.156-04:002013-09-05T23:27:21.156-04:00You have done a great job on both of these pattern...You have done a great job on both of these patterns! When will they be available in local stores? Have already been to local Hancock's and they are not there but I certainly want themAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-56112644575668901642013-09-03T15:40:40.156-04:002013-09-03T15:40:40.156-04:00Gorgeous!! I saw the wrap dress in an email from ...Gorgeous!! I saw the wrap dress in an email from Butterick and recommended it to my daughter who said, oh the new Gertie. I hadn't even realized it was one of yours. As I long-time reader, it tickles me to see you finding your niche and continuing your beautiful work.Suemarienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41604940264431578612013-09-02T13:43:20.954-04:002013-09-02T13:43:20.954-04:00Oh, congrats Gertie, both patterns are beautiful! ...Oh, congrats Gertie, both patterns are beautiful! I will buy both next time I'm at the fabric store, I find them perfect to wear at work, and both "ensembles" are easy to dress up or down.<br /><br />Are you going to post a tutorial/sew-along, as I find it so much easier to follow instructions when you explains it and post pictures than follow the pattern's instructions. That would be awesome!<br /><br />Also is there a way to do it without the horse hair braid? I'm not sure I'm ready for that yet!melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02198983158873835071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-21018224061439204162013-09-02T12:27:00.573-04:002013-09-02T12:27:00.573-04:00I received my patterns on Saturday, and I think I ...I received my patterns on Saturday, and I think I can figure out how to alter them. The sixty-four thousand dollar question (how's that for retro) is, where am I going to find fabric? I was in JoAnn's. There's enough fleece to outfit a dozen Antarctic expeditions, but nothing for these patterns. Also, can anyone offer alternatives for the suggested fabrics? I don't care to hear myself walk and I've reached the age where the very thought of wool gives me a dripping glow. Thanks!R Z Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05678744661864729020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-52483040442148317672013-09-02T01:09:48.827-04:002013-09-02T01:09:48.827-04:00Gertie: are you having a sew along or tutorial for...Gertie: are you having a sew along or tutorial for the Dior Suit.<br />Love your patterns.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-24851728093010320832013-09-01T13:48:06.364-04:002013-09-01T13:48:06.364-04:00bonsoir la robe est magnifique le contraste la ren...bonsoir la robe est magnifique le contraste la rend encore plus agréable pour le regard<br />bravo corinneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-20458901332961399182013-08-31T23:45:48.656-04:002013-08-31T23:45:48.656-04:00I just have to tell you how much I love these, esp...I just have to tell you how much I love these, especially the wrap dress. Unlike some of the vintage reprints, your patterns have a retro feel but still work well in modern settings. I can't wait to get these!Rebeccanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60428645374830646922013-08-31T10:41:24.184-04:002013-08-31T10:41:24.184-04:00Wow, those are really great designs! I'm not r...Wow, those are really great designs! I'm not really into slim/straight skirts, but the details of the wrap dress really make me want to try it. Maybe I'd find out the shape suits me after all...Lholy-chanhttp://anomori.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-72526520377294208262013-08-30T01:55:24.955-04:002013-08-30T01:55:24.955-04:00The wrap dress is fantastic! Would it be doable in...The wrap dress is fantastic! Would it be doable in one of Joann's thicker flannels?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-63917415839714229962013-08-29T19:23:18.793-04:002013-08-29T19:23:18.793-04:00Love the wrap dress! Would you consider a long sle...Love the wrap dress! Would you consider a long sleeve tute? For those of us stuck in offices where it is always freezing?Leigh in Portland (we are not burning down)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06372544021604211747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-56180727963119748172013-08-29T11:57:06.498-04:002013-08-29T11:57:06.498-04:00Lovely patterns! I have mixed feelings about thes...Lovely patterns! I have mixed feelings about these retro looks. on the one hand, I * love * them!!! On the other hand, I'm an overweight apple, impossible to nip in my waist. If I had a 3rd hand, I'd say that I'm grateful that you keep creating these lovelies and giving me an incentive to slim down (and get a waist-cinching longline foundation!). Really, Gertie, they're gorgeous, I'm drooling....WendyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171619702536045694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-61421811977845154322013-08-29T11:32:58.616-04:002013-08-29T11:32:58.616-04:00Congrats, Gertie, they both look amazing!Congrats, Gertie, they both look amazing!Mertxehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10126670153437138246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-16427672253962713522013-08-29T10:51:37.245-04:002013-08-29T10:51:37.245-04:00One of these days I'll do a post on the whole ...One of these days I'll do a post on the whole process! I found it fascinating to get a glimpse "behind the scenes" of a pattern company.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30890242566171037942013-08-29T10:45:49.652-04:002013-08-29T10:45:49.652-04:00I NEED that wrap dress!I think I'm in love.I NEED that wrap dress!I think I'm in love.Juniperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06410033430157675391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70847825012060474872013-08-29T03:35:26.899-04:002013-08-29T03:35:26.899-04:00I too have wanted to recreate the Dior Bar jacket ...I too have wanted to recreate the Dior Bar jacket for a very long time, and I am wondering if this pattern could be the basis for a more accurate copy? I know this pattern gives a very good approximation (it is immediately recognisable, from the first glace) and will suit intermediate sewists, but I want to go further (and I know you do too Gertie). Could I use this pattern to create a more authentic look? I am thinking of turning it into a princess seamed bodice, or maybe putting a seam at the waist with a separate peplum attatched. Obviously I don't want to go all the way with loads of padding, interlining etc, but I still think there is a further step one could take. What do you think? Thanks!FabricKatenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-330045985839517082013-08-28T21:06:02.883-04:002013-08-28T21:06:02.883-04:00Both patterns are on sale now at Butterick online ...Both patterns are on sale now at Butterick online ~ $4.99 or $3.99 for ClubBMV. Whoot!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-9826597223202084462013-08-28T15:35:47.785-04:002013-08-28T15:35:47.785-04:00Well done Gertie i love both patterns lets have a ...Well done Gertie i love both patterns lets have a sew-a-long for that jacket please.<br />Winsomesew.mad5https://www.blogger.com/profile/08837448362348301899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-8566221024453507492013-08-28T13:43:15.371-04:002013-08-28T13:43:15.371-04:00I really like both designs. I'll be taking the...I really like both designs. I'll be taking the wrap dress out for drinks at some point. :) Well done.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14342650649265728983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-55897254940336313402013-08-28T10:17:32.740-04:002013-08-28T10:17:32.740-04:00they are stunning, I adore the Dior new look! SO ...they are stunning, I adore the Dior new look! SO the jacket and skirt will start my autumnal must makes list!Poppyhttp://poppyinstitches.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-7329498017323982772013-08-28T02:42:53.589-04:002013-08-28T02:42:53.589-04:00Oh, and another one. How quickly does the printabl...Oh, and another one. How quickly does the printable versions appear? The shipping to my country is more expensive than the pattern itself. :(Zetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15246800794613803154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-31547764940705213672013-08-28T02:34:39.236-04:002013-08-28T02:34:39.236-04:00wow, I love both of them. Definitely will buy the ...wow, I love both of them. Definitely will buy the dress. It would make a perfect, pretty and stylish office wear. Zetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15246800794613803154noreply@blogger.com