tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post8832076869526634484..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: A Brooklyn WeddingGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-40780458831673971162009-09-29T22:55:47.428-04:002009-09-29T22:55:47.428-04:00love the glasses, too! you look great in that dres...love the glasses, too! you look great in that dress. <br /><br />also, i love bubby's. such a great place for a nyc reception.melissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1966481501832233112009-09-28T20:26:11.420-04:002009-09-28T20:26:11.420-04:00Glad you took the dress back. That is one of the ...Glad you took the dress back. That is one of the reasons we sew, quality! The reception dress is lovely. I am sorry that you didn't wear the red dress too.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44984115328437676122009-09-28T18:22:38.926-04:002009-09-28T18:22:38.926-04:00The dress you made for the bride looks lovely, but...The dress you made for the bride looks lovely, but I'm really writing to say I love the glasses. They fit your face perfectly! I only wish mine looked that good on me.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16621589278068001456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-35988254643062497862009-09-28T16:48:24.747-04:002009-09-28T16:48:24.747-04:00Wow, that dress you made came out lovely! Very fl...Wow, that dress you made came out lovely! Very floaty and pretty, while still being structured. Yay!Jen Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-12112172397698199862009-09-28T16:07:12.718-04:002009-09-28T16:07:12.718-04:00So, I took the dress back to Anthro today and they...So, I took the dress back to Anthro today and they gave me a full refund. The other options they gave me were replacing it with a new one, or letting me keep the dress and refunding 30% of the cost. If they had offered 50%, I would have kept it and repaired it myself, but 30% just wasn't enough incentive. Plus now I have more fabric money!<br /><br />SLP, I used Simplicity 2959, view C for my friend's dress.<br /><br />Thanks for the compliments on my glasses! <br /><br />A Sewn Wardrobe: the wrap is also from Anthro. Can you tell it's my favorite store? I really need to try branching out, I think!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-46057023213295467932009-09-28T14:29:29.461-04:002009-09-28T14:29:29.461-04:00I tried that Anthro dress on yesterday! I love the...I tried that Anthro dress on yesterday! I love the style, but it was cut so small. I wear a 10 or 12 in everything else I have from Anthro, but I couldn't even get the 12 zipped up all the way. So, I guess, I'm glad it didn't fit. When I put it on, I did notice that the lining (bodice only, none on the skirt!) was kinda' thin and wonky. Definitely take it back! They should refund you! If they won't, raise some holy hell!Renaissance Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14255675865128620179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-15279636414130344342009-09-28T11:30:51.500-04:002009-09-28T11:30:51.500-04:00Where is your red floral wrap from? I love it! D...Where is your red floral wrap from? I love it! Did you make that? BTW - your husband is a total hottie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-40441027549708383872009-09-28T07:25:57.006-04:002009-09-28T07:25:57.006-04:00I love your spectacles and they are a great choice...I love your spectacles and they are a great choice for your face.<br /><br />The dress you made your friend looks lovely on her.<br /><br />Too bad about the quality of the Anthro dress...you could bring it back to the store and complain about the quality.Knitosaurushttp://knitosaurusres.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79477192166144892842009-09-28T01:44:49.318-04:002009-09-28T01:44:49.318-04:001) I think you look great in your specs!
2) The d...1) I think you look great in your specs!<br /><br />2) The dress you made for your friend looks fabulous on her and rivals her ceremony gown.<br /><br />3) It is ridiculous for the boning on the Anthropologie dress to tear out on the the first wearing. I agree with others who say you should demand a refund. While I really like the chevrons, I believe I have seen you do chevrons just as well, and in many ways I think that a number of the dresses you have made could have been better than the one you bought.Gaidighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11137796009019992269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-85431524688542213512009-09-28T01:44:13.393-04:002009-09-28T01:44:13.393-04:00You did a terrific job on her reception dress! I ...You did a terrific job on her reception dress! I can tell she is very happy. Loved the knitted camo suitsTeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11671175207465598334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68976582425065930502009-09-27T22:46:17.073-04:002009-09-27T22:46:17.073-04:00I completely agree that the glasses suit you - the...I completely agree that the glasses suit you - they look really cute!! <br />The dress you made for your friend is beautiful - I know you were beaming with pride as she wore it!<br />I am sorry you didn't wear your red sheath dress, I was looking forward to seeing it in action! The dress you wore is cute, though. Sorry about the poor quality. Unfortunately, that seems to be the case so often now.<br />Looks like you and your husband had a fun time!Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11152942097072530468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-43989151759055024842009-09-27T19:42:28.677-04:002009-09-27T19:42:28.677-04:00I agree about the glasses - they do look rather st...I agree about the glasses - they do look rather studious- which is the smart girl impression that I have of you. By the way that is a positive thing! What a lovely fall wedding, and the dress you made for her is simply FAB. Thanks for letting us take part in all of this.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-8623982162731770762009-09-27T18:59:29.512-04:002009-09-27T18:59:29.512-04:00Beautiful pictures! Quite a handsome "date&qu...Beautiful pictures! Quite a handsome "date" you have there! Love your store bought dress!Gates 8105https://www.blogger.com/profile/12005666467221343556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62475662962912149812009-09-27T18:49:00.042-04:002009-09-27T18:49:00.042-04:00And above comment was from me! I keep forgetting t...And above comment was from me! I keep forgetting to signing over from the Chanel blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-84553092919593373482009-09-27T18:47:06.079-04:002009-09-27T18:47:06.079-04:00Your muse looks wonderful! I love the tulle wrap/g...Your muse looks wonderful! I love the tulle wrap/gathering on top along with the ruffle at the hem. It turned out beautiful, and you should be so proud, especially on the quick turn around! You are now a professional seamstress!<br /><br />And where do I begin with you--love the updo, love the glasses, love the dress (too bad about the quality!), and you and your husband are a dang cute together!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637619463745332087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-76503332671885806292009-09-27T18:25:27.103-04:002009-09-27T18:25:27.103-04:00Can I add my compliments on the bride's recept...Can I add my compliments on the bride's reception dress?! Also you are very pretty in your spectacles...you should photograph yourself in them more often!<br /><br />BTW, your DH is a cutey too!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-39171248427851971762009-09-27T18:05:27.341-04:002009-09-27T18:05:27.341-04:00I love your anthropologie dress. I have been stal...I love your anthropologie dress. I have been stalking it online like a madwoman waiting for it to go on sale.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688966589348240850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-13915153396841079622009-09-27T18:02:54.844-04:002009-09-27T18:02:54.844-04:00Wow you did such a fantastic job! Beautiful! And c...Wow you did such a fantastic job! Beautiful! And can I just say I love love love your glasses, you look great!Josephine Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467403316039394846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-71830769480507151772009-09-27T17:57:28.915-04:002009-09-27T17:57:28.915-04:00Go for a full refund. There is no excuse for shod...Go for a full refund. There is no excuse for shoddy workmanship! PaTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-78151979926488562402009-09-27T17:20:39.782-04:002009-09-27T17:20:39.782-04:00Her dress is absolutely gorgeous! What a creative ...Her dress is absolutely gorgeous! What a creative look! Did you come up with the dress on your own or did she pick out a pattern? I am envious of your mad skills! Love it! Thanks for sharing.S.L.Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07449495288357078369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-19816054227847091622009-09-27T16:30:30.894-04:002009-09-27T16:30:30.894-04:00Beautiful!! The bride looked gorgeous and the dres...Beautiful!! The bride looked gorgeous and the dress fit her perfectly. You did a great job. Plus I liked your dress and your hair AND your very handsome husband.kazoomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07624651180112508047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-52376271322072214982009-09-27T15:54:17.986-04:002009-09-27T15:54:17.986-04:00Congratulations to the bride and to you: your glas...Congratulations to the bride and to you: your glasses choice is superb (having been doomed to avoid contact lenses for a week, it matters a LOT to me): they really compliment the shape of your face.<br />And I love your hairdo and these two poofy dresses, be they knee-length or not! <br />It must have been interesting to work with boning on this project. Lingerie and its techniques is really the part of sewing I'd dream to develop!Carlottanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-74937637511616203042009-09-27T15:25:42.449-04:002009-09-27T15:25:42.449-04:00Holy cats! I just went to the Anthropologie websi...Holy cats! I just went to the Anthropologie website and looked at that dress. If you paid anywhere close to full price, even half price, you certainly need to get a full refund on such a shoddily made and expensive dress.aureliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04740549144591949341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-35743615467546082412009-09-27T15:22:49.331-04:002009-09-27T15:22:49.331-04:00I agree, the glasses really suit you.
In addition...I agree, the glasses really suit you.<br /><br />In addition to the complaint letter, take that dress right back to the store and make them give you a refund. There is no excuse for that.aureliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04740549144591949341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-88870772723901431482009-09-27T15:09:33.846-04:002009-09-27T15:09:33.846-04:00Everyone looked wonderful. You did a great job on ...Everyone looked wonderful. You did a great job on your friend's dress. You look great in glasses, no reason to go around looking at the world blurry!Lisette Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13332082021185663844noreply@blogger.com