tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post9009216856278113005..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Swatch Time! A Follow-up on the Overskirt PatternGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-76148443804960874802009-08-21T18:33:05.859-04:002009-08-21T18:33:05.859-04:001 & 2... but 1 is my personal fav!1 & 2... but 1 is my personal fav!Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05487281083171155430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-15922679617632834112009-08-16T02:56:35.643-04:002009-08-16T02:56:35.643-04:00I like number 1, but I am not sure about the color...I like number 1, but I am not sure about the color. Think I would go for number 5.Anne Dhttp://eaosewing.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-56513139456319551332009-08-15T18:06:06.716-04:002009-08-15T18:06:06.716-04:00One. Definitely. It's a little denser design a...One. Definitely. It's a little denser design and won't look so much like an afterthought. But you do need the perfect colored solid to go with it....goodworks1https://www.blogger.com/profile/02967943973600981509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-40395653334508166122009-08-15T02:32:22.112-04:002009-08-15T02:32:22.112-04:00I love no. 2 or no. 3!I love no. 2 or no. 3!Josephine Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467403316039394846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-26830068431437212202009-08-14T22:12:16.856-04:002009-08-14T22:12:16.856-04:00I like the polka dots of #2, but the scalloped edg...I like the polka dots of #2, but the scalloped edge of #1 might make me lean toward that one as that could be a really neat hemline. It is interesting how the pattern is in the blue and we are all leaning towards the blue! I wonder if we are swayed by the pictures?Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11152942097072530468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73250025114185090002009-08-14T19:59:33.274-04:002009-08-14T19:59:33.274-04:00Well, I'm very partial to polka dots, so #2 wo...Well, I'm very partial to polka dots, so #2 would be my choice. ;) But they're all so beautiful I'd have a really tough time choosing if it were me!<br /><br />I am very interested to see how this dress looks in in the end. I do like the idea of a dress that can go from "day to night" with the addition of an overskirt. (Although like you, my lifestyle really doesn't have a need for special evening dresses. lol!) I'm sure your version is going to look really cute and start a mini trend! hehe!Caseyhttp://elegantmusings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29130072457112503902009-08-14T19:49:19.729-04:002009-08-14T19:49:19.729-04:00#1 is my absolute favorite--love it!!! Then I like...#1 is my absolute favorite--love it!!! Then I like #5. I am kind of meh on the rest of them.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688966589348240850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-33655173582832552512009-08-14T18:27:28.270-04:002009-08-14T18:27:28.270-04:00My first vote would be for number 3. I really like...My first vote would be for number 3. I really like the flowers. Or I would go with number 5.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04152509228698416413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-16435760095013277172009-08-14T18:01:15.969-04:002009-08-14T18:01:15.969-04:00Let me rephrase something I said because I sure di...Let me rephrase something I said because I sure didn't mean to sound sooty! What I should have said was that you wouldn't want anything that looked costumey instead of looking like a discount store. BTW I am so taken with your project I ordered VoNBBS online and can't wait to get my hands on it.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08849170792165073465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-36305493271262427652009-08-14T17:51:27.271-04:002009-08-14T17:51:27.271-04:00My personal favorites are 1 and 4 as these seem to...My personal favorites are 1 and 4 as these seem to look the most unusual. I think the last thing you want for this ensemble is anything that looks like it came from a discount store. A truly elegant and unique fabric will keep it from looking silly and balance the design. And if you don't have an special occasion to wear it -well then just create one! Nobody said you can't have a party and be the belle of your own ball!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08849170792165073465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-42816856367060198202009-08-14T17:04:45.115-04:002009-08-14T17:04:45.115-04:00MoederKip, that is VERY interesting that you think...MoederKip, that is VERY interesting that you think that about #2. Especially since when I held that one up to me, it was the one that seemed absolutely perfect; it just sort of clicked. But am I in a polka dot rut?Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-32417033257282857072009-08-14T16:59:40.893-04:002009-08-14T16:59:40.893-04:00I love number 1. Definitely zee tiny flow-eurs!I love number 1. Definitely zee tiny flow-eurs!meli88ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283195290411152388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-35239462624747036352009-08-14T16:52:13.412-04:002009-08-14T16:52:13.412-04:00Oooh, number 1 is absolutely devine .... But someh...Oooh, number 1 is absolutely devine .... But somehow, I just think number 2 is so very you. <br />Ok, so I don't know you personally, but it just seems to scream "gertie"!Natalie Hennekamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10501474101423874783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-91769987692028444062009-08-14T15:35:23.451-04:002009-08-14T15:35:23.451-04:00Oh golly. I must say I adore those tiny flowers!Oh golly. I must say I adore those tiny flowers!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14247515387599954817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-64841897330264375552009-08-14T15:33:21.644-04:002009-08-14T15:33:21.644-04:00I love #'s 1 and 3. Number one is perhaps you...I love #'s 1 and 3. Number one is perhaps younger, and less serious. Though #2 is definitely more fun and could be a day dress. The under dress is perfect for that little black dress and with a jacket certainly NYC work worthy. It really depends on what you get for the dress and jacket. You can make the ensemble and go someplace Sex and the City worthy for cocktails and maybe your life will become a life the dress fits into.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30930680998065732822009-08-14T15:23:17.452-04:002009-08-14T15:23:17.452-04:00Number 1!Number 1!karen ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05595346107578248030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68612678662072402592009-08-14T15:12:51.225-04:002009-08-14T15:12:51.225-04:00#1 gets my vote. Very feminine and the perfect blu...#1 gets my vote. Very feminine and the perfect blue. Seems made for the pattern.Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30618589162677540012009-08-14T15:12:45.932-04:002009-08-14T15:12:45.932-04:00I can't make up my mind btw 1, 2 and 5.
1, es...I can't make up my mind btw 1, 2 and 5.<br /><br />1, especially, because, moi aussi j'aime les petites fleurs!<br /><br />I just realized this dress is like Audrey Hepburn's in Sabrina!!!<br /><br />(I iz slooow)LaKaribanehttp://fashionmate.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-7922894083710494232009-08-14T14:31:14.700-04:002009-08-14T14:31:14.700-04:00I love all of them but ADORE 1 and 2. And I think...I love all of them but ADORE 1 and 2. And I think what I love about them is that the flowers vs. the polka dots would result in totally different feels for the same dress.jenna!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16754411566357685542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34989437348560167362009-08-14T14:28:24.518-04:002009-08-14T14:28:24.518-04:00I vote for 2 or 1, because they would look adorabl...I vote for 2 or 1, because they would look adorable if you decided to wear them separately over a full simple dark colored skirt (another silk taffeta number!) or slip... with blouse and cardigan. I am having garment district fabric envy. Bluuuurrrggghhh.Jen McCabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07138427108451155160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-35817702334554577052009-08-14T14:16:40.581-04:002009-08-14T14:16:40.581-04:00I say No. 3!
PS- I love reading your blog- keep u...I say No. 3!<br /><br />PS- I love reading your blog- keep up the good work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-61405337760797921332009-08-14T14:13:46.288-04:002009-08-14T14:13:46.288-04:00I can see the benefits of #3, but my inclination w...I can see the benefits of #3, but my inclination would be for #2 - simple is best, I think, and matching the colors exactly could make it something subtle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-19648063546734233402009-08-14T14:08:49.594-04:002009-08-14T14:08:49.594-04:00I forgot to mention this, but as the flowers on th...I forgot to mention this, but as the flowers on the 3rd fabric are bigger, you could also cut some of them from the remnants and sew them on a matching fascinator... <br />I've been fascinator-obsessed for the last three months and I know this might not be a general case, but if you're planning to sew a dressy overskirt, why don't you add an extra matching something?Carlottanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-5186802867921213252009-08-14T13:58:37.906-04:002009-08-14T13:58:37.906-04:00Thanks, all! I'm not surprised at the votes fo...Thanks, all! I'm not surprised at the votes for #1, but #3 is the dark horse, it seems.<br /><br />My plan was to choose the overskirt first, and then find a dress material to coordinate. If I went with #1, then I'd match the blue exactly. If I did #3, then it would be black. And so on.<br /><br />Keep the input coming!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34801489274231702552009-08-14T13:57:21.710-04:002009-08-14T13:57:21.710-04:00#3 or #5!#3 or #5!reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12776283905130149324noreply@blogger.com