tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post9151906860879602221..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Another Dress in the QueueGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-8988947768656236092010-05-05T09:44:46.621-04:002010-05-05T09:44:46.621-04:00Lovely dress. It emphasizes your curves well.Lovely dress. It emphasizes your curves well.bamboo laminatehttp://www.finfloorusa.com/hardwood-floors-us-floors-bamboo-collection.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-36158699311570715632010-05-02T03:33:23.371-04:002010-05-02T03:33:23.371-04:00Sigh... she's just so gorgeous! But I bet you&...Sigh... she's just so gorgeous! But I bet you'll look just as great in your version! The pattern look like a very nice match, and covers you bow-love... I would also say it's a little more modest, and thus easier to use? I agree with Stacy, the fact that you share your research/creative process, from inspiration to final product! Hope this project is high on your to-do list!frk.bustadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11905037626664748421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-36048823625954127962010-05-01T10:48:38.443-04:002010-05-01T10:48:38.443-04:00yeah, i don't know. i think the very top of CH...yeah, i don't know. i think the very top of CH's dress is trashy. like you wouldn't get much wear from it being that... conspicuous. gertie, i think you're better off with the neckline of your pattern, though i don't know if you were going to add sleeves...FITZhttp://fitzfabulous.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70606866119275937192010-05-01T08:46:50.799-04:002010-05-01T08:46:50.799-04:00If you are looking for more cut-out looks, check-o...If you are looking for more cut-out looks, check-out evadress.com. In her 1940's collection there are two dresses with cut-outs. They are more drapey then fitted. I prefer the one on page 4 "1946 Frock". I bought this pattern a year ago, cut out the fabric but have yet to assemble. You've inspired me to return to it!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06025543952526064603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-24656103982386093942010-05-01T04:39:36.935-04:002010-05-01T04:39:36.935-04:00Anonymous, bandage dresses like that are basically...Anonymous, bandage dresses like that are basically one big girdle.Miss Emmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07251628463640473391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-3930123701452037472010-04-30T19:59:34.087-04:002010-04-30T19:59:34.087-04:00Oooh definitely a Joan dress, that's fab! I th...Oooh definitely a Joan dress, that's fab! I think a deep red colour is the way to go, black might make it a bit more basic...can't wait to see how you get on :DAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13442513841596250599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1101957807023640692010-04-30T17:00:39.780-04:002010-04-30T17:00:39.780-04:00Ms Hendricks' dress is stunning! She looks bea...Ms Hendricks' dress is stunning! She looks beautiful, oh to have that dress *fist shake*. Well done on the pattern find! Snaps for you!As the moonbeams kiss the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988703105613447804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-2515767519895120082010-04-30T16:53:24.096-04:002010-04-30T16:53:24.096-04:00Definitely rocking the shapewear under that (those...Definitely rocking the shapewear under that (those bandage dresses were deisgned for women with no boobs or fake boobs) Hendricks' are clearly not man-made wonders, they are all natural (and awsome) and are bound to need a little support.Steviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10813189842747989338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-65793280150302402012010-04-30T15:22:37.453-04:002010-04-30T15:22:37.453-04:00CRAZY gorgeous! I want to throw away everything I...CRAZY gorgeous! I want to throw away everything I own and wear only THAT DRESS.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16958642891719403750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-88276917086787271472010-04-30T15:07:13.132-04:002010-04-30T15:07:13.132-04:00That dress is amazing on her and I'm sure what...That dress is amazing on her and I'm sure whatever you make in homage will be great too! <br /><br />I've been wanting to make something derivative of a very similar Herve Leger for a while now, but though my sewing experience runs fairly deep, my drafting skills are not up to it. What a great find on the vintage sheath dress. I wish I could borrow it for a while ;)Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13481830027900552668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-28586877813093874022010-04-30T14:42:27.857-04:002010-04-30T14:42:27.857-04:00Whoa, that dress is gorgeous, can't wait to se...Whoa, that dress is gorgeous, can't wait to see your version.Saminahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04208763954852782593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-61005841785459839142010-04-30T12:15:13.816-04:002010-04-30T12:15:13.816-04:00Gertie - this would look lovely on you but I see y...Gertie - this would look lovely on you but I see you in a deep green, deep purple or turquoise color - jewel colors! I think you would be stunning and stand out in one of those colors...but that's just my opinion! :)Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-40043962363810092302010-04-30T12:00:54.755-04:002010-04-30T12:00:54.755-04:00Anonymous, I don't know what she's wearing...Anonymous, I don't know what she's wearing under her dress, but it doesn't change the inspiration for me!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-45023723452159381082010-04-30T11:30:04.365-04:002010-04-30T11:30:04.365-04:00Nice find! It's always amazing when you find ...Nice find! It's always amazing when you find a close pattern match to what you're picturing in mind, isn't it?meli88ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283195290411152388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-52468247418512932282010-04-30T11:24:50.210-04:002010-04-30T11:24:50.210-04:00Don't you think she's wearing some kind of...Don't you think she's wearing some kind of really powerful girdle under that, though?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-38139651236107834742010-04-30T11:02:25.735-04:002010-04-30T11:02:25.735-04:00The neckline detail kind of reminds me of some of ...The neckline detail kind of reminds me of some of the options of the American Apparel Le Sac dress--which is a huge sack, just about the polar opposite, sewing-wise, of doing these fancy neckline cutouts the "right" way... but features lots of different ways of draping and tying the ribbons for interesting effects.<br /><br />e.g. <br />http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_a2YvhfunkdY/SI-LLPcyvlI/AAAAAAAAAmg/9CRpZ6Z99R0/s400/Le%2BSac%2BDress.jpgHuan-Huahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16862414651728154205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34423512174820318062010-04-30T10:18:10.282-04:002010-04-30T10:18:10.282-04:00I've loved that dress since I saw that photo o...I've loved that dress since I saw that photo of her too, despite my not-craziness about bandage dresses. Definitely do a double-knit for maximum bombshell factor!Mikhaela Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817367214920267825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-38187216042243986982010-04-30T10:10:58.793-04:002010-04-30T10:10:58.793-04:00I think the thing I like best about her dress is t...I think the thing I like best about her dress is the detailing under the bust and the way the bustline is draped. I would love to see how to add in details like that.Gaidighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11137796009019992269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25601785636703589742010-04-30T09:56:58.606-04:002010-04-30T09:56:58.606-04:00Oh, my word! That is a drop dead gorgeous dress. M...Oh, my word! That is a drop dead gorgeous dress. My jaw dropped open when I saw this. Like you, I love how the bow adds a bit of sweetness to it. I'm thinking this should be moved to the top. What do you think?Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649677045881448393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87357947119142012332010-04-30T09:34:54.834-04:002010-04-30T09:34:54.834-04:00Beautiful dress. I love the mix of the modern cut ...Beautiful dress. I love the mix of the modern cut with the cuteness added by the bow. Personally, I would go for a version in salmon or coral red instead of black (too strict).senaSewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098578400327734399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57001320896031408312010-04-30T09:23:12.245-04:002010-04-30T09:23:12.245-04:00YOWZA! What a dress! I'd wear either one, if ...YOWZA! What a dress! I'd wear either one, if I had an hourglass figure...sigh. I can definitely see you in this, Gertie. The color of Christina's dress is perfection, but I think anything in that color family would work very well. Can't wait to see this one!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444647423337451493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-207823974586952192010-04-30T09:22:38.772-04:002010-04-30T09:22:38.772-04:00WOW. I literally gasped when I saw that picture o...WOW. I literally gasped when I saw that picture of C.H. It's great that you show us your whole creative process, from initial inspiration to pattern search to garment creation to modeling the finished product.Stacyhttp://www.stacyverb.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17233623121640108702010-04-30T09:21:55.527-04:002010-04-30T09:21:55.527-04:00I love it. I am new to vintage patterns and it has...I love it. I am new to vintage patterns and it has become an obsession. I love also that C.H. is bringing the curvey figure to the forefront and making it sexier than ever..but alas I am stuck with my 32" bust.Sassy Lassies Vintage Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05537761367611783397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-33069050074198047142010-04-30T09:12:01.443-04:002010-04-30T09:12:01.443-04:00I Love her character on Mad Men...she is a goddess...I Love her character on Mad Men...she is a goddess. <br />I can't wait to see the finished dress. It is gorgeous!!nonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02548534975441935725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-14424888344625340282010-04-30T08:59:32.996-04:002010-04-30T08:59:32.996-04:00What a knockout! Can't wait to see your versi...What a knockout! Can't wait to see your version of the dress!Pattern Junkiehttp://patternjunkie.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.com