tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post5815855595405971409..comments2023-10-14T12:49:36.450+11:00Comments on Up Sew Late: Blue DanniGabriellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-55709427213261239122014-07-24T16:36:50.611+10:002014-07-24T16:36:50.611+10:00You've done a great job with Danni. It suits y...You've done a great job with Danni. It suits you to a tee.<br />I have my go-to patterns - they're a mix of brands from the big 4 to freebies and my self drafted attempts. So I've plenty of patterns to suit work, weekends and family get-together clothes.<br />You're dress is a keeper.Velosewernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-52529282789992799102014-07-18T23:22:14.347+10:002014-07-18T23:22:14.347+10:00Thanks Lara! Yes, my nose too :). It just seems cr...Thanks Lara! Yes, my nose too :). It just seems crazy to believe that ANY pattern company would design perfect patterns every time - especially when some of those companies might not have much pattern drafting training! I guess I'm an old grump, but I am often reminded of the emporer's new clothes. Anyway, moving right along before I start getting hate mail... Yes, the latest Vogue release looks great - some terrific deigns and details in there!<br />.Gabrielle Corbettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-43634920221095124852014-07-18T23:12:54.322+10:002014-07-18T23:12:54.322+10:00Thank you Mel, yes it is flattering - makes me loo...Thank you Mel, yes it is flattering - makes me look in much better shape than I am, lol ;)Gabrielle Corbettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-5229343594281558532014-07-18T23:11:08.615+10:002014-07-18T23:11:08.615+10:00Thank you Kathryn! I'm loving dolman sleeves ...Thank you Kathryn! I'm loving dolman sleeves lately - I think they create the impression of a bit more volume up top ;).Gabrielle Corbettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-88531818099750161732014-07-18T23:08:02.845+10:002014-07-18T23:08:02.845+10:00Thank you! Oh yes, and there is obviously a huge m...Thank you! Oh yes, and there is obviously a huge market for the indies. I get frustrated by all the hype though! <br /><br />The single size thing with StyleArc patterns is difficult - I've heard anecdotes about them helping customers grade patterns up though, so it might be worth emailing them if there's a pattern you really love but that you need across a few sizes.Gabrielle Corbettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-87389405388698907392014-07-18T22:38:18.361+10:002014-07-18T22:38:18.361+10:00Thanks Catherine! BTW I love your post on the new ...Thanks Catherine! BTW I love your post on the new Vogues - I wasn't finding them that exciting at first glance but the details and designer references you highlighted have sold me :)Gabrielle Corbettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-46919300064888658892014-07-18T22:34:18.560+10:002014-07-18T22:34:18.560+10:00Thanks Debbie! I thought of you when I wrote the p...Thanks Debbie! I thought of you when I wrote the post - it's apparently heretical not to worship at the indies altar!Gabrielle Corbettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-8634803549004955192014-07-18T18:57:48.629+10:002014-07-18T18:57:48.629+10:00It looks great. I wanted that pattern after I saw ...It looks great. I wanted that pattern after I saw your striped one. Of course I am completely different shape and although I love Style Arc I do feel like I need a range of sizes too. I think too many indie patterns are either too similar, too simple, too basic and expensive in relation to the first three issues. I think there are a few great DESIGNS but most you (I) have something so similar that you wouldn't bother. I also think design is what I would be looking for and I just can't get excited about a button down shirt or track pants with a special name and a super special price. I am probably not their demographic! To each his own as they say!Sofie Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-36854387643067253292014-07-18T14:48:17.019+10:002014-07-18T14:48:17.019+10:00Yes it is definitely is a keeper!! This is so flat...Yes it is definitely is a keeper!! This is so flattering too. Lovely!!! You and I share many of the same thoughts on patterns. :)Margo Bergmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-37924490852082007182014-07-18T13:41:54.183+10:002014-07-18T13:41:54.183+10:00Perfect winter dress, very smart!Perfect winter dress, very smart!Sharonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-88792113715277392612014-07-18T13:02:33.777+10:002014-07-18T13:02:33.777+10:00This looks great! Super stylish :)This looks great! Super stylish :)Chloe Readnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-27631611890663635992014-07-17T22:29:53.667+10:002014-07-17T22:29:53.667+10:00This looks fabulous on it! So good and how amazing...This looks fabulous on it! So good and how amazing is that wall? You always get the best photos.<br /><br />With all patterns I think it's up to the individual to choose what they like. Some of my absolutely go to patterns are from Simplicity and I wear them over and over. If they look good and suit you then that's all that counts!Measure Twice Cut Oncehttp://www.measuretwicecutonce.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-30493259186001208492014-07-17T20:46:12.981+10:002014-07-17T20:46:12.981+10:00What a lovely silhouette - and an awesome backgrou...What a lovely silhouette - and an awesome background! I do prefer seeing the StyleArc's on real people, this is lovely. - and I second Lara, there are some fabulous styles in the new Vogue release....MaciNichttp://dreamingdashie.blogspot.com.au.html/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-40429730809356324622014-07-17T20:04:21.619+10:002014-07-17T20:04:21.619+10:00We do, don't we :). I wish I had this kind of ...We do, don't we :). I wish I had this kind of wall at home!Gabrielle Corbettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-6315724233211685872014-07-17T18:53:17.061+10:002014-07-17T18:53:17.061+10:00Love the ponte Danni! Your adjustments have made ...Love the ponte Danni! Your adjustments have made it fit so beautifully. And yes, I agree with you that there sometimes does appear to be a sentiment of "the only good pattern is an indie one" and I have to admit that it gets up my nose a little bit! I have sewn many excellent indie patterns, some truly appalling ones, and very many excellent and appalling patterns from "the big 4". There are many of the indies that I'm not interested in at all for a myriad of reasons, but sometimes I feel as though I am being heretical if I say it. Have you seen the latest Vogue release? There are some superb patterns in it!Lara (thornberry)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-23341355496459010542014-07-17T17:54:19.340+10:002014-07-17T17:54:19.340+10:00Love it - it's an incredibly flattering style ...Love it - it's an incredibly flattering style on you!poppykettlehttp://poppykettle.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-87133107027529243352014-07-17T16:19:15.040+10:002014-07-17T16:19:15.040+10:00This is such a lovely dress! I love the dolman sle...This is such a lovely dress! I love the dolman sleeves and the side twist. Kathrynhttp://kathrynsbusytown.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-59700224867775921162014-07-17T11:02:30.387+10:002014-07-17T11:02:30.387+10:00Gorgeous dress. You nailed it. I agree with you to...Gorgeous dress. You nailed it. I agree with you too about indies. They have their place for sure and I use them alot but I also sew very happily from Big 4. Id love to try Style Arc but I range across three to four sizes from shoulders to hips as a full on pear shape so the single size puts me off. This dress is so lovely though. sewhopefulhttp://sewhopefull.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-61605248933599604622014-07-17T09:33:22.019+10:002014-07-17T09:33:22.019+10:00Great dress!Great dress!Debbie Ileshttp://lilysageandco.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-66949962993580379602014-07-17T05:30:44.000+10:002014-07-17T05:30:44.000+10:00I agree about the Indies! Some are too retro, and...I agree about the Indies! Some are too retro, and too young and just not cut for my shape which is why I love Sewaholic. I have made a few Style Arc but struggle with the only one size issue. I love your new dress. Did you change the neckline or is that how it came out if the packet?Andreahttp://Fabricepiphanies.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-82024500844465167772014-07-17T04:02:53.710+10:002014-07-17T04:02:53.710+10:00It's very elegant in the blue ponti. Lovely.It's very elegant in the blue ponti. Lovely.Catherine Dazenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-28927230574244004982014-07-17T03:01:56.935+10:002014-07-17T03:01:56.935+10:00great dress .. and post. I think you very nicely s...great dress .. and post. I think you very nicely summed up how I feel too about indies. Debbie Cooknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-88092796228395298842014-07-17T01:35:20.982+10:002014-07-17T01:35:20.982+10:00nice wall! we bloggers love a good wall!nice wall! we bloggers love a good wall!Sew Little Timenoreply@blogger.com