tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post9150413359614628167..comments2023-10-14T12:49:36.450+11:00Comments on Up Sew Late: Love My 'Lisalex!Gabriellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-26995241877091806272013-07-23T21:01:03.407+10:002013-07-23T21:01:03.407+10:00Thanks Kirsty!!Thanks Kirsty!!Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178734550537562868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-60267361370276243822013-07-21T08:58:46.079+10:002013-07-21T08:58:46.079+10:00I love this dress !! :))I love this dress !! :))Kirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160921813896785056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-46156795318474162462013-05-07T12:24:39.327+10:002013-05-07T12:24:39.327+10:00Superb!!!! I just ordered the pattern and hope to ...Superb!!!! I just ordered the pattern and hope to make it in a black cotton brocade. Yours is sensational!<br />Now, where the heck am I going to wear such a lovely dress!?<br /> I also ordered the skirt pattern and agree wholeheartedly, how pleasant to depart from the Big 4!<br />Thank you for the review.JoanneMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07218217151372072602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-91509956763433173422013-04-14T14:59:01.951+10:002013-04-14T14:59:01.951+10:00Hi Gabrielle, - it is a gorgeous, classic LBD, and...Hi Gabrielle, - it is a gorgeous, classic LBD, and especially good if you have the curves below the waist! Its frustrating learning how all the different fabrics perform, so all things considered you have done well. It does look like a taffeta type of fabric, especially if it has a "direction" to it. I can see what you mean by the zip, but the photo is in good daylight - I suspect at night, and when everyone is busy, it won't be noticeable to others (yes, I know, but as a sewer, that's not how you feel about it!). I've never used an independant company, so will look up By Hand London.Sarah Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17566072246120028926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-23109598944640611392013-04-13T21:28:01.435+10:002013-04-13T21:28:01.435+10:00Yes, it's like taffeta, but it's thicker a...Yes, it's like taffeta, but it's thicker and denser than taffeta I've seen - really it would have suited a formal opera coat (does anyone wear those these days?). I have a good amount left over that might make a jacket, come to think of it! The fabric also seems to have a direction to it; I cut the bodice at 90 degrees to the skirt to get a different reflectiveness from top and bottom (it's probably not noticeable). Thanks, but I do wish I could have got it fitting better! Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-33787117647610248892013-04-13T21:23:47.243+10:002013-04-13T21:23:47.243+10:00Thank you Jillian!
It is a lovely pattern, and a...Thank you Jillian! <br /><br />It is a lovely pattern, and all the dresses I've seen so far look amazing! I am really keen to make it again - I have all these ideas in my head for future versions: brocade, wintery ponte, pieces of raw silk mixed together, stretch patterned cotton, floral... Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-2529752019111925322013-04-13T21:14:13.144+10:002013-04-13T21:14:13.144+10:00Aw thanks Melanie!
Have you just had Sewcie-Tea ...Aw thanks Melanie! <br /><br />Have you just had Sewcie-Tea today, or is it tomorrow? I so wish I could have been part of it! I am so looking forward to seeing the final version of that gorgeous concoction you were working on... hope it came together smoothly despite those pesky work hours / commitments!Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-73572823277350005062013-04-13T21:11:56.571+10:002013-04-13T21:11:56.571+10:00Right back atcha! Yours is lovely too - a beautifu...Right back atcha! Yours is lovely too - a beautiful fit and such a sweet fabric. <br /><br />That's a funny story about the bedroom photos; I could just imagine! Whenever I'm taking photos I absolutely cross my fingers that no one knocks on the door and that the neighbours stay inside. Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-40025944306294061892013-04-13T21:08:29.096+10:002013-04-13T21:08:29.096+10:00Thanks Merche, it's quite a flattering shape -...Thanks Merche, it's quite a flattering shape - makes the torso look slimmer and hides the curves below the waist :-).<br /><br />I want to do MMM13 but I don't think I can manage the photography this time around. I have just moved to a new office (yesterday) and it's a very ugly area of Sydney... so I haven't signed up yet. I'm trying to decide whether photos of clothes on the floor is going to satisfy me or not! Are you joining in this year? Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-62172254869207047392013-04-13T21:05:32.423+10:002013-04-13T21:05:32.423+10:00The zip is really embarrassing - I should not have...The zip is really embarrassing - I should not have zips looking like that these days! One step forwards, two steps back... <br /><br />Hey I've just been reading back through your March blog posts Andrea; you have been such a prolific sewist (and of course it is all looking beautifully made too).Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-43269075455799387662013-04-13T19:51:10.623+10:002013-04-13T19:51:10.623+10:00Wow. Is the fabric like taffeta? I know it's m...Wow. Is the fabric like taffeta? I know it's mystery fabric but it adds to the unique beauty of your dress. Gorgeous.velosewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241344721302194932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-65496470618704751532013-04-13T13:56:57.920+10:002013-04-13T13:56:57.920+10:00Ooooh I like it! I have heard so much talk about t...Ooooh I like it! I have heard so much talk about this pattern and I see why. It's a really lovely shape and looks great on you!SewJillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02942981677938784086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-1103808545449450702013-04-13T13:55:04.807+10:002013-04-13T13:55:04.807+10:00The silhouette is wonderful on you :) Love it!The silhouette is wonderful on you :) Love it!poppykettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089242289854891320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-80804948086574958662013-04-13T13:20:56.453+10:002013-04-13T13:20:56.453+10:00Oh this is lovely. Really gorgeous. I just finishe...Oh this is lovely. Really gorgeous. I just finished my elisalex too, just about to get some pics. I'm with you on the love. It was a great pattern to sew. I really like how you shaped your skirt by taking off the length midway to keep the tulip shape. Sew Hopefulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04613468661739953359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-61987705380996534282013-04-13T08:02:21.544+10:002013-04-13T08:02:21.544+10:00I like your new dress so much! You wear the tulip ...I like your new dress so much! You wear the tulip skirt really well. Never tried those patterns before, I´ll go check. <br />Balcony shots are fine! Are you joining the MMM13? Merche Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05661826143945463474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-5422385796618573722013-04-13T04:22:13.591+10:002013-04-13T04:22:13.591+10:00A little black dress is always a wardrobe staple. ...A little black dress is always a wardrobe staple. It is a shame the zip didn't work out because the dress is lovely.fabric epiphanieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315635356310954354noreply@blogger.com