tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post1276551714983407813..comments2023-10-14T12:49:36.450+11:00Comments on Up Sew Late: Fitted Sheath Dress V1137 (1950) V2Gabriellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-2017504694854550662013-06-01T08:02:22.055+10:002013-06-01T08:02:22.055+10:00This is a gorgeous dress. You've done a great ...This is a gorgeous dress. You've done a great job with it.velosewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241344721302194932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-65520029705241533212013-05-31T22:30:28.459+10:002013-05-31T22:30:28.459+10:00Fabulous idea for the pleats! I find I have to do...Fabulous idea for the pleats! I find I have to do darts as well in this area, so you have been an inspiration :-)Linda (ACraftyScrivener)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13658248957114563361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-64286365552673670362013-02-01T22:09:41.217+11:002013-02-01T22:09:41.217+11:00Great dress. I like this length on you. I also mad...Great dress. I like this length on you. I also made a belt once and had similar problems affixing the rivet and resorting to the 'hole' sewing stitch on my machine.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692255718087191913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-67371452348470853992013-02-01T01:54:16.654+11:002013-02-01T01:54:16.654+11:00I L*VE it!!! :)I L*VE it!!! :)Monica Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671309236814160731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-75773143514705037042013-01-31T12:12:11.939+11:002013-01-31T12:12:11.939+11:00Yes! They have their VIP sale on now and it was qu...Yes! They have their VIP sale on now and it was quite reasonable - like $8 per metre from memory. It has a lovely hand.Summer Flieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092393256871735567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-25879281247119301702013-01-31T00:50:23.533+11:002013-01-31T00:50:23.533+11:00Aha! Great minds...? I'm sure they still have ...Aha! Great minds...? I'm sure they still have it if your resistance levels drop! Was that the Brisbane shop? Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-25715236665738370452013-01-31T00:47:40.316+11:002013-01-31T00:47:40.316+11:00Thanks! I'm pretty chuffed the pleats worked o...Thanks! I'm pretty chuffed the pleats worked out! I'm now guessing neckline pleats have a purpose in life other than being decorative... Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-63668733194997032072013-01-31T00:45:41.893+11:002013-01-31T00:45:41.893+11:00Thanks Jillian - I'm glad you know what I mean...Thanks Jillian - I'm glad you know what I mean, the crazy thing is that when I was writing it up I thought I'd include some relevant example photos for non-Aus readers who wouldn't know the brand, and I couldn't find any! Hrmph! Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-72498768792144912692013-01-31T00:42:54.755+11:002013-01-31T00:42:54.755+11:00Well... so long as you don't study it too clos...Well... so long as you don't study it too closely! Luckily I don't mingle with sewists much IRL as the belt holes wouldn't stand close scrutiny :-)Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-11769188415351537132013-01-31T00:40:17.041+11:002013-01-31T00:40:17.041+11:00Thanks Bernice... sometimes these things work and ...Thanks Bernice... sometimes these things work and sometimes not; I was pretty glad to have a success this time around. <br />Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-45039856602309904752013-01-31T00:39:14.929+11:002013-01-31T00:39:14.929+11:00I think there are some Vogue Kay Unger patterns wi...I think there are some Vogue Kay Unger patterns with this sort of necklines... <br /><br />This is the problem with international blog reading - and when it's winter here I'll be envying you your summer!Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-57300997741928636442013-01-31T00:37:42.375+11:002013-01-31T00:37:42.375+11:00Thanks Karin! This is the first vintage belt buckl...Thanks Karin! This is the first vintage belt buckle I've used but the idea of making self-fabric belts with cute buckles is really appealing to me now I've dipped my toes in the water. Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-49808013383192755512013-01-30T20:14:23.243+11:002013-01-30T20:14:23.243+11:00It looks really lovely. I saw that fabric at The F...It looks really lovely. I saw that fabric at The Fabric Store the other day (but resisted) and thought how nice it would be in a sheath dress... seems I was right!Summer Flieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092393256871735567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-62517499364428077182013-01-30T14:44:39.768+11:002013-01-30T14:44:39.768+11:00Great save and design detail, those pleats. The f...Great save and design detail, those pleats. The fabric is the perfect choice for the dress.fabric epiphanieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315635356310954354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-634564417367399892013-01-30T13:36:09.351+11:002013-01-30T13:36:09.351+11:00I really like the design feature of the pleats - i...I really like the design feature of the pleats - it is very much Veronika Maine! I actually was drawn to look at your posting by those very pleats. Really nice dress and you look lovely!SewJillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02942981677938784086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-52238357071834137692013-01-30T12:04:50.525+11:002013-01-30T12:04:50.525+11:00When I saw the first picture I wondered what patte...When I saw the first picture I wondered what pattern had those cool neckline pleats. The dress is really lovely. I envy you your warm weatherAudreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-30013940563108411342013-01-30T10:51:15.679+11:002013-01-30T10:51:15.679+11:00The belt looks pretty good! So does the dress :)The belt looks pretty good! So does the dress :)poppykettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089242289854891320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-87361680809972001942013-01-30T07:26:19.688+11:002013-01-30T07:26:19.688+11:00The silhouette of this dress is perfect on you. Th...The silhouette of this dress is perfect on you. The pleats on the neckline are definitely and design win!Bernicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14594285545901719716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-33311836197895531922013-01-30T06:03:19.035+11:002013-01-30T06:03:19.035+11:00This is lovely! You look great in it, and I love ...This is lovely! You look great in it, and I love all the little details, especially your vintage belt buckle.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551387452771116176noreply@blogger.com