tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post2967313705462164396..comments2023-10-14T12:49:36.450+11:00Comments on Up Sew Late: Colourful Sarong DressGabriellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-53789722661877806842013-02-21T08:21:14.062+11:002013-02-21T08:21:14.062+11:00Oh this is great, the fabric looks very similar to...Oh this is great, the fabric looks very similar to this dress I made too - http://www.recycled-fashion.com/2011/07/diy-ikat-tablecloth-dress.html PS I found you via Map the Sewintists!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16695471469189216169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-61787544661087994012013-02-16T16:43:30.923+11:002013-02-16T16:43:30.923+11:00Thank you! I do kind of like it, but it's nowh...Thank you! I do kind of like it, but it's nowhere near the look I was hoping for! <br /><br />BTW all your V1204 jeans have totally inspired me - I've ordered the pattern and look forward to being a copy cat. Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-4038815945102281082013-02-16T16:38:05.696+11:002013-02-16T16:38:05.696+11:00Thanks Yana! It might be hard to see but the neckl...Thanks Yana! It might be hard to see but the neckline isn't quite symmetric (I sewed the bias binding imperfectly) plus I ended up having to have two attempts at top stitching around the neck - the original stitch line wasn't straight as the fabric just kept moving off course! Very annoying on a 'simple' project...Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-61332013208625074902013-02-16T16:32:49.316+11:002013-02-16T16:32:49.316+11:00I have to bow to your hot weather wardrobe wisdom,...I have to bow to your hot weather wardrobe wisdom, Katherine of Qld! Even though sack dresses look sackline they sure feel good. I do need to train the kids in preparing beverages though :-)Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-30227188187355934262013-02-16T16:31:05.982+11:002013-02-16T16:31:05.982+11:00Thanks Merche - you're very kind!Thanks Merche - you're very kind!Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-55224517841420332762013-02-16T16:05:35.893+11:002013-02-16T16:05:35.893+11:00I think this sarong dress is another perfectly sty...I think this sarong dress is another perfectly stylish hot humid summer day dresses. <br />You've done a great job on placing the patterns for this fabric. You have the height to make this dress looks so graceful too.velosewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241344721302194932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-71406918132735625582013-02-16T12:12:52.835+11:002013-02-16T12:12:52.835+11:00I like it. I think it looks lovely and very summer...I like it. I think it looks lovely and very summery. The stitching looks fine to mee too (although I do understand about wanting perfection).Yanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15599400619383256131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-8189421017997235052013-02-16T07:27:35.829+11:002013-02-16T07:27:35.829+11:00There are days for which a colourful, sack dress i...There are days for which a colourful, sack dress is just the right thing. Usually, the same days when a colourful, cool beverage is in hand. Enjoy your sarong dress!katherine hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314030133556269765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-29207605918183171732013-02-16T01:06:08.241+11:002013-02-16T01:06:08.241+11:00Wonderfull dress! It´s stylish, colorful and you d...Wonderfull dress! It´s stylish, colorful and you drafted it your self. Great job!Merche Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05661826143945463474noreply@blogger.com