tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post2579304676028742117..comments2023-04-15T06:31:20.398-05:00Comments on by gum, by golly!: Finished project: No-more-sewing-slump dressTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11368418516615371972noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-77526495529437561452012-06-15T00:27:02.415-05:002012-06-15T00:27:02.415-05:00That dress is too cute for words. I'd really l...That dress is too cute for words. I'd really like to get a dress like that.Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08003471825539460273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-74055345497726378462012-06-14T01:33:54.755-05:002012-06-14T01:33:54.755-05:00Lovely dress!!! It's so cute, and I'm sure...Lovely dress!!! It's so cute, and I'm sure it'll be perfect for summer. Oh, and the pockets look great, they have this carefree "I'm cute and practical and easy to wear"-look, very 40s/50s home/beach style. <br /><br />I can't believe you made it out of only 2 yards, that's some seriously careful cutting... Great job of getting out of the slump btw, I know how hard it can be. Doesn't it feel amazing though, when a project is finally ready again? =)Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08762815696807107905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-79022030682237820332012-06-12T14:03:58.518-05:002012-06-12T14:03:58.518-05:00It's just too cute!! It looks fantastic on yo...It's just too cute!! It looks fantastic on you of course. I absolutely love the choice of the green buttons! And yes, PLEASE do a tutorial for your mock bun! I recently cut 10 inches off my hair and kind of miss putting it up.Betty Crafterhttp://www.bettycrafter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-5583801246361782492012-06-11T11:30:29.177-05:002012-06-11T11:30:29.177-05:00I love it! I'm going to have a paddy now becau...I love it! I'm going to have a paddy now because I want one too! It's simply wonderful and suits you a treat.<br />Right I'm off to search my pattern stash for a new project!<br /><br />Tupney xTickety Boo Tupney - A Dash OF Worcester Sauce.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10687044557427507111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-14913233111512676662012-06-07T09:03:49.702-05:002012-06-07T09:03:49.702-05:00Oh. I love it. I love it, i love it, I LOVE IIIIII...Oh. I love it. I love it, i love it, I LOVE IIIIIIIT!!!<br /><br />*i love it.LandGirl1980https://www.blogger.com/profile/09549128222449333173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-8470971625877126192012-06-06T14:06:23.732-05:002012-06-06T14:06:23.732-05:00Perfect summer dress!
I never use the waistband ...Perfect summer dress! <br /><br />I never use the waistband that comes with the pattern anymore - that's gotten me into trouble too many times! I just cut out the same width as the pattern piece and then the length based on my own waist measurement plus the amount of ease I like (I'm a 1" of ease at the waistband sort of gal) plus seam allowances. If you are sewing pants or a skirt, don't forget to add an inch or so on either end for the button overlap. But that's it. My waistbands fit exactly how I like every time :)Moxie Tonichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11306402827007809895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-59213577674528066672012-06-06T04:42:11.184-05:002012-06-06T04:42:11.184-05:00I love it in this fabric! And I definitely think i...I love it in this fabric! And I definitely think it has a sundress vibe :D<br />-Andi xAndi B. Goodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02332787961396491990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-20243386156874471512012-06-06T01:57:13.673-05:002012-06-06T01:57:13.673-05:00then dress looks gorgeous, and so do you ! thanks ...then dress looks gorgeous, and so do you ! thanks for mentioning the tutorial, I'll visit it.rozemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11041697097164327466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-55952683835005637602012-06-05T22:37:48.951-05:002012-06-05T22:37:48.951-05:00I always thought sundressing was exactly what hous...I always thought sundressing was exactly what housedress patterns were for, these days? I've got a good one much like this made out of sorta subtly rooster-print fabric (to the extent that rooster print fabric can be subtle? It's the ultimate housedress, basically, I feel like I should be leaning out the kitchen window scattering feed to the chickens while the bread rises) that I wear as a sundress all the time, and though one of my good friends makes fun of it, I'm for it all the way. You look lovely, and the neckline shaping and binding came out great!Lenora Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16151736264049214634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-13870456312914853872012-06-05T14:31:55.574-05:002012-06-05T14:31:55.574-05:00Think this dress looks so great! And no more sewin...Think this dress looks so great! And no more sewing slump, so an added bonus! I'm going to have to check out that wearing history tutorial on bias binding and inside corners - mine always look a bit messy.<br /><br />Also, loving the hair do - so yes please to a tutorial!Helen Madehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01762213034044030003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-64323006044493048322012-06-05T12:05:31.593-05:002012-06-05T12:05:31.593-05:00Very cute! I really like the fabric- pity it was s...Very cute! I really like the fabric- pity it was so hard to work with!Isishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380497568603304818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-54075086821596072092012-06-05T11:59:28.112-05:002012-06-05T11:59:28.112-05:00Thanks so much, everyone!! ♥ ♥Thanks so much, everyone!! ♥ ♥Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368418516615371972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-62277487633399285372012-06-05T11:59:10.062-05:002012-06-05T11:59:10.062-05:00Ooh, that's a good idea for the pockets! In th...Ooh, that's a good idea for the pockets! In this case I picked white since the fabric is slightly sheer, but I could definitely see it with a contrast solid, especially if maybe the same color was used for the bias tape!<br /><br />My hair has been making me insane lately. This cut just hasn't worked out for a variety of reasons. I'll definitely write up this style, it's been kind of a fun lazy break. :)Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368418516615371972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-74351343342259556172012-06-05T11:56:35.613-05:002012-06-05T11:56:35.613-05:00I'm getting over the sticky out pockets. lol B...I'm getting over the sticky out pockets. lol But the button idea is super cute, I may do that on a future version!<br /><br />Okay, I'm definitely going to whip up a short tute soon for the hair. :)Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368418516615371972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-64810468939218604102012-06-05T11:55:31.262-05:002012-06-05T11:55:31.262-05:00I do! I pretty much wish everything had pockets. :...I do! I pretty much wish everything had pockets. :)Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368418516615371972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-44906063505030667292012-06-05T11:55:13.416-05:002012-06-05T11:55:13.416-05:00Ha ha, so true about the pockets! :DHa ha, so true about the pockets! :DTashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368418516615371972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-4670381208446506252012-06-05T11:54:56.594-05:002012-06-05T11:54:56.594-05:00Thanks! I really do love the pattern, I splurged o...Thanks! I really do love the pattern, I splurged on it more than I usually would for sewing patterns, but it was definitely worth it in the end. :)Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368418516615371972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-67691737108906288402012-06-05T11:54:11.313-05:002012-06-05T11:54:11.313-05:00Thanks! It was hard finding one I liked. I used se...Thanks! It was hard finding one I liked. I used search terms like 'house dress' and 'wrap dress' and ended up finding this pattern!Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368418516615371972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-30796111137387058222012-06-05T11:53:34.447-05:002012-06-05T11:53:34.447-05:00I think the image is a little deceptive, it hits R...I think the image is a little deceptive, it hits RIGHT under the end of my kneecap, which is about an inch shorter than I feel comfortable with (at minimum). My own silly fault, but easy enough to remedy if it bothers me the first time I wear it somewhere other than around the house.<br /><br />I really should make myself another one right away! I just got some vintage floral fabric with red flowers, that would be a lovely one too. I think I need to do the other dress I planned first, and then do this one again. I did actually take good notes this time! I'm trying to be better too. :)Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368418516615371972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-31946062989076361102012-06-05T10:18:03.430-05:002012-06-05T10:18:03.430-05:00It turned out so great!!! What a perfect summer d...It turned out so great!!! What a perfect summer dress!<br /><br />I just came back from your flickr site and the inside of that neckline with the facing looks so neat and tidy. I just pinned that tutorial for future reference. :)<br /><br />I think the pockets are just fine; they don't look like they gape awkwardly at all, but look very 40's. And from your first image, it doesn't look like the hem is too high. <br /><br />You should totally make another one right away since it will go twice as fast. Oooor take some really good notes on things you'd change for next time before you forget. I always forget to take notes myself, but I'm trying to be better. :)zilredlohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626730299584724606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-2818495627593681372012-06-05T09:00:47.945-05:002012-06-05T09:00:47.945-05:00That dress is just beautiful, great job!!! Yay for...That dress is just beautiful, great job!!! Yay for getting out of the slump!!! :)Sara In AZhttp://www.nopatternrequired.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-29835127805683168492012-06-05T07:57:37.671-05:002012-06-05T07:57:37.671-05:00Tasha, I am envious of your new dress! I love thi...Tasha, I am envious of your new dress! I love this style and have been wanting to maks something like this for a while. The only pattern I own in this style is a maternity pattern - and since I am not in need of that right now, I will have to keep searching for one. No one has to know this is a house dress - it is the perfect summer sundress.Annabellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11544332573834094941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-49573505352223734312012-06-05T06:48:09.505-05:002012-06-05T06:48:09.505-05:00Yay, i'm glad you got out of your slump, it lo...Yay, i'm glad you got out of your slump, it looks fantastic!Francahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495421838862275042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-68745841075592397552012-06-05T04:10:01.842-05:002012-06-05T04:10:01.842-05:00What a fantastic new frock, dear Tasha! Gorgeous w...What a fantastic new frock, dear Tasha! Gorgeous work! That pattern is bursting with cheerful summertime spirit, and I just adore the serene colour palette. <br /><br /><br />Big hugs & cheerful Tuesday wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-20790980763345454022012-06-05T03:28:37.180-05:002012-06-05T03:28:37.180-05:00Wow this looks gorgeous! I love the print and the ...Wow this looks gorgeous! I love the print and the shoulders. Cute buttons too! XxxX http://thesecondhandrose.blogspot.co.ukSecond Hand Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12937657828552984478noreply@blogger.com