tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1679403543398128249.post6441009912305113140..comments2023-10-06T01:48:54.816-07:00Comments on Sew Sixties: 1967 pattern- Simplicity 7470- Mod Green & White Tab DressAstridhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936699285314292172noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1679403543398128249.post-50358737564556332612010-10-02T13:25:18.123-07:002010-10-02T13:25:18.123-07:00@SemiCharmedWife: Thank you so much! I am fond the...@SemiCharmedWife: Thank you so much! I am fond the contrasting bias tape and the fit, too ; - )<br /><br />@Kristin: Thank you so much! ; - ) Good luck to you too.<br /><br />@Marybeth: Thanks! I love that green too-- such a great color, although I haven't seen it much in RTW fashions. <br /><br />@Syrena: Thanks so much!<br /><br /><br />@Helga: Thanks so much-- I loved the white boots and the pigtails styling. I sort of modeled the look after some of the pictures in my vintage Simplicity counter catalogs.<br /><br /><br />@kathchown: Thanks! My confidence is definitely increasing.<br /><br /><br />@Heather: Thanks so much! ; - ) And I appreciate all your tips as well. You've been very helpful.<br /><br /><br />@Alessa: Awww...thanks!<br /><br /><br />@Jane: I will agree that I've been pretty ambitious. Although, I will also admit to being a lazy sewer! I often take shortcuts and try to avoid doing "extra" steps that I probably shouldn't be leaving out. I didn't sew at all this week, though, so it's back to the grindstone. When it comes to the sizing, I took a very lazy route. I just pinned my side seams, drew a line with chalk, and then basted the seams. I kept on basting them, pulling them out, basting them, pulling them out, until I found the right fit. Then, I used a stronger stitch once I figured out where to sew! I was more careful with my tailoring this time and made sure to leave more flare at the skirt area (I've had a problem with not leaving enough, I think). I also think the fit is better because the cotton/poly that I used was more pliable and easier to work with than the 100% polyester that I used in previous dresses.Astridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03936699285314292172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1679403543398128249.post-27708113729450320482010-09-30T02:53:28.874-07:002010-09-30T02:53:28.874-07:00Wow, do you ever sleep? Great work, definitely bes...Wow, do you ever sleep? Great work, definitely best yet, I agree. Loving the contrast bias tape. What did you end up doing with sizing on this one? Did you use your high bust measurement then do a FBA like some suggested? I'm still trying to figure out what my real 'size' is myself.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03255370960186659884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1679403543398128249.post-37506890043578392712010-09-28T05:50:46.793-07:002010-09-28T05:50:46.793-07:00This dress is seriously awesome! Love the color an...This dress is seriously awesome! Love the color and the contrast binding and the button detail... :)<br />Now I want one, too...Alessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16605755512224178329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1679403543398128249.post-1819595318900670752010-09-26T22:57:47.425-07:002010-09-26T22:57:47.425-07:00I definitely agree that this is your best yet. Th...I definitely agree that this is your best yet. The tailoring is close to perfect for you, the colour looks great on you, the fabric holds itself well and those white bands are a great finishing touch.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03332529677283018647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1679403543398128249.post-24420721402114702492010-09-26T20:49:05.517-07:002010-09-26T20:49:05.517-07:00Yep, definitely the best one so far - you'll b...Yep, definitely the best one so far - you'll be a pro pretty soon!kathchownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184901366682036147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1679403543398128249.post-62856542881196395312010-09-25T18:16:36.764-07:002010-09-25T18:16:36.764-07:00I think I like this the best so far!It's terri...I think I like this the best so far!It's terrific,and I love how you styled it!Go girl!Helgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06746988714522496958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1679403543398128249.post-35746736792341272172010-09-25T10:31:38.092-07:002010-09-25T10:31:38.092-07:00I think this one is the best one yet!I think this one is the best one yet!Syrenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673398267882746510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1679403543398128249.post-67343840362842073802010-09-25T09:46:03.485-07:002010-09-25T09:46:03.485-07:00It's really adorable, and you got the fit just...It's really adorable, and you got the fit just right! That color green is so great - it's one of my favorites! I have trouble with cotton, too. I'm always afraid it's not going to wash well, so I avoid it... Great job!!!Marybethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803496066046543701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1679403543398128249.post-4478140672282544612010-09-25T09:30:34.697-07:002010-09-25T09:30:34.697-07:00Astrid, this looks great! I understand your strugg...Astrid, this looks great! I understand your struggles with tailoring. I'm still learning not to over do it when I take stuff in. This dress looks absolutely perfect!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08713534493686323800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1679403543398128249.post-76043784551329075732010-09-25T05:09:30.058-07:002010-09-25T05:09:30.058-07:00This is my favorite thing that you've made--lo...This is my favorite thing that you've made--love the contrast bias tape, and the fit looks amazing!! You're become quite the accomplished seamstress!!SemiCharmedWifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05855470834067728951noreply@blogger.com