tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369122943288791173.post8758057036196950742..comments2023-08-18T19:26:48.227+10:00Comments on thirtynine: A stuffed up skirt and a sack-like dressmarisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715341254331190992noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369122943288791173.post-33556138502040413302014-06-28T21:20:23.920+10:002014-06-28T21:20:23.920+10:00Yes I'm all for stain-disguising fabrics! And ...Yes I'm all for stain-disguising fabrics! And I think you're right, I'll cut the dress down and wear it with skinny jeans. marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715341254331190992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369122943288791173.post-36803697194978678852014-06-28T19:31:34.698+10:002014-06-28T19:31:34.698+10:00"splotchy pattern resembling what my clothes ..."splotchy pattern resembling what my clothes often look like after attempting to drink coffee from a poorly-sealed Keep Cup on the way to work." - dying. I need more fabric like this in my life. I think I'd cut the dress down. With a nicely-fitted pair of jeans it would work. Mashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05364861545043732582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369122943288791173.post-88075032031066245452014-06-21T20:26:47.841+10:002014-06-21T20:26:47.841+10:00Alas, those paper flowers are elusive things. Many...Alas, those paper flowers are elusive things. Many thanks to your MIL for looking, though. marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715341254331190992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369122943288791173.post-75589233904272652462014-06-21T10:07:03.546+10:002014-06-21T10:07:03.546+10:00I thought I wrote a comment but clearly I forgot t...I thought I wrote a comment but clearly I forgot to press publish, doh! Just wanted to say I am personally a fan of super comfy loose dresses, but you need to feel comfortable int it. Agree with the others, hold onto it for a little while and see if you end up wearing it?<br /><br />Also forgot to tell you earlier, my MIL didn't have any luck with your paper flowers, sorry :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369122943288791173.post-70118145590550857812014-06-17T21:07:27.768+10:002014-06-17T21:07:27.768+10:00That's very kind of you to say so, Louise :)That's very kind of you to say so, Louise :)marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715341254331190992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369122943288791173.post-72521374814200380352014-06-17T18:42:06.798+10:002014-06-17T18:42:06.798+10:00On no, poor skirt. Even if it is scruffy on the ...On no, poor skirt. Even if it is scruffy on the inside it's nice outside. No one other than you will know. I actually rather like the dress. And I agree there is nothing better than big and floaty when it is super hot. Well done for sharing- sometimes it takes a lot of courage to post the makes that turn out less than perfect. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590212324752526648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369122943288791173.post-27881587527607008222014-06-15T22:43:57.797+10:002014-06-15T22:43:57.797+10:00Oh yes, the sack might be good for those hot summe...Oh yes, the sack might be good for those hot summer days - and sweat stains would just blend right in! Luckily I have enough of the fabric left to make some other ill-fitting garment out of it, when I'm feeling brave enough to risk failure again. In the meantime I feel I've partially redeemed myself by sewing up some kids' clothes and giving my unpicker a break...marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715341254331190992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369122943288791173.post-68283873301147884992014-06-15T20:52:06.039+10:002014-06-15T20:52:06.039+10:00Firstly, you had me with the blog post title, ther...Firstly, you had me with the blog post title, there's no skipping past his one, it demanded to be read!<br />The skirt tragedy is exactly the kind of thing I would do. I always seem to be the big end of the small or the small end of the big when it comes to which pattern size to buy. I was up late, unpicking a badly sewn hem that was perfectly coloured matched when this post popped into my feed! We could be twins!<br />the skirt looks a lovely pattern though and you should definitely try again.<br />Keep the dress, at least until the next stinking hot day and then tell me if a loose, floaty dress like that isn't the best thing ever when it hits 40. I love the fabric and it suits the pattern well. However, I genuinely don't know who this pattern would suit. For those with an hourglass shape, you won't see it cause it's not shaped enough in my opinion. If you are "thicker through the middle" then would you really want a dress that looks like it's designed for people with bigger tummies?... <br />You must keep it cause my blouse and skirt have proven to actually be really useful for when you're feeling like letting out the undies elastic a bit but don't want to look tracksuit pants shabby. It's looking great styled for winter, keep trying it with the cardigan.<br />Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369122943288791173.post-10565495795393315912014-06-15T16:54:36.486+10:002014-06-15T16:54:36.486+10:00Thanks Jenya :) I think that's probably what I...Thanks Jenya :) I think that's probably what I'll do - keep it as is, wear it a couple of times, and if it feels too ridiculous I'll give it the chop and wear it as a blouse.marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715341254331190992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369122943288791173.post-9199892551238379442014-06-15T14:27:08.840+10:002014-06-15T14:27:08.840+10:00Oh Marisa, I loved your post! I have just finished...Oh Marisa, I loved your post! I have just finished 'sinning' a dress that is supposed to be made from lightweight fabrics, therefore I made it from corduroy... it kinda worked! Would the dress feel nicer with a belt? If it feels OK with a cardi. keep it, at least for now until you decide what you want to do with it. Sewing for grown up girls is so much more involved than for little ones, right?Jenya @ While she was sleepinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11443073685889323191noreply@blogger.com