tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post3035450383382307542..comments2023-06-15T09:56:06.982-05:00Comments on Idle Fancy: Miss Violet Comes Home: Darling Ranges DressMary Danielsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-77657879565685893512012-01-24T12:15:08.569-06:002012-01-24T12:15:08.569-06:00Thank you so much, Anna! Your version still takes ...Thank you so much, Anna! Your version still takes the take - it's absolutely amazing. You have such an eye for pairing fabric and pattern. Thank you for the inspiration!Mary Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-74994165373124574892012-01-24T12:14:18.097-06:002012-01-24T12:14:18.097-06:00Aww, thank you so much, Susan! Also, I'm so gl...Aww, thank you so much, Susan! Also, I'm so glad to meet another Darling Ranges addict. Isn't it just the best? Such a modern little dress! I could happily sew a million of them. :)Mary Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-67229598027347583512012-01-24T12:13:32.549-06:002012-01-24T12:13:32.549-06:00Thanks, Rachel! I'm so happy you like it! Unfo...Thanks, Rachel! I'm so happy you like it! Unfortunately, I just switched computers, so I'm still moving my bookmarks over, including the narrow waist adjustment ones. However, I can tell you a bit of what I do. Basically, you just need to take width out of the waist however you can. I normally do this by adding a bit of gathering and easing it into the skirt, or widening waist-darts. If the darts are already giant, from the FBA, I'll just draft in two smaller ones to make up for the waist width. It's a bit of math, but it's not that tricky, and so helpful to keeping a silhouette.Mary Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-76777694611652840682012-01-24T12:10:08.598-06:002012-01-24T12:10:08.598-06:00Thanks, Dixie! Knowing you, I'm sure your vers...Thanks, Dixie! Knowing you, I'm sure your version will be absolutely amazing. Can't wait to see it!Mary Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-1433650611942480012012-01-24T12:09:45.794-06:002012-01-24T12:09:45.794-06:00Thanks, Law! And - yay! - I'm so glad you'...Thanks, Law! And - yay! - I'm so glad you're another Darling Ranges convert. I can't wait to see what you do with it!!Mary Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-56895279465333119642012-01-24T12:09:19.968-06:002012-01-24T12:09:19.968-06:00Umm, Roo, that's the highest compliment ever. ...Umm, Roo, that's the highest compliment ever. Thank you so much!Mary Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-64946540120355311772012-01-24T12:08:58.732-06:002012-01-24T12:08:58.732-06:00Thank you SO much for stopping by, Megan! I'm ...Thank you SO much for stopping by, Megan! I'm thrilled you stumbled onto my post too. :) Your pattern is currently my favorite go-to dress. You did such an amazing job, both in design and drafting. I can't wait for your next design!Mary Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-17639667077704214072012-01-24T12:07:58.952-06:002012-01-24T12:07:58.952-06:00Thanks, Stacie! You should definitely add this one...Thanks, Stacie! You should definitely add this one to your list. It's a fabulous pattern!Mary Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-42388648270736386282012-01-24T12:07:34.618-06:002012-01-24T12:07:34.618-06:00Thanks, Kelli! I would love to see pictures of you...Thanks, Kelli! I would love to see pictures of your version, once you've finished. There aren't enough of these lovelies on the blog circuit yet!Mary Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-71851301103656742752012-01-24T12:06:43.486-06:002012-01-24T12:06:43.486-06:00Thanks so much, Meg! Seriously, I wish I could liv...Thanks so much, Meg! Seriously, I wish I could live in this dress all the time, it's that comfy.Mary Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-26554291540583850852012-01-24T12:06:08.496-06:002012-01-24T12:06:08.496-06:00Thanks, Sarah! So happy to have introduced you to ...Thanks, Sarah! So happy to have introduced you to this great pattern. :)Mary Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-26001231271948603552012-01-24T12:05:46.932-06:002012-01-24T12:05:46.932-06:00Thanks, Betty! Have you considered trying a sleeve...Thanks, Betty! Have you considered trying a sleeveless version? It's one of the suggested variations in the pattern booklet and it would be an adorable summer dress! I'll probably try it that way myself in a few months.Mary Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-55650189933236486052012-01-09T05:55:48.974-06:002012-01-09T05:55:48.974-06:00Stunning! I love every version of this dress I see...Stunning! I love every version of this dress I see, and yours is no exception! Great job and thanks for mentioning me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11257107220239855862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-3968197652185092382012-01-03T17:24:23.421-06:002012-01-03T17:24:23.421-06:00Hi! I just found your blog through the sew weekly!...Hi! I just found your blog through the sew weekly! You are so gosh darn adorable! I too am having a love affair with the Darling Ranges dress. Your is gorgeous. One of my favorite dresses I've ever sewn too.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18314102732050565914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-10516166978060343262012-01-03T12:03:17.020-06:002012-01-03T12:03:17.020-06:00This is wonderful! I've been eyeing this patte...This is wonderful! I've been eyeing this pattern over on Megan Nielsen's blog for ages, and your version is gorgeous!<br /><br />I just made my first FBA on my last project, and I'm really, really intrigued about the narrow waist adjustment you mentioned using after a FBA! I'd love to see any resources or tutorials you know of!Rachel W.http://darling-autodidact.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-22307191778060996182012-01-03T11:16:37.774-06:002012-01-03T11:16:37.774-06:00I love this pattern, too! Although I haven't m...I love this pattern, too! Although I haven't made it yet it's on my to-sew list. This dress looks great on you! Now I'm inspired to try it sooner rather than later.dixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270266160105135365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-7131896185303484222011-12-24T06:38:54.254-06:002011-12-24T06:38:54.254-06:00Love love love! I have ordered this pattern after ...Love love love! I have ordered this pattern after seeing your version. Love!Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15487119675699417109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-51868999566576131512011-12-20T07:10:23.772-06:002011-12-20T07:10:23.772-06:00Ooh - lovely! I saw the first photo and assumed y...Ooh - lovely! I saw the first photo and assumed you had splashed out on a shop-bought dress :)<br />Thanks for the link to that designer - the forthcoming top design looks great!Roobeedoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395340950409421904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-84419530017737051002011-12-15T21:38:38.854-06:002011-12-15T21:38:38.854-06:00I'm so happy I stumbled upon your post, and ev...I'm so happy I stumbled upon your post, and even more happy to hear you enjoyed my pattern so much! Thanks for posting such a great review hun :) Can't wait to see how your other versions turn out.<br /><br />Megan xoxomegannielsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09218401665855225811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-83182748615846724102011-12-14T10:14:17.257-06:002011-12-14T10:14:17.257-06:00The dress is beautiful and thanks for the heads up...The dress is beautiful and thanks for the heads up on the designer. I had never heard of the company. I may have to put this one on my to do list.Stacie Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694744568965329641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-51674145702509686832011-12-14T09:46:54.230-06:002011-12-14T09:46:54.230-06:00it looks awesome. i have my version cut out on my...it looks awesome. i have my version cut out on my table right now. just need to get sewing.Kelli Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03250723048820943765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-44621667609755693602011-12-14T08:31:54.738-06:002011-12-14T08:31:54.738-06:00I adore your version! It does look incredibly com...I adore your version! It does look incredibly comfy, and I love the fabric you chose!Meg the Grandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05505371880343451606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-5023746468125626652011-12-14T07:02:08.051-06:002011-12-14T07:02:08.051-06:00Great dress! You turned me on to a new designer. ...Great dress! You turned me on to a new designer. Thanks!sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15538364104606258790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-7978896659003441592011-12-14T00:20:01.438-06:002011-12-14T00:20:01.438-06:00I just love this dress and your version is lovely!...I just love this dress and your version is lovely! <br /><br />I only it weren't approaching summer here in Sydney, then I could begin my own.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692255718087191913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-37913649417392283832011-12-14T00:18:42.999-06:002011-12-14T00:18:42.999-06:00Thanks, Andrea! Seriously, this is the comfiest dr...Thanks, Andrea! Seriously, this is the comfiest dress I have ever sewn. If I could only wear versions of this pattern forever after, I would be totally happy. <br /><br />I was also really concerned about the length, after examining the pattern cover. However, after tissue fitting the dress, I decided to leave as is. It does end up being much longer than as illustrated. I'm 5'8'' and it's the perfect above-knee length on me, with the exact hem Nielsen prescribed.Mary Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.com