tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post6775399638690845182..comments2023-06-15T09:56:06.982-05:00Comments on Idle Fancy: Miss Millie, Will You Be My Valentine?: Simplicity 4987Mary Danielsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-61075865385246847202012-02-28T00:00:07.972-06:002012-02-28T00:00:07.972-06:00fab dress! and i love that you used Downton Abbey ...fab dress! and i love that you used Downton Abbey as a unit of time measurement. i should start using that phrase myself! congrats on your first foray into vintage!dixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270266160105135365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-84078695585492055582012-02-19T14:17:14.975-06:002012-02-19T14:17:14.975-06:00I realised I hadn't left a comment neither her...I realised I hadn't left a comment neither here nor at the Sew Weekly and I had to tell you how lovely this is. That collar and the stripes are totally adorable and you look as sweet as always in this dress. You have yet to make something I don't utterly love ^_^Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11257107220239855862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-57964366080524488782012-02-17T15:55:28.172-06:002012-02-17T15:55:28.172-06:00This is super cute! And I see no reason why measur...This is super cute! And I see no reason why measuring time in Downtown Abbey episodes is unacceptable... isn't there someone we can write to about that...?sallie oleta barbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00184217699471081340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-41939593276095675842012-02-16T20:59:51.243-06:002012-02-16T20:59:51.243-06:00Thank you so much!
Also, I'm so glad you said...Thank you so much!<br /><br />Also, I'm so glad you said something about the sewing gods. I was convinced I was missing something about how to match up those stripes all the way down. Perhaps "just go for it" should be come my new sewing mantra!Mary Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-26054189889343977482012-02-16T20:54:29.110-06:002012-02-16T20:54:29.110-06:00Thank you so much, Rebecca! Normally, I am so, so ...Thank you so much, Rebecca! Normally, I am so, so slow as well, but this dress went by so quickly. It's such a surprisingly simple pattern...which is always helpful.Mary Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-71545162878709066342012-02-16T20:48:39.779-06:002012-02-16T20:48:39.779-06:00Oh no, Kirsten, I have a feeling I was the one who...Oh no, Kirsten, I have a feeling I was the one who stole that Etsy listing. If you'd like, I could trace the pattern off for you and send it your way!Mary Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-38981481470312921002012-02-16T20:45:31.009-06:002012-02-16T20:45:31.009-06:00Thank you, Jill! That bow detail is my favorite. :...Thank you, Jill! That bow detail is my favorite. :DMary Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-46213554609449791342012-02-16T20:45:10.604-06:002012-02-16T20:45:10.604-06:00Thank you, Mikhaela! We'll have to conquer our...Thank you, Mikhaela! We'll have to conquer our vintage patterns stashes together. This first one has give me at least a little confidence to try a few more.Mary Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-18247778130727450342012-02-16T20:33:43.927-06:002012-02-16T20:33:43.927-06:00Hooray! Thank you so much, Natalie! I'm so gla...Hooray! Thank you so much, Natalie! I'm so glad you like it.Mary Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-41017312894802316122012-02-16T20:33:25.852-06:002012-02-16T20:33:25.852-06:00Thank you, Marie! The way this pattern joined the ...Thank you, Marie! The way this pattern joined the collar to the dress was brilliant. Not only is the effect awesome, but it really finishes so neatly. I can't say enough good about this one!Mary Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-79580127308383480872012-02-16T20:29:34.208-06:002012-02-16T20:29:34.208-06:00Poppy, isn't this pattern's back GORGEOUS?...Poppy, isn't this pattern's back GORGEOUS? I normally hate taking pictures of my outfit backs, but I couldn't resist. Swooping is the <i>perfect</i> word for it <br /><br />Hooray for a fellow Downton sewist! Fagotting may be a horrid word, but - you're right - it is a lovely technique. 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-4718743443854180342012-02-16T16:37:36.311-06:002012-02-16T16:37:36.311-06:00This is so cute!
F.Y.I., the sewing gods wouldn&...This is so cute! <br /><br />F.Y.I., the sewing gods wouldn't fault you for not matching vertical stripes on a gored skirt. In fact, I'm not even sure that would be possible since the pieces would be elongated wedges. So next time, just go for it! ;)lsaspaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058968076601943527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-52447868837128507252012-02-16T15:39:55.501-06:002012-02-16T15:39:55.501-06:00This is so fantastic! I love the bow at the neckli...This is so fantastic! I love the bow at the neckline. It adds a dainty and fun touch! I wish I could make a dress this fast. I am the slowest sewist ever, lol. :]Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14352160013222440581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-70649221961439711012012-02-16T13:54:24.948-06:002012-02-16T13:54:24.948-06:00Oh man, I've looked all over for that pattern ...Oh man, I've looked all over for that pattern and all I get in my searches is a whole lot of apron pattern and an old etsy listing. I'll keep looking though, your dress has me totally inspired. Perfect addition of the red collar!kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03599601179756191658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-1656770488089067882012-02-16T13:45:03.414-06:002012-02-16T13:45:03.414-06:00Oh so cute, especially the bow detail at the neck!...Oh so cute, especially the bow detail at the neck!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989756320124172799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-47709143419150821712012-02-16T12:24:18.129-06:002012-02-16T12:24:18.129-06:00It's super cute, the stripes are delicious and...It's super cute, the stripes are delicious and that collar detail is just lovely! I have also resolved to sew more of my vintage patterns--I have so many but have only ever tackled one, from the 1970s!Mikhaela Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817367214920267825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-73483885583419388372012-02-16T10:12:41.027-06:002012-02-16T10:12:41.027-06:00I am in love. This dress is perfect. It's so s...I am in love. This dress is perfect. It's so springy and fun.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984820255091600630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-34833167079933586232012-02-16T05:29:26.021-06:002012-02-16T05:29:26.021-06:00Oh wow, this is such a fresh and fun dress! The co...Oh wow, this is such a fresh and fun dress! The collar in particular is super cute and it looks so neatly finished! The perfect dress for a Valentine's date ;o)Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12632906323410997355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-88529957017040519562012-02-16T02:26:19.852-06:002012-02-16T02:26:19.852-06:00Like you, I love the neckline on this dress. I'...Like you, I love the neckline on this dress. I'm especially glad you snuck in that picture of the back - I just ADORE that swooping back.<br /><br />hehe... I'm watching Downton Abbey at the moment... whilst I try my hand at a period-appropriate technique - fagotting! Wierd name, beautiful stitch. And you made this in just four episodes? Wow, you are one speedy gal.poppykettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089242289854891320noreply@blogger.com