tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post1628112159223759235..comments2024-03-19T00:33:26.453-07:00Comments on Lilacs & Lace: The year was 1953 . . .Laura Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-43495229197058555012014-06-13T17:11:20.359-07:002014-06-13T17:11:20.359-07:00I have a different take on the $75 pattern: Thank...I have a different take on the $75 pattern: Thank you for taking the risk and making the best of it. We all have learned so much from your efforts--far beyond anything I could do, that's for sure. Of course the pattern should have been in better condition! You went out of your way to try this and we are the beneficiaries. You go girl!nancywhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14305197224698044643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-21693526945781319402014-05-12T15:37:15.383-07:002014-05-12T15:37:15.383-07:00This is sad that you had to pay so much for a patt...This is sad that you had to pay so much for a pattern that was in such poor condition. I am guilty of not checking all my pieces when I receive them so I am sure that in the future I am in for some surprises:) There was one blouse pattern I received and was so excited to start it pulled out the pieces and there was way to may alterations and pins attached for me to make it worth it to continue. It's so nice when you get factory folded patterns in vintage. What beautiful fabric! I also got some some similar blue and white polka dot fabric that was "supposedly" from the 60s, when I got it, I knew it wasn't but I thought I'd just give it a shot anyways. I washed it and it smelled like motor oil and started to get holes in it. It's the win some you loose some game:)Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439393534029787165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-53639803563466965282014-05-12T03:50:49.398-07:002014-05-12T03:50:49.398-07:00Actually, it would be a service to name the seller...Actually, it would be a service to name the seller so that other will know to scrutinize the pattern description and closely quiz the seller before purchasing. This was just not professional conduct.<br /><br />You've made it work, so brava to you!urbanitenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-36942572830480325212014-05-06T12:37:31.580-07:002014-05-06T12:37:31.580-07:00Lovely fabric indeed. And that design... isn't...Lovely fabric indeed. And that design... isn't that one of those mid-1950's dresses with a lowered waist seam? I've always been curious what one of those would look like in real life.Laurianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16602295642057814667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-76677972273875824102014-05-05T10:38:40.200-07:002014-05-05T10:38:40.200-07:00I am trying very hard not to crawl into the intern...I am trying very hard not to crawl into the internet and grab your polka dot from you! I have a dress I made out of that very same blue rayon polka dot, and it's starting to dissolve (it's about ten very well loved years old) and I Want More! Spouse who does not sew just agreed; we must have more! SJ Kurtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871599515352715171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-30303083416021812992014-05-05T09:21:58.583-07:002014-05-05T09:21:58.583-07:00Can I make a request for a post? Could you write a...Can I make a request for a post? Could you write about the undergarments you wear under your vintage dresses? I know they wore girdles and such at the time. Are you doing the same? Are you altering the dresses to fit you without, or are you built so they fit? I remember you mentioned that one of the dresses, I think it was the Ceil Chapman one, was drafted without ease, presumably to go over a very stiff girdle or corset. How did you handle that one?<br />Thank you, I love your blog.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281933428494897784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-4544642269149549442014-05-05T05:16:31.731-07:002014-05-05T05:16:31.731-07:00I feel your pain about expensive patterns that are...I feel your pain about expensive patterns that are not in the condition described, or have missing pieces. Grrrr... It's going to be a lovely dress, though, and even with the price of the pattern it will still be a bargain for a made-to-measure creation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-41871800823142710292014-05-05T01:32:38.484-07:002014-05-05T01:32:38.484-07:00I am struck dumb! I cannot believe that you would ...I am struck dumb! I cannot believe that you would pay such a lot of money for a pattern anyway, no matter how you loved the design, and to accept it in that condition with no come back seems crazy. Forgive me for that it's none of my business, I just feel that whoever sold it to you will continue not to check their items fully if no one points it out. However the toile looks great and that fabric stunning. I am rather partial to polka dots myself. Please don't be offended by my first words they are not intended for you but rather on your behalf. Can't wait to see the finished dress despite the obstacles.WinnibriggsHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12373512408459789941noreply@blogger.com