tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post4543386331265147284..comments2024-03-26T18:05:43.951-07:00Comments on Lilacs & Lace: Something Stunning from The ArchiveLaura Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-89229095165099734992015-10-09T13:56:21.779-07:002015-10-09T13:56:21.779-07:00I am in love with both of these patterns. I can s...I am in love with both of these patterns. I can see myself wearing the dress, but the gown? Probably never. Both are above my current sewing ability, but both patterns will be mine! I love the sleeve patterns! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-31852063123365644942015-04-27T22:28:50.180-07:002015-04-27T22:28:50.180-07:00Hi, I love looking at your blog and seeing all th...Hi, I love looking at your blog and seeing all the fabulous items that you make. I also sew and knit but have to ask you what do you do with all of the things that you make?. I tend to stick to making items that will receive a good amount of wear and fit into my daily wardrobe because for me when I have put in a lot of effort to make something I want to reap the rewards and enjoy the tailor made feel of the item made especially for me. An awful amount of the clothes that I see you make look like they need a special occasion to wear them to. Do they get much wear? Keep up the fabulous sewing and knitting and keep posting on your blog - I enjoy it very much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-67073655546525380732015-04-25T10:14:04.668-07:002015-04-25T10:14:04.668-07:00Has anyone else noticed how many reto/repro/vintag...Has anyone else noticed how many reto/repro/vintage dresses have come out lately that don't have sleeves? Or only sleeves that are a part of the top its self? I think pattern co. are afraid that women don't know how to set in a sleeve anymore so they don't print patterns with great sleeves. A lot of patterns for dresses are "dumbed down" recently don't you think? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-48717267349568704582015-04-23T13:03:21.068-07:002015-04-23T13:03:21.068-07:00New Vintage Lady introduced me to sleeve patterns ...New Vintage Lady introduced me to sleeve patterns a couple years ago, but they are hard to come by generally. Hats are my bete noire, and I have resorted to keeping a list of the ones I HAVE so I will stop rebuying them in a panic when I see them.<br />SJ Kurtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871599515352715171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-25916494676495162092015-04-22T23:23:17.486-07:002015-04-22T23:23:17.486-07:00I think they are pretty rare - but such a wonderfu...I think they are pretty rare - but such a wonderful idea . . . not sure why they went out of fashion. Come to think of it, why did interesting sleeves go out of fashion?!Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-70547000789896790742015-04-22T23:22:18.078-07:002015-04-22T23:22:18.078-07:00That dress definitely requires some special fabric...That dress definitely requires some special fabric . . .Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-69274017133066024162015-04-22T23:21:06.896-07:002015-04-22T23:21:06.896-07:00I think you are right - the whole dress would look...I think you are right - the whole dress would look a lot better in a fabric that drapes beautifully.Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-41701372592729289052015-04-22T23:20:17.422-07:002015-04-22T23:20:17.422-07:00Do it! I think this would be a fabulous choice fo...Do it! I think this would be a fabulous choice for the event!Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-84743279545094041892015-04-22T23:19:33.601-07:002015-04-22T23:19:33.601-07:00Difficult is a good thing!Difficult is a good thing!Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-39260130936738020802015-04-22T23:18:47.411-07:002015-04-22T23:18:47.411-07:00It certainly is!
And I don't think this one h...It certainly is!<br /><br />And I don't think this one has an age limit. I would never put my body in clingy white satin (even at 18 years of age) but another fabric choice would certainly work!Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-89663044629595810142015-04-22T23:16:53.055-07:002015-04-22T23:16:53.055-07:00The liquid satin is a hard look to pull off . . . ...The liquid satin is a hard look to pull off . . . I think a matte fabric would be equally beautiful, even in a print!Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-17562748152250482602015-04-22T23:16:11.078-07:002015-04-22T23:16:11.078-07:00Me too! Now we just need the proper events to att...Me too! Now we just need the proper events to attend!Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-27385650762628789892015-04-22T23:15:33.956-07:002015-04-22T23:15:33.956-07:00It is such a relief to see something other than th...It is such a relief to see something other than the 50s and 60s (no matter how much I love those styles)!Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-23299164740156997352015-04-22T23:14:48.888-07:002015-04-22T23:14:48.888-07:00You should absolutely try this style - I think you...You should absolutely try this style - I think you would like great in a 30s design!Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-78700752731629511492015-04-22T23:13:56.485-07:002015-04-22T23:13:56.485-07:00I think the hip gathers need to be more pronounced...I think the hip gathers need to be more pronounced, or taken out completely. With the poly satin, it does look like a mistake, but it might work in another fabric. And I agree regarding the kimono sleeves - I think the fabric is the mistake there as well . . . the dress needs something with a bit more drape than the sample shown.Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-89670522037734392042015-04-22T21:58:49.987-07:002015-04-22T21:58:49.987-07:00How have I not seen sleeve patterns before this? ...How have I not seen sleeve patterns before this? Brilliant!!!<br /><br />JJ<br />www.dressupnotdown.blogspot.comDressUpNotDownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09704198638632754915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-12507052352995404442015-04-22T18:09:06.306-07:002015-04-22T18:09:06.306-07:00Alright Laura Mae, so you found the pattern for yo...Alright Laura Mae, so you found the pattern for your next societal soiree.<br /><br />We both know you're going to sew it, in some scandalously spun silk from Italy via Britex, and under some 'doo involving Marceled hair (gently tossled, not rigid, please). <br /><br />True to form, you will create more work for neck and spine surgeons in one night than all the step ladders and skateboards combined. Shortly afterwards the California legislatures will put a long-overdue warning sticker on YOU! [in a stage whisper] At least that's what I've overheard! <br /><br />My slant is this, bias takes practice. That zipper appears to be on an unfortunate bias seam (or should be with the outcome shown). Here is a quick tutorial for placing a zipper on a bias seam: http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2013/02/couture-sewing-techniques/<br /><br />The second dress should have opted for a simple cap sleeve, or something more fluttery concluding on the side in line with the apex (too little fabric to get wonky, or so much fabric it is a design element). <br /><br />As for the first dress, a soft metallic (platinum, bronze, rose gold, warm brass) are worthy options. Be certain to avoid anything too close to your flesh hue (no matter how lovely the hand). <br /><br />Whether you start a trend, or a riot, for the sake of McCall's 7154, I'll do my best to hold my tongue.<br /><br />THAT fan<br /><br />Testosteronenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-63865786707184496352015-04-22T17:44:03.729-07:002015-04-22T17:44:03.729-07:00I just took a closer look at the day dress sleeves...I just took a closer look at the day dress sleeves, they would probably look better in a soft fabric, this sample looks like it's made from cotton.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10167754830312947336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-49311852837435798132015-04-22T17:36:02.338-07:002015-04-22T17:36:02.338-07:00Well, well well. I don't know how they have go...Well, well well. I don't know how they have gone from zero to hero with this year's efforts, but I am so glad that they have. These will probably be the most exciting pattern releases of the whole year. The cut of the 30s day dress looks lovely. I have always been drawn to the illustrations on the old sleeves, collars and dickies patterns. Well done to you too I think they must be reading your blog and acting on the feedback, this is definite improvement.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10167754830312947336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-76740242767100112362015-04-22T07:27:23.432-07:002015-04-22T07:27:23.432-07:00Oh my goodness. Oh my goodness. I couldn't bel...Oh my goodness. Oh my goodness. I couldn't believe my eyes when scrolling through the new collection and this popped up after those cute but predictable summer dresses. I have a $30 Ross gown waiting in the wings for Opera Ball 2015, but I think it may need to wait just a little longer...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-43207608610225446612015-04-22T06:47:55.269-07:002015-04-22T06:47:55.269-07:00That satin gown will be stunning to make--but wow,...That satin gown will be stunning to make--but wow, difficult to say the least. Like a few others have mentioned, I am also bothered by the slight gathers at zipper top and front hip--it's my guess they have pivoted more conventional hip darts around to the center seams then gathered out the fullness. Um, no that doesn't work for me, I would be pivoting that fullness right back up to the waistline dart position again for a smoother fit across the tummy, as if I will become young and slender in the hips again.Jen Orsinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649480464468605798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-70167759086567890792015-04-22T06:44:30.138-07:002015-04-22T06:44:30.138-07:00The gown on top is a winner. If were 30 years youn...The gown on top is a winner. If were 30 years younger I'd be running out to get it. Nice to see McCalls is traveling in the right direction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-607896148346261892015-04-22T06:02:54.879-07:002015-04-22T06:02:54.879-07:00That first dress really is stunning. I need it.That first dress really is stunning. I need it.TheTellTaleTashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-34070833278501744832015-04-22T05:39:20.514-07:002015-04-22T05:39:20.514-07:00That top one, with some black velvet trimming, cou...That top one, with some black velvet trimming, could look like a dress from Gosford Park. The second, I think looks like it is straight out of Agatha Christie. Wish I had the shape for them!alaskapsychnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-77322708202251281272015-04-22T05:24:08.700-07:002015-04-22T05:24:08.700-07:00I just saw the evening gown and my first reaction ...I just saw the evening gown and my first reaction was, "I want that!!" Such a beautiful gown.Rhonda Busshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240737918954576573noreply@blogger.com