tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post6232766747274321180..comments2024-03-26T18:05:43.951-07:00Comments on Lilacs & Lace: Vintage Pattern Illustrations and Novelty PrintsLaura Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-38898890492341687012020-10-18T13:00:48.365-07:002020-10-18T13:00:48.365-07:00Magnificent! I truly love all your attention to de...Magnificent! I truly love all your attention to detail right down to the seam binding. Prior to seeing the completed dress I wondered about putting small rope piping in the waist ribbon but when I saw the finished product I liked how the ribbon laid flat against the bodice. Absolutely beautiful!Old fashioned girlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-39938386497513812462020-10-17T17:14:36.567-07:002020-10-17T17:14:36.567-07:00For the moment, yes, I tie the bow each time I get...For the moment, yes, I tie the bow each time I get in and out of the dress. The pattern calls for a center back zip, and if I untie the ribbon I can step in and out of the dress, not having to pull it over my head.<br /><br />Peter brought it to my attention that I could probably tack the bow in place (something that never even occurred to me!) but unless I have issues with the bow coming undone while being worn, I think I will stick with tying it each time.<br /><br />As far as pattern storage, I have dreams of finding one of those antique wooden pattern versions. Not that I have the room for another piece of furniture! But I would make it fit for one of those!!Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-80010538106951768802020-10-17T17:10:45.918-07:002020-10-17T17:10:45.918-07:00This particular crinoline is made from a whole lot...This particular crinoline is made from a whole lot of nylon netting, so it doesn't really smoosh. And if I have to compress it in order to fit into my car, for instance, it bounces right back!Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-42078097826887907242020-10-17T17:08:56.664-07:002020-10-17T17:08:56.664-07:00It zips up the back, so I never even thought about...It zips up the back, so I never even thought about securing the bow. I think I could get in and out of the dress that way, but I do love being able to step into my dresses, so I'm not sure I would do that. But it's a great option if the ribbon starts to give me trouble.Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-60397687238499177972020-10-15T14:46:14.525-07:002020-10-15T14:46:14.525-07:00Lovely dress - the pattern caught my eye so it'...Lovely dress - the pattern caught my eye so it's good to see how lovely it is once made. Question: Do you need to re-tie that ribbon every time you wear the dress? <br />And as for the patterns - I bought a surplused four drawer filing cabinet to accommodate that ever-growing stash. It works so well, I kept buying - and had to rearrange the drawers because some were getting to full. Oops. Aliza Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-42355799631565716072020-10-14T15:46:39.958-07:002020-10-14T15:46:39.958-07:00Gorgeous dress and I'm also wearing lipstick a...Gorgeous dress and I'm also wearing lipstick and mascara every day now as it makes me feel better. Karensewingkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747001697655177474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-77889796815819316062020-10-14T08:28:42.034-07:002020-10-14T08:28:42.034-07:00Beautiful dress. And I also love your "Barbi...Beautiful dress. And I also love your "Barbie" shoes!NeldaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16887689723987228214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-57051446395248491652020-10-14T07:13:04.814-07:002020-10-14T07:13:04.814-07:00Do you experience "crinoline smoosh", af...Do you experience "crinoline smoosh", after being seated, or toward day's end?<br /><br /><br /><br />Testosteronenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-53950250122737078382020-10-14T06:05:25.768-07:002020-10-14T06:05:25.768-07:00Gorgeous dress! You don't untie the ribbon to...Gorgeous dress! You don't untie the ribbon to get out of the dress do you? If not, can you simply tack the tied ribbon so coming undone isn't an issue? Either way it's beautiful and dramatic!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.com