tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post7902764908649646318..comments2024-03-28T21:35:59.374+11:00Comments on lower your presser foot: Last minute craziness: Tessuti awards dress entryKristy Chanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-81794382385627001062013-08-22T17:08:20.114+10:002013-08-22T17:08:20.114+10:00ithink this looks amazing! and in 8 hours 8^O! goo...ithink this looks amazing! and in 8 hours 8^O! good job! so did you get 3rd place ?!<br />so i love the keyhole openings front and back - lovely detail. and the tulip skirt really does give you an amazing figure. all in all , awesome success<3Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13010386613557001028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-48859976917702168462013-08-22T05:10:21.315+10:002013-08-22T05:10:21.315+10:00An 8 hour cocktail dress is incredibly impressive!...An 8 hour cocktail dress is incredibly impressive! I love that keyhole opening in the front and back (and I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets those rounded tops of an invisible zipper--the bane of my existence!).The Slapdash Sewisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668474749166329852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-46160322877938813262013-08-16T13:15:50.351+10:002013-08-16T13:15:50.351+10:00Very interesting neckline and the peep at the back...Very interesting neckline and the peep at the back is stylish. I must say the fabric looks more exciting in your creation than it did in the shop!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622769905155059570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-88255384689114322082013-08-14T22:02:29.464+10:002013-08-14T22:02:29.464+10:00The sleeves are just a half oval shape - one strai...The sleeves are just a half oval shape - one straight edge to sew to the shoulder and one curved edge to be hemmed. Nothing fancy given the time constraints!Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-12232448344393176042013-08-14T22:01:21.391+10:002013-08-14T22:01:21.391+10:00yay - that was the look I was trying to achieve so...yay - that was the look I was trying to achieve so I'm happy you can see it in the finished dressKristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-45991415181234083422013-08-14T22:00:40.354+10:002013-08-14T22:00:40.354+10:00Good idea - I will do this after wearing it if it ...Good idea - I will do this after wearing it if it still bugs meKristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-38886619276449726622013-08-14T21:59:13.527+10:002013-08-14T21:59:13.527+10:00that's the look I was going for so I'm ple...that's the look I was going for so I'm pleased you could see it.Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-19472349577161588352013-08-14T21:58:33.179+10:002013-08-14T21:58:33.179+10:00so do I - but with two little kids my social life ...so do I - but with two little kids my social life doesn't extend much past movies at home these days!Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-18597568287467079732013-08-11T18:51:53.697+10:002013-08-11T18:51:53.697+10:00Very impressive dress, love the pleats at the wais...Very impressive dress, love the pleats at the waist and the keyholes are gorgeous.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14691687252337993643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-32729355301813497682013-08-11T05:48:36.747+10:002013-08-11T05:48:36.747+10:00I can't believe you made that so quickly! It&...I can't believe you made that so quickly! It's fantastic, and I hope you get to go out and wear it sometime soon! Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852597527730995208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-64954110211133054222013-08-10T12:08:27.936+10:002013-08-10T12:08:27.936+10:00The skirt with those pleats is my favourite part o...The skirt with those pleats is my favourite part of the dress, too. They actually draw the eye away from the tummy and accentuate the curve of the hips. Well done on combining the patterns and adding your own touches to make a great little dress!!!Pam @Threading My Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990609128028224347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-36646453746238603702013-08-09T22:29:41.423+10:002013-08-09T22:29:41.423+10:00Kristy
Last minute craziness but wow it looks grea...Kristy<br />Last minute craziness but wow it looks great<br />Good luck with winning the voucher.:)<br />WendyWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04210029025109932894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-20090584391540785002013-08-09T20:12:29.099+10:002013-08-09T20:12:29.099+10:00Best of Luck Kristy - a gorgeous dress indeed!
JoBest of Luck Kristy - a gorgeous dress indeed!<br />JoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-76724025641755342412013-08-09T20:07:06.575+10:002013-08-09T20:07:06.575+10:00That was some effort - and working with black at n...That was some effort - and working with black at night must have added to the difficulty. It looks very sculptural, which I understand is quite "in" at the moment. Good luckSarah Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17566072246120028926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-8692666819357145312013-08-09T16:56:57.131+10:002013-08-09T16:56:57.131+10:00Impressive! The skirt looks very flattering and I ...Impressive! The skirt looks very flattering and I actually like the puffy sleeves. Keeping my fingers crossed for your entry - I hope you win that third prize you want :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603789743343115724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-39746576941152358282013-08-09T15:34:42.224+10:002013-08-09T15:34:42.224+10:00Kristy, this is a spectacular dress! The style com...Kristy, this is a spectacular dress! The style complements the fabric perfectly. All the best in the Tessuti Awards.Dillianderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17377816590625672755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-25726356291665936352013-08-09T13:52:17.741+10:002013-08-09T13:52:17.741+10:00Good luck! Even if you don't get third, you h...Good luck! Even if you don't get third, you have won with a great dress.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-47148096939283230072013-08-09T12:20:47.605+10:002013-08-09T12:20:47.605+10:00It's beautiful! I really like the pleat detail...It's beautiful! I really like the pleat details, and the style complements the fabric so well. Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629947745671139083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-37053557795082483282013-08-09T11:09:35.309+10:002013-08-09T11:09:35.309+10:00You've made a very contemporary dress from a v...You've made a very contemporary dress from a vintage pattern (plus a newer Burda pattern); that alone is quite an accomplishment. But oh no, not you! You did it in 8 hours! What? You must have had sewing fairies to work on it while you slept! Anyway, you look lovely in your pretty new dress, and congratulations on entering it in a competition!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00299401116107179331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-85565520190303367752013-08-09T11:06:21.381+10:002013-08-09T11:06:21.381+10:00You picked a gorgeous style with a lovely texture ...You picked a gorgeous style with a lovely texture fabric. It works so well. All the best with the contest.velosewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241344721302194932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-26611742339059990532013-08-09T11:06:14.799+10:002013-08-09T11:06:14.799+10:00Good job... it does look really nice. What about b...Good job... it does look really nice. What about bringing the sleeve pleats to a close on the sleeve hem? That would draw them in a bit? Fabric is great! Jean C.http://dougjean.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-72472676559667282382013-08-09T08:35:46.054+10:002013-08-09T08:35:46.054+10:00Gorgeous. Love the structured look of it. Looks Ja...Gorgeous. Love the structured look of it. Looks Japanesey to me. Love it and good luck.BeaJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071033898844018967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-18602557506851356552013-08-09T07:11:59.367+10:002013-08-09T07:11:59.367+10:00Beautiful. You look stunning. Good luck. Beautiful. You look stunning. Good luck. Balles Bazaarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00219532661679242258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-21511579518154622782013-08-09T06:09:41.405+10:002013-08-09T06:09:41.405+10:00Good luck with the competition. You have made a fa...Good luck with the competition. You have made a fabulous entry (great combo of patterns). I can't believe you completed it over two nights!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05019355236929550523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-24611479371656291002013-08-09T05:32:07.551+10:002013-08-09T05:32:07.551+10:00This is so neat - a great mix of fabric style and ...This is so neat - a great mix of fabric style and design. Best thing about you not being 100% sure of your sleeves is that it would look cool sleeveless too. Good luck, $500 worth of fabric would be music to anyone's ears that sews!the craftytravellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00122562999314308422noreply@blogger.com