tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8613411465030191477.post3556461863683727189..comments2024-01-01T04:14:30.440-08:00Comments on Wonderfully Made: Laurel, the firstLynnebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09574595306598710412noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8613411465030191477.post-87470306421156485922013-04-25T04:12:05.022-07:002013-04-25T04:12:05.022-07:00That looks wonderful : I hope you're not ent...That looks <i> wonderful </i> : I hope you're not entering the Laurel competition!! ;-) <br /><br />I've just made a muslin of it and considering how little work was involved, I'm getting quite a few compliments. <br /><br />Awaiting your new version!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8613411465030191477.post-62905472820077055152013-04-17T19:31:39.513-07:002013-04-17T19:31:39.513-07:00This dress looks lovely on you. It's always a...This dress looks lovely on you. It's always a bonus when you get a great dress from a nice simple pattern that doesn't cause you too many dramas. <br />Sewing With a Planhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15734635626147164675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8613411465030191477.post-72338776278252567702013-04-17T08:42:13.261-07:002013-04-17T08:42:13.261-07:00This is ADORABLE! I love it so much! You sure do...This is ADORABLE! I love it so much! You sure do look sassy malassy! Well done, miss!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8613411465030191477.post-74719072804157021832013-04-17T06:08:51.373-07:002013-04-17T06:08:51.373-07:00Great post. YOU look maaahhhhhvalous!Great post. YOU look maaahhhhhvalous!kathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8613411465030191477.post-17992396081084819672013-04-16T20:10:25.647-07:002013-04-16T20:10:25.647-07:00This is so cute on you and it is great fabric.This is so cute on you and it is great fabric.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04229406683301436266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8613411465030191477.post-65128349229322379472013-04-16T15:30:49.617-07:002013-04-16T15:30:49.617-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04781816935962671772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8613411465030191477.post-6590418846001038592013-04-16T15:24:39.152-07:002013-04-16T15:24:39.152-07:00ah, yes, the dreaded riding-backward dress or shir...ah, yes, the dreaded riding-backward dress or shirt. according to, i believe, nancy zieman, the solution is this: instead of matching the shoulder-cap notch to the shoulder seam, bring it forward a bit. like you, i'm blessed with more than i need, so i bring the notch forward about 1/2", sometimes more, although the recommended amount is about 1/4". you'd have to experiment with that amount. the theory is that the upper sleeve and it's cap carries the shirt with it and if it is pitched too far back it takes the dress or shirt with it. by moving the cap forward you maintain the balance it needs to bring forward the shoulder seam. i can only say it works for me, especially in shirts that have no fitting features like darts to help anchor the shirt in place. i hope this helps anyone with the same problem.barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04781816935962671772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8613411465030191477.post-16975087268016332142013-04-16T07:14:11.163-07:002013-04-16T07:14:11.163-07:00You are a sassy mallassy cutie patootie!! Very co...You are a sassy mallassy cutie patootie!! Very cool sleeves, great print, and just overall awesome. Thanks for showing us how beautiful this dress can be. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05231255883143227977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8613411465030191477.post-58161300160772414162013-04-16T07:08:31.113-07:002013-04-16T07:08:31.113-07:00Hmmmm... You may be right, Mary. Along with a full...Hmmmm... You may be right, Mary. Along with a full bust adjustment and raising up the back neckline. Muslin #3!Lynnebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574595306598710412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8613411465030191477.post-28957729597075611152013-04-16T07:05:23.685-07:002013-04-16T07:05:23.685-07:00Very nice dress!Very nice dress!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00305099786659577370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8613411465030191477.post-40721845710564343232013-04-16T06:53:05.324-07:002013-04-16T06:53:05.324-07:00Very cute-especially those sleeves! (I think you c...Very cute-especially those sleeves! (I think you can go down a size)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03517527498809073174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8613411465030191477.post-75634223326197446712013-04-16T01:17:43.410-07:002013-04-16T01:17:43.410-07:00Its a lovely dress indeed - I have to admit I wasn...Its a lovely dress indeed - I have to admit I wasn't too impressed by the pattern picture either. Lynne, do you often do two muslins - I'm finding that I might have too as well, and thought I was the only one with that sort of problem!Sarah Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17566072246120028926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8613411465030191477.post-52912989949275093642013-04-15T23:54:37.555-07:002013-04-15T23:54:37.555-07:00This is very flattering on you! And your version ...This is very flattering on you! And your version definitely has the feel of your Kate Spade inspiration dress. I can certainly imagine this becoming a tnt pattern for you.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551387452771116176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8613411465030191477.post-40018869055933564542013-04-15T21:44:12.078-07:002013-04-15T21:44:12.078-07:00Looks absolutely wonderful! Love the sleeve ruffl...Looks absolutely wonderful! Love the sleeve ruffles. Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960310379822122045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8613411465030191477.post-69553396624394960752013-04-15T19:24:12.066-07:002013-04-15T19:24:12.066-07:00OMG I freakin love that dress!!! It's SO cute!...OMG I freakin love that dress!!! It's SO cute! Love the sleeve ruffles, they're perfect.Steph Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00049714887862407863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8613411465030191477.post-34502140540062517432013-04-15T18:14:09.408-07:002013-04-15T18:14:09.408-07:00You look FAB. As to it shifting to the back, you p...You look FAB. As to it shifting to the back, you probably did need an FBA. Your dress is riding up to find more fabric.knitmachinequeen (KMQ)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06905640436931172793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8613411465030191477.post-12119132547714936052013-04-15T18:12:45.892-07:002013-04-15T18:12:45.892-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.knitmachinequeen (KMQ)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06905640436931172793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8613411465030191477.post-1590133175274435432013-04-15T18:09:21.437-07:002013-04-15T18:09:21.437-07:00This is smashing. I love the double ruffle sleeve ...This is smashing. I love the double ruffle sleeve and this print. It's a great print.<br /><br />Would a roll shoulder adjustment fix the sliding on your back shoulders?velosewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241344721302194932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8613411465030191477.post-18401913815390569712013-04-15T17:46:04.450-07:002013-04-15T17:46:04.450-07:00Nice but honestly I can't wait to see the next...Nice but honestly I can't wait to see the next one!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8613411465030191477.post-54347755813194331152013-04-15T16:06:11.785-07:002013-04-15T16:06:11.785-07:00Great! I love your version and think you fabulous...Great! I love your version and think you fabulous!Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18384050927297629715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8613411465030191477.post-26510724765076542742013-04-15T15:57:51.445-07:002013-04-15T15:57:51.445-07:00Very cute!Very cute!Stacie Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694744568965329641noreply@blogger.com