tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post8437257997142211016..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: My Tried 'n True Dress ala ChanelCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-65048314050470020022012-05-25T12:40:28.069-04:002012-05-25T12:40:28.069-04:00Aw.., I like. Thanks for the inspiration. I thin...Aw.., I like. Thanks for the inspiration. I thinking lots of embellishments this year.Cennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-60914641835129374702012-05-23T12:21:38.408-04:002012-05-23T12:21:38.408-04:00You have inspired me to sew again and realize it i...You have inspired me to sew again and realize it is not about size.Ghillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11831956632512326966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-85339859951887030532012-05-22T03:49:14.078-04:002012-05-22T03:49:14.078-04:00this will look fabulous - can't wait to see th...this will look fabulous - can't wait to see the finished itempdiddlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231666147175522583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-22582194466489514242012-05-21T18:44:36.574-04:002012-05-21T18:44:36.574-04:00That is going to be a fun dress!!! I never heard ...That is going to be a fun dress!!! I never heard of coffin clothes before...very appropriate name.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-28741401424197614622012-05-21T17:50:13.645-04:002012-05-21T17:50:13.645-04:00There is some saying that goes (I'm paraphrasi...There is some saying that goes (I'm paraphrasing here), "An artist allows herself to make mistakes and just knows which ones to keep." Go for it you artist/sewist.<br /><br />I actually had to find this one in In Style and realized it is actually LEATHER!!!anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08973630918136392259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-72800747902148588442012-05-21T14:08:25.690-04:002012-05-21T14:08:25.690-04:00Did anyone ever tell you that you have a talent fo...Did anyone ever tell you that you have a talent for choosing the most beautiful dresses? I can't wait to see what it looks like.Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16838492254690525993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-69452458147304523572012-05-21T12:20:19.523-04:002012-05-21T12:20:19.523-04:00The light color and ribbon look so summery yet sop...The light color and ribbon look so summery yet sophisticated. Can't wait to see you wearing it.MushyWearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11298153126878457192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-11185296443117837922012-05-21T11:33:21.608-04:002012-05-21T11:33:21.608-04:00I love it, and of course you had irridesent chiffo...I love it, and of course you had irridesent chiffon ribbons in your stash, hahahahahahahaLaceflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548454249811205992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-54783633550971359502012-05-21T10:06:19.999-04:002012-05-21T10:06:19.999-04:00I was also drawn to this dress when I saw it in In...I was also drawn to this dress when I saw it in InSyle magazine. Koodos to you for making your version as I know it will be fabulous!sewingkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03851667892251390951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-43374043066572062742012-05-21T08:29:31.546-04:002012-05-21T08:29:31.546-04:00What as wonderful detail!What as wonderful detail!Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960310379822122045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-21827289752927330222012-05-21T07:00:46.917-04:002012-05-21T07:00:46.917-04:00Love the subtlty of tone on tone. As always after ...Love the subtlty of tone on tone. As always after reading your blog, I'm running down to the sewing room, inspired!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01765432293974544114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-77669743856759769102012-05-21T06:56:21.625-04:002012-05-21T06:56:21.625-04:00I think this is going to look stupendous on you. ...I think this is going to look stupendous on you. I love the ribbons and suspect this will be a killer.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574351528117736153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-39516548346997877632012-05-21T06:53:35.670-04:002012-05-21T06:53:35.670-04:00I can't wait to see the final product! I get s...I can't wait to see the final product! I get scared just looking at the pictures!Goodbye Valentinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14486272703047522537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-52540059180566075102012-05-21T03:18:16.704-04:002012-05-21T03:18:16.704-04:00Wow! You really are talented at creating these de...Wow! You really are talented at creating these designer inspired pieces. Can't wait to see the finished article!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551387452771116176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-60257116951314854362012-05-20T23:10:43.622-04:002012-05-20T23:10:43.622-04:00Looking great so far. I agree, you are so skilled ...Looking great so far. I agree, you are so skilled at adapting RTW and couture elements into your garments!Dixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14712003004658269721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-85532525150637602022012-05-20T23:02:50.812-04:002012-05-20T23:02:50.812-04:00Can't wait to see the finished dress. It look...Can't wait to see the finished dress. It looks like it will be another winner.Lorindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16827815776566518090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-28125743194564787442012-05-20T22:09:07.669-04:002012-05-20T22:09:07.669-04:00I love the back! Just the bit of ribbons falling ...I love the back! Just the bit of ribbons falling over the shoulder. Fabulous. Can't wait to see it. ggMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301526396026815132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-40684195918793242532012-05-20T21:57:56.199-04:002012-05-20T21:57:56.199-04:00Love how you worked out this detail. An edge stitc...Love how you worked out this detail. An edge stitching foot is great for trim stitching as well. <br /><br />This is going to be very pretty. Did I miss what type of fabric the base dress was?Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-14190146454329214822012-05-20T21:20:56.792-04:002012-05-20T21:20:56.792-04:00Gosh, you are so good at these designer inspired d...Gosh, you are so good at these designer inspired dresses!Dillianderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17377816590625672755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-42850088988079111982012-05-20T21:04:01.840-04:002012-05-20T21:04:01.840-04:00Wow, another great interpretation of a designer de...Wow, another great interpretation of a designer detail!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-42528193063266820992012-05-20T21:02:58.675-04:002012-05-20T21:02:58.675-04:00You're ribbon placement is way better than the...You're ribbon placement is way better than the original. Can't wait to see it on. Oh, and thanks for bringing the coffin dress up; that was new to me, but something to which I will certainly pay attention in the future.reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15046173133453041173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-52508850556119898042012-05-20T20:56:53.261-04:002012-05-20T20:56:53.261-04:00I'm always impressed at how you can spot somet...I'm always impressed at how you can spot something interesting and then adapt it so quickly to make something new for your own wardrobe.Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486127981293088285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-79791937979019420912012-05-20T20:43:21.269-04:002012-05-20T20:43:21.269-04:00I think it will be lovely when finished!!! Can'...I think it will be lovely when finished!!! Can't wait to see it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-18025933596618597402012-05-20T20:30:16.816-04:002012-05-20T20:30:16.816-04:00Gorgeous embellishment! This is going to be a fabu...Gorgeous embellishment! This is going to be a fabulous dress when it is finished.KID, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-54443115969271251352012-05-20T20:28:18.711-04:002012-05-20T20:28:18.711-04:00I'm really looking forward to the final reveal...I'm really looking forward to the final reveal of this one - it looks great in the previews :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com