tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post1731340858961307963..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: ...and the saga continues...Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-40165840489715220002013-05-29T06:52:09.130-04:002013-05-29T06:52:09.130-04:00This is still looking great and you definitely kno...This is still looking great and you definitely know how to fix it so it can be worn. It is really a lovely garment!Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-46948723180747937782013-05-28T14:29:38.206-04:002013-05-28T14:29:38.206-04:00Very pretty even with the issues! Great job and g...Very pretty even with the issues! Great job and good luck with the alterations, I know that will be another chore in itself!Myrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359520837946001668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-64965179874546450902013-05-27T11:45:51.480-04:002013-05-27T11:45:51.480-04:00It's so beautiful already. I'm amazed you&...It's so beautiful already. I'm amazed you're so calm about the whole thing - your experience is showing!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215054696445481229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-11806620431778194042013-05-27T11:33:59.526-04:002013-05-27T11:33:59.526-04:00The dress is already beautiful and once it's d...The dress is already beautiful and once it's done it'll be perfection. You never stop inspiring me. Thanks.<br /><br />~SewjournerSewjournerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01623512019377468547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-29095926655470963392013-05-27T11:06:17.971-04:002013-05-27T11:06:17.971-04:00I'm confident that this saga will end well. I&...I'm confident that this saga will end well. I'm impressed by your calmness. You have a professional attitude and, of course, excellent sewing skills. The dress looks good now. When you are finished, I know it will be outstanding. Your niece is attractive and has a positive attitude. I bet that wedding dress will come before too long!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-70685437172863738802013-05-27T09:14:38.903-04:002013-05-27T09:14:38.903-04:00You can do it! I'm so impressed by your calmn...You can do it! I'm so impressed by your calmness! This really looks awesome so far! I'm sorry that you have to redo so much hand stitching, though. Ugh!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-660791783069629412013-05-27T09:00:28.942-04:002013-05-27T09:00:28.942-04:00That gown is smashing on her. I'm sure she wil...That gown is smashing on her. I'm sure she will be thrilled when she gets it back, and was probably thrilled with the over-all look. She sounds so sweet no wonder you don't mind sewing for her.Mama Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612430403837932560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-72968682442828493182013-05-27T08:53:12.754-04:002013-05-27T08:53:12.754-04:00That is one gorgeous gown. Just ... Wow! It'...That is one gorgeous gown. Just ... Wow! It's cool you're being so calm about this, I'll hold my breath and send you best wishes and lots of stamina. ~mbAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-33842633060890159092013-05-27T07:41:55.784-04:002013-05-27T07:41:55.784-04:00The dress is so lovely, but what is even lovelier ...The dress is so lovely, but what is even lovelier is the grace shown by all of you in this dress-making process. You, for caring so much that the dress fits well and does your niece proud; your niece and her mom for understanding what is most important in life--people, not things. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587652444835060129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-36273943150439701152013-05-27T07:18:39.734-04:002013-05-27T07:18:39.734-04:00The dress is so gorgeous and you will do a perfect...The dress is so gorgeous and you will do a perfect job. Good luck with all the last adjustments.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04229406683301436266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-48474451788750221612013-05-27T06:45:26.792-04:002013-05-27T06:45:26.792-04:00it looks beautiful so far! it looks beautiful so far! cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596726160454946466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-10264851573167522182013-05-27T06:34:15.795-04:002013-05-27T06:34:15.795-04:00It is such a blessing to have cooperative clients....It is such a blessing to have cooperative clients. Whew! It makes the redo all that much more pleasant. This will be stunning when complete. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-9621400590155826562013-05-27T04:25:18.413-04:002013-05-27T04:25:18.413-04:00She's going to be the most stylish and stunnin...She's going to be the most stylish and stunning girls there. <br />They've seen your great skills so I can understand why they know these changes are part of your skills in making this dress look and fit perfectly.velosewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241344721302194932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-46246622157919103192013-05-27T03:43:50.122-04:002013-05-27T03:43:50.122-04:00Your niece will have the most beautiful gown at th...Your niece will have the most beautiful gown at the prom. She's a fortunate young lady, to have such a clever aunt. Northladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808115526337827849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-29316623334331105542013-05-27T03:21:45.921-04:002013-05-27T03:21:45.921-04:00such a beautiful dress - I feel for you having to ...such a beautiful dress - I feel for you having to unpick the lace - sure it will turn out beautiful.pdiddlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231666147175522583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-68382977786476257722013-05-27T02:33:59.877-04:002013-05-27T02:33:59.877-04:00Shame about having to redo all that hand stitching...Shame about having to redo all that hand stitching but you are going to end up with one SPECTACULAR dress. Simply beautiful. Your young niece has obviously been brought up right. So many young people have a level of expectation that my generation certainly didn't. Nice to see appreciation.BeaJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071033898844018967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-74079359953424615982013-05-27T02:07:18.442-04:002013-05-27T02:07:18.442-04:00Well, it's too bad about the miscommunication,...Well, it's too bad about the miscommunication, but at least it's fixable. And, Carolyn, that is going to be one STUNNING dress. That is the funnest aspect of sewing for that age, right? Making a garment that one wouldn't make for oneself. I hope the rest goes smoothly!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-56270199195742797722013-05-27T00:21:23.258-04:002013-05-27T00:21:23.258-04:00It is a beautiful dress, you did a great job. Sor...It is a beautiful dress, you did a great job. Sorry you have to make the alterations, but it is always easier when people appreciate the work.Lorindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16827815776566518090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-41427176685991381602013-05-26T23:42:35.870-04:002013-05-26T23:42:35.870-04:00Ditto Kristine's comment. You are an amazing ...Ditto Kristine's comment. You are an amazing aunt. Inspiring & amazing. Love the dress. Gorgeous! Beautiful design.Teresa aka MarieSewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10633130424915637147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-44327814930161501752013-05-26T23:09:44.222-04:002013-05-26T23:09:44.222-04:00A grateful and kind "client" makes all t...A grateful and kind "client" makes all the difference, doesn't it? It's a gorgeous dress, she's a very lucky girl!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126043161321731207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-24137999108179182002013-05-26T22:01:57.247-04:002013-05-26T22:01:57.247-04:00Great job! What a good person you are, not to men...Great job! What a good person you are, not to mention what an excellent seamstress. She will look fabulous in the finished dress!Dork's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04712301974253147065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-87248837043962182812013-05-26T21:18:31.408-04:002013-05-26T21:18:31.408-04:00You have such a wonderful attitude about it all. ...You have such a wonderful attitude about it all. It will be lovely when you get it all done and she will remember it her whole life! ~TeriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com