tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post2563721359655702724..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: A list and some free timeCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-943314973396177422016-05-30T03:33:06.989-04:002016-05-30T03:33:06.989-04:00I bought a load of those Koko Beall patterns on EB...I bought a load of those Koko Beall patterns on EBay, lovely simple shapes - nice details. I like your dress Carolyn, I hope that you are enjoying your holiday - Whitsun Bank Holiday ihere n the UK.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02573558054295759199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-32071860461679125962016-05-29T16:30:18.961-04:002016-05-29T16:30:18.961-04:00Me too... around the neckline and armholes. Me too... around the neckline and armholes. Myrnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08322129605868685006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-23338639042958525032016-05-29T13:06:09.249-04:002016-05-29T13:06:09.249-04:00Great dress! I love the way you used the border pr...Great dress! I love the way you used the border print! Add a blue and green statement neckline and solid color shrug and you will be good to go.<br />I just saw a cute pattern for little girls and I thought of your granddaughter -- Kwik Sew 0221 -- check it out! MLGAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02261240421747108041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-86387894853612084952016-05-29T09:58:29.653-04:002016-05-29T09:58:29.653-04:00are you sure it needs something? ... I see a beaut...are you sure it needs something? ... I see a beautiful dress - that print!Sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13189832250103362452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-12134093653715381722016-05-29T08:35:12.749-04:002016-05-29T08:35:12.749-04:00Like others said, my first thought was blue or gre...Like others said, my first thought was blue or green piping, but how about try it on first and wear a blue or green necklace? That might be all it *needs*<br /><br />It's a beautiful dressBeckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04174131184077586495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-88109601981472047212016-05-29T07:56:34.343-04:002016-05-29T07:56:34.343-04:00DON'T add anything!!! Love the border placeme...DON'T add anything!!! Love the border placement!Divamazonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08394012346721246376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-21756591713638014732016-05-28T22:51:55.569-04:002016-05-28T22:51:55.569-04:00Love how you handle a border print and I agree wit...Love how you handle a border print and I agree with Eileen Payne - grosgrain at the seam.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17514929600248371886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-81395048991704628192016-05-28T21:01:37.008-04:002016-05-28T21:01:37.008-04:00The dress is beautiful. Maybe some blue piping at...The dress is beautiful. Maybe some blue piping at neck, armholes, and between bodice and skirt at midriffAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16653700178942627323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-54067771409598519692016-05-28T20:48:44.559-04:002016-05-28T20:48:44.559-04:00I love the dress s is, but maybe a grosgrain ribbo...I love the dress s is, but maybe a grosgrain ribbon at the seamline (between bodice and skirt)? Boden does that a lot and i love it. Love the print placement. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237248217726803487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-10823421235325012172016-05-28T18:49:28.425-04:002016-05-28T18:49:28.425-04:00From Creative Hormone Rush: I love this fabric...From Creative Hormone Rush: I love this fabric's increasingly dense floral pattern. It probably does need a little something to round out the look, but choosing that final touch can sometimes be a challenge. Of all the colors you could highlight in this fabric, the dramatic blue would probably give the most pop, yes? And the scale of the addition could be any size. A chunky bracelet in that bright blue might be nice. Or how about continuing on and making that cute little jacket in a matching bright blue? It's a nice timeless style with simple lines that could go with other outfits, too. This may be one of those "you'll know it when you see it" times. It'll be fun to see what you do. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16742369237681713631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-12676323625982953132016-05-28T17:34:54.204-04:002016-05-28T17:34:54.204-04:00I agree with Charade....I love to see you in longe...I agree with Charade....I love to see you in longer dresses...it takes many more lbs off you without any effort on your part!!! Have a great weekend.Joyce across the Pondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15265043471522130388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-52413011156239531852016-05-28T17:08:19.716-04:002016-05-28T17:08:19.716-04:00We all like what we like and I very much like this...We all like what we like and I very much like this dress. I agree with most of the comments that the fabric and the artful way you placed it carries the dress. Enjoy wearing it as is or improved, it is beautiful.Ann_Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06082812741246254284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-43429847051604830382016-05-28T16:35:40.724-04:002016-05-28T16:35:40.724-04:00The dress looks great! I don't feel that it ne...The dress looks great! I don't feel that it needs anything else, that fabric does it all. Maybe try it on with a necklace before you do anything else. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392350486801530301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-90947926712172105142016-05-28T15:38:08.182-04:002016-05-28T15:38:08.182-04:00Break it up at the waist seam? Or pick up the blue...Break it up at the waist seam? Or pick up the blue or green at the neckline with trim. Any of the border left for any of this? If not, I think matching the colors might take all the juice out of it for you.<br /><br />And more happy belated birthday. You and I are the same age now! 57 has been pretty good so far, I recommend it.<br />SJ Kurtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871599515352715171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-49633953774823256932016-05-28T15:21:35.014-04:002016-05-28T15:21:35.014-04:00I agreeI agreeRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11688809657787883372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-7724959125661829392016-05-28T14:42:39.249-04:002016-05-28T14:42:39.249-04:00This is pretty dress. I don't feel like it nee...This is pretty dress. I don't feel like it needs anything else; the fabric is star of the show. I agree with SewRuthie, that maybe a statement necklace may do the trick for you. Just my humble opinion.Candice https://www.blogger.com/profile/10815099534128416474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-90668805618215127132016-05-28T14:25:53.205-04:002016-05-28T14:25:53.205-04:00Wow, I love that dress as is. Would you like it be...Wow, I love that dress as is. Would you like it better with an attached band at the bottom in the less-densely floral or even white portion of the fabric - anywhere from two to four inches??Charadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16461603001722068211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-9891758017821255562016-05-28T14:21:55.311-04:002016-05-28T14:21:55.311-04:00Leave the dress as it is and add a cobalt blue sil...Leave the dress as it is and add a cobalt blue silk scarf or statement necklace ?<br />Otherwise some blue trim or blue buttons or sew in jewels round the neckline.SewRuthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09277062926597842242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-23438692386400361032016-05-28T13:35:15.356-04:002016-05-28T13:35:15.356-04:00Happy memorial day weekend! I love your fabric.......Happy memorial day weekend! I love your fabric....I can't wait to see how you edit the dress. The Sewing CPAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597071745117856780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-55449186159768183682016-05-28T13:32:30.807-04:002016-05-28T13:32:30.807-04:00Wow, I actually got my name and picture to appear!...Wow, I actually got my name and picture to appear! Wonders never cease ...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03009998238182749864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-56033104563370217872016-05-28T13:31:27.227-04:002016-05-28T13:31:27.227-04:00You dress looks great for a casual work place! The...You dress looks great for a casual work place! The fabric is gorgeous and if you add more impact, it could then be too fancy for your workplace. You might consider big earrings and some statement turquoise - both colorful and casual. Melinda G. (BTW, I cannot figure out how to comment with my name on your blog, even though I have a google email.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03009998238182749864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-37279317965323211922016-05-28T13:29:39.031-04:002016-05-28T13:29:39.031-04:00Lovely dress. Maybe add green or blue piping arou...Lovely dress. Maybe add green or blue piping around the neckline. I love the fabric and how you used it.Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.com