tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post299805624432775607..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Another Border Print Turner DressCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-25944664520032049802021-04-21T20:34:08.588-04:002021-04-21T20:34:08.588-04:00I hope that you grow to like the dress more. It re...I hope that you grow to like the dress more. It really looks great on you. You did a top notch job on the placement of the border print! Cathy Huberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10184086420095634363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-57917178330104868432017-05-12T09:38:03.458-04:002017-05-12T09:38:03.458-04:00The dress looks fabulous Perfect use of the fabric...The dress looks fabulous Perfect use of the fabric and spot on print placement I Love it!Sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13189832250103362452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-20526968102496258372017-05-10T06:23:40.057-04:002017-05-10T06:23:40.057-04:00It looks fantastic on you, love the print placemen...It looks fantastic on you, love the print placement and the subtle v neckline. ITY is my go to dress fabric for our hot humid summers, I often wear a slip underneath (in one of those wicking type stretch fabrics) if I'm worried it's a bit too thin.AllisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07431369603470575306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-11580678954292896272017-05-09T18:55:48.704-04:002017-05-09T18:55:48.704-04:00Oh, one more thing! Kudos on getting the white flo...Oh, one more thing! Kudos on getting the white flowers "just so" on the bottom of the black sleeves. It adds a perfect balance to the dress and really pops the whole thing. Hats off to the master!!! Cheers, Cindy (Creative Hormone Rush)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16742369237681713631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-81034775222214174002017-05-09T13:02:29.751-04:002017-05-09T13:02:29.751-04:00Really love this style of dress on you. Love the p...Really love this style of dress on you. Love the print and the fit is so flattering. Definitely make more. I also like it with that cardigan, especially the shorter length. It's shorter than your other ones and perfect for that dress. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-68669767769609035712017-05-09T11:45:47.856-04:002017-05-09T11:45:47.856-04:00Thanks Lauren! I love the challenge and possibilit...Thanks Lauren! I love the challenge and possibilities of a great border print. I hope you find some that you love and want to sew with too!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-52093054551017542062017-05-09T11:45:00.298-04:002017-05-09T11:45:00.298-04:00Lillie - I remember you too! I'm thrilled that...Lillie - I remember you too! I'm thrilled that my dresses inspired you and caused you to up your game. Though my life has changed quite a bit from wearing those more tailored dresses now. Glad you're back to reading blogs and hope you will leave a comment more often now. Thanks for this one!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-16248733084855768062017-05-09T11:28:10.729-04:002017-05-09T11:28:10.729-04:00Apologies for the typos. I'm using my phone.Apologies for the typos. I'm using my phone. Lilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04613818486387683806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-5590233480859709012017-05-09T11:26:02.136-04:002017-05-09T11:26:02.136-04:00Hello Again. I have been away from blog reading fo...Hello Again. I have been away from blog reading for a while and while entering the fray once more I came across you and immediately remembered. I credit you for inspiring me to make dresses. Forever I wore suits for business and separates for everything else. From your blog I saw that you were not a size 8-10 and you looked wonderful and very confident I. Your appearience and craft. I realized I needed to learn how to fix my fitting problems and set out to become proficient in FBAs, sway back adjustments and getting the s<br />Armhole fitted correctly on sleeveless garments. I have read, watched videos and in person seminars. I have not mastered it all but I have improved significantly. So I came out of hiding and recieved many compliments and I owe that to being confident in wearing cloths that you love. <br />Now I love dresses too Lilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04613818486387683806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-12414661517898619722017-05-08T22:33:12.814-04:002017-05-08T22:33:12.814-04:00I think the dress is stunning, hope you learn to l...I think the dress is stunning, hope you learn to like it more. The length is perfect. It looks great on you. I love it without the cardigan. elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11892410221459163985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-85349441090098633092017-05-08T16:45:04.160-04:002017-05-08T16:45:04.160-04:00I know it doesn't matter how much we like it, ...I know it doesn't matter how much we like it, because it has to please you, but... that dress is beautiful, the print is lovely, & I especially love the flowers flowing up the back of the bodice!Laurindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10030089204314474281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-653603452667224582017-05-08T15:01:09.279-04:002017-05-08T15:01:09.279-04:00Oh, DAY-AM this looks so fabulous! Lengthening th...Oh, DAY-AM this looks so fabulous! Lengthening the skirt was brilliant, getting all the fabulous floral border and balancing it with slimming black on the hips. The bodice is also gorgeous -- don't cover it up! The close-fit sweater somehow doesn't look right with the flowing, airy look of the rest, so I agree with the majority on that. This dress is dramatic with a capital "D", just as a good black and white should be. You did an outstanding job! Cindy (Creative Hormone Rush) Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16742369237681713631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-3152915967571354542017-05-08T12:18:18.434-04:002017-05-08T12:18:18.434-04:00I agree with the general consensus--love the borde...I agree with the general consensus--love the border print placement--but not with the sweater and flats. I think it's a beautiful print and although I'm not an ITY fan either, from the photos it looks great. You could always cut off the bodice to make it a skirt and wear it with colorful twinset. Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11688809657787883372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-69972947115894414212017-05-08T11:54:52.856-04:002017-05-08T11:54:52.856-04:00I LOVE this dress on you! I think the print is bea...I LOVE this dress on you! I think the print is beautiful. Hopefully time in the magic closet makes you love it more. I might pair it with a bright colorful cardigan - pink maybe. Anyway - it's a great make and I love the length. ggMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301526396026815132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-31584464648525364572017-05-08T11:17:48.571-04:002017-05-08T11:17:48.571-04:00interesting that you are lukewarm on this dress as...interesting that you are lukewarm on this dress as I think it looks fantastic on you, one of your best combos of fabric with style. Length, shape, print are very pretty. I prefer it without the cardigan. shame that it's ITY as I know what you meant about that fabric, not my fav either. Hope you make this pattern again!Beth (SunnyGal Studio)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08891740887743925587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-18121669325026714062017-05-08T11:05:59.044-04:002017-05-08T11:05:59.044-04:00LOVE the border print dress, it looks very elegant...LOVE the border print dress, it looks very elegant on you! Maybe with a black sweater (if you need one) as it takes away from the fabulous look. Always love what you make! Thanks for sharing....Deb Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10378407890740558509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-34383293170397817012017-05-08T10:25:51.572-04:002017-05-08T10:25:51.572-04:00And another thing, the length of this dress is ver...And another thing, the length of this dress is very flattering on you too.Connie Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526657792519056005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-52928963003633881622017-05-08T10:24:43.556-04:002017-05-08T10:24:43.556-04:00Carolyn, I love this dress, I think it is really g...Carolyn, I love this dress, I think it is really great looking on you. I am a fan of black n white prints and your print placement is just fabulous. You should wear it without the sweater because it is much more flattering that way. Just my never humble opinion! Connie Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526657792519056005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-55679411425557058022017-05-08T10:16:43.916-04:002017-05-08T10:16:43.916-04:00This is a fabulous dress! I, too, like it better w...This is a fabulous dress! I, too, like it better without the cardigan, and I think the length is particularly flattering to you!Sydney Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09812177753196569397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-89343061198971641972017-05-08T07:24:39.693-04:002017-05-08T07:24:39.693-04:00You know your preferences better than anyone else....You know your preferences better than anyone else. Personally, I am besotted with your dress - perfect pattern placement.Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16779892498725247524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-48590297253872753192017-05-08T05:24:39.233-04:002017-05-08T05:24:39.233-04:00I think this is such a lovely silhouette on you Ca...I think this is such a lovely silhouette on you Carolyn. I agree with the others, ditch the cardi unless of course you need it :). As always, thanks for sharing.Julie Shoemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16909292711180772891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-24176671973351915242017-05-08T04:53:02.967-04:002017-05-08T04:53:02.967-04:00Gotta agree--this dress is great on you, especiall...Gotta agree--this dress is great on you, especially without the cardi. Sometimes we don't see what others do....Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01782008169878168602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-32367066405058946492017-05-08T03:00:02.733-04:002017-05-08T03:00:02.733-04:00Oh this is absolutely gorgeous Carolyn. The first...Oh this is absolutely gorgeous Carolyn. The first picture is a stunner, and you look fantastic in this dress. You used the border print so well, and I too love it without the cardi. It will be great in the summer with your sandals, and I am sure many favourable comments will come your way.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-67638983508205057342017-05-08T00:15:40.341-04:002017-05-08T00:15:40.341-04:00Oh Carolyn, how could you not be in love with this...Oh Carolyn, how could you not be in love with this dress? I love it without the cardigan. I think the entire dress needs to be seen. I think the length is perfect and you just seem to glow in it. You also look thinner without the cardigan. IMOAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10993972062240735890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-7892361833140191342017-05-07T22:38:05.347-04:002017-05-07T22:38:05.347-04:00I love that outfit!!! It's great on you, and s...I love that outfit!!! It's great on you, and super cute with the tennies.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11563230869151812456noreply@blogger.com