tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post3878335420250938761..comments2024-03-15T21:40:41.910+00:00Comments on Three Stories High: Bettine:Don't judge a book...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-61676573993604899622015-10-21T02:36:42.264+01:002015-10-21T02:36:42.264+01:00I love the flex and flow of the material you used ...I love the flex and flow of the material you used and hope you enjoy the outfit for years to come, Jo. xxGracie Saylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499163425742659172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-65491260212751100972015-10-15T21:38:40.940+01:002015-10-15T21:38:40.940+01:00Okay, first of all you look fantastic in the dress...Okay, first of all you look fantastic in the dress. I understand what you say about the fabric, but it works. And next I just have to say those shoes are the BEST!!!!! Great outfit.<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-81668447178369462492015-10-15T20:49:28.138+01:002015-10-15T20:49:28.138+01:00Wow, it's gorgeous! I love it and I think the ...Wow, it's gorgeous! I love it and I think the fabric is perfect for the design, it keeps it from looking stiff or formal, while still draping nicely. I think it looks terrific on you.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-44503848197065074572015-10-15T13:46:32.955+01:002015-10-15T13:46:32.955+01:00Love the dress made up in this fabric! I'm th...Love the dress made up in this fabric! I'm thinking that the Bettine is not for me as I am older, (and bigger!!) But I love the idea of the dress fitting in your hand,and being so easy to wash and wear! Love love love the blue boots!! Popping in as part of my blog comment challenge 300 in 30 daysLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00006686534903023371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-82631372899514717182015-10-15T11:21:56.667+01:002015-10-15T11:21:56.667+01:00Check out the Tilly and the Buttons pinterest boar...Check out the Tilly and the Buttons pinterest boards they show great variety. Happy fabric shopping. Jo xJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03668713514058875484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-28782025853799684112015-10-14T19:57:06.754+01:002015-10-14T19:57:06.754+01:00How great that you had two good surprises with thi...How great that you had two good surprises with this dress! It looks fantastic on you which I am sure is down to you, and your sewing skill more than the pattern or the fabric! Small models would definitely put me off, but I am not a dressmaker so I don't worry! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-87248403096400812772015-10-14T19:55:55.577+01:002015-10-14T19:55:55.577+01:00Your Betine looks lovely. I shy away from Tilly pa...Your Betine looks lovely. I shy away from Tilly patterns, probably because of the tiny Twiggy models that are so not me. I might look at some photos online to get a better idea what the patterns look like on other shapes. I just spent an hour touching fabrics at the Cloth House, Misan Brothers (FineTayloring Cloth), and Liberty's too. It was such a delight to touch the luxurious fabric. I was looking for a lining fabric for my coat, my favourite came in at £59 per metre, so a no-go. Buying online is good but touching is better! Enjoy your lovely dress, you look great, matching shoes and all. xxChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-9104670141359619402015-10-14T18:31:31.149+01:002015-10-14T18:31:31.149+01:00It is a very clever pattern. hardly any seams but ...It is a very clever pattern. hardly any seams but lots of shape. How is that so?? Look on the Pinterest board to see a bigger variety of shapes and sizes, that is a better barometer than the marketing pics.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03668713514058875484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-29456105225599021572015-10-14T18:30:02.362+01:002015-10-14T18:30:02.362+01:00Go for it Marianne. It is such a clever pattern. S...Go for it Marianne. It is such a clever pattern. Shape without shaping, it is really easy to put together for beginners. The only tricky bit is attaching the skirt to the bodice so make sure your seam allowances are the same on both to make it easy peasy.<br />Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03668713514058875484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-60776593592863878942015-10-14T17:33:37.518+01:002015-10-14T17:33:37.518+01:00This looks lovely, perfect colour way for Autumn. ...This looks lovely, perfect colour way for Autumn. Still on the fence about the Bettine, but I have seen a few great versions. I can see it would be a great everyday dress.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590212324752526648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-27828983584021071192015-10-14T16:40:40.315+01:002015-10-14T16:40:40.315+01:00Love the dress Jo it looks fantastic on you. Thank...Love the dress Jo it looks fantastic on you. Thanks for sharing how you found the pattern too...I'm keen to try this pattern, just hope my basic sewing skills are up to it. I'm petite like Tilly so I find that I like the look of her designs because she is a similar shape to me.<br />Marianne xLadybird Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01981357993554999915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-88451558579834590692015-10-14T16:29:19.952+01:002015-10-14T16:29:19.952+01:00Looks great - fits you to a t and the fabric is a ...Looks great - fits you to a t and the fabric is a good match to your skin tone. Love the length. Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422792185572158573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-57149414533862392922015-10-14T14:28:09.755+01:002015-10-14T14:28:09.755+01:00Well I think you & Bettine make a good team - ...Well I think you & Bettine make a good team - it looks fab on you. And I love that your boots match so perfectly too! Me being a tallish girl, I find the Tilly patterns don't really seem to suit me. They do look cute on the pics, but not so cute on my shape ;-)<br />xxgillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12044947317861728599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-10353307065832485302015-10-14T13:41:17.178+01:002015-10-14T13:41:17.178+01:00My friend Louise is petite too and she likes their...My friend Louise is petite too and she likes their patterns. Wish there was some variety though! Jo x<br /><br />Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03668713514058875484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-44471925649676569352015-10-14T13:09:01.740+01:002015-10-14T13:09:01.740+01:00It is lovely and goes wonderfully with that gorgeo...It is lovely and goes wonderfully with that gorgeous footwear, those boots and the colour are wonderful.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-47574443567377743092015-10-14T12:43:50.105+01:002015-10-14T12:43:50.105+01:00It's really lovely Jo! I've just finished ...It's really lovely Jo! I've just finished my first Bettine and will be blogging it soon - I hope it looks as good on me as yours does! As a petite girl myself I find that I really relate to Tilly's patterns as they seem very geared towards little women - but I can totally see how this casts a shadow on women of any other shape or size. I have short legs and Tilly's short dresses fit me perfectly, but with many other pattern brands I have to chop about 3 feet off the length of everything that I make! I think every pattern company has their pros and cons. You look fab in this dress though! xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com