tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post6169265547365502312..comments2024-03-15T21:40:41.910+00:00Comments on Three Stories High: Cotton Lawn Vintage Casual DressUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-74253543882921742372016-09-04T21:26:13.934+01:002016-09-04T21:26:13.934+01:00It's lovely, and you look beautiful (as always...It's lovely, and you look beautiful (as always) but that fabric! It's so perfect, just the right amount of floral and chintz and vintage, but not over the top. I would totally wear that (but would need to lengthen the body to take into account my long torso and 5'11" frame) and this - again - just makes me wish I could make my own clothes. xxGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-12046102668816908812016-08-29T16:58:58.793+01:002016-08-29T16:58:58.793+01:00 I love the material and how you fashioned it just... I love the material and how you fashioned it just for you, Jo! I hope you wear it often and for many years to come. XxxxxxxGracie Saylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499163425742659172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-31527071998634887702016-08-29T13:07:51.033+01:002016-08-29T13:07:51.033+01:00So pretty. What a great idea to sew the wrap down ...So pretty. What a great idea to sew the wrap down to avoid gaping. Hopefully the sun will keep shining for you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590212324752526648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-30082261851716482552016-08-28T10:21:37.748+01:002016-08-28T10:21:37.748+01:00Gorgeous dress, you've made it look great with...Gorgeous dress, you've made it look great with your changes, it looks super on Lynsey Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165736910808915070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-90904293294044287992016-08-28T07:36:58.544+01:002016-08-28T07:36:58.544+01:00Such a beautiful dress Jo and it looks so good on ...Such a beautiful dress Jo and it looks so good on you. Well done on adapting the pattern to fit you so well...that would be completely beyond me!<br />Marine xLadybird Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01981357993554999915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-91361865197348979372016-08-27T23:36:01.416+01:002016-08-27T23:36:01.416+01:00You have done it again, brilliant my friend you ar...You have done it again, brilliant my friend you are a master!<br />Hugs,<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-63500060190155451712016-08-27T20:42:27.567+01:002016-08-27T20:42:27.567+01:00You are spot on - there is a pattern hack in the b...You are spot on - there is a pattern hack in the book to add trousers to the top - the modelling is a bit 'land girl' as it is made in chambray but it looks good. Jo xJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03668713514058875484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-71727806296727345902016-08-27T17:16:53.219+01:002016-08-27T17:16:53.219+01:00Gorgeous gorgeous! Love this fabric and the fit is...Gorgeous gorgeous! Love this fabric and the fit is just perfect, so flattering. <br />I've always avoided wrap dresses as I don't think I'm busty enough, sewing the wrap down and adding the zip is brilliant - no unintended flashing! Sum of their Storieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06331115807411036472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-10692579151263237772016-08-27T10:28:48.129+01:002016-08-27T10:28:48.129+01:00I love the shape of the collar! The dress looks go...I love the shape of the collar! The dress looks good, but I'd love to see if the top could be converted to a playsuit. That would look good.Angel Jemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915392156232711695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-43525885814033583042016-08-27T08:12:55.154+01:002016-08-27T08:12:55.154+01:00I agree about wrap round NOT being the most flatte...I agree about wrap round NOT being the most flattering, especially for a figure like mine. Never found one yet I liked. I do love how you altered the dress pattern and your fabric is divine. You are clever.<br />Sandra 👗Jessie's Needlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00060081751435580423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-83884923465386696662016-08-27T00:09:42.394+01:002016-08-27T00:09:42.394+01:00So clever, I love it 😊 Gorgeous print too 😀So clever, I love it 😊 Gorgeous print too 😀 Jill at emeraldcottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971442891183180993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-32405439078101142532016-08-26T19:29:59.210+01:002016-08-26T19:29:59.210+01:00It looks wonderful, the fabric really suits the st...It looks wonderful, the fabric really suits the style. x<br />sewing green ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488699540355503954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-24969565375092846282016-08-26T16:11:23.046+01:002016-08-26T16:11:23.046+01:00It is gorgeous! Faux wrap dresses are the way to g...It is gorgeous! Faux wrap dresses are the way to go, definitely. I don't know why I never thought of this. xChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-76848845781058151092016-08-26T13:04:27.733+01:002016-08-26T13:04:27.733+01:00I love this. It looks great on you and the fabric ...I love this. It looks great on you and the fabric is so pretty. I'm not a fan of gathered skirts -why make your hips look bigger? Your alterations to yhe pattern have really paid off.Mokkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03177017454987136996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-37773101157232646922016-08-26T12:35:08.237+01:002016-08-26T12:35:08.237+01:00I love it xx the material looks lovely xxI love it xx the material looks lovely xxJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918928773291758851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-7632636231557903282016-08-26T11:32:55.267+01:002016-08-26T11:32:55.267+01:00Unless you are a skinny beanpole gathered skirts m...Unless you are a skinny beanpole gathered skirts make you look at least a size bigger, love your finished dress, much better than the original.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-34419064643921840672016-08-26T10:22:30.518+01:002016-08-26T10:22:30.518+01:00Wow how different does that look. It's turned ...Wow how different does that look. It's turned out really nice and very flattering. Well done.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06844263537630989995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-59208036321917462822016-08-26T08:50:06.131+01:002016-08-26T08:50:06.131+01:00lovely dress Jo lets hope that we keep the nice we...lovely dress Jo lets hope that we keep the nice weather so that you get some wear out of it :)classic-mini66https://www.blogger.com/profile/16185377065087310053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-42445736684365552112016-08-26T07:33:16.957+01:002016-08-26T07:33:16.957+01:00It looks amazing and I love your choice of fabric....It looks amazing and I love your choice of fabric. I am short too been 4' 11" so even the petite range in shops doesn't fit properly I really should make some for myself.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-37923116057915147032016-08-26T07:02:53.861+01:002016-08-26T07:02:53.861+01:00It's a pretty dress Jo and like you say unique...It's a pretty dress Jo and like you say unique to you. I'm hoping to pluck up he courage to make a dress tomorrow. A much simpler one that your wrap dress though. x Jo@awholeplotoflovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525039817338877634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-57040982527540141312016-08-26T06:55:23.150+01:002016-08-26T06:55:23.150+01:00This is so pretty. I love the print and your finis...This is so pretty. I love the print and your finished dress looks stunning!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12402428532932369775noreply@blogger.com