tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post514250291068758020..comments2023-10-09T01:59:12.668-07:00Comments on Sewing the 60s: Shift dress sew along!Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-45792502471007906352014-03-04T04:21:20.182-08:002014-03-04T04:21:20.182-08:00Thanks! xoThanks! xoCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-31995697124689282512014-02-28T06:29:10.680-08:002014-02-28T06:29:10.680-08:00I love this! It's gorgeous :)I love this! It's gorgeous :)Rehanon Mackenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06254101143980010676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-91527751440621460112014-02-10T15:48:59.787-08:002014-02-10T15:48:59.787-08:00Thank you! Its hanging on the back of my door pati...Thank you! Its hanging on the back of my door patiently waiting for June. I on the other hand do not want June to come! I don't even like winter! Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-46341543442460343702014-02-07T22:36:38.353-08:002014-02-07T22:36:38.353-08:00This is really great, fantastic fabric choice, eve...This is really great, fantastic fabric choice, even if we are in the midst of summer. It will simply give you something to look forward to! Bust darts, ughhhh. I feel your pain :)SewJillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02942981677938784086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-75840237355097666472014-02-07T11:07:47.717-08:002014-02-07T11:07:47.717-08:00I've had an x-ray but I've got to wait age...I've had an x-ray but I've got to wait ages for the results, I think the muscle is just inflamed. I've no idea how I did it but it has meant no dancing for a while!<br /><br />Oh god it was terrible. I understand why they were striking but London grounds to a halt if the tubes aren't running!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02941403034210721208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-34570680460172659752014-02-06T04:53:54.622-08:002014-02-06T04:53:54.622-08:00How lovely! I bet with the length of skirts in 196...How lovely! I bet with the length of skirts in 1968 she was well aware of what she was doing when she went to The Dell! I'm glad to have taken you back to that time in a way, hopefully its all happy memories! Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-11614422356192059722014-02-06T04:52:00.393-08:002014-02-06T04:52:00.393-08:00wow! you think so? I'm glad you like it, and y...wow! you think so? I'm glad you like it, and yes, the bow tie just takes it up another level!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-22296251851346320812014-02-06T04:51:15.802-08:002014-02-06T04:51:15.802-08:00Thanks Lucy! Winter is so deceiving here! Cold in ...Thanks Lucy! Winter is so deceiving here! Cold in the morning and warm by midday. I don't know what its like in QLD, but for us its quite sporadic like that.<br /><br />I always thought i was funny how much the wool industry used to push the use of wool in our hot country, but wool is really good at keeping you warm and cool. The fabric lets your skin breath but not too much that you get a chill Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-38525919494738369942014-02-06T04:47:55.092-08:002014-02-06T04:47:55.092-08:00Thank you! Sewing is really fun and easy to start,...Thank you! Sewing is really fun and easy to start, even if you only make simple things at first. Maybe see if there are sewing classes in your town? at least give it a whirl and if it doesn't work out, then at least you can say tried it! Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-21256583924979624572014-02-06T04:45:13.288-08:002014-02-06T04:45:13.288-08:00Thank you! Your so nice! Thank you! Your so nice! Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-285160728864565352014-02-06T04:44:55.276-08:002014-02-06T04:44:55.276-08:00thank you! xothank you! xoCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-83509798705005673442014-02-06T04:44:42.964-08:002014-02-06T04:44:42.964-08:00Thanks! Im glad the fabric issue isnt so obvious. ...Thanks! Im glad the fabric issue isnt so obvious. i like to keep a human edge to my sewing aka boo boos<br /><br />It will be good for winter - with some tight and cute little shoes. This is the only thing i like about winter, the clothes! Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-52608125254572133492014-02-06T04:43:09.629-08:002014-02-06T04:43:09.629-08:00Thanks! the fabric is so itchy right now. but it w...Thanks! the fabric is so itchy right now. but it will go by winter!<br /><br />eep! winter is coming.... Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-56448763951611318262014-02-06T04:42:26.968-08:002014-02-06T04:42:26.968-08:00Thank you! I love navy, its so nice!Thank you! I love navy, its so nice!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-31286614148215029122014-02-06T04:42:03.898-08:002014-02-06T04:42:03.898-08:00Oh wow! thats cool! but also not cause its missing...Oh wow! thats cool! but also not cause its missing bits. bummer! <br /><br />Thanks and im glad you like the dress =)Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-18534299407443589352014-02-06T04:40:07.514-08:002014-02-06T04:40:07.514-08:00thank you! i couldnt help it, i love peter pan col...thank you! i couldnt help it, i love peter pan collars! Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-61861104083153630022014-02-06T04:39:25.028-08:002014-02-06T04:39:25.028-08:00Thank you honey! I'm glad you like my little b...Thank you honey! I'm glad you like my little blog. Your version of the shift looks so nice and sweet! xoCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-28784146079212451252014-02-06T04:38:24.886-08:002014-02-06T04:38:24.886-08:00Oh i missed you! welcome back and thank you! I'...Oh i missed you! welcome back and thank you! I'll be very excited to wear this in winter. The pattern doesn't mention if the dart has a special name, but knowing sewing, it probably does. <br /><br />You missed out on seeing my yellow dress! I think you'd like it! http://sewingthe60s.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/im-just-mad-about-saffron.htmlCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-42250909218586885222014-02-06T04:35:58.134-08:002014-02-06T04:35:58.134-08:00Haha! I didn't notice either until my boyfrien...Haha! I didn't notice either until my boyfriend mentioned it! I'm not fussed, but if i was making it to sell i'd probably be more careful.<br />I see what you mean - the angle of the check sort of gives a visual trick of the eye!<br />That makes me love this dress even more! <br /><br />My knee is a little better too! xoCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-42174938305830098062014-02-06T04:33:33.417-08:002014-02-06T04:33:33.417-08:00Thank you! I the tie makes it i think! Thank you! I the tie makes it i think! Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-10153203507305722502014-02-06T04:33:08.470-08:002014-02-06T04:33:08.470-08:00Thank you darl! I had sort of sworn not to do one ...Thank you darl! I had sort of sworn not to do one ever, but i decided to give it a go when Rosie asked and it turned out just fine. Not the same magic of a pre-owned vintage but still just as nice.<br /><br />Oh my! limping is never fun. Have you been to visit the doctor?<br /><br />P.S I bet your glad you drive to work - those Tube strikes sound painful!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-12643074916482123592014-02-06T04:14:34.614-08:002014-02-06T04:14:34.614-08:00Hello, dear Cat! I met the future Mrs. Shady (#1)...Hello, dear Cat! I met the future Mrs. Shady (#1) on the dance floor of the Shady Dell in June 1968. Shift dresses were in style and she wore a variety of them. The shift you produced brings back memories of her and her style. I admire the craftsmanship that went into this creation and know you'll get plenty of use out of it come winter.<br /><br />Good night, happy Friday and have a wonderful weekend, dear Catherine!Shady Del Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03839935472941264414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-30252128789204905572014-02-05T22:19:29.612-08:002014-02-05T22:19:29.612-08:00This is my favorite dress you've made yet! It&...This is my favorite dress you've made yet! It's absolutely gorgeous and made even more adorable by the bow tie, which is one of my favorite classic features. <3 xoxoSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07102466801703375321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-35008042776191519632014-02-05T18:02:53.387-08:002014-02-05T18:02:53.387-08:00A really pretty dress Catherine!! I love how you a...A really pretty dress Catherine!! I love how you added the collar and bow tie, it looks so sixties and you wear it so well! I bet it will be perfect in winter. I was only trying on some winter clothes the other day and they felt so itchy, and then I realized it was just because it was so hot! Ha! I can't wait!Lucy in the Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12151981955331505365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842143733350522715.post-40856173177723743742014-02-05T15:19:02.761-08:002014-02-05T15:19:02.761-08:00You really do look straight out of the 1960s. What...You really do look straight out of the 1960s. What a charming little frock! I wish I could sew.<br /><br />http://pinkchampagnefashion.blogspot.com/Hope Adela Pasztorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393869430833457823noreply@blogger.com