GertieT

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Member Since: 05/31/2009

Sassy Stripes

May 31, 2009
6 comments

My dress was inspired by one of my favorite designers, Betsey Johnson. I love her fun use of prints and retro details, and I tried to incorporate some of that into this project. I used the short...

Re: SewStylish Fall Fashion Challenge Official Rules

Fun! So no particular pattern is to be used?

posted: 9:13 pm on August 12th

Re: The Winner of the the SewStylish Spring Fashion Challenge is...

Congrats, LittleRachel! You'll have to keep us updated on your experiences with Wild Ginger. I'm definitely going to spring for it myself one of these days! It was fun being a finalist with you and AthenaWeaves. You are both such talented seamstresses. I agree that we should swap ideas!

And yes to more contests!!!

posted: 5:52 pm on June 17th

Re: How to Make an Argyle Fleece Throw

Wow, this is so innovative! I'm way past my dorm days, but I might have to make one anyway. Congrats on the book!

posted: 11:00 am on June 17th

Re: Choose the Winner of the SewStylish Spring Fashion Contest

Also, thanks to the editors for removing some of the nastier comments!

posted: 6:19 pm on June 16th

Re: Choose the Winner of the SewStylish Spring Fashion Contest

Thanks again for your kind comments, everyone! Sewing2enjoying, I did learn the basics from my mom at a young age. She's a very accomplished quilter. (Thanks, Mom!) But I've only really committed myself to learning fashion sewing in the last year. I've taken classes in construction and patternmaking, but I've really learned the most from reading back issues of Threads magazine. I can't recommend it enough, especially if you're interested in couture and garment sewing. You can buy back issues for cheap on ebay. One article that really helped me with this dress was "Strategies for Stripes" from issue #114. Thanks again for your thoughtful comments!

posted: 11:14 am on June 16th

Re: Choose the Winner of the SewStylish Spring Fashion Contest

Oh, wow. Thanks so much to those who came to my defense. Please remember that when you post something hurtful on the internet, a real person will read it! I love my tattoos, but I understand that not everyone will. Differing views are what make the world an interesting place, right?

Anyway, let's talk about dresses! xo

posted: 1:07 pm on June 15th

Re: Choose the Winner of the SewStylish Spring Fashion Contest

So exciting! Thanks for picking my dress. Every entry was so inspiring!

posted: 11:02 pm on June 10th

Re: Butterfly Garden

Absolutely amazing! I want one!

posted: 5:12 pm on June 5th

Re: Online Fabric Shopping Destinations

Gorgeousfabrics.com is by far my fave site, and I just discovered sewingplace.com. They have an awesome selection of notions, elastics, linings, etc. You can also buy organza and batiste by the yard.

posted: 11:17 pm on June 4th