tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339707661962840373.post8070904778929330047..comments2024-03-11T08:26:39.267+01:00Comments on Butterflies and Hurricanes: Happy Easter and a little preview of the Betty Draper dress.Bea W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09388127017132383701noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339707661962840373.post-68674944253371719462012-04-15T13:04:44.162+01:002012-04-15T13:04:44.162+01:00Found it! LOL! I must say, your pic of the fabric...Found it! LOL! I must say, your pic of the fabric is a much better representation of the print than the Fabricland website.<br /><br />Even the sales assistant commented on how pretty a fabric it is. I'd not really looked at/noticed it before from the Fabricland website, it was only on seeing it here that I loved it so! So, biiiiig thank you for that! LOL!Sandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339707661962840373.post-66542616820794793752012-04-15T02:06:31.364+01:002012-04-15T02:06:31.364+01:00you are invited to follow my blogyou are invited to follow my blogSteve Finnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863026367048527526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339707661962840373.post-5741710199439282032012-04-13T10:45:33.021+01:002012-04-13T10:45:33.021+01:00I've not found a bodice I like yet and they us...I've not found a bodice I like yet and they usually need tweaking of some sort. I've tried various Vintage Vogue, modern repro and some modern. I find the vintage ones though don't give you enough movement for your arms. Those 50s gals obviously only had to raise their arm to sip cocktails or something!! LOL!<br /><br />So, still looking for a good dress pattern...hence all the skirts for now.Sandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339707661962840373.post-44634705422809829682012-04-13T07:29:10.789+01:002012-04-13T07:29:10.789+01:00With something like this, make sure you get the bo...With something like this, make sure you get the bodice right. There are so many patterns out there. Pick one you really like, fit it well and then make lots of versions of it by just changing the skirts. The gathered skirt or the circle skirt are free around the hips. So once your bodice is perfect your dress will be. Good luck and please let me know how it's going.Bea W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09388127017132383701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339707661962840373.post-88555106029315426822012-04-12T22:50:40.081+01:002012-04-12T22:50:40.081+01:00Cool, thanks! I use Fabricland a lot too. I knew ...Cool, thanks! I use Fabricland a lot too. I knew I'd seen the Betty dress fabric but couldn't place it.<br /><br />Now all I need is to get some of your dress sewing skills! Skirts I'm a whizz at, fitting dresses....not so much!! LOL!Sandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339707661962840373.post-42269229678497082672012-04-12T12:59:51.964+01:002012-04-12T12:59:51.964+01:00Thanks, they are all from Fabricland. I live near ...Thanks, they are all from Fabricland. I live near one of there shops now so most of my fabrics are from there. You can order over the phone too.Bea W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09388127017132383701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339707661962840373.post-71004307545161321822012-04-12T12:48:37.780+01:002012-04-12T12:48:37.780+01:00Love the Betty dress! Can I be cheeky and ask whe...Love the Betty dress! Can I be cheeky and ask where you got the fabric from? <br /><br />I'll just hark back to your previous posts too...I've got the brid print in the yellow and pink but you've got me hankering after the others now too!! :)Sandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339707661962840373.post-28235519789276562432012-04-09T03:22:03.725+01:002012-04-09T03:22:03.725+01:00your dress looks gorgeous! i agree a darker blue w...your dress looks gorgeous! i agree a darker blue would look much better. i always enjoy the photos from you outdoor adventures as well =)Lily Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230704504518352781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339707661962840373.post-16240276476462753272012-04-08T20:25:56.707+01:002012-04-08T20:25:56.707+01:00You deserve all the praise!!! Your pieces are AMAZ...You deserve all the praise!!! Your pieces are AMAZING!!! Thanks for the love .Bea W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09388127017132383701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339707661962840373.post-34140047314069878582012-04-08T20:23:45.039+01:002012-04-08T20:23:45.039+01:00You too, I hope you're enjoying the new house....You too, I hope you're enjoying the new house.Bea W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09388127017132383701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339707661962840373.post-85090370930193073702012-04-08T13:49:02.553+01:002012-04-08T13:49:02.553+01:00Happy Easter. Love your photos...and yummy, fresh ...Happy Easter. Love your photos...and yummy, fresh baked bread!! O.M.G. love your Betty dress--can't wait to see it on you! I agree that a darker blue sash to match the flowers would be great! It's such a lovely fabric! And thanks for the sweet comment on my Marlene suit...I'm over the moon :)Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339707661962840373.post-4256700117233936922012-04-08T11:13:42.268+01:002012-04-08T11:13:42.268+01:00happy easter for u both!happy easter for u both!Shadownlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18013502197237539284noreply@blogger.com