tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post2071704240171218659..comments2024-03-28T09:14:59.192-04:00Comments on La Sewista!: Linen Print Dress, McCalls 6116Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-25782811101465550592010-05-29T01:49:00.508-04:002010-05-29T01:49:00.508-04:00I agree about tissue-fitting - it rips, it's f...I agree about tissue-fitting - it rips, it's fragile, doesn't have drape, etc. Plus you only get one side, and that's just not conducive to determining fit IMHO!<br /><br />Love the blue on white combo. There's just something so crisp about it!<br /><br />But I'm VERY surprised you would put starch on your floss. Iron it? Yes, but wouldn't starch flatten the fibers? <br />I have to agree with the above poster, that your work is impecible, but please 'splain about the starch.<br />Okay, upon re-reading my comment, I guess I'm contradicting myself by saying ironing's okay, but starch isn't, but I'm still confused as to why you use starch.designdreamernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-33500545053742831412010-05-27T00:32:26.004-04:002010-05-27T00:32:26.004-04:00I just love your detailed hand work. It's so ...I just love your detailed hand work. It's so rare these days and smocking is one of those things that screams elegance - in a quiet way of course!!!!ClaireOKChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05794385586295229490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-20119841350418827452010-05-26T14:44:33.780-04:002010-05-26T14:44:33.780-04:00Heck, I don't see why you couldn't buy a l...Heck, I don't see why you couldn't buy a lightweight less expensive fabric & make your *muslin* version out of that! If it fits, at least you'd have another outfit.<br /><br />Your smocking is sooooo perfect, Bunny. I was taught to iron my floss & then somewhere along the way, I forgot about doing it. I must make it a point to do that again. Do you make sure it is TOTALLY flat with no twists or turns at all? I'm not quite that anal, I guess. We all know YOU are, though! :-PRettabughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09974677657528087286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-5307979054352029042010-05-26T04:03:56.879-04:002010-05-26T04:03:56.879-04:00Gorgeous fabric and a very stylish cut. I've ...Gorgeous fabric and a very stylish cut. I've just learn't how to tissue fit and do things like full bust adjustments. I find it quite reliable. For very expensive fabrics though, I sew a muslin just to double check the tissue fit.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622769905155059570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-11033138149367977982010-05-25T23:32:45.504-04:002010-05-25T23:32:45.504-04:00I've never heard of starching and ironing the ...I've never heard of starching and ironing the floss as you go. It makes sense and I will try it next time I make a smocked frock!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10097054119585201394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-54318184759755064072010-05-25T22:47:43.594-04:002010-05-25T22:47:43.594-04:00Ohhhh, I'm looking forward to this one. Did yo...Ohhhh, I'm looking forward to this one. Did you ever consider using white buttons and white linen tabs to give the dress some accents?! I mean that would help with the fabric quantities.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-27210226899344397132010-05-25T22:04:31.356-04:002010-05-25T22:04:31.356-04:00I love reading your blog Bunny! I always learn so...I love reading your blog Bunny! I always learn so much. I think that dress is going to be beautiful. I'll check back in a few days to see your notes on fitting. I was wondering...what is the smocked white blouse in the middle of the group of pictures at the top of your blog? It's so pretty and I don't think I remember you making it.<br />LauraEllie Inspiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14288896891141227974noreply@blogger.com