tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209080131494479770.post6210602580378370836..comments2024-03-03T10:16:12.269+00:00Comments on Grosgrain Green: HELP! And my swap partner revealed.Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525020848581000170noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209080131494479770.post-34586718531300870942013-03-14T20:24:16.103+00:002013-03-14T20:24:16.103+00:00You are (see next post), but thanks for the opinio...You are (see next post), but thanks for the opinion anyway! :)Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06525020848581000170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209080131494479770.post-18974194872512068972013-03-13T10:49:59.344+00:002013-03-13T10:49:59.344+00:00Hey, I think I'm a little late on this one. I ...Hey, I think I'm a little late on this one. I really like the first cotton lawn fabric, although I have a feeling cotton lawn would be too thin for the Elisalex dress. I am deviating quite far in terms of fabric choice for my Mad men dress so I reckon go for a fabric you really like. I agree with Danielle - pound per wear! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10119730096389219463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209080131494479770.post-10317805918832200092013-03-12T08:55:39.495+00:002013-03-12T08:55:39.495+00:00Thanks Danielle! You are probably right!Thanks Danielle! You are probably right!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06525020848581000170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209080131494479770.post-33510946685562377502013-03-12T08:54:13.236+00:002013-03-12T08:54:13.236+00:00Hi Shar - I hadn't seen that paisley jersey, a...Hi Shar - I hadn't seen that paisley jersey, and I do really like it, but it's jersey and my pattern is for a woven fabric. I know it's probably possible to adjust the pattern accordingly, but I know I just have neither the time nor the inclination to learn how to do this on this dress. Next time maybe!<br />Wow your partner sounds advanced! But I'm sure she'll appreciate whatever you make. I'm happy to share what I'm making if you like. Drop me an email and I'll mail you the details (want to keep it a secret, so won't mention in on here just yet)...Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06525020848581000170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209080131494479770.post-80453140454690292922013-03-10T07:10:27.400+00:002013-03-10T07:10:27.400+00:00The Fairy Godmother stretch fabric is stunning. Th...The Fairy Godmother stretch fabric is stunning. The second one is lovely too, I guess it would just depend HOW lightweight it is. But if the $16 (sorry, I have no 'pounds' symbol) really does tick all your boxes, then go for it! You're better off spending a bit more to end up with a dress you'll actually enjoy wearing - a $40 dress you love and wear is more of a bargain than a $20 one that never leaves the wardrobe...It's the Dollar Per Wear Principle! (That being said, it's easy to spend someone else's money...) Danielle Krivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10423009648089810339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209080131494479770.post-51071858725310233402013-03-10T03:55:50.587+00:002013-03-10T03:55:50.587+00:00Stone fabrics has a blue/green paisley knit (#3884...Stone fabrics has a blue/green paisley knit (#3884) that's mixed with floral so it's maybe not too paisley or formal? I got my swap partner too. I was hoping for another novice but no go. My craft partner does amazing millinery work and also makes purses out of vintage fabrics. I'm quite intimidated! I see on your Pinterest board you've pinned some of the same nautical inspired things that I have. So much challenge, so little time!Sharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08908776705406030872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209080131494479770.post-74399226817141683902013-03-09T21:45:30.266+00:002013-03-09T21:45:30.266+00:00Thanks Jo! So do I, unfortunately! :)Thanks Jo! So do I, unfortunately! :)Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06525020848581000170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209080131494479770.post-56341579683974759772013-03-09T21:40:35.449+00:002013-03-09T21:40:35.449+00:00Afraid I like the £16/m too but then I've alwa...Afraid I like the £16/m too but then I've always had expensive taste. It could be your fairy godmother dress. Don't think poplin would work as too thin and not rigid enough for the style jxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10501636225610623410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209080131494479770.post-41343865044526521652013-03-09T21:18:17.413+00:002013-03-09T21:18:17.413+00:00Thanks anyway! I am a nightmare at trying to imagi...Thanks anyway! I am a nightmare at trying to imagine fabric as a finished garment! I can spend hours in Mandors or the Cloth Shop!!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06525020848581000170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209080131494479770.post-25910419329848383282013-03-09T21:11:22.786+00:002013-03-09T21:11:22.786+00:00I love the stretch cotton from the fabric godmothe...I love the stretch cotton from the fabric godmother but £16 p/m is pricey... If I was doing the challenge I would go with something that I would wear in the future.<br /><br />Not very helpful but I look forward to seeing what you go with!<br /><br />Alison<br />xAlisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06905386742895695133noreply@blogger.com