tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21513612.post3886826957206508827..comments2024-01-29T23:43:00.923-05:00Comments on gMarie Sews: StylegMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04301526396026815132noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21513612.post-59984645706709623252011-01-22T15:32:54.344-05:002011-01-22T15:32:54.344-05:00I 'like' the classic, fitted styles, but I...I 'like' the classic, fitted styles, but I 'wear' the tents that scrabblequeen mentioned.<br /><br />It's getting better though, my sewing items are more fitted than before and I'm getting a bit more comfortable.Claire S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11825049555257941107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21513612.post-74459462780360673202011-01-20T19:58:02.039-05:002011-01-20T19:58:02.039-05:00there are certain dresses & skirts I would lov...there are certain dresses & skirts I would love to wear, but they look better with heels. until this knee is fixed, no heels for me... which might mean never. Being under 5 feet tall, heels would really help certain outfits. flats just seem to reinforce that "little girl" look. I want to wear more grown up clothes, but they just need heels. at this point, i cannot do even a small kitten heel. some of flats are even out because the soles are too slippery. I am too young to wear sensible shoes!mermaidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191626105987019163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21513612.post-70822069550930126162011-01-20T14:33:49.590-05:002011-01-20T14:33:49.590-05:00I started trying sheath dresses last winter and su...I started trying sheath dresses last winter and summer,l and have a couple of patterns I'm OK with. I have shied away from them because I'm afraid of the fit not being right if I'm not using a stretch knit. I am afraid of looking pudgy in a pencil skirt. But this weekend, there is a piece of brown stretch velour on the table for me to try a pattern I've had and yearned to use for 3 years, but have been scared to try. Since I don't love brown, and I got this 2 yard piece for $1.50 on sale, I feel like I don't have much to lose here. I think that is the heart of the matter: we're afraid of wasting time and money on something that will just be horrid.<br /><br />BTW, I love Ruth seeking out tents. I nearly choked in laughter over that.Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21513612.post-66710624784222091892011-01-19T22:00:21.506-05:002011-01-19T22:00:21.506-05:00I like backless Summer dresses ~ so fun and flirty...I like backless Summer dresses ~ so fun and flirty to wear. But for obvious reasons (age) I don't wear them anymore ;) Lanz of Salzbury had beautiful classic styles when I was young.Mr Puffy's Knitting Blog:https://www.blogger.com/profile/10129149473915655930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21513612.post-90903880287464799932011-01-19T20:56:21.273-05:002011-01-19T20:56:21.273-05:00And here's me all jealous of Angie A and her a...And here's me all jealous of Angie A and her amazing ability to make cute clothes for herself in all sorts of interesting styles... yikes. If she's not happy, I must be a real disaster. Ack.<br /><br />I still say, make a skirt, see what happens.Beangirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10402852482784879141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21513612.post-89293013392400323842011-01-19T19:47:27.881-05:002011-01-19T19:47:27.881-05:00Well..I'm with beangirl. I just don't sew...Well..I'm with beangirl. I just don't sew as many clothes as I need to/want to because of the body shape issues. It takes me so long to trace, muslin, alter, muslin, etc. that I never get to the actual finished garment in a lot of cases. It's frustrating and exhausting. And I can barely find anything in RTW to try new styles. Even "plus" stores are hit or miss (mostly miss).angie.ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575366388194033626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21513612.post-90314546181192391312011-01-19T17:54:15.605-05:002011-01-19T17:54:15.605-05:00I always love seeing models in classic trousers or...I always love seeing models in classic trousers or skirt with a crisp white blouse and maybe a pretty jacket. Trouble is they're all tall with long legs. My sister is built like that, but I'm short with short legs.<br /><br />I used to really dress well when I was working in an office, before I became kennel help. Now I dress for the job, easy wash pants and shirts. I always have dog prints within minutes of changing clothes.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05100381901254968075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21513612.post-51329351705171940242011-01-19T17:22:31.286-05:002011-01-19T17:22:31.286-05:00It's definitely a body-shape issues. I have t...It's definitely a body-shape issues. I have these exact same issues. I think "I love that style, but I can't wear that..." And in my case, it's not like I can try on RTW to see how a new-to-me style will look. That's the whole point of my making my own clothes in the first place. And do I want to spend all that money and <i>time</i> cutting out and muslining stuff just on the <i>off</i> chance that it looks good? No. Not really.<br /><br />And on and on and on... there's no real excuse. It's just a mental block that needs to be gotten around.<br /><br />Er. In my case. I have no idea about you, I'm just happily projecting on to you.<br /><br />Cute skirt, btw. Make one. See what happens.Beangirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10402852482784879141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21513612.post-5792232341889298782011-01-19T16:58:57.839-05:002011-01-19T16:58:57.839-05:00I'm drawn to the more "classic" styl...I'm drawn to the more "classic" styles also...however, my current body shape/size makes me seek out tents, for better cover. :-)Scrabblequeenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15651177076529923925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21513612.post-81770010155125606002011-01-19T15:31:05.275-05:002011-01-19T15:31:05.275-05:00My problem is I don't know how to dress the bo...My problem is I don't know how to dress the body I have. Now it's changing again, but another month or so and it should be back to a size/shape I know what to do with again.<br /><br />I keep trying to wear slacks, and even at my slimmest, I can't make slacks work but so well!SissySeeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13249971578077045662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21513612.post-90628852095139863772011-01-19T15:12:20.184-05:002011-01-19T15:12:20.184-05:00Oh I love that skirt!Oh I love that skirt!Lapdog Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816978797409540468noreply@blogger.com