tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post3224150659029587861..comments2023-04-16T02:49:26.129-05:00Comments on today's agenda: The case for a girdle. Or, New Look 6071.Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-48468902447568365452013-09-15T12:22:28.615-05:002013-09-15T12:22:28.615-05:00They sure do have their place!They sure do have their place!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-52897279610155588272013-09-15T10:09:49.701-05:002013-09-15T10:09:49.701-05:00There's nothing wrong with a good girdle, you ...There's nothing wrong with a good girdle, you look fabulous!Katie Cahillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589385552723431803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-14454879224590643822012-10-10T16:32:26.643-05:002012-10-10T16:32:26.643-05:00I got suckered by color! And it's not just MY...I got suckered by color! And it's not just MY lumps and bumps that show - the seams of my slip, the sliders on my bra straps - everything!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-34980581839916814192012-10-10T15:24:39.135-05:002012-10-10T15:24:39.135-05:00That is a cute pattern, and both of them turned ou...That is a cute pattern, and both of them turned out great. I know what you mean -- even though all of our lumps and bumps are different in size in shape, I have yet to talk with a woman who loved how flimsy knits looked when worn fitted. (And I saw your comment above; it's always nice to have an excuse for another GC order...) I completely adore the styling of *both* of those cardigan pair-ups!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406909491823466233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-79707600539150787852012-10-10T07:38:23.294-05:002012-10-10T07:38:23.294-05:00Where do I find the time? By avoiding the things ...Where do I find the time? By avoiding the things I ought to be doing, LOL!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-2732655817010012202012-10-10T07:20:46.728-05:002012-10-10T07:20:46.728-05:00I love the red dress on you. I see no lumps only g...I love the red dress on you. I see no lumps only gorgeousness !! You look like a natural model, hair and make up perfect. The dress is truely devine ! I wish I looked like that on my back view lol, my 'wide load' warning tends to detract from pretty dresses ;-) Excellent work lady, especially making 2 !! Where on earth do you find the time ?! xxxKirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160921813896785056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-62048218388224556782012-10-10T07:04:02.950-05:002012-10-10T07:04:02.950-05:00I guess that means another order from Girl Charlee...I guess that means another order from Girl Charlee is due . . . Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-74438632028484111512012-10-10T06:24:59.547-05:002012-10-10T06:24:59.547-05:00I'm with SoKnitPicky -- to my eye, they do loo...I'm with SoKnitPicky -- to my eye, they do look bust-enhancing and in the photos of each dress with the cardi, the eye just wants to travel up and it's very flattering. I love these dresses!<br /><br />Twisted Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04766137731392826652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-44128454819785406532012-10-10T01:54:42.624-05:002012-10-10T01:54:42.624-05:00I think it looks really good, but I know what you ...I think it looks really good, but I know what you mean about clingy stuff making you self-conscious. I hate when stuff clings to my thighs!<br />I think it'll look even better with your plan of heavier fabric :)Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719917783641156738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-16880851423752634192012-10-09T20:04:18.408-05:002012-10-09T20:04:18.408-05:00Ummm . . . verbal expressions, or facial expressio...Ummm . . . verbal expressions, or facial expressions?!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-47532853546603185882012-10-09T19:34:35.719-05:002012-10-09T19:34:35.719-05:00You have the most hilarious expressions, which sad...You have the most hilarious expressions, which sadly distracts me from the clothing you are trying to show off, oh well. In the photos both dresses look really beautiful, although I agree, the see-through thing would be a deal breaker for me. I might have to look into one of these miracle girdles....Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11334868491094133451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-50329586731772826142012-10-09T18:35:29.057-05:002012-10-09T18:35:29.057-05:00They're kind of miraculous, aren't they?They're kind of miraculous, aren't they?Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-57318663122760576092012-10-09T17:29:02.672-05:002012-10-09T17:29:02.672-05:00I'm with you girl! I love my girdle with more ...I'm with you girl! I love my girdle with more clingy outfits or when I really want to rock the '50s look. I think you look great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-62391311823019393522012-10-09T16:43:12.517-05:002012-10-09T16:43:12.517-05:00I guess I should quit being so cheap and spend a f...I guess I should quit being so cheap and spend a few bucks, eh? LOL!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-68132458815126884632012-10-09T16:42:39.927-05:002012-10-09T16:42:39.927-05:00I did that last year, and while I'll admit it&...I did that last year, and while I'll admit it's tedious while doing it, it's such great information to have! It really informs a lot of my sewing nowadays.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-14364075195220424172012-10-09T13:41:43.079-05:002012-10-09T13:41:43.079-05:00These look great on you! I'm sure you would f...These look great on you! I'm sure you would feel more comfortable with a sturdier fabric, but you really do look great in both dresses. I hate flimsy knits! It's hard not to feel self-conscious in them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-13015110659774086742012-10-09T13:22:11.112-05:002012-10-09T13:22:11.112-05:00Oh! So much to love about this post. First, the th...Oh! So much to love about this post. First, the three dresses (these 2 and the previous 1) are so wonderful. At least in the pictures, especially of the red dress, I would say the criss-cross is bust-enhancing. The accessories are all wonderful, and you hair looks so fab! I especially love the white and black cardi.<br /><br />Thanks for posting great honest pictures pre & post girdle. I'm taking a knitting class this weekend in which we have to trace an outline of our bodies for the purpose of decided what is most flattering, and I'm not really looking forward to that task, LOL!<br /><br />soknitpickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168262237286825852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-10796129251817011582012-10-09T12:29:18.739-05:002012-10-09T12:29:18.739-05:00It seems somehow slips are out of vogue with the y...It seems somehow slips are out of vogue with the younger ladies? For my generation, I think they were pretty much de rigueur! And they really do make the clothing hang so much better. I even wear them with fully lined dresses and skirts!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-85876649879034026502012-10-09T12:27:44.567-05:002012-10-09T12:27:44.567-05:00Thank you :-) I am interested to see how much of ...Thank you :-) I am interested to see how much of a difference the better quality fabric will make. I have a feeling it may be significant. But this pattern is on the back burner now, because I have a new pattern love. More on that later in the week!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-89659107401275873462012-10-09T12:25:52.078-05:002012-10-09T12:25:52.078-05:00Oh yes, I ALWAYS wear a slip, no matter what! I g...Oh yes, I ALWAYS wear a slip, no matter what! I guess I'm a bit old-fashioned that way! I'd love to see some sewing projects from you alongside your lovely knits!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-79877408621743155392012-10-09T11:40:33.753-05:002012-10-09T11:40:33.753-05:00seriously love this style of dress! i'll have ...seriously love this style of dress! i'll have to add this pattern to my list when they go on sale. both of yours turned out really nice! i hear you about being self conscious of the lumps and bumps, though these are nice enough i would break down and wear a slip (errr... make a slip... haven't owned one since i was a kid!) just so they didn't languish in the closet. you look great!lisa g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09891757600316953288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-44351111695715837122012-10-09T10:15:43.759-05:002012-10-09T10:15:43.759-05:00Gail, it looks great on you! Yes, it's true yo...Gail, it looks great on you! Yes, it's true you are not a double "d" (and neither am I for that matter!) but I actually think the criss-cross detail looks quite good. There is nothing wrong with a small bust. I'm quite lumpy, er, curvy, at the waist and hip line and my dress doesn't show the lumps too much so I think maybe the fabric choice makes a difference as well. Having said that, and regardless of fabric choice, a girdle is always an excellent idea.<br />Andreahttp://www.stitchparade.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-42802246764394269652012-10-09T09:20:48.060-05:002012-10-09T09:20:48.060-05:00I always say, wear a slip, it does smooth things o...I always say, wear a slip, it does smooth things out. But despite your self critique, it looks great, especially with the cardigan. Nice job! You keep inspiring me to get the measuring tape out and figure out what size pattern to buy. I love wearing dresses and I have only one for fall. I need to make more!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14037559085102995318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-19190901885213238442012-10-09T08:12:19.045-05:002012-10-09T08:12:19.045-05:00Hmmm . . . interesting. Fit problems, or construc...Hmmm . . . interesting. Fit problems, or construction problems, I wonder? Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-50134659291860778422012-10-09T08:05:52.384-05:002012-10-09T08:05:52.384-05:00OMG, a red dress with a black and white cardigan!?...OMG, a red dress with a black and white cardigan!? You're a woman after my own heart! ;-)))))<br /><br />I think the dresses turned out fabulously, despite the issues you've mentioned. I've always had problems with New Look patterns, for some reason. :-/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com