tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post291010389786123173..comments2023-04-16T02:49:26.129-05:00Comments on today's agenda: Maxed out yet?Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-42357193843854337112013-06-16T09:37:54.400-05:002013-06-16T09:37:54.400-05:00Oooh, a tiered one! Cool!Oooh, a tiered one! Cool!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-46076629685421577722013-06-15T21:31:27.409-05:002013-06-15T21:31:27.409-05:00Ooh pretty! Well done! I dream of making myself ...Ooh pretty! Well done! I dream of making myself a maxi- tiered, and lined too. Yours looks great! Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719917783641156738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-13374281056318307642013-06-13T15:08:59.705-05:002013-06-13T15:08:59.705-05:00I agree that it's pretty easy to look frumpy i...I agree that it's pretty easy to look frumpy in these. That's why I tried to keep mine on the slimmer side of full - more columnar. And on my shape the "trapezoid dirndl" makes a big difference.<br /><br />You should try it out - I think it would be a cute look on you!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-78696956281421016552013-06-12T18:18:18.007-05:002013-06-12T18:18:18.007-05:00Love love love the color. I haven't come '...Love love love the color. I haven't come 'round to maxi skirts or dresses yet - I keep thinking I'll look frump-ish in them. I should just go try some on and see what I think! Yours looks lovely!PoldaPophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540000076159376802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-38375961719537340392013-06-12T08:32:42.153-05:002013-06-12T08:32:42.153-05:00Thanks - I think so too!Thanks - I think so too!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-290261961177276102013-06-11T16:59:21.094-05:002013-06-11T16:59:21.094-05:00What a fun color! It really goes great with black ...What a fun color! It really goes great with black and white. Melizza Makeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535548992762009971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-12305472432243165582013-06-11T07:14:16.353-05:002013-06-11T07:14:16.353-05:00You're right - they do seem to be made in knit...You're right - they do seem to be made in knits more often (I know this because of my extensive research!) and the ones that are woven tend to be chiffon. I really didn't want to go that route though, because I don't think I could have ironed down the gathers on chiffon like I did on this lawn, so it would have ended up looking poofy around the waist. Don't want that!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-25229857760566322262013-06-10T23:09:14.454-05:002013-06-10T23:09:14.454-05:00This skirt is gorgeous Gail, and a just a perfect ...This skirt is gorgeous Gail, and a just a perfect color for you! You're so right -- if you get sick of it or something, you still have a lot of intact fabric to make something else. I'm inspired by this make -- I don't see maxis made up in wovens very often, and I have some great ones in my stash that would be perfect for it...Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406909491823466233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-25596084848135201662013-06-10T11:29:18.012-05:002013-06-10T11:29:18.012-05:00Thank you! Thank you! Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-38439884824577116822013-06-10T11:21:46.118-05:002013-06-10T11:21:46.118-05:00Really pretty! I LOVE this color-- it's gorge...Really pretty! I LOVE this color-- it's gorgeous! And what a clever way to determine the finished width of the skirt!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-49053194945148776282013-06-10T07:59:25.406-05:002013-06-10T07:59:25.406-05:00Hehehe - I was pretty proud of myself for coming u...Hehehe - I was pretty proud of myself for coming up with that experiment! I thought the same thing - I could either chop it down to a regular length skirt when the trend is over, or use the fabric to make something new, because these are such great expanses of fabric!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-29429000880588982952013-06-10T07:58:24.434-05:002013-06-10T07:58:24.434-05:00Thank you, Ami!Thank you, Ami!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-84272893663415741962013-06-10T07:58:14.505-05:002013-06-10T07:58:14.505-05:00I beg to differ! Your recent maxi was gorgeous! ...I beg to differ! Your recent maxi was gorgeous! Plus, it's easier when you don't have to accommodate a baby bump!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-82437506144208018062013-06-10T07:57:13.745-05:002013-06-10T07:57:13.745-05:00Thank you! I agree - this color is particularly f...Thank you! I agree - this color is particularly flattering to me. Good thing, because I love it so!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-73133136051791513752013-06-10T07:56:48.061-05:002013-06-10T07:56:48.061-05:00I think you would look adorable in a maxi! Plus, ...I think you would look adorable in a maxi! Plus, Kitty could chase around your hem :-)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-89626651080665225782013-06-10T07:56:11.251-05:002013-06-10T07:56:11.251-05:00Thank you, Stef! It's been a learning process...Thank you, Stef! It's been a learning process, and I'm just now (after 2 years) starting to feel like the fitting thing is clicking. It's been interesting to see my attitude toward RTW vs. handmade change - I definitely feel like my handmades are of superior quality these days, and that makes me feel proud!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-72082352986324909742013-06-10T07:15:14.845-05:002013-06-10T07:15:14.845-05:00Wow- this is awesome! And I really really love the...Wow- this is awesome! And I really really love the colour!! :)Amihttp://sewinglondon.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-58950092163569783912013-06-10T05:00:46.006-05:002013-06-10T05:00:46.006-05:00Love your method of deciding on the hem width! Th...Love your method of deciding on the hem width! The skirt looks great, and you could always shorten it if you get bored with the maxi look. I love the colour too, coral is one of my current favourites. Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12854866475645268162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-60408434870942821182013-06-09T23:20:37.907-05:002013-06-09T23:20:37.907-05:00Love it! I can never quite get maxi's right, ...Love it! I can never quite get maxi's right, for silly reasons, but yours looks so lovely!! The color is great, too :)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989756320124172799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-18050812552897510582013-06-09T23:15:23.628-05:002013-06-09T23:15:23.628-05:00Cute! That's a great colour for you. Love the ...Cute! That's a great colour for you. Love the deep hem too. It does help with the drapeMiss Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17609252056004835776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-83992763137349335042013-06-09T17:58:26.273-05:002013-06-09T17:58:26.273-05:00Oh gorgeous! I think I should try a maxi skirt so...Oh gorgeous! I think I should try a maxi skirt sometime, it might work for me. The coral color is super pretty, I don't think people use it nearly enough. I love the flats too!Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11334868491094133451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-53711470649940027502013-06-09T16:40:57.674-05:002013-06-09T16:40:57.674-05:00Sewing is such an underapprecated craft. The fact ...Sewing is such an underapprecated craft. The fact that you can custom adjust these lovely patterns to fit your body shape is freakin' amazing! I've tried maxis in the stores, but their material show too many lumps and bumps. I totally love these maxis you have made for yourself, Gail. You are definitely talented.Kepaniehttp://knitspiringodyssey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-38167763508341738582013-06-09T14:40:28.926-05:002013-06-09T14:40:28.926-05:00Thanks, Lynne! I love the blouse too, but I'd...Thanks, Lynne! I love the blouse too, but I'd have to grade it down a fair bit if I wanted to make it. The pants, I'm not so sure about!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-41168939900453841892013-06-09T14:36:03.299-05:002013-06-09T14:36:03.299-05:00Your skirt is gorgeous, the colour is lovely! I l...Your skirt is gorgeous, the colour is lovely! I love maxi dresses and skirts, I think they're the kind of thing that is never out of fashion. I also love the blouse on the pattern envelope; that collar, those sleeves - fantastic! And what a great tip on cutting the lining, I must remember that.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891063381064955827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-35964353350308941012013-06-09T14:34:52.182-05:002013-06-09T14:34:52.182-05:00Thanks, Sally! I was thinking about you this afte...Thanks, Sally! I was thinking about you this afternoon - I went and bought that knit dress pattern you just made! Prepare to get copied!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.com