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Loes Hinse Designs: 5304 (Portofino Dress) thumbsup - Type:Dresses    printable version
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Posted on:6/4/06 2:57 PM
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Ann Smith said...
What an amazing story. And a success at that! Your improvisations worked out great. I can't believe you did this and still found time to write a review. That pink trim is wonderful. How did that just happen to be in your stash?
6/4/06 3:54 PM
Elona said...
Smashing dress! And I love the way your photos show you standing next to yourself for the second view. Somehow, that's very helpful.
6/4/06 4:19 PM
redsquid said...
Ann- at some point I will start my "panty binge" and do lots of lingerie sewing. I was stocking up on lingerie elastics and decided to order some brighter colors and unusual elastics as long as I was paying shipping for the more traditional offerings... so the most unusual choice gets used first. Time-wise, it helps that DH works Saturdays - plenty of Linda-time to sew.
6/4/06 5:22 PM
Nicky Scholnick said...
I enjoyed your review, and am amazed at how quickly you sewed this up. It is absolutely gorgeous!
6/4/06 7:02 PM
CarolynGM said...
Very entertaining review, and I learned a new very vivid fashion term: butt velcro! I believe I've had that affliction on occasion, but never knew what to call it.
6/4/06 8:25 PM
AngieC said...
Great informative review and I love the dress on you! You give us all hope for the $2 fabric we have in our stash!
6/4/06 8:34 PM
Linda E. said...
I love your dress and the review was very entertaining thanks for taking the time to do it all
6/4/06 8:43 PM
lornakismet said...
This is very eye-catching! You look good in this graceful long dress. -LornaKismet (Lorna A.)
6/5/06 1:54 AM
Lhan said...
Lovely review! I like what you tell us about, and the things you try. I love the lingerie story - I have an ambition to do this one day too. Your solutions to the problems of fitting are great - I have actually never been attracted to this pattern, and it helps expand the horizons to see other people's enthusiasms. Thanks!
6/5/06 6:30 AM
carolynw said...
Great review - dress looks absolutely lovely on you. Bravo for working through all the little fitting problems - had a hearty laugh at "butt velcro" much funnier than my name for that. Hope you had a wonderful dinner with DH and am sure you got many admiring glances.
6/5/06 8:39 AM
slanden99 said...
Beautiful dress!
6/5/06 6:40 PM
Deb Bee said...
Great review and rendition of this dress. I know you made a smash entrance at dinner!
6/6/06 7:11 PM
martinanne said...
Great review and beautiful dress! I especially like the pink trim...it really adds something.
6/17/06 4:30 AM
AnneM said...
I'm certain that DH did not complain about the neckline. It really looks great. What a fantastic job you did on your "quick fixes".
7/1/06 4:57 PM
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