sewtime said... Very cute, it is very pretty on you. 9/22/08 6:18 PM
Terri Smith said... Love the Ferrari/trailer comparison LOL. Nice dress too! 9/22/08 6:31 PM
Nancy Anne said... For all of the issues you had with this dress, you sure did turn out a cute garment! Purple is my favorite color, so I am loving your hue choice! 9/22/08 7:00 PM
Lori V said... Very pretty. 9/22/08 10:57 PM
LindsayT said... Nice dress! 9/23/08 10:18 AM
Heatherrique said... Absolutely a sharp and stylish dress on you! 9/23/08 12:12 PM
nicegirl said... This looks fantastic! There's definitely nothing wrong with mixing high fabric and low. I think the only difference working with silk is using a sharp/microtex needle. Once you put the right needle in the machine, it's no different than sewing anything else. 9/24/08 4:34 PM
birdmcfarland said... thanks for the needle advice! I used a regular needle (despite knowing that there were better tools out there) and it worked fine. Getting over these "fear humps" is such a relief! 9/25/08 0:34 AM
elily00 said... I really like this dress! The purple fabric is beautiful, and that silk trim does add a nice touch :) I think it turned out great and it looks beautiful on you! I know you like the lace peeking out, but what about attaching a hem band with the silk? That might help your hem issues- just an idea :) 1/16/09 11:10 AM
Very cute, it is very pretty on you.
9/22/08 6:18 PM
Love the Ferrari/trailer comparison LOL. Nice dress too!
9/22/08 6:31 PM
For all of the issues you had with this dress, you sure did turn out a cute garment! Purple is my favorite color, so I am loving your hue choice!
9/22/08 7:00 PM
Very pretty.
9/22/08 10:57 PM
Nice dress!
9/23/08 10:18 AM
Absolutely a sharp and stylish dress on you!
9/23/08 12:12 PM
This looks fantastic! There's definitely nothing wrong with mixing high fabric and low. I think the only difference working with silk is using a sharp/microtex needle. Once you put the right needle in the machine, it's no different than sewing anything else.
9/24/08 4:34 PM
thanks for the needle advice! I used a regular needle (despite knowing that there were better tools out there) and it worked fine. Getting over these "fear humps" is such a relief!
9/25/08 0:34 AM
I really like this dress! The purple fabric is beautiful, and that silk trim does add a nice touch :) I think it turned out great and it looks beautiful on you! I know you like the lace peeking out, but what about attaching a hem band with the silk? That might help your hem issues- just an idea :)
1/16/09 11:10 AM