tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post4875190441540220357..comments2024-01-06T04:45:09.109+11:00Comments on Sew Retro Rose: Skirts Skirts SKIRTS!!!!!!Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02088942931608827770noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-30381036795984266282014-07-24T03:10:16.414+10:002014-07-24T03:10:16.414+10:00Everything is beautiful but I LOVE THE HATS!!!!!!!...Everything is beautiful but I LOVE THE HATS!!!!!!!Katerinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584594643772373606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-53974843509251872182014-07-19T01:22:34.086+10:002014-07-19T01:22:34.086+10:00These skirts are great. You have chosen lovely fab...These skirts are great. You have chosen lovely fabrics.Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-38002669744728795472014-07-19T00:47:02.223+10:002014-07-19T00:47:02.223+10:00Beccie,
Lovely1 Lovely! Clapping wildly from th...Beccie,<br /><br />Lovely1 Lovely! Clapping wildly from the rogue's gallery. These skirts and blouses look comfortable as well as pretty.<br /><br /><br />You know you have a cool life, right?<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />LyricLyrichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16489326001502318429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-57037000462967637112014-07-17T05:58:12.207+10:002014-07-17T05:58:12.207+10:00These are all a-flipping-dorable! I can't wai...These are all a-flipping-dorable! I can't wait to see them with the blouses!!!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-62820735094344219332014-07-16T11:04:46.290+10:002014-07-16T11:04:46.290+10:00Beccie, I just noticed where you described the ins...Beccie, I just noticed where you described the inserting the zippers. Oops. Sorry. <br />Thanks again.<br />RobinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-57383007052593805582014-07-16T10:58:45.915+10:002014-07-16T10:58:45.915+10:00Love your blog. I love sewing vintage. I am lucky...Love your blog. I love sewing vintage. I am lucky that I can still ask my mother for assistance. She taught to sew many, many years ago in the 70's. Question, which pattern are using for the skirts? Do the skirts button or zip in the back? I am impressed with the assortment of vintage fabrics. The quality is excellent. Take care and Good luck. Robin of NCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-72400405366162068302014-07-14T19:58:48.045+10:002014-07-14T19:58:48.045+10:00I have always done two lines but really close toge...I have always done two lines but really close together... Your way seems much better! It never even occurred to me that I could spread them apart but remove the lower one later! I can't tell you how many handy tips I have picked up from your blog. Thank you!Charlottenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-41933401021576062692014-07-14T15:47:00.234+10:002014-07-14T15:47:00.234+10:00The skirts all look great!The skirts all look great!Jana Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11454172769004240584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-50344339417198587552014-07-13T10:57:57.372+10:002014-07-13T10:57:57.372+10:00the skirts are so pretty, I love them all. the skirts are so pretty, I love them all. Lizzardtearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15884047798634672920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-69394365689096675712014-07-11T13:46:12.097+10:002014-07-11T13:46:12.097+10:00I have been wanting to sew dresses and skirts for ...I have been wanting to sew dresses and skirts for a long time, but I'm really nervous. I see circle skirt patterns, and I'm not sure they have the waistband like your skirts which is exactly what I want!! I have made quilts before so I know how to sew on a machine (and by hand). Are you following a specific pattern for your skirts? I tried making a staple dress-which looked TERRIBLE on me. I started making a Washi dress, but kinda gave up when I made the bodice of the muslin. But seeing your skirts has really sparked my motivation again to try. I'm 5 foot exactly and have gained about 5 pounds in the last year or so. I tried waiting for the 5 pounds to go back down, but I think they will be here for awhile until I start working again this fall (I'm a sub teacher and going back to school this fall for a new degree). I think it may be easier to start with a skirt then move onto dresses. Do you recommend a specific pattern or designer? I like Tilly's skirt pattern with the belted bow. I want a fuller skirt than an Aline skirt. I think I would want my skirt to be a bit shorter around my knees so it looks like I have a bit of leg, haha. I follow a ton of sewing blogs, but maybe you have some good advice I don't know about yet! I tend to like Indie patterns more than ones you can get at the store. I love the vintage look, but I don't really dress vintage (yet), but I would love to have a collection of dresses I can wear when I sub that are comfortable, but also practical. Thanks so much! <br />-karrie<br />If I haven't said it, I am OBSESSED with the fabrics you picked out, and can't wait to see your blouses :) For some reason, sewing garments isn't as easy as I thought it might be. But I'm not ready to give up on it yet! I have only taken one class to learn the staple dress. I also have a class credit to Craftsy that I haven't been able to decide on. I have a lot to learn in garment sewing. I would love to learn the basics, but I would also like to have a finished product when I'm done with the class.<br /><br />-karrie<br />ksmith8@emich.eduKarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09186655510311203493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-42215417994944786032014-07-11T12:53:35.437+10:002014-07-11T12:53:35.437+10:00Aren't they! I consider myself very lucky to ...Aren't they! I consider myself very lucky to own all of them!!!Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02088942931608827770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-1944569536097507352014-07-11T12:53:18.630+10:002014-07-11T12:53:18.630+10:00Thanks Tippy :)Thanks Tippy :)Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02088942931608827770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-67203959941540165242014-07-11T12:53:09.214+10:002014-07-11T12:53:09.214+10:00I just love novelty things! So much fun to access...I just love novelty things! So much fun to accessorise!Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02088942931608827770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-79421652370622195042014-07-11T12:52:38.530+10:002014-07-11T12:52:38.530+10:00YES CHARLOTTE! That is exactly what it does. Hav...YES CHARLOTTE! That is exactly what it does. Having a second line further down (I do one 2/8" from the selvedge, and the second one about an inch away from that) helps you gather because it keeps the fabric evenly bunched. And when you sew the waistband on you won't get bits of skirt stuck in the stitching! Try it, you'll never do it with one line ever again :)Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02088942931608827770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-20882160275236620042014-07-11T12:50:41.616+10:002014-07-11T12:50:41.616+10:00Taygan, I've worked out I'm a pretty quick...Taygan, I've worked out I'm a pretty quick sewer by regular standards, and doing them all together does make it seem like it took me less time... But yes, now blouses to match!Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02088942931608827770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-80031062027525217342014-07-11T12:49:36.603+10:002014-07-11T12:49:36.603+10:00I WISH I could have bought the kitchen dresser! I...I WISH I could have bought the kitchen dresser! It was just so cute and adorable... if only I had more room in my sewing room. It would make FABULOUS storage! And yes, they were toy sewing machines for children. Completely adorable!<br /><br />Skirts are really quick and easy to make and they do make for fabulous holiday wear. Perhaps you should consider sending your kids and husband on a holiday on their own... I would!!!Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02088942931608827770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-38725633047568043602014-07-11T10:22:00.803+10:002014-07-11T10:22:00.803+10:00Ohhhh such amazing scores!!!!!!! xoxOhhhh such amazing scores!!!!!!! xoxA Vintage Nerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419873639578606712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-65062204057855855092014-07-11T07:45:20.485+10:002014-07-11T07:45:20.485+10:00Drool worthy post!Drool worthy post!Tippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05118868961540552913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-81170323518990972622014-07-11T04:10:19.996+10:002014-07-11T04:10:19.996+10:00Wonderful! You are so productive. Love all these...Wonderful! You are so productive. Love all these different novelty skirts. I am very much on a novelty skirt kick right now.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439393534029787165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-85016395460907643542014-07-11T02:28:37.746+10:002014-07-11T02:28:37.746+10:00Hi Beccie, I am sure I have commented before on ho...Hi Beccie, I am sure I have commented before on how much I hate gathering skirts, I can never get the gathers even. Is that why you add an extra gathering line below the waistband, to be removed later? I have never seen that done before but it seems really sensible!Charlottenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-80778895081789810342014-07-10T22:50:49.960+10:002014-07-10T22:50:49.960+10:00I wish I was as motivated as you - I can't bel...I wish I was as motivated as you - I can't believe how quickly you've whipped up those lovely skirts, and now blouses to match?!! I have serious sewing-envy right now.Tayganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09112136281775704986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-2273930173246505682014-07-10T22:09:12.984+10:002014-07-10T22:09:12.984+10:00I love, love, love all the stuff you showed here i...I love, love, love all the stuff you showed here in your post. I think I would have bought the kitchen dresser, it's gorgeous! And the sewing machines - for kids? Adorable! They would be perfect for me! Ah, and - the black straw hat. That one is totally amazing, and it suits you so well, I think it was made for you…<br /><br />I am trying to sew some pieces for my holiday wardrobe too, but I think I will not finish all of them (sometimes I wish I could send the kids and my husband on holiday to have a week off to sew). At least I will have some new skirts as well (quick and easy to make), but yours are more beautiful!Mrs. Doris Buttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839503834598871835noreply@blogger.com