tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post5151296378460775580..comments2024-01-06T04:45:09.109+11:00Comments on Sew Retro Rose: The Tropical Wrap Dress is DONE!!!Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02088942931608827770noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-62522161692835868572013-02-13T12:09:54.391+11:002013-02-13T12:09:54.391+11:00Hey Toggles! You'll have to wait a couple of ...Hey Toggles! You'll have to wait a couple of weeks to see the final pictures of me wearing it with all the accessories, but it'll be worth it I assure you!<br /><br />I'm always the one who throws herself in at the deep end. The first thing I sewed in August 2011 was a knee length princess seamed tailored coat! <br /><br />I think you should just give it a shot and see how you go, you might just surprise yourself :)Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02088942931608827770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-16376231975088710172013-02-13T12:02:25.101+11:002013-02-13T12:02:25.101+11:00I've been hanging out to see this project fini...I've been hanging out to see this project finished. It looks great, I can't wait to see it worn and accessorised. I've wanted to "dive in" to drafting patterns like this and seeing how great this looks might just be the nudge I need. Though I may start with something simpler (I'm not sure I'm this clever).Toggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04068767088002829268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-16357322889888447432013-02-13T09:18:24.952+11:002013-02-13T09:18:24.952+11:00I know Sean, I love it too - and green definitely ...I know Sean, I love it too - and green definitely was the right choice in the end. Its good to step outside your comfort zone every now and again :)Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02088942931608827770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-57899894323000214492013-02-13T09:16:43.973+11:002013-02-13T09:16:43.973+11:00I know Sean, I love it too!! And green definitely...I know Sean, I love it too!! And green definitely was the right choice in the end :)Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02088942931608827770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-12014404609946647592013-02-13T09:16:08.895+11:002013-02-13T09:16:08.895+11:00Thanks Liz :)Thanks Liz :)Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02088942931608827770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-3378797575544586512013-02-13T09:15:53.283+11:002013-02-13T09:15:53.283+11:00Thanks Nessa - I am very pleased with myself to sa...Thanks Nessa - I am very pleased with myself to say the least!!! And its so wonderful to have the perfect outfit for this party too :) Now I just need the weather to co-operate!Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02088942931608827770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-21201887020655411372013-02-13T09:14:58.750+11:002013-02-13T09:14:58.750+11:00How good are mini pom-poms!!!! I just love them!!...How good are mini pom-poms!!!! I just love them!!Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02088942931608827770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-19143509444231905072013-02-13T09:14:39.749+11:002013-02-13T09:14:39.749+11:00Thanks Bea! I really wasn't sure about the gr...Thanks Bea! I really wasn't sure about the green at first. I really would have liked to contrast it with pink, but the shop didnt have any pink rayon, only green. So I went with the green and I am SOOOO glad I did!Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02088942931608827770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-10739780957227766332013-02-13T09:13:47.594+11:002013-02-13T09:13:47.594+11:00I can't wait to show you what it looks like on...I can't wait to show you what it looks like on either!!! But honestly, thank goodness for my headless friend. Without her I'd be lost!Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02088942931608827770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-34267876884214111312013-02-13T09:12:56.399+11:002013-02-13T09:12:56.399+11:00Thanks Cherise :)Thanks Cherise :)Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02088942931608827770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-5325277161879469112013-02-13T00:05:50.874+11:002013-02-13T00:05:50.874+11:00Ooo, I love how the green lining is visible!! :-D
...Ooo, I love how the green lining is visible!! :-D<br /><br />The Fictionista<br />{sean-mackenzie.blogspot.com}seannaapprovedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09546047220109216505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-22124130774234113132013-02-12T20:05:43.070+11:002013-02-12T20:05:43.070+11:00So, so beautiful! Great job!So, so beautiful! Great job!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16368407601138016370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-52656675436995926782013-02-12T19:26:01.333+11:002013-02-12T19:26:01.333+11:00That dress is so special, you must be thrilled ! I...That dress is so special, you must be thrilled ! It'll be a joy to wear next weekend! those tiny pom poms are adorable. Nessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029381870073249449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-15770870964098969352013-02-12T19:19:41.801+11:002013-02-12T19:19:41.801+11:00Thats one awesome dress! Loving the parrots and po...Thats one awesome dress! Loving the parrots and pom pom combination! Now you just need to organise a little beach side cocktail gathering to show it off :DEllen https://www.blogger.com/profile/00405434791158268648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-58438464129913920442013-02-12T18:40:43.200+11:002013-02-12T18:40:43.200+11:00That dress is amazing. I love the fabric so much a...That dress is amazing. I love the fabric so much and the green contrast is perfect. I can't wait to see some action shots. You did such an awesome job creating this beauty.Bea W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09388127017132383701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-30282282327996945642013-02-12T18:34:06.717+11:002013-02-12T18:34:06.717+11:00gorgeous! excelelnt idea on the strap. incredibl...gorgeous! excelelnt idea on the strap. incredible execution. funfabric. great shape. and all out of your own imagination. design = awesome!!!<br />wtg!!!<br />cannot wait to see it on and all the extra flare you'll bring to it accessorized instead of it sitting there on your headless friend ;)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13010386613557001028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-30266562858243475422013-02-12T18:31:01.282+11:002013-02-12T18:31:01.282+11:00Wow! That dress is gorgeous! :)Wow! That dress is gorgeous! :)Cherisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298950790402118924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-59727413612947248072013-02-12T16:12:24.725+11:002013-02-12T16:12:24.725+11:00Me either Esz - I have a feeling its going to be s...Me either Esz - I have a feeling its going to be spectacular!!!Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02088942931608827770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-47016539872744287842013-02-12T16:05:47.288+11:002013-02-12T16:05:47.288+11:00Spectacular! I just love those colours. Can't ...Spectacular! I just love those colours. Can't wait to see it all accessorized up and worn to your party :-)Eszhttp://kittysdrawings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-80994530952237681022013-02-12T15:50:38.263+11:002013-02-12T15:50:38.263+11:00Thanks Erin! I'm trying to see it in my mind ...Thanks Erin! I'm trying to see it in my mind with the bolero on!!Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02088942931608827770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-16465500976035818912013-02-12T15:47:55.271+11:002013-02-12T15:47:55.271+11:00Beautiful! Can't wait to see it on.Beautiful! Can't wait to see it on.Seamstress Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17468363734999412359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-54997947701095244772013-02-12T15:01:18.441+11:002013-02-12T15:01:18.441+11:00Thanks Dionne :DThanks Dionne :DBeccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02088942931608827770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281220105765950860.post-38121499005485993852013-02-12T14:58:38.272+11:002013-02-12T14:58:38.272+11:00it is beautiful, really beautifulit is beautiful, really beautifuldionnenoreply@blogger.com