tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post2123210771639109563..comments2024-03-23T04:10:43.846-05:00Comments on Mode de Lis: · A Touch of the Tropical ·Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-76193798743873787382017-07-28T17:59:59.471-05:002017-07-28T17:59:59.471-05:00Thanks Elizabeth! And I think you're right- I...Thanks Elizabeth! And I think you're right- I maybe that's why I like it more than most 1940s styles.... ;-)Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-22598854701561791792017-03-27T16:21:21.293-05:002017-03-27T16:21:21.293-05:00I absolutely adore this dress! You make the most b...I absolutely adore this dress! You make the most beautiful dresses. I really admire how well you tailor them and perfect the small details. I like this pattern too, although I though it was a 1950s pattern? I think it looks perfection without the shoulder pads. :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07082037937470731679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-75581737617512025442017-03-23T13:18:02.598-05:002017-03-23T13:18:02.598-05:00Thanks! :-)Thanks! :-)Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-65387494034643245862017-03-23T13:17:37.749-05:002017-03-23T13:17:37.749-05:00Thanks Brandy! I'll have to look into the pad...Thanks Brandy! I'll have to look into the padded covers as well, even screw backs kind of bother me, but maybe I just really need to toughen up. ;-)Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-28232936629687794582017-03-23T13:16:31.693-05:002017-03-23T13:16:31.693-05:00Thank you Abigail! :-)Thank you Abigail! :-)Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-22966569905895155502017-03-23T13:16:16.223-05:002017-03-23T13:16:16.223-05:00Thanks for commenting Rosalyn! :-)Thanks for commenting Rosalyn! :-)Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-44181059427978794712017-03-23T13:15:21.377-05:002017-03-23T13:15:21.377-05:00Thank you Nicole! :-)Thank you Nicole! :-)Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-78974052638596793202017-03-23T13:15:04.636-05:002017-03-23T13:15:04.636-05:00Thanks Bianca! On the flip side of things- I alwa...Thanks Bianca! On the flip side of things- I always admire how you make such classic, clean garments. It leaves them open for all sorts of accessorizing, which you always do to perfection!Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-36907387786276771592017-03-23T13:13:55.588-05:002017-03-23T13:13:55.588-05:00Thanks so much!Thanks so much!Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-56839322520801582902017-03-23T13:13:43.668-05:002017-03-23T13:13:43.668-05:00Thank you Quinn! :-) More and more, I think I rea...Thank you Quinn! :-) More and more, I think I really need to try shoulder pads again... maybe using the ones from my vintage 1940s dress as a pattern!Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-86815052411885894902017-03-23T13:12:30.699-05:002017-03-23T13:12:30.699-05:00Thanks for commenting Marilyn!Thanks for commenting Marilyn!Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-20008185329631921762017-03-23T13:12:16.843-05:002017-03-23T13:12:16.843-05:00Thanks Jackie! As for sewing tips... I don't ...Thanks Jackie! As for sewing tips... I don't have many, sorry! I try to ensure that the cutting-out process is as accurate as possible- making sure the fabric is laying square and is well-ironed. Doing several fittings throughout the project is also a must, since rayon just behaves differently on the body than other fabrics. Good luck! :-)Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-16199028210251124332017-03-23T13:08:33.500-05:002017-03-23T13:08:33.500-05:00Duly noted! I think I'll be giving them anoth...Duly noted! I think I'll be giving them another try this summer... I feel like I haven't found the perfect pair, but I'm going to keep looking!Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-91707249350518186042017-03-23T13:07:36.675-05:002017-03-23T13:07:36.675-05:00Awww, thanks so much Jessica!Awww, thanks so much Jessica!Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-89394005724242516492017-03-23T13:07:19.287-05:002017-03-23T13:07:19.287-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-87501250896856432622017-03-23T13:07:00.062-05:002017-03-23T13:07:00.062-05:00Thanks so much Esther!:-)Thanks so much Esther!:-)Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-24434927522632858772017-03-23T13:06:40.660-05:002017-03-23T13:06:40.660-05:00Thanks Sarah! What a great tip for clip-on earring...Thanks Sarah! What a great tip for clip-on earrings- I'll have to keep that in mind! I don't go looking for earrings very often, but I usually happen upon them at antique stores, estate sales, thrift stores, etc. Looking for a "lot" on etsy or eBay might result in some good prices, too!Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-28636879238818514362017-03-23T13:04:22.199-05:002017-03-23T13:04:22.199-05:00Kelly-Anne, thanks so much
My mom taught me how t...Kelly-Anne, thanks so much<br /><br />My mom taught me how to sew and it's been so convenient to have a built-in fitting buddy, too! ;-) I feel like you can't emphasize precision too much- especially when starting out and forming habits! Ironing each step and trimming every little thread end keeps the project neat and tidy and helps ensure a professional-looking result.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-65471292310722707782017-03-23T13:01:05.053-05:002017-03-23T13:01:05.053-05:00Skye, glad I could give you the push to buy it! I...Skye, glad I could give you the push to buy it! It's such a unique and detailed pattern- I love it! :-)Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-63132698176847470442017-03-18T15:59:41.933-05:002017-03-18T15:59:41.933-05:00It's perfect in every way! The dress! The styl...It's perfect in every way! The dress! The styling! Very Anthropologie-esque, except an actually good quality finished product. Exquisite. Kristen Mrdjanovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10692082989434452431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-79756693837815324042017-03-07T14:11:28.280-06:002017-03-07T14:11:28.280-06:00Love the dress, just a remarkable job. I'm goi...Love the dress, just a remarkable job. I'm going to go with the others and also recommend small shoulder pads. I too suffer with the clip on pain. I had my ears pierced when I was young, but didn't wear those kinds of earrings often enough and they grew closed. I don't suppose it would take much to get it going again, but I would rather stick with my vintage lovelies. I find screw backs are less painful, and I have had a lot of luck with the padded covers that slip on over my flat backs. Brandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-10758623865707384542017-03-04T11:57:09.516-06:002017-03-04T11:57:09.516-06:00Beautiful! Your accessorizing, as always, is on. p...Beautiful! Your accessorizing, as always, is on. point. Kudos for binding all those seams. It gives your dress just one more layer of quality. Abigail Dupree-Polstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441257702065507010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-38105111522592157972017-03-02T14:27:59.742-06:002017-03-02T14:27:59.742-06:00This is a lovely dress-all your dresses are!! Pers...This is a lovely dress-all your dresses are!! Personally, I think it looks really nice without shoulder pads!<br /><br />Also, you can adjust clip-on earrings so they're not as tight and painful! :) Just bend the clip part outwards a little. You will realize how comfier they are afterwards!Rosalynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-37825273526142209872017-02-21T17:06:32.535-06:002017-02-21T17:06:32.535-06:00This is such an elegant dress and I love the acces...This is such an elegant dress and I love the accessories you paired with it too. The seam binding is such a pretty touch and looks so polished.<br /><a href="http://www.theartyologist.com" rel="nofollow">The Artyologist</a><br />Nicolehttp://www.theartyologist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-35457646789683277942017-02-21T11:49:21.383-06:002017-02-21T11:49:21.383-06:00Beautiful dress, I love the colorful print! I tend...Beautiful dress, I love the colorful print! I tend to make such basic things with very standard style lines in my own sewing, but I'd love to upgrade to making more lovely detailed things like this dress. Gorgeous work as always!Bianca Espositohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541302311277420740noreply@blogger.com