tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post8417539131145253568..comments2024-03-23T04:10:43.846-05:00Comments on Mode de Lis: · A More Successful 1940s Dress! ·Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-74828246981859863042015-04-30T12:27:56.271-05:002015-04-30T12:27:56.271-05:00Love this dress! I have the same pattern, but I...Love this dress! I have the same pattern, but I'm a little bit afraid to sew it. But now I've seen yours and it looks great, so perhaps I'll make it very soon. Welmoedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215033619189714381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-60346682319080452812015-02-03T21:29:32.638-06:002015-02-03T21:29:32.638-06:00Hi Erin! Thanks for commenting! :-) My fabric wa...Hi Erin! Thanks for commenting! :-) My fabric was from Denver Fabrics, here's the link- https://www.denverfabrics.com/p87555_31020-blackyellow-floral-challisLilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-1665242445678318192015-01-31T18:39:04.632-06:002015-01-31T18:39:04.632-06:00I am in love with that fabric. May I ask where you...I am in love with that fabric. May I ask where you found it and/or who makes it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-25140267234748664082015-01-24T16:52:22.718-06:002015-01-24T16:52:22.718-06:00You're so sweet! Thank you! :-)You're so sweet! Thank you! :-)Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-4585965433590696872015-01-24T16:51:50.052-06:002015-01-24T16:51:50.052-06:00Quinn, thanks for the vote of confidence on the bu...Quinn, thanks for the vote of confidence on the buckle! It's one of my favorites, so I was worried about "wasting" it on such a busy print where it might get lost. So I'm glad to hear that you noticed it right away! :-)Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-29081050270852524802015-01-24T16:49:43.129-06:002015-01-24T16:49:43.129-06:00Thank you all so much! You're all so encouragi...Thank you all so much! You're all so encouraging that I might end up trying more 1940s styles. ;-)<br /><br />I think it's hilarious how many of us are anti-shoulder pads, but have gradually come to appreciate them. It's so nice to know I'm not alone!Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-79833277700077586482015-01-24T16:48:01.369-06:002015-01-24T16:48:01.369-06:00Thanks, Esther!
I set the front-top portion in st...Thanks, Esther!<br /><br />I set the front-top portion in stand-up pin curls, the front-right in pin curls toward my face, and the front-left in a wave pattern. The back is pin-curled in rows of alternating directions (I make 4 rows). Hope that makes sense! :-) It's kind of a mish-mash of different patterns I've seen, but it usually makes me happy enough. ;-)Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-80961442415737689592015-01-20T13:25:46.401-06:002015-01-20T13:25:46.401-06:00Another beautiful creation! I'm glad that you ...Another beautiful creation! I'm glad that you gave the 40's a shot and that you are liking your dress. I love the 1940's dress you made for your friend last year! Everything you touch turns to gold!Silver Cat Tea Partyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037984130416200648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-31978474021135143882015-01-18T11:46:32.910-06:002015-01-18T11:46:32.910-06:00I think this is a fabulous dress, I love all the l...I think this is a fabulous dress, I love all the little details.Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-79008930133393061302015-01-15T07:59:30.610-06:002015-01-15T07:59:30.610-06:00I never would have thought of this fabric for a 19...I never would have thought of this fabric for a 1940's dress, but sewn it looks perfect! It makes me think of ads I have seen from the 1940's. You definitely have an eye for fabrics and styles. Your hat and necklace look stunning with the dress!!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970258840708111494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-66756394497453140952015-01-15T00:05:36.506-06:002015-01-15T00:05:36.506-06:00Stunning! I think it's such a lovely dress Li...Stunning! I think it's such a lovely dress Lily, and really, a perfect 1940's look. I tend to prefer a below the knee length skirt myself, and I do think that length looks really nice. I'm drooling over the subtle details like the keyhole at the back and the shoulder/waist gathers... Mmm, nice... Actually, shaping with gathers is one of my favorite '40 sewing detail. <br /><br />And I use to dislike shoulder pads until I discovered that a structured shoulder {puffed sleeve or slight shoulder pad} actually is a really flattering look! I think it's something do with balancing out my hips. Whatever, I love them now! :D ❤<br /><br />xox,<br />bonita of <a href="http://www.lavenderandtwill.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Lavender & Twill</a><br />Lavender and Twillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-23298847954569428352015-01-14T20:23:38.685-06:002015-01-14T20:23:38.685-06:00I think it's lovely. It does suit you. The gat...I think it's lovely. It does suit you. The gathers might be lovely to be showcased, in the right fabric. The black belt buckle is what caught my eye. It's a nice touch to calm down the busy print.<br /><br />Best,<br />QuinnThe Quintessential Clothes Penhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13291041428539466457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-36904982446088117532015-01-14T12:56:34.652-06:002015-01-14T12:56:34.652-06:00It's gorgeous, Lily! :)It's gorgeous, Lily! :)Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-24894261878841497352015-01-14T09:59:05.426-06:002015-01-14T09:59:05.426-06:00Oh the dress is positively lovely Lily! It looks g...Oh the dress is positively lovely Lily! It looks gorgeous on you! And I love all the "hidden" details like the buttons and gathers.<br /><br />Brigid<br />the Middle Sister and SingerThe Boyer Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08954031354687928264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-69202948419240272552015-01-14T09:21:55.777-06:002015-01-14T09:21:55.777-06:00This is GORGEOUS! I love the fabric, the fit, eve...This is GORGEOUS! I love the fabric, the fit, everything! I, too, had to make peace with shoulder pads, but now I totally love them. I've got narrow shoulders, so I think they help balance out my hips!<br />Seriously, amazing job. Jealous of your sweet skills!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-46311337091297886262015-01-14T09:19:49.386-06:002015-01-14T09:19:49.386-06:00This looks fantastic, nicely done! I love your cho...This looks fantastic, nicely done! I love your choice of fabric and notions. The dress looks great with the matching belt and is very flattering on you. I'm not a huge fan of shoulder pad either but I've found with certain vintage styles they really help capture "the look" of the time period. <br />-Emilyvintagevisions27https://www.blogger.com/profile/16769861744181538664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-90799538816200702092015-01-14T09:08:10.538-06:002015-01-14T09:08:10.538-06:00Gorgeous dress! I love the fabric, and I really li...Gorgeous dress! I love the fabric, and I really like the length of the sleeves too - it balances it out really well. The buttons are lovely - I like that they blend in, but just add that little detail.<br />Sian xx <a href="http://www.rebelangel.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Rebel Angel</a>Sian Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15857620382949913766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-7065003529278663012015-01-14T08:01:31.302-06:002015-01-14T08:01:31.302-06:00So lovely, Lilly! I absolutely adore that fabric, ...So lovely, Lilly! I absolutely adore that fabric, and the dress is so lovely on you :)<br /><br />xo,<br />-Charlotte<br />boyerfamilysingersblog.comThe Boyer Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08954031354687928264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-65566341664602395882015-01-14T07:41:35.299-06:002015-01-14T07:41:35.299-06:00As usual, your craftsmanship on this is amazing! I...As usual, your craftsmanship on this is amazing! I think you did really well. And I usually can't stand shoulder pads since my shoulders are already broad, but I think this look with shoulder pads is definitely really subtle and flattering on you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-79991061051651355352015-01-14T07:39:29.785-06:002015-01-14T07:39:29.785-06:00Oh I love it! (I think most of my comments must st...Oh I love it! (I think most of my comments must start out in this way.) ;) <br />That print is fabulous. <br />I love the 3/4 length sleeves. <br />I'm with you on shoulder pads. I'm always afraid of looking like a football player. (I have rather wide shoulders though.) I think this dress looks very natural in the shoulders. I imagine that was the general idea for shoulder pads to begin with & they just got carried away - reeeeally carried away. :D haha.<br />I love the details you put in this dress. Those buttons are perfect & I absolutely adore the keyhole in the back. I too believe zippers should be hidden on the side. :) That belt buckle is adorable as well.<br />Ok, I think I'm done now. ;)<br />Won'erful, won'erful! (As Laurence Welk would say.)Michelle {Miss Strawberry Shortgirl}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01513836550696454322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-77317308304149970492015-01-14T07:31:29.208-06:002015-01-14T07:31:29.208-06:00That is a gorgeous dress!! I have been eagerly awa...That is a gorgeous dress!! I have been eagerly awaiting more glimpses of it ever since I saw your picture on the sidebar! I absolutely love the details of this dress - even though the fabric hides them a little, they show through perfectly. Beautiful, amazing job!! <br />I am so excited because we actually have this pattern! can't wait to give it a try.<br />I love your hat, and your hair looks lovely as usual! :) Do you use a particular setting pattern?<br /><br />*dashes to pattern drawer*Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235395280071814298noreply@blogger.com