tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post6009902485947446535..comments2024-03-10T09:23:59.360+00:00Comments on Handmade Jane: Bonjour Francoise….Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-46861708708587229542014-11-17T06:02:46.132+00:002014-11-17T06:02:46.132+00:00Thanks Jane, will do ��Thanks Jane, will do ��Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113939227953392884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-14540532742282330912014-11-16T19:32:01.608+00:002014-11-16T19:32:01.608+00:00Thank you so much for your answer.
Roberta Thank you so much for your answer.<br />Roberta Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-30189228228045738502014-11-16T17:59:46.070+00:002014-11-16T17:59:46.070+00:00This looks fantastic on you, that colour is amazin...This looks fantastic on you, that colour is amazing! I have bought the pattern and am really excited to make it. I have three fabrics sitting in my cupboard I think would be perfect for it!JustSewJennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05533629262526878188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-3738205998850867992014-11-16T12:04:38.989+00:002014-11-16T12:04:38.989+00:00I'm not apple shaped but I certainly don't...I'm not apple shaped but I certainly don't have a flat stomach, and I don't feel like my stomach is on display with this pattern. I do think the choice of fabric has a lot to do with it, so maybe don't choose something too thin? The darts will also help shape that mid section. Best of luck if you do make it Roberta! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-59604553169982779182014-11-16T12:01:53.939+00:002014-11-16T12:01:53.939+00:00Hhmm, it might be a bit thick, but then again, a f...Hhmm, it might be a bit thick, but then again, a for Francoise would look fabulous! You can always cut the darts open and trim them like I did if the cord is a bit bulky. Let me know how you get on. xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-68166717221461188372014-11-16T09:54:23.014+00:002014-11-16T09:54:23.014+00:00I like the color of the fabric you have chosen. Th...I like the color of the fabric you have chosen. The dress looks great on you especially pairing it with this nice necklaceEvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07219392949821134569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-62399940182390669702014-11-16T09:37:42.928+00:002014-11-16T09:37:42.928+00:00The fançoise looks fab! And your darts look so smo...The fançoise looks fab! And your darts look so smooth no one would know you had any problems. <br />I have my pattern traced and was going to cut out my fabric today - a corduroy! And I was going to use a double knit for the sleeves. <br />I'm a bit worried now that the corduroy will be too thick?!?!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113939227953392884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-68848966852542766072014-11-16T05:01:06.927+00:002014-11-16T05:01:06.927+00:00The fabric might be heavy, but it's divine! I ...The fabric might be heavy, but it's divine! I want to reach into my screen and touch it! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06438774909725959371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-65962093543553700072014-11-15T18:16:58.395+00:002014-11-15T18:16:58.395+00:00Hi, do you think the dress can be fine for an app...Hi, do you think the dress can be fine for an appled shaped woman. My problem is my belly and I wonder if choosing the right fabric this is not too much in evidence.<br />Thanks, <br />Roberta Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-8187450080571949002014-11-15T17:15:31.207+00:002014-11-15T17:15:31.207+00:00I think this dress really suits you. What makes th...I think this dress really suits you. What makes the pattern for me is the French darts. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-88394132507882887032014-11-15T10:09:57.611+00:002014-11-15T10:09:57.611+00:00Nice dress ! I love the shape and the color. I'...Nice dress ! I love the shape and the color. I'm a french blogger and sewer : Françoise is a great name ! madecohttp://madco.canalblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-50075584062826245082014-11-14T20:22:56.285+00:002014-11-14T20:22:56.285+00:00Thank you very much. Yes, another commenter pointe...Thank you very much. Yes, another commenter pointed this out about the darts too and I think you're right. I recently went on a pattern cutting weekend and made a bodice block, so I'm hoping my dart positioning will improve once I start using it! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-87142803094876097022014-11-14T20:16:18.132+00:002014-11-14T20:16:18.132+00:00Thanks for your advice. Looking at these photos in...Thanks for your advice. Looking at these photos in the cold light of day, I have to say I agree with you! Will definitely note it for next time. xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-58651010574864362252014-11-14T17:56:30.124+00:002014-11-14T17:56:30.124+00:00In the interest of constructive criticism of the p...In the interest of constructive criticism of the pattern, I would lower both sets of darts by about an inch. I noticed the same on Tilly herself, so it's an issue with the pattern, not the wearer. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-63482630720418307742014-11-14T17:15:32.283+00:002014-11-14T17:15:32.283+00:00Hi, I love this colour on you, and the dress is ve...Hi, I love this colour on you, and the dress is very cute. I hope you take my next comment in the spirit it is intended, however, the darts are too high for you. I noticed it on the lace top you made too. If you alter your patterns you will find that the garments will fit you even better. <br />Keep up the good work, I enjoy your blog and think you have a lovely styleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-14796445886823627712014-11-14T16:12:30.123+00:002014-11-14T16:12:30.123+00:00Beautiful Jane! Lovely colour and it's great t...Beautiful Jane! Lovely colour and it's great to see how you've adapted it to suit. I wondered if it was a little too 'young' for me too. I do like the collar version though, maybe either / or rather than both :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-36187611825343034902014-11-14T16:00:03.952+00:002014-11-14T16:00:03.952+00:00This looks so cute on you! I love this color- I ca...This looks so cute on you! I love this color- I can see why you had to use the fabric! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-77421607272859821282014-11-14T14:33:22.791+00:002014-11-14T14:33:22.791+00:00Hee, your commentary is so funny! Love this blue F...Hee, your commentary is so funny! Love this blue Françoise on you! What a great platform to dress up or down (a big yes to that awesome statement necklace!!). And while you may have struggled with them, it shows off those beautiful darts! I think the length you ended up with is perfect for what you were going for, too. Lovely all around!Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368418516615371972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-5427259481155654572014-11-14T14:09:02.736+00:002014-11-14T14:09:02.736+00:00Hi, yes there are long contour darts on the back d...Hi, yes there are long contour darts on the back dress pieces, which are very flattering. That's why I think this pattern works for me: it's a shift dress but it has a lot of shaping for those of us who are curvier! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-69932161260990684252014-11-14T13:57:18.976+00:002014-11-14T13:57:18.976+00:00Perfect! Just curious about the back. Is there som...Perfect! Just curious about the back. Is there some darts for a more fitted look? How did it come out for you? I'm always concern that this kind of dress makes my butt looks larger! Thanks for posting. Hélènenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-32918685713980571602014-11-14T13:28:03.066+00:002014-11-14T13:28:03.066+00:00Great colour choice if not fabric. Still looks won...Great colour choice if not fabric. Still looks wonderful on you though and I love how you've accessorized it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-43296255512784321662014-11-14T12:54:18.434+00:002014-11-14T12:54:18.434+00:00beautiful Janebeautiful JaneHouse of Pinheirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665402078342817113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-87875349767271590992014-11-14T12:52:03.418+00:002014-11-14T12:52:03.418+00:00What a lovely colour on you - looks great!What a lovely colour on you - looks great!Helen Le Caplainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00750674471553741119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-70854976929056295362014-11-14T12:11:29.777+00:002014-11-14T12:11:29.777+00:00Very nice dress! Good for you making your fabric w...Very nice dress! Good for you making your fabric work in the end. I am often guilty of ignoring the fabric recommendations, too. But you pulled it off!Tabatha Tweediehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11008960444062831546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-17497069613734860492014-11-14T11:52:34.998+00:002014-11-14T11:52:34.998+00:00What an elegant dress! The fabric is a lovely col...What an elegant dress! The fabric is a lovely colour and those darts really make it. A great addition to a winter wardrobe. :-)Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811090180238750996noreply@blogger.com