tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post601990008690079998..comments2024-03-10T09:23:59.360+00:00Comments on Handmade Jane: Another Peony, this time in gingham....Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-50358377635914358812013-12-14T05:13:32.571+00:002013-12-14T05:13:32.571+00:00You look gorgeous Jane. :) The Peony seems like th...You look gorgeous Jane. :) The Peony seems like the perfect pattern to showcase the gingham. :) :)<br /><a href="http://goo.gl/lsWbBI" rel="nofollow">Cheap DIY Christmas Tree Projects Ideas For Beautiful Christmas</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03894371238285961324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-74863184266693221772013-02-11T16:38:22.145+00:002013-02-11T16:38:22.145+00:00This is so much fun! I really love it.
Stitches @...This is so much fun! I really love it. <br />Stitches @ http://thehottoddiesofwa.blogspot.com/Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03849351318706151501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-2749480174603517742012-06-03T19:09:16.764+01:002012-06-03T19:09:16.764+01:00PS, have never watched the bridge but know it'...PS, have never watched the bridge but know it's going to be a favourite, we've been saving it up and I'm really looking forward to getting into it. BxBeth of The Linen Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17734590638565302388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-39493885164049876572012-06-03T19:08:23.204+01:002012-06-03T19:08:23.204+01:00This is FAB, I want one. Might have to make a sum...This is FAB, I want one. Might have to make a summer peony, I need to loose a little weight (hey, my youngest turned 5 a couple of weeks ago, the shame I still carry so much weight I gained when pregnant is getting boring now) so daren't make clothes at the mo. The gingham is so great and as you rightly pointed out looks fab with red accessories and it is so beautifully made, you always finish your clothing to well. Thanks for the link-back :) BethxBeth of The Linen Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17734590638565302388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-12101381851005878732012-06-01T19:22:47.038+01:002012-06-01T19:22:47.038+01:00Thank you!
For the neckline I re-drew it a bit low...Thank you!<br />For the neckline I re-drew it a bit lower on the pattern, just using a top I liked the neckline of as a guide. I then increased the depth of the neckline by about half an inch on either side. Those two things stopped the neckline cutting into my throat (I know exactly what you mean by that!) and kept the bra straps at bay!<br />The front bodice was fine but on the back bodice pattern piece I increased the shoulder darts a bit and then took a horizontal tuck all the way across the back which stopped it being so gappy. <br />Hope that all makes sense and helps, email me if it doesn't. xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-61151749857755478032012-06-01T19:12:39.868+01:002012-06-01T19:12:39.868+01:00Thanks love! Oh Beck, you've just GOT to get T...Thanks love! Oh Beck, you've just GOT to get The Bridge DVD, you'll love it, especially if your current TV watching is dire. Have you seen The Killing? Or Homeland? Both also brilliant. xxJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-28459222156377552572012-06-01T11:16:41.707+01:002012-06-01T11:16:41.707+01:00Jane you look gorgeous as ever, and the dress is s...Jane you look gorgeous as ever, and the dress is super-cute. Also LOVE the red accessories. <br /><br />We don't have The Bridge here, all tv is footy and Australia's got Talent (NO IT HASN'T) so will rush out and buy the DVD. xxxxxDame Downunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13539211757187483608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-40735481568863535472012-05-28T22:07:51.978+01:002012-05-28T22:07:51.978+01:00Your dress is cute cute cute! I love it. And I tot...Your dress is cute cute cute! I love it. And I totally agree about the last episode of The Bridge... I've been dreaming about it, I found it so stressful...Very Berry Handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00289842894397211836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-56764063892136437202012-05-28T21:34:51.652+01:002012-05-28T21:34:51.652+01:00I love your dress...
I made a peony, but the back...I love your dress...<br /><br />I made a peony, but the back is gappy, I flash my bra straps all day long (so inappropriate) and the neckline cuts into my throat... Sounds like I need to make the adjustments you made... Can you explain a little how you adjusted yours?<br /><br />Sarah xxDoki Dokihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02747931381614201641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-12240184485666879292012-05-28T19:36:54.795+01:002012-05-28T19:36:54.795+01:00Oh I'm glad I wasn't the only one affected...Oh I'm glad I wasn't the only one affected by the Bridge, it completely haunted me! XJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-49341817342376016822012-05-28T18:49:48.342+01:002012-05-28T18:49:48.342+01:00Thanks Gail. I think the gingham was bought on ano...Thanks Gail. I think the gingham was bought on another occasion, but then again I'm always buying gingham....and polka dots! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-41029354687442602962012-05-28T18:46:17.558+01:002012-05-28T18:46:17.558+01:00Thanks Janene! Yes I used very thin cotton muslin ...Thanks Janene! Yes I used very thin cotton muslin fabric, it's almost transparent. You can get it on Goldhawk Rd or on the market, usually about £1 or £2 a metre. I washed it with the gingham and it was fine. It's a bit stretchy but once I cut out the pattern pieces I ironed it on top of the gingham pattern pieces, the heat seems to make it adhere together. I then sewed the pieces together quickly whilst they were stuck, any bits that stretched were just trimmed around the pattern pieces once they were attached. Hope that makes sense! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-48845471821190667332012-05-28T18:36:55.804+01:002012-05-28T18:36:55.804+01:00Aw thank you! I think it's worth the extra eff...Aw thank you! I think it's worth the extra effort sometimes. XJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-72637901881403311342012-05-28T18:35:43.877+01:002012-05-28T18:35:43.877+01:00I was pretty lucky with the fit on mine, but I don...I was pretty lucky with the fit on mine, but I don't think I know of anybody who's been able to sew it straight up without quite a lot of fiddling with the fit. Good luck with yours. XJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-57458779554947610392012-05-28T18:26:01.975+01:002012-05-28T18:26:01.975+01:00Mine too, I've already got a third one planned...Mine too, I've already got a third one planned! XJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-28875725136243945112012-05-28T18:23:00.495+01:002012-05-28T18:23:00.495+01:00You're right, it is magical. I've underlin...You're right, it is magical. I've underlined a few things but never seen such a dramatic improvement in the look and feel of the fabric before now! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-73784138923139604772012-05-27T12:45:07.988+01:002012-05-27T12:45:07.988+01:00I know you love the outside of the dress, but I wa...I know you love the outside of the dress, but I was more than a little impressed by the lining. Is this the gingham you bought on our shopping trip?Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622769905155059570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-51827424109077941332012-05-22T22:11:25.118+01:002012-05-22T22:11:25.118+01:00That's a great dress. You've made it to fi...That's a great dress. You've made it to fit perfectly. the proportions are delightful. Looks like youve created a go-to pattern.<br /> Miz SpikeTemporary Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623590072078411952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-30755141890483769712012-05-22T22:07:24.171+01:002012-05-22T22:07:24.171+01:00It's gorgeous, I'm glad it cheered you up!...It's gorgeous, I'm glad it cheered you up!! :)Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891063381064955827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-7670038474958042152012-05-22T18:13:09.627+01:002012-05-22T18:13:09.627+01:00It's perfect for summer, and I love that you&#...It's perfect for summer, and I love that you've paired it with red accessories! Wonderfully done!Meg the Grandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05505371880343451606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-31124345176402186892012-05-22T13:53:51.901+01:002012-05-22T13:53:51.901+01:00This is lovely...so summery and chic. I love the ...This is lovely...so summery and chic. I love the red accessories...they just pop against the dress.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-78544797062733194352012-05-22T08:40:32.935+01:002012-05-22T08:40:32.935+01:00Lovely dress and great fit. The gingham really ...Lovely dress and great fit. The gingham really shows off the structure of the dressAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-17896651694294040812012-05-22T08:38:45.418+01:002012-05-22T08:38:45.418+01:00Another great version of the Peony dress. Really l...Another great version of the Peony dress. Really love the gingham!Helen Madehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01762213034044030003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-45127849908292322352012-05-21T22:57:01.336+01:002012-05-21T22:57:01.336+01:00Yum, Jane! It looks fabulous and as Lauren said, t...Yum, Jane! It looks fabulous and as Lauren said, the Peony seems like the perfect pattern to showcase the gingham. I love the pleats in the skirt.Roisin Muldoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13021809571559879091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-75195733568217832372012-05-21T22:08:30.832+01:002012-05-21T22:08:30.832+01:00Really lovely dress ans it does go well with the r...Really lovely dress ans it does go well with the red.sorbetsurprisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03641390039457024522noreply@blogger.com