tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post6842726176485387438..comments2024-03-10T09:23:59.360+00:00Comments on Handmade Jane: Lemon dress - with a nod to Kate SpadeJanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-23594640176224366312015-08-01T21:56:25.821+01:002015-08-01T21:56:25.821+01:00Gahh! This is gorgeous! I've always written ye...Gahh! This is gorgeous! I've always written yellow off as a bad colour for me, but you've inspired me to go and get my hands on some lemon print fabric :DHannah Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16899854427084194504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-980461426449240942015-07-15T11:32:05.012+01:002015-07-15T11:32:05.012+01:00I'm sure I've commented on this post befor...I'm sure I've commented on this post before, but I just landed here again and it's still such a beautiful and amazing dress that I wanted to say that again :) charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01424341312136077664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-85157713306683034382014-08-06T13:54:24.065+01:002014-08-06T13:54:24.065+01:00Lovely, Jane! I admired this happy dress from Kate...Lovely, Jane! I admired this happy dress from Kate too, but didn't want to spend the money as I KNEW I could make one just as nice. And here you've done it! Thanks for all the tips! You look gorgeous in it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-49908262438122949342014-07-26T19:08:38.879+01:002014-07-26T19:08:38.879+01:00You look fabulous! That dress is so beautiful and ...You look fabulous! That dress is so beautiful and fun! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-15408859845973821332014-07-20T09:15:02.537+01:002014-07-20T09:15:02.537+01:00Excellent dress, Jane, and good tips on the making...Excellent dress, Jane, and good tips on the making - thank you! I think you wear yellow well, I can only get away with mustard, anything more acid coloured looks bloomin' awful on me but I totally love your fabric choice and I especially like the slightly 'oversized' lemons it makes the dress a more interesting. BethxxBeth of The Linen Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17734590638565302388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-60105768497853384662014-07-19T22:20:41.121+01:002014-07-19T22:20:41.121+01:00Thanks for this, can't believe I'm 'on...Thanks for this, can't believe I'm 'on trend' for once! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-88316040891491348342014-07-19T12:38:34.461+01:002014-07-19T12:38:34.461+01:00oh, yes!! oh, yes!! prttynpnkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16513331416653286924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-52090817176573313932014-07-17T20:41:23.743+01:002014-07-17T20:41:23.743+01:00I LOVE it!! I remember when you were swooning over...I LOVE it!! I remember when you were swooning over the Kate Spade collection earlier this year (and I know I was too, lol). This is hte perfect homage. The color and print looks great on you, it's a perfect combination with that pattern!Tashahttp://bygumbygolly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-18684130952711384382014-07-17T14:15:47.826+01:002014-07-17T14:15:47.826+01:00Just to break with the plethora of lovelies and be...Just to break with the plethora of lovelies and beautifuls here, I love that you've finished it without lining it. (A) You did a very neat job of it (totally above par some of the tragic mass-produced stuff that arrives here in Oz) and (B) You've reminded me that it's totally ok to not fully line everything! Whoooshka...done! Just wear it.<br />PS: It really suits you!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251748183391057564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-8803826472096572892014-07-16T13:01:16.082+01:002014-07-16T13:01:16.082+01:00There are dresses & then there are DRESSES! A...There are dresses & then there are DRESSES! And boy, oh boy, THIS is a dress! (I sound like Crocodile Dundee...."THIS is a knife!") Well done Jane, you look stunning & have really inspired me to buy this pattern. Thank you!Aussiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09039647011765076283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-82389278918524224062014-07-16T11:20:18.297+01:002014-07-16T11:20:18.297+01:00Awww! Isn't it funny how you can think you can...Awww! Isn't it funny how you can think you can't wear a certain colour only to find that you can? You look so fresh and summery and cute in this, Jane. It's perfect, and much prettier and more you than the inspiration one! Roisin Muldoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13021809571559879091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-61630340678784498302014-07-16T06:58:39.459+01:002014-07-16T06:58:39.459+01:00Beautiful Jane! You can definitely pull of yellow....Beautiful Jane! You can definitely pull of yellow. It looks like this dress is the perfect summer dress - so cheerful!Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01089188588469901726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-3776137321559920652014-07-16T01:31:12.371+01:002014-07-16T01:31:12.371+01:00As others have said, I think your dress is even ni...As others have said, I think your dress is even nicer than the original! So vibrant and summery, it is absolutely stunning and beautifully made!Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570545194570856281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-81468150864285869982014-07-15T17:13:00.231+01:002014-07-15T17:13:00.231+01:00It looks great - it fits you perfectly and the sty...It looks great - it fits you perfectly and the style of the dress really suits you! I'm just starting making my clothes, currently struggling with fitting a Sorbetto top, so I am very impressed by your skill!<br />Maria xMaria - A Playful Stitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17811550069936710912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-30764750283310220152014-07-15T16:19:20.413+01:002014-07-15T16:19:20.413+01:00When life gives you lemon-fabric you need to make ...When life gives you lemon-fabric you need to make a dress!<br />Lovely work Jane :-)Claire (aka Seemane)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05175575205044308437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-12052759588641385572014-07-15T15:14:24.895+01:002014-07-15T15:14:24.895+01:00Oooh, can't wait to see it! Pictures please! ...Oooh, can't wait to see it! Pictures please! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-67534678792422887192014-07-15T15:13:46.455+01:002014-07-15T15:13:46.455+01:00Aw thanks so much Sonja! If I really go off the co...Aw thanks so much Sonja! If I really go off the colour (very unlikely) I'll send it across the pond to you! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-21935794464989950202014-07-15T15:12:25.267+01:002014-07-15T15:12:25.267+01:00Yay!I I'm sure it will turn out beautiful! xYay!I I'm sure it will turn out beautiful! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-3016733408919215822014-07-15T14:59:31.356+01:002014-07-15T14:59:31.356+01:00Doh! Soz Tilly! Next time I see it I'll snap u...Doh! Soz Tilly! Next time I see it I'll snap up some for you. X Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-32522676792303492232014-07-15T14:03:19.130+01:002014-07-15T14:03:19.130+01:00What a successful make. This dress is reeaaaallly ...What a successful make. This dress is reeaaaallly beautiful, Jane. You must feel like 1,000,000 pounds wearing it!Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05789835649001447699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-22002461079666943552014-07-15T14:01:22.858+01:002014-07-15T14:01:22.858+01:00Damn you, Jane - the fabric is sold out again!! I ...Damn you, Jane - the fabric is sold out again!! I am soooo envious of your absolutely BEAUTIFUL dress!! xxxTillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346200271671855136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-2313841034340959172014-07-15T11:25:02.674+01:002014-07-15T11:25:02.674+01:00Maybe that should have been 'thoughtful cuttin...Maybe that should have been 'thoughtful cutting lines'. Yes, the armholes are placed in the usual position (!) but there's a bit of extra coverage allowed for which I liked.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-63006867792429041802014-07-15T10:59:26.973+01:002014-07-15T10:59:26.973+01:00"which is helped by the thoughtful placement ..."which is helped by the thoughtful placement of the armholes." Um... I may have had too many vinos, but where else WOULD you place the armholes??? Other than where armholes usually are??? ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-10349130625079560742014-07-15T10:43:21.555+01:002014-07-15T10:43:21.555+01:00wowww Jane, thats my all time favourite dress you ...wowww Jane, thats my all time favourite dress you made. I really love itHouse of Pinheirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665402078342817113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-80379652661684701922014-07-15T04:35:39.995+01:002014-07-15T04:35:39.995+01:00Gorgeous! It looks beautiful on you. I love those ...Gorgeous! It looks beautiful on you. I love those shoes too.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.com