tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100700459231643584.post6519864098780268610..comments2024-01-02T15:48:10.640+00:00Comments on Straight Talking Mama: Proud and extra proud!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100700459231643584.post-37250953670501990872015-09-12T07:10:38.519+01:002015-09-12T07:10:38.519+01:00Hello, you pick lovely fabrics, barkcloth and the ...Hello, you pick lovely fabrics, barkcloth and the like and they are beautiful. I flunked home ec. But I have a machine and serger, patterns and sewing doodads to fit the bill so I'll try again when my sewing room is fixed up. I'll stick to some simple projects like bags and skirts. I already have so many clothes even from 40 years ago when I was in High School still and they fit. Basically my sewing, project room is one big closet. My oldest daughter moved out and I've taken over her room. I'm a collector tooRobin Seefahrtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100700459231643584.post-78283313610026828752012-09-14T14:39:22.797+01:002012-09-14T14:39:22.797+01:00Lovely two peice, and FANTASTIC gold number!! Phoa...Lovely two peice, and FANTASTIC gold number!! Phoar!!In The Heydayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06829316779390884087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100700459231643584.post-56132069120994780502012-08-16T18:53:42.519+01:002012-08-16T18:53:42.519+01:00Hi from Chi! Number one, congrats on the 25 lbs -...Hi from Chi! Number one, congrats on the 25 lbs - not an easy feat. Number two, the op is behind you now. We are all brainwashed to think we get over things in a flash - guess what - we don't, it takes time. Even with modern anaesthetics we need to recover.<br /><br />Do you ever get to Albert Road in Portsmouth?Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12404265296554666518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100700459231643584.post-48216771399796496192012-08-09T07:36:34.600+01:002012-08-09T07:36:34.600+01:00What a fabulous dress...I love the fabric and the ...What a fabulous dress...I love the fabric and the pattern that you used too...so flattering...it can be really hard to find flattering vintage patterns for us (more shapely) gals. Well done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100700459231643584.post-19024710228239532512012-08-02T21:07:06.124+01:002012-08-02T21:07:06.124+01:00Wow what fab dresses! So glad you have your sewing...Wow what fab dresses! So glad you have your sewing mojo back again and yay for being able to fit into favourite clothes again :)Dolly Cool Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12736208425076481054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100700459231643584.post-76181783580405262232012-08-01T13:00:29.457+01:002012-08-01T13:00:29.457+01:00I'm your newest follower, steered in your dire...I'm your newest follower, steered in your direction via Kitty's Vintage Kitsch:)). So happy to be here!!! Your 50s frock is utterly gorgeous, no wonder you're beaming about being able to wear it again! Don't wait for an occasion, wear it to the supermarket coz life's too short:))). Your green frock is superb, I do hope the sunshine returns and you get to wear it a lot more:)) xoPull Your Socks Up!https://www.blogger.com/profile/14147274267016718793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100700459231643584.post-46452672227003591632012-07-24T18:00:28.386+01:002012-07-24T18:00:28.386+01:00That lurex dress is fabulous and you look wonderfu...That lurex dress is fabulous and you look wonderful in it!Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02947075836062801044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100700459231643584.post-26877206021880283962012-07-24T00:33:48.577+01:002012-07-24T00:33:48.577+01:00Great outfit! I can make a cushion cover but that...Great outfit! I can make a cushion cover but that's about it. I'm actually sending my Boy to sewing lesson. I have warned him he may get locked in the cellar and forced to make me dresses heehee! <br /><br />Looking great in the Lurex dress, yay for joy!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03662046171651386661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100700459231643584.post-47994324093464029712012-07-23T18:24:53.350+01:002012-07-23T18:24:53.350+01:00How I wish I could sew! My husband knows how but ...How I wish I could sew! My husband knows how but I'm not sure he could use a pattern, but who knows. There are so many vintage dresses I'd love to make. You look fantastic!!!!Vintage Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442933020568560373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100700459231643584.post-65462380831570301362012-07-23T15:26:43.474+01:002012-07-23T15:26:43.474+01:00I too never read things properly when it comes to ...I too never read things properly when it comes to dresses. But - i have just started to iron seams! Its a lifesaver! I don't know what I never did it before :)<br /><br />Lovely new set to wear :)<br /><br />And you are looking HAWT!LandGirl1980https://www.blogger.com/profile/09549128222449333173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100700459231643584.post-15949473189175155702012-07-23T15:05:26.233+01:002012-07-23T15:05:26.233+01:00You look soooo gorgeous! And of course you have to...You look soooo gorgeous! And of course you have to be proud :) Amazing, that lurex dress. Great! Thanks for the blog! I didn't knew Gertie before... I'm also a sewer, and also a bit sloppy. There's so much and I have to do and to learn, but I'm so impatient ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11251693996784119342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100700459231643584.post-25216779889866405002012-07-23T13:21:07.244+01:002012-07-23T13:21:07.244+01:00FABULOUS!!!! I love the green outfit, I will have ...FABULOUS!!!! I love the green outfit, I will have to check out the tutorial when I'm at home as i am thinking of making a circle skirt with my elephant fabric - eek!Miss Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899889154015378547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100700459231643584.post-82826745731215136632012-07-23T11:14:42.995+01:002012-07-23T11:14:42.995+01:00Congratulations! Both oufits are super cute!Congratulations! Both oufits are super cute!Incendiary Blondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528321687210279974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100700459231643584.post-66871085415936418302012-07-23T09:13:39.248+01:002012-07-23T09:13:39.248+01:00Well done you, for the non-sloppy sewing and for t...Well done you, for the non-sloppy sewing and for the ongoing eight loss! The outfits are both gorgeous. xxxCurtisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362184504889147455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100700459231643584.post-40456972082667714112012-07-23T08:39:39.349+01:002012-07-23T08:39:39.349+01:00Well done on all fronts!!!Well done on all fronts!!!phenolicfanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16254118004690467131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100700459231643584.post-50037905398277106672012-07-23T02:53:04.960+01:002012-07-23T02:53:04.960+01:00AHHH!!! I just screamed with joy when I saw the go...AHHH!!! I just screamed with joy when I saw the gold lurex dress on you! :) That looks FABULOUS!!!!!! I'm so proud of you! Also I'm totally loving the outfit you made! Thanks for the amazing tips too! Wooohoo!iLiveinmyLabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13196904663024933104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100700459231643584.post-29264618588794053802012-07-22T20:07:40.159+01:002012-07-22T20:07:40.159+01:00I love your hair cut, so cute.I love your hair cut, so cute.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100700459231643584.post-67358194665989124252012-07-22T18:54:21.286+01:002012-07-22T18:54:21.286+01:00Good on ya, my lovely! You look wonderful and you ...Good on ya, my lovely! You look wonderful and you should be chuffed. Your skirt and top are a triumph...and just in time for the sun.xxxIvy Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514980482704825331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100700459231643584.post-16749418068966888302012-07-22T17:51:41.726+01:002012-07-22T17:51:41.726+01:00You look utterly fabulous, you should be very prou...You look utterly fabulous, you should be very proud of your achievement with the weight loss! Your skirt and cami are stunning, the fabric is a joy, you are clever! xVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100700459231643584.post-90067363134791170202012-07-22T17:47:34.083+01:002012-07-22T17:47:34.083+01:00Well done you -two great results! The extra care ...Well done you -two great results! The extra care in your sewing is bound to have made a difference, especially the facings. And being able to fit in some favourite outfits must be a great boost and inspiration! Enjoy your day off tomorrow and hope the knee continues to heal quickly!<br />xUsed-to-Beeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11865449943356287351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100700459231643584.post-66617493952564665802012-07-22T17:32:59.212+01:002012-07-22T17:32:59.212+01:00Hello, I can only dream of sewing that well, I am ...Hello, I can only dream of sewing that well, I am rubbish lol. But I haven't given up. Your gold dress is fab well done you for losing weight, I really need to try, but its just so hard. Oh yes, and when you say 'week of summer' I am assuming you don't mean a whole week at once lol, it is pouring down here :(Valeriehttp://vlbeattie.typepad.com/please_dont_eat_the_daisi/noreply@blogger.com