tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676216456043293674.post4472423018624696747..comments2023-05-22T04:22:10.070-04:00Comments on <center>Gotcha Covered</center>: Moving On....Donna Karan Collection - Vogue 1341greytonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16011928850908138108noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676216456043293674.post-53684740804724607642016-05-10T01:09:17.401-04:002016-05-10T01:09:17.401-04:00This pattern is absolutely terrible. I have a long...This pattern is absolutely terrible. I have a long resume of pro apparel and wardrobe work, and I'm throwing in the towel on this one. I'm sorry I wasted my lovely cherry-red knit on this disaster. Maybe I'll buy some trash fabric and try again, but it's a no-go for now.Jeanette Lynn Ponderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14663936468875422258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676216456043293674.post-29614017983769094452015-02-03T09:07:38.779-05:002015-02-03T09:07:38.779-05:00I bought this pattern because I thought it was uni...I bought this pattern because I thought it was unique, I like different kinds of clothing, I'm not one to always follow trends, I like to have different types of garments in my closet. I sew for other people as well, so when a client came to me with this pattern, I said "Great, I can make hers first and see how it turns out before I make my own". Well, to my surprise, I did not like sewing this dress, the instructions were hard to follow, I had to keep re-reading the instructions to see if I missed something. I also think the fabric choice wasn't good, I had purchased a light weight knit fabric and after reading several reviews I noticed my fellow sewers were saying to use a knit fabric that had some weight to it . I took the dress apart several times to see where things went wrong. I became very frustrated with this pattern and decided I would let my client know that I will not be able to make this dress for her. I've been sewing for over 30 years and I have never been stumped by a pattern before. I may have gotten frustrated and walked away from the pattern to return the next day with a fresh start and was able to complete the garment, but NOT this time. I'm glad my client did not need it for an event or a special occassion, she just wanted to have it made. <br /><br /><br />This was my experience with this pattern. Truly Disappointed.<br /><br />LaToriaLaToriaSewCreativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14422643499919326763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676216456043293674.post-30960183964767709082014-09-25T19:11:02.406-04:002014-09-25T19:11:02.406-04:00Hi Deborah!
How great! I think it will be one of ...Hi Deborah!<br />How great! I think it will be one of your favorites. I look forward to your feedback!greytonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011928850908138108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676216456043293674.post-35017513199821484572014-09-25T17:57:27.565-04:002014-09-25T17:57:27.565-04:00I just pulled this pattern from my stack, it's...I just pulled this pattern from my stack, it's been sitting awhile ;) and found your blog when I googled the pattern to see how it turned out for other sewist. <br /><br />Yours looks lovely. I am going to sew mine soon and will stop by. Thank you for sharing your experience. DeborahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676216456043293674.post-45846204799392408832014-07-18T11:01:06.556-04:002014-07-18T11:01:06.556-04:00Dear anonymous commenter...
Thanks for stopping by...Dear anonymous commenter...<br />Thanks for stopping by and asking this question. Because I sew infrequently-sewn patterns, there was no one to ask the same question....and you deserve a response! I noticed the same problem, and chose to proceed with making the dress with the lining exactly as the layout instruction says. My rationale is that the seams would show through the right side of the dress as visible indentations if you created it with the finished side showing on the inside. The place where it is also important is at the neckline where the slip/lining would show the finished side smoothly turned toward your body. I used French seams on the side seams with the desire to keep the seams as smooth as possible on both sides. <br />I hope your proceed with trying this pattern. I get many compliments on mine, and it is in heavy rotation as a standard Little Black Dress (LBD) in my wardrobe.<br />Push forward!....You will be fine....and don't be confused. If you have further questions, don't hesitate to write Vogue Patterns Customer Service directly. They will respond to your questions (they also have a Facebook site) and will hear your complaints about any construction issues and confusing instructions. I apologize for the delay in my response...I am working hard on a couple of projects. Come back to see! Next time...leave me your name or follow me so I can correspond with you directly...I welcome comments and followers! Good Luck!greytonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011928850908138108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676216456043293674.post-1763251601025670532014-06-29T18:58:31.884-04:002014-06-29T18:58:31.884-04:00Hi, I am planning on making this dress, and was re...Hi, I am planning on making this dress, and was reading the instructions..I am confused, as it appears that the lining is 'outside in'. I looked at the pattern, and it seems (if you cut with the right side up) that the lining will be with the seams visible if you turn the dress inside-out. Am I visually challenged here..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676216456043293674.post-74339148291694919602014-04-22T19:24:11.446-04:002014-04-22T19:24:11.446-04:00Hi Melissa!
I am delighted you read this review an...Hi Melissa!<br />I am delighted you read this review and were inspired to comment. I know your version will turn out as well and will be an inspired addition to your spring wardrobe. Good Luck!greytonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011928850908138108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676216456043293674.post-59356849168809552422014-04-22T19:17:07.971-04:002014-04-22T19:17:07.971-04:00Fabulous critique and sewing notes ! I plan to ma...Fabulous critique and sewing notes ! I plan to make it also in a heavier knit fabric, too. I love the asymmetry as I herald a curved back anyway as an unexpected enhancement....I am thinking about a bright Spring green with opaque black tights and heels...<br />Melissa<br />Bainbridge IslandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676216456043293674.post-67520669820107608182014-01-30T20:04:03.479-05:002014-01-30T20:04:03.479-05:00I've thought about making this dress. So happy...I've thought about making this dress. So happy to hear that you liked it.RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.com