tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post229671533350167525..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : Pattern Testing: The Betty Dress from Sew Over It (and a giveaway!)Fiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-89982307474149841462014-04-22T13:16:47.080+01:002014-04-22T13:16:47.080+01:00Ooh, gorgeous! I love the fabric and your make is ...Ooh, gorgeous! I love the fabric and your make is so professional looking. You can't have too many Betty dresses, I missed the draw but you've encouraged me to buy it (that's a good thing!).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-82217750253266373912014-04-20T18:11:13.342+01:002014-04-20T18:11:13.342+01:00So pretty and swooshy! I love the back neckline a...So pretty and swooshy! I love the back neckline and circle skirt, such lovely vintage style details, but I like how you have made it more modern with your fabric choice. Please don't enter me in the draw as I have so many patterns!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-49614495791996177902014-04-19T14:43:01.490+01:002014-04-19T14:43:01.490+01:00You have made a great dress. i love a deep v back ...You have made a great dress. i love a deep v back neckline so would love a chance to have this pattern.MakeitAnyWearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370808424691476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-54317109710160324612014-04-19T12:00:20.319+01:002014-04-19T12:00:20.319+01:00What a fabulous dress. Please enter me in the give...What a fabulous dress. Please enter me in the giveaway. I'd like an opportunity yo make it :-)SimpleFibreLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17031105861534976138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-52666066338150700592014-04-18T19:20:56.769+01:002014-04-18T19:20:56.769+01:00I have a wedding to attend later in the summer and...I have a wedding to attend later in the summer and this pattern would be perfect. I hope the dress I make looks as gorgeous as yours!Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12404361550977091200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-71696830669561519292014-04-18T12:14:26.332+01:002014-04-18T12:14:26.332+01:00Hi Fiona, I would like to be 'in it to win it&...Hi Fiona, I would like to be 'in it to win it' please. Im a big fan your blog, I have started my own here http://whipitstitchit.blogspot.co.uk/.<br /><br />Thanks for inspiring me.<br />Steph Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18316481570514477492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-60358358409962027252014-04-18T07:08:45.381+01:002014-04-18T07:08:45.381+01:00I love seeing all the different Bettys popping up ...I love seeing all the different Bettys popping up on the blogosphere. Your version looks so classic and timeless. Please include me in the draw!Christine Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-79241200370064584972014-04-18T04:47:33.320+01:002014-04-18T04:47:33.320+01:00You look great in this dress. I love a swishy full...You look great in this dress. I love a swishy full circle skirt. The fabric looks awesome when you are twirling too. It looks like lights flashing by. I would love to try out this pattern. Sapphire Skirtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16683199274055239714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-17445523515025849122014-04-18T00:32:35.319+01:002014-04-18T00:32:35.319+01:00Your dress turned out beautifully!! So neat and t...Your dress turned out beautifully!! So neat and tidy inside. I love the back neckline - so sexy in a very subtle way. I would love to win this pattern and get started on a cute new summer dress. Thanks!Sewanonymous and So Much Morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14858780762974119542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-28798425769886548772014-04-17T20:35:43.167+01:002014-04-17T20:35:43.167+01:00The crossgrain fabric on the skirt looks fantastic...The crossgrain fabric on the skirt looks fantastic. It reminds me of Hobbs' Wessex dress with the grey checked pattern. Have you seen it? <br /><br />I would love the opportunity to try and make this Betty dress pattern. Please count me in!Bela Anzuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17837950384228258022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-20357835117178347112014-04-17T18:05:31.350+01:002014-04-17T18:05:31.350+01:00Wow that dress turned out fantastic! I would love ...Wow that dress turned out fantastic! I would love to be thrown in for the chance to win! I seem to hae a hard time visualizing what a pattern would look like "in real life" based off of just the drawings, so I am very grateful to all of those who spend the extra time to document their work online. Sewfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600219244963235021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-52620476263286350632014-04-17T17:16:26.221+01:002014-04-17T17:16:26.221+01:00This turned out beautifully and is lovely on you.....This turned out beautifully and is lovely on you...I'd love a shot to win this for myself. I've got some dressy luncheons that this would be perfect for!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-12728242743991478282014-04-17T14:46:06.202+01:002014-04-17T14:46:06.202+01:00I forgot to say how lovely your dress is! Really n...I forgot to say how lovely your dress is! Really nice, great job as always :)Sewstitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04627264916977652048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-56267562729285515472014-04-17T10:08:19.495+01:002014-04-17T10:08:19.495+01:00i think yours is a lovely version and I'd love...i think yours is a lovely version and I'd love to win this pattern ;o)Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02805695100481532789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-1687506003001586702014-04-17T09:31:48.130+01:002014-04-17T09:31:48.130+01:00O it's a super simple sew with great instructi...O it's a super simple sew with great instructions so I'm sure you could make something just like this!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-65857980381114004062014-04-17T09:31:10.248+01:002014-04-17T09:31:10.248+01:00O thank you for your lovely comment Anne! It's...O thank you for your lovely comment Anne! It's always so lovely to hear people enjoy reading my blog! Good luck with your dressmaking!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-8611141914781676352014-04-17T09:29:51.149+01:002014-04-17T09:29:51.149+01:00Thank you! It was a happy accident of finding the ...Thank you! It was a happy accident of finding the right print at the right time and having to have it! The print disguises the machine hem a bit so I'm glad I opted for the speedy method now!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-56012931658176380822014-04-17T09:28:28.654+01:002014-04-17T09:28:28.654+01:00Thank you! I was unsure that I was making the righ...Thank you! I was unsure that I was making the right choice at first as i've never tried the different directions before but I love the finished effect! You're the opposite to me, I'm a little wary of knits! You can absolutely make a woven dress, so simple to sew!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-24765924723244748022014-04-17T09:26:58.821+01:002014-04-17T09:26:58.821+01:00O it would be the perfect dress for that occasion!...O it would be the perfect dress for that occasion! if you are the lucky winner I'll be sure to post it out super quickly so you've got plenty of time to get sewing!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-144156198663859072014-04-17T09:26:03.711+01:002014-04-17T09:26:03.711+01:00I absolutely love the clean smooth look inside too...I absolutely love the clean smooth look inside too! I'm going to have to try it out on some other patterns tooFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-85209132844277394922014-04-17T09:25:04.061+01:002014-04-17T09:25:04.061+01:00O Vicki-Kate this style would look so great on you...O Vicki-Kate this style would look so great on you! The dress is going in the wash today on your orders!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-20227841150475791492014-04-17T09:23:43.019+01:002014-04-17T09:23:43.019+01:00O how lovely! Have you blogged about it? I'd l...O how lovely! Have you blogged about it? I'd love to see. I've made my boyfriend a shirt but am still trying to persuade him to pose for pictures! I've really enjoyed it as the fitting seems much less complicated! Have you seen the pattern company Thread Theory? They are fairly new but just do sewing patterns for men, worth a look!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-34168903568178012092014-04-17T09:21:16.593+01:002014-04-17T09:21:16.593+01:00Aw thanks Sonja! The fabric was one of those '...Aw thanks Sonja! The fabric was one of those 'saw it and couldn't leave it behind' moments!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-47823264614119348252014-04-17T09:20:31.774+01:002014-04-17T09:20:31.774+01:00The hem tip has literally changed my life when it ...The hem tip has literally changed my life when it comes to circle skirts! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-11273354235368610322014-04-17T09:19:49.749+01:002014-04-17T09:19:49.749+01:00It's definitely a great pattern for showcasing...It's definitely a great pattern for showcasing a print!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.com