tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post7746521437816552944..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : Little Black Laurel DressFiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-90481308938601532692015-02-14T10:17:57.065+00:002015-02-14T10:17:57.065+00:00That's good to hear thank you! It's an unu...That's good to hear thank you! It's an unusual silhouette for me anyway so it feels a lot more comfortable skimming the body like thisFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-45138352367799667182015-02-14T10:17:12.280+00:002015-02-14T10:17:12.280+00:00Thank you! You can never have too many simple litt...Thank you! You can never have too many simple little black dresses can you?!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-70180072065661470032015-02-14T10:16:27.873+00:002015-02-14T10:16:27.873+00:00Thanks Alice! It feels like a very worthwhile addi...Thanks Alice! It feels like a very worthwhile addition to my wardrobe!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-87486955547953604752015-01-16T21:08:24.034+00:002015-01-16T21:08:24.034+00:00It looks absolutely lovely. You can't go wrong...It looks absolutely lovely. You can't go wrong with a wardrobe staple like that. When I made a Laurel last year, I did the same alteration to take some fabric out of the side seams from waist to hem as the shift silhouette seemed a little wide to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-23161838408777933132015-01-16T16:53:33.329+00:002015-01-16T16:53:33.329+00:00Ohhh wow that's so chic!! I love this dressOhhh wow that's so chic!! I love this dressAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11349801412412375428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-16010336098574099282015-01-15T21:26:48.083+00:002015-01-15T21:26:48.083+00:00What a fabulous dress! It's classic, and you l...What a fabulous dress! It's classic, and you look lovely in it :)Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644415042425814372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-64800415562678040392015-01-15T20:47:05.548+00:002015-01-15T20:47:05.548+00:00I've been really thinking it over and I still ...I've been really thinking it over and I still can't fathom the reason behind drafting the armholes differently! Can't wait to see your little black dress!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-91167197961571853382015-01-15T20:46:08.995+00:002015-01-15T20:46:08.995+00:00I know, I was so confused when I compared the two ...I know, I was so confused when I compared the two pattern pieces and saw how different they were! If anything I expected the difference to be in the amount of ease around the waist and hips but definitely not the armholes!<br />It's very reassuring to hear that you also had some trouble with the sleeves, I might try changing the size/shape of the sleeve head next time to reduce the amount of ease!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-67311504899680677022015-01-15T20:44:12.928+00:002015-01-15T20:44:12.928+00:00I absolutely don't mind you saying so! I feel ...I absolutely don't mind you saying so! I feel more comfortable in it without the belt to be honest. I'd love to own a lovely long pair of black suede boots to wear with it, great idea! <br />I have had some success using binding to finish armholes, like on the Alder shirtdress, by using a lot of steam but for some reason I've found the shape of this neckline so tricky to work with! The curve at the shoulder seams is pretty tight! I think maybe on my next Laurel I'll go back and attempt to the binding again - with LOADS of steam!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-61156795567053080612015-01-15T20:41:31.464+00:002015-01-15T20:41:31.464+00:00Thanks so much! Slimming it down and keeping it pl...Thanks so much! Slimming it down and keeping it plain really worked out well for meFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-22550719083395221272015-01-15T20:41:04.705+00:002015-01-15T20:41:04.705+00:00O thank you so much Mags! There are sometimes impo...O thank you so much Mags! There are sometimes import duties, I've found there to be no real logic to when it gets caught in customs and when it doesn't. My smaller orders seem to have gone more smoothly but I don't think that's a guarantee. Customs charges confuse me if I'm honest!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-90810825569552332072015-01-15T20:39:12.716+00:002015-01-15T20:39:12.716+00:00Thanks Vicki Kate! I still want to do some more tw...Thanks Vicki Kate! I still want to do some more tweaking with the fit but it's a hundred times better than it was already! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-8147218521595984842015-01-15T20:38:37.161+00:002015-01-15T20:38:37.161+00:00Thanks so much Gail!Thanks so much Gail!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-41926286371011976632015-01-15T20:38:22.726+00:002015-01-15T20:38:22.726+00:00That is very reassuring to hear about the sleeves!...That is very reassuring to hear about the sleeves! I think I'll probably skim a little off the sleeve head like you say next time, hopefully that will make them a little easier to ease inFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-77602297693467228952015-01-15T20:37:20.410+00:002015-01-15T20:37:20.410+00:00Neither had I! I was really intrigued when I saw i...Neither had I! I was really intrigued when I saw it on the Mood website. It's kind of like a fine wool suiting but with the sheen of a sateen. I still feel like there's a lot of tweaking yet to do with this pattern but am pretty pleased with it as it is!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-5451243587179845482015-01-15T20:36:14.221+00:002015-01-15T20:36:14.221+00:00Ok...'reminds me of Audrey Hepburn' is pre...Ok...'reminds me of Audrey Hepburn' is pretty much the best thing you could have said as I love that classic look! Thanks Haylee! I feel exactly the same about the zip situation, this is so great to just pull on and off and have your outfit done in one!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-3439010276646046142015-01-15T20:35:02.574+00:002015-01-15T20:35:02.574+00:00I can see you rocking a little black dress Nicole!...I can see you rocking a little black dress Nicole! Thanks!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-76264358244855085602015-01-15T20:34:21.540+00:002015-01-15T20:34:21.540+00:00Yes! I bet this style would really suit you in bla...Yes! I bet this style would really suit you in black Sonja! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-66073522560633363182015-01-15T20:33:46.698+00:002015-01-15T20:33:46.698+00:00O I had forgotten about Winnie's lovely Laurel...O I had forgotten about Winnie's lovely Laurel! That must have been where the idea found it's way into my brain! Your self drafted pattern sounds lovely Jane, I hope you end up very happy with it!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-18182003304998614152015-01-15T20:32:42.508+00:002015-01-15T20:32:42.508+00:00No indeed it didn't! With that amount removed ...No indeed it didn't! With that amount removed though it feels really lovely, not fitted but figure skimming. I made an effort to make this really well as I had a feeling that I'd want to wear it a lot!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-79436037267746244942015-01-15T20:31:22.165+00:002015-01-15T20:31:22.165+00:00You're welcome and thank you! It's such a ...You're welcome and thank you! It's such a simple design that I think it can be easily adapted to suit different personal style and fit preferencesFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-24251220561829484572015-01-15T20:30:38.398+00:002015-01-15T20:30:38.398+00:00O how fun! What fabric are you making it in? I hop...O how fun! What fabric are you making it in? I hope you enjoy sewing it up!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-16965152370595826432015-01-15T20:30:01.384+00:002015-01-15T20:30:01.384+00:00Thanks Claire! I hope you enjoy making it!Thanks Claire! I hope you enjoy making it!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-66979749941676078392015-01-15T20:29:45.764+00:002015-01-15T20:29:45.764+00:00That's good to hear! I think because of the si...That's good to hear! I think because of the simple shape the fit being even a little bit off really shows. I'd really like to get it just right and make another versionFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-91136355408528539622015-01-15T20:29:04.980+00:002015-01-15T20:29:04.980+00:00Haha! I don't mind them but if it's possib...Haha! I don't mind them but if it's possible to avoid them I will! They can be quite time consuming.Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.com