tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post9171246023861780826..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : Pattern Testing: The Kim Dress from By Hand LondonFiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-70087378116174158062014-12-05T09:22:57.180+00:002014-12-05T09:22:57.180+00:00Thank you! Yes I'm hoping it will become a rel...Thank you! Yes I'm hoping it will become a reliable little party dress!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-48864069513480515822014-12-02T09:29:21.186+00:002014-12-02T09:29:21.186+00:00Kim looks lovely on you - the perfect LBD for a co...Kim looks lovely on you - the perfect LBD for a cocktail party.Sandrahttp://sewiststitch.blogspot.co.nznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-13187511655165280882014-11-30T17:59:03.515+00:002014-11-30T17:59:03.515+00:00I know exactly what you mean Sonja, I used to wear...I know exactly what you mean Sonja, I used to wear so much black but hardly ever sew anything in it because I never buy it. I've been on a bit of a black fabric spree recently though in the hope that it means I make some things I wear all the time! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-32172897418077329862014-11-30T17:57:54.988+00:002014-11-30T17:57:54.988+00:00Thanks so much Suzanna! Thanks so much Suzanna! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-23823488228263789342014-11-30T17:57:39.153+00:002014-11-30T17:57:39.153+00:00Has it got to you yet?! Looking forward to seeing ...Has it got to you yet?! Looking forward to seeing what you make with yours! I feel like I could sew LBD's all the time and still never have enough!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-18825545305404549352014-11-30T17:56:47.441+00:002014-11-30T17:56:47.441+00:00That is great to know thanks Cat, sometimes I feel...That is great to know thanks Cat, sometimes I feel as if I may be waffling on to much about tiny little things that no one really wants to read! I'm pleased with the length on this yes..although I umped and ahhed about shortening it slightly like I usually do!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-75021987618702480732014-11-30T17:55:40.257+00:002014-11-30T17:55:40.257+00:00Me neither! I've done a lot of research but ha...Me neither! I've done a lot of research but haven't even started cutting yet so wish me luck! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-58694855418825669112014-11-30T17:55:03.360+00:002014-11-30T17:55:03.360+00:00And it would make a stunning summer party dress! I...And it would make a stunning summer party dress! I've got much too long to wait to be able to make one of those though...actually I've just thought of the perfect fabric I have in my stash to make one...some unseasonal sewing may be coming up!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-73151028093824127382014-11-30T17:53:39.075+00:002014-11-30T17:53:39.075+00:00Go for it Lindsay! They are great dresses, straigh...Go for it Lindsay! They are great dresses, straightforward to sew up and fit and feel super stylish to wearFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-10427293481535358032014-11-30T17:52:53.597+00:002014-11-30T17:52:53.597+00:00I do love my gold heels! Any excuse to put them on...I do love my gold heels! Any excuse to put them on! I hadn't thought of how the neckline worked with the wrap skirt but you're right it does tie in nicely!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-55544870404604337002014-11-30T17:51:56.619+00:002014-11-30T17:51:56.619+00:00I hope so! Thanks Louise!I hope so! Thanks Louise!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-37546479740840227732014-11-30T17:51:40.688+00:002014-11-30T17:51:40.688+00:00I can't wait to see yours Jenny, I saw your sn...I can't wait to see yours Jenny, I saw your sneak peaks of basting the underlining to it the other day and loved the fabric!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-11176978568354789952014-11-30T17:50:59.621+00:002014-11-30T17:50:59.621+00:00O good! It's so lovely to be able to give a di...O good! It's so lovely to be able to give a different idea of how a pattern could work for someone else. I often like to see a pattern in a few different fabrics and on a few different people before I'm totally sold on getting itFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-23070251585774147872014-11-30T17:49:48.783+00:002014-11-30T17:49:48.783+00:00Thank you! Fingers crossed I'll have plenty of...Thank you! Fingers crossed I'll have plenty of occasions to wear it...or I might have to make some occasions for myself!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-60383073421913858672014-11-30T17:49:02.965+00:002014-11-30T17:49:02.965+00:00Thanks so much! I think this will be a great one t...Thanks so much! I think this will be a great one to reach for when I have no idea what to wear to a party!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-30269150727405066892014-11-30T17:48:31.433+00:002014-11-30T17:48:31.433+00:00Neither can I! Fingers crossed I don't make a ...Neither can I! Fingers crossed I don't make a complete mess of it!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-12341231768380367292014-11-30T17:39:42.980+00:002014-11-30T17:39:42.980+00:00Lovely to meet you too! I've been checking out...Lovely to meet you too! I've been checking out your blog just this afternoon, love your Moneta! I've actually got another one in the works for Christmas parties...I'll have to find another reason to wear this LBD!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-26789227660211726882014-11-25T14:59:31.699+00:002014-11-25T14:59:31.699+00:00This is so lovely! I never pick up black fabric, b...This is so lovely! I never pick up black fabric, but this is so elegant and lovely! It will be nice to have such a pretty LBD in your closet! Wine velvet and sequins sounds amazing, too... really excited to see that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-64777409315662903142014-11-25T10:00:38.025+00:002014-11-25T10:00:38.025+00:00Beautiful. I always love everything you make!Beautiful. I always love everything you make!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358404631625584903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-3152068552565301152014-11-25T08:39:06.413+00:002014-11-25T08:39:06.413+00:00Wowee, it's the perfect LBD! I can't wait ...Wowee, it's the perfect LBD! I can't wait to see your velvet and sequins version! I also can't wait for my pattern to arrive...Rosie Sparkleneedleshttps://sparkleneedles.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-53337642879713602412014-11-25T08:31:00.498+00:002014-11-25T08:31:00.498+00:00Looking fab, particularly with the midi length. I ...Looking fab, particularly with the midi length. I really like the little tips that you include in your reviews!Catdoesithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06214360406276097524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-13260238163066017922014-11-25T06:40:37.834+00:002014-11-25T06:40:37.834+00:00This pattern really is the perfect party dress. I ...This pattern really is the perfect party dress. I love your version. Velvet and sequins - can't wait for the next one!Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01089188588469901726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-14282724632555593992014-11-25T01:04:18.022+00:002014-11-25T01:04:18.022+00:00Gorgeous! I love the shape of the skirt. Can't...Gorgeous! I love the shape of the skirt. Can't wait to see the velvet version, that sounds so luxe! I wish I had time to make one of these up before christmas party season, but I dont think it would get all the way down to NZ in time...It'll just need to be a summer party dress instead :)Kirstenhttp://fiftytwofancies.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-14450615722150640112014-11-24T23:45:38.927+00:002014-11-24T23:45:38.927+00:00Oh, this is so gorgeous on you! I really love the ...Oh, this is so gorgeous on you! I really love the silhouette. This pattern may end up being my first BHL purchase...Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823446879423554690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-62854151955743011292014-11-24T21:54:22.667+00:002014-11-24T21:54:22.667+00:00Stunning! I love the way the neckline mirrors the ...Stunning! I love the way the neckline mirrors the shape of the skirt. Looks great with your gold heels!Bellbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785133820048305606noreply@blogger.com