tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post8569955725840012226..comments2024-03-25T12:02:32.902-04:00Comments on liza jane sews: Zoe Dressliza janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-78463070500004700572014-08-25T22:19:43.223-04:002014-08-25T22:19:43.223-04:00I bet this looks better in real life. I like how y...I bet this looks better in real life. I like how you've styled in cinched and with the jacket. <br />It has a beach dress feel to it for when the day is long, hot and humid. Give this pattern another go now that you know what works for you.velosewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241344721302194932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-81498676055503758912014-08-22T12:50:40.447-04:002014-08-22T12:50:40.447-04:00Wow, I agree your fabric is so much prettier than ...Wow, I agree your fabric is so much prettier than the sample. I think it still has a lot of potential to work. It may be more effort than you're interested in, though. I think the white at the waist is pretty, but maybe it would still look better higher on the body so that the contrast of the skirt isn't hitting at the apex of the hips. Try folding out a 1-2" tuck in the bodice above the waist seam all the way round the body and see if the lines are improved. Then how about shortening the skirt? You could cut an arc that mimics the shape of the skirt yoke, longer at the sides higher in the front, and maybe do something closer to knee length and just skip the hem trim. Just my inclination, could be all wrong. I do really like the back button tuck, too.<br /><br />I'm a sucker for sack dresses, I kind of taken with the one on the cover of the new Ottobre Woman. It's made up in woven or knit: http://www.ottobredesign.com/lehdet_js/2014_5/index.html?en It would be a dressing for me sort of thing, but I could see really liking it. Jne4slhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02709409881841287562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-68790793318492099522014-08-20T21:49:28.315-04:002014-08-20T21:49:28.315-04:00Thanks for all the nice, affirming comments friend...Thanks for all the nice, affirming comments friends! :) I am very late in replying (back to work for me) but I appreciate all the votes of confidence and suggestions.liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-73905421668875320352014-08-20T21:47:29.229-04:002014-08-20T21:47:29.229-04:00Thanks, I hope you've had a good start, too!Thanks, I hope you've had a good start, too!liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-68345141842875374512014-08-20T21:46:54.496-04:002014-08-20T21:46:54.496-04:00Ha! Thanks!Ha! Thanks!liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-91389535624141432702014-08-20T21:46:43.541-04:002014-08-20T21:46:43.541-04:00I actually did think about making this a tunic. B...I actually did think about making this a tunic. But man, is the skirt fun to swish around and walk in. It has the best slinky drape. i don't know if I can hack it off.liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-88462609747753380272014-08-20T21:45:48.162-04:002014-08-20T21:45:48.162-04:00Well, thanks! :) It's growing on me.Well, thanks! :) It's growing on me.liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-62367250637409618312014-08-20T21:45:23.676-04:002014-08-20T21:45:23.676-04:00Do you mean the bloom dress? I have actually made...Do you mean the bloom dress? I have actually made that one up, too! Not blogged yet. I did have to modify the neckline because it was way too wide, but I really like the end result. I'll blog it one day!liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-65902612753405650062014-08-20T21:43:24.703-04:002014-08-20T21:43:24.703-04:00I really tried to scrutinize those photos on the d...I really tried to scrutinize those photos on the dress on the website. I think the dress is kind of hiked up around the models hips in the photo. I can't really tell, but it definitely isn't where the hip yoke ended up on me. Anyway, I think in a lighter floatier, fabric it would work better.liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-43845496785883561142014-08-20T21:41:46.812-04:002014-08-20T21:41:46.812-04:00I am huge fan of tunics with skinny jeans. I alwa...I am huge fan of tunics with skinny jeans. I always hope people don't mistake me for being pregnant, too!liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-8737522283684933952014-08-20T21:40:53.274-04:002014-08-20T21:40:53.274-04:00I think you are definitely right about that hip pa...I think you are definitely right about that hip panel. If I make it again, I'll pick fabrics that are similar in color-- not so much contrast.liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-32842237352197300662014-08-20T07:00:23.312-04:002014-08-20T07:00:23.312-04:00Yes, I can see you on the beach in this dress. It&...Yes, I can see you on the beach in this dress. It's gorgeous, and the button loop idea is brilliant. kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-79146935872748340672014-08-18T21:00:09.259-04:002014-08-18T21:00:09.259-04:00I actually really like it worn with the denim shir...I actually really like it worn with the denim shirt! Looks more like a maxi skirt that way, and I really like it :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-41199524373116444532014-08-17T08:18:45.714-04:002014-08-17T08:18:45.714-04:00its a beach walking vacation frock. The throw on t...its a beach walking vacation frock. The throw on type. That's not bad, sometimes you need that floaty business. I love the shapes involved, but I'd look like an ocsasional table in it. prttynpnkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16513331416653286924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-78121874160156687272014-08-16T12:49:53.862-04:002014-08-16T12:49:53.862-04:00Don't rush into making any changes. I personal...Don't rush into making any changes. I personally love the dress as is - both with and without the shirt. The cut of the top and armholes is classy and the contrast panels are lovely. Bet the weight gives it a luxe feel too even if it's not the recommended fabric. By all means experiment with the pattern in a shorter length if you fancy it but I really don't think this version needs any changes. Give it some time and see how much wear it gets and whether you feel comfortable in it (most important!)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05551402118674941292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-23298898987437261602014-08-16T09:44:00.691-04:002014-08-16T09:44:00.691-04:00I really like that curved panel at the hip. Combi...I really like that curved panel at the hip. Combined with your genius button loop fix, I think this dress is quite flattering. This is such a unique dress--one you definitely couldn't buy without getting pretty spendy--but that's the beauty of sewing, isn't it? BTW, good luck with back to school!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799613980655749514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-18903877099211243972014-08-16T00:36:27.210-04:002014-08-16T00:36:27.210-04:00I really like it after you added the button/loop t...I really like it after you added the button/loop to the back. The dress has an unexpected shape, but the piecing is beautiful and the two different but coordinating fabrics are so pretty together.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-68304113818426264112014-08-15T21:00:25.837-04:002014-08-15T21:00:25.837-04:00I really like how you've styled it with the de...I really like how you've styled it with the denim shirt.<br />The panelling on the dress is lovely, but choice of colour for each panel would effect how flattering the dress it.<br />That cinching loop and button is genius! <br />I hope this dress grows on you because it looks lovely.SimpleFibreLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17031105861534976138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-65255166805029039502014-08-15T20:12:25.605-04:002014-08-15T20:12:25.605-04:00I love this dress! I hardly have time to comment ...I love this dress! I hardly have time to comment these days, but I had to stop and say WEAR THIS! Your button / loop modification makes the would of difference, the armholes are fine and it has that bohemian vibe that you love. Put it in the cupboard for a week, so you forget your issues, then get it out and start wearing it.katherine hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314030133556269765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-78998802684241545582014-08-15T16:57:30.182-04:002014-08-15T16:57:30.182-04:00Get down from that fence girl, the dress looks gre...Get down from that fence girl, the dress looks great and so do you. That button fix on the back is genius!IngeMaakthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12109741161856939355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-65110045636176998862014-08-15T15:05:50.812-04:002014-08-15T15:05:50.812-04:00Your fix totally works. I really love how it looks...Your fix totally works. I really love how it looks with the blouse.Melizza Makeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535548992762009971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-57357743565148600852014-08-15T13:52:20.180-04:002014-08-15T13:52:20.180-04:00This is such a unique style! My two cents is that ...This is such a unique style! My two cents is that this wants to be a top! How would you feel about cutting off the dark skirt portion and hemming it as a top? I bet it would be really cute with skinny pants. And then the skirt fabric could turn into a tee or something? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-75667657808037425532014-08-15T12:11:13.068-04:002014-08-15T12:11:13.068-04:00I actually really like it, especially buttoned! I ...I actually really like it, especially buttoned! I also love it with a shirt over it, really can't go wrong there!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15979808408348106338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-14718961547772016532014-08-15T09:55:42.918-04:002014-08-15T09:55:42.918-04:00Oh man! I'm sorry you're on the fence abou...Oh man! I'm sorry you're on the fence about this dress! I just love it! Haha!! The piecing is really wonderful, I love the matching yet contrasting fabric you chose, and the loose, flowing shape just looks so easy and comfortable. I also really love your fix to give the dress some shaping. It's super genius and I think it helps a TON to give the dress some shape! Hope you can find a way to work this guy into your wardrobe - looks great with the button up too!sallie oleta barbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00184217699471081340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560246728115023530.post-32061038435062611372014-08-15T09:47:19.166-04:002014-08-15T09:47:19.166-04:00(Don't know if my previous comment went throug...(Don't know if my previous comment went through, so here is another try): Am I the only one who likes this. Looking at the comments it looks like I'm not. I really like this on you! You have such great style and I don't see what's wrong with this dress. Yes it's shapeless and not very fitted, but it does look really nice. Nienkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13724327006604593742noreply@blogger.com