tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post7679317012739201247..comments2023-10-09T01:26:57.170+01:00Comments on Ms1940McCall: Butterick 5152: The 'Empress' Dressing GownDebihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-51465833561903061452014-05-07T21:51:27.139+01:002014-05-07T21:51:27.139+01:00Fabulous! I have this pattern and would love to ...Fabulous! I have this pattern and would love to make it however I've never been quite sure which fabric to use. Your choice is perfect and the colour is rich and luxurious. You've inspired me to get making this before our next lovely Scottish winter. You are a very, very talented lady. Ann xDebihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-31774433570946369992014-05-02T08:26:20.055+01:002014-05-02T08:26:20.055+01:00I have pulled this one out quite a few times, ofte...I have pulled this one out quite a few times, often because I wanted to use the sleeves with a project I was working on - some day I will get to it . . . Thank you for reminding me of the design in a way I will not soon forget!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-37786012162850481752014-05-01T11:33:34.019+01:002014-05-01T11:33:34.019+01:00I think this is the most amazing self-made garment...I think this is the most amazing self-made garment that I have seen in a while - so pretty, I am speechless!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-15221926976092637382014-04-27T21:01:14.409+01:002014-04-27T21:01:14.409+01:00So glad I'm not alone on that one! Robe belts...So glad I'm not alone on that one! Robe belts are such a pain!! :-)Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-63977594754766741912014-04-27T21:00:43.904+01:002014-04-27T21:00:43.904+01:00Thanks Ginger! I definitely feel better answering...Thanks Ginger! I definitely feel better answering the door for the mailman (when he brings me another pattern envelope)...teeheeeDebihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-46147272685754256992014-04-27T21:00:08.878+01:002014-04-27T21:00:08.878+01:00Thanks Tasha!! It's so much fun to wear too!Thanks Tasha!! It's so much fun to wear too!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-56398069789576580172014-04-27T20:59:53.218+01:002014-04-27T20:59:53.218+01:00Thanks Tempest! The sleeves are my favourite part...Thanks Tempest! The sleeves are my favourite part too!! The fabric has just enough body to really make them stand out!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-78180561051278088692014-04-27T20:59:32.399+01:002014-04-27T20:59:32.399+01:00Thank you Sarah xoxoxoThank you Sarah xoxoxoDebihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-48724436565785606092014-04-27T20:59:25.402+01:002014-04-27T20:59:25.402+01:00Thanks Laura Mae! Have you ever thought of making...Thanks Laura Mae! Have you ever thought of making this one?Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-90947257575291689012014-04-27T20:59:01.890+01:002014-04-27T20:59:01.890+01:00I know! Isn't the kitty a cutie?I know! Isn't the kitty a cutie?Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-24242808354377323302014-04-27T20:58:55.835+01:002014-04-27T20:58:55.835+01:00Thanks Cathi! It was in my UFO pile for-ever....n...Thanks Cathi! It was in my UFO pile for-ever....not sure why...maybe all that hemming :-) But the pattern is great to work with!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-60712593201048758982014-04-27T20:57:48.043+01:002014-04-27T20:57:48.043+01:00Thanks Renee! I'm loving the dressing gowns f...Thanks Renee! I'm loving the dressing gowns from the time period as well...I've got a few more patterns to play with!!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-14970128389175902372014-04-27T20:57:11.406+01:002014-04-27T20:57:11.406+01:00I know, right? I'm trying to replace my sweat...I know, right? I'm trying to replace my sweatpants and t-shirts :-)Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-12616605715821570692014-04-27T20:56:47.349+01:002014-04-27T20:56:47.349+01:00Thanks Anthea!! Does the 1941 Lutterloh have any ...Thanks Anthea!! Does the 1941 Lutterloh have any dressing gowns?Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-63430727212076885942014-04-25T21:28:35.624+01:002014-04-25T21:28:35.624+01:00Absolutely fabulous!!Absolutely fabulous!!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-36420514952835400622014-04-25T03:11:32.245+01:002014-04-25T03:11:32.245+01:00Totally glamorous. I love it!Totally glamorous. I love it!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-70199625775423598172014-04-25T01:09:09.647+01:002014-04-25T01:09:09.647+01:00Wow!!! I love the shape, the fabric, everything. I...Wow!!! I love the shape, the fabric, everything. I desperately need a dressing gown but, alas, have no sewing skills. It's probably time to scour the internet...Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-42429248911155052392014-04-25T01:02:59.174+01:002014-04-25T01:02:59.174+01:00Very regal!!! I agree with you about belts on robe...Very regal!!! I agree with you about belts on robes. They annoy me to smithereens! A hook and eye makes so much more sense and is aesthetically much nicer too.Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-32129980405184510232014-04-24T18:07:28.179+01:002014-04-24T18:07:28.179+01:00Oh my gah, do you feel like Greta Garbo when you w...Oh my gah, do you feel like Greta Garbo when you wear this? You're the very picture of elegance!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-45613298656799062542014-04-24T02:58:37.758+01:002014-04-24T02:58:37.758+01:00So glamorous and perfect!So glamorous and perfect!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-50172837648630426152014-04-24T01:55:37.806+01:002014-04-24T01:55:37.806+01:00This is exquisite and you made it beautifully.This is exquisite and you made it beautifully.Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-59786926885239819992014-04-23T13:28:45.057+01:002014-04-23T13:28:45.057+01:00Lovely. It's so very dramatic and of the perio...Lovely. It's so very dramatic and of the period.Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-7970623838368891222014-04-23T08:09:16.695+01:002014-04-23T08:09:16.695+01:00Really pretty and such beautiful fabric!Really pretty and such beautiful fabric!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-67802926905099723802014-04-23T06:08:52.907+01:002014-04-23T06:08:52.907+01:00so glamourous!!so glamourous!!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366076016909992831.post-47001197847620346522014-04-23T03:50:35.003+01:002014-04-23T03:50:35.003+01:00Oh Debi, it's simply DIVINE! What a gorgeous p...Oh Debi, it's simply DIVINE! What a gorgeous piece, and the color is stunning on you. I love it so much!!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.com