tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post5859286318746335948..comments2024-03-28T09:03:35.467-04:00Comments on Grosgrain: A Frock by Friday™: MondayGrosgrainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708175838803992833noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-53214041801815995792010-07-09T20:46:40.518-04:002010-07-09T20:46:40.518-04:00Ok, I'm a few months behind you here, so I'...Ok, I'm a few months behind you here, so I'm just starting this dress! I'm wondering how to add a seam allowance within the darts. Should I add seam allowance here, or just cut directly on the dart line?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05897288976826051289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-52678479116675179092010-05-18T10:28:56.290-04:002010-05-18T10:28:56.290-04:00Thank you so much for doing this! I am a beginner...Thank you so much for doing this! I am a beginner and have never followed a pattern. You have inspired me to try something other than tote bags and skirts.denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05501747108711861556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-5054157355415419672010-05-11T13:46:17.218-04:002010-05-11T13:46:17.218-04:00I think I may be making this more complicated than...I think I may be making this more complicated than it should be!! Should i have 3 seperate pieces of material for the skirt or just 2???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-16600715828282511542010-05-03T16:44:47.444-04:002010-05-03T16:44:47.444-04:00The Baggetts,
Try this link for the instructions:
...The Baggetts,<br />Try this link for the instructions:<br />http://www.elainehuang.com/patterns/coffee-date-dress-multisize-instructions.pdf<br /><br />And this for the pattern:<br />http://www.filefront.com/16166311/coffee-date-pattern-multisized.pdf/<br /><br />If you still have trouble send me your email address to mytumtumtree@gmail.com and I will send it to you that way.Grosgrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708175838803992833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-43786393463561849472010-05-03T14:44:40.423-04:002010-05-03T14:44:40.423-04:00Maybe I am just crazy, but I can't seem to fin...Maybe I am just crazy, but I can't seem to find out how to print out the pattern. I have clicked on the link and hit the download now button, but nothing happens. Help!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07192080045431786282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-54500383114134873382010-05-03T09:13:25.276-04:002010-05-03T09:13:25.276-04:00Do I cut a seam allowance around the dart lines?Do I cut a seam allowance around the dart lines?Kirstennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-31740021660267572042010-04-29T10:36:38.408-04:002010-04-29T10:36:38.408-04:00No, you don't have to print it out again. The ...No, you don't have to print it out again. The extra space on the top and side I left so that you could over lap the paper when you're taping. You can still put the pattern together. Your pieces will just butt up against each other. No big deal.Grosgrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708175838803992833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-32549474005371458212010-04-28T05:44:32.300-04:002010-04-28T05:44:32.300-04:00I screwed up! I need help!
I read the cut instruc...I screwed up! I need help!<br /><br />I read the cut instructions yesterday, but didn't print it out and cut it until tonight (I had to go get a new ink cartidge). <br /><br />Well I cut off all the extra white off the sides. Did I just screw the whole thing up? You said we only cut off the left and bottom?? Do I need to reprint and recut everything to get the margins back?? This confused me Emily Heizer Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13483149630816603197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-2189133913504844012010-04-27T23:45:15.531-04:002010-04-27T23:45:15.531-04:00lajamison,
Does your zipper foot look like this:
...lajamison,<br />Does your zipper foot look like this:<br /><br />http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/ca/en/Images/content/Zipper_Foot.jpg<br /><br />If so, you can use it to sew your zipper. See this video:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzVLRsoOVzYGrosgrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708175838803992833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-72501506419662478372010-04-27T23:00:11.355-04:002010-04-27T23:00:11.355-04:00I watched the youtube video you posted about attac...I watched the youtube video you posted about attaching a invisible zipper. The zipper foot she uses is different than what I have. I searched 'zipper foot' on amazon and it looks like it is one especially for invisible zippers. Would a normal one work or should I hit the sewing shop in the morning?lajamisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11088954252449819613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-57872522420452152802010-04-27T19:22:43.005-04:002010-04-27T19:22:43.005-04:00Brenbren,
Here are the instructions for the patter...Brenbren,<br />Here are the instructions for the pattern:<br />http://www.elainehuang.com/patterns/coffee-date-dress-multisize-instructions.pdf<br /><br />In it you will find how much fabric you need. Are you using the same fabric for the top and the skirt?<br /><br />And yes, I'll be adding the sleeve pattern and instrustions tomorrow.Grosgrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708175838803992833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-41818772813023821742010-04-27T18:32:55.097-04:002010-04-27T18:32:55.097-04:00So I know I am a day late, but better late than ne...So I know I am a day late, but better late than never. I want my dress to be longer (just below my knee) how much fabric should I get. I haven't started cutting. I only found out about this today. I have the pattern printed out. also, you mentioned adding sleeves. Will that be in there as well or do I have to figure that one out on my own?Brenbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01610781370321229182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-43213835793623749462010-04-27T17:43:12.269-04:002010-04-27T17:43:12.269-04:00Hi, I just found your site through MADE and I woul...Hi, I just found your site through MADE and I would love to join this project. I am unable to download the file. The site where it is posted is not allowing the download to happen and the "click here" link for download trouble is not working either. Any chance of just posting up the PDF file or sending it my way?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Elise<br />elise@heeltoeauto.comMrsHeeltoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17883817593309695860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-32337757231689395432010-04-27T01:43:05.915-04:002010-04-27T01:43:05.915-04:00lajamison,
The last steps will be posted on Friday...lajamison,<br />The last steps will be posted on Friday. But as the week winds down the steps should be simpler. If you have printed out the instructions here:<br />http://www.elainehuang.com/patterns/coffee-date-dress-multisize-instructions.pdf<br /><br />You could try to finish early. If you know how to sew in a zipper, the hardest steps will be tomorrow. If you don't know how to sew a Grosgrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708175838803992833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-31235753459126146752010-04-27T00:20:31.477-04:002010-04-27T00:20:31.477-04:00Thanks for this sewalong! I'm so used to patte...Thanks for this sewalong! I'm so used to patterns with seam allowances that I found adding it myself unnatural haha. Oh, I'm so spoilt! I thought of adding sleeves from Burdastyle's Ute blouse which is another pattern I have used. Not sure if it will work but am gonna give it a try:)The Sew Converthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633538944533885596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-18011481452908410312010-04-26T23:33:14.688-04:002010-04-26T23:33:14.688-04:00My pieces are all cute out and I am excited for to...My pieces are all cute out and I am excited for tomorrow. <br /><br />Will we be wearing this 'Frock' on Friday or will we be finishing sewing it on Friday? I have a dinner party Thursday night and wondered if I'd have a new dress to wear?lajamisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11088954252449819613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-34457179122215625912010-04-26T21:44:41.875-04:002010-04-26T21:44:41.875-04:00do you have any idea what the length of the dress ...do you have any idea what the length of the dress will be when complete, I am tall and want to add a few inches on the bottom to make it a little longer?Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08674861180872413501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-33343995040901070432010-04-26T21:36:41.158-04:002010-04-26T21:36:41.158-04:00This is such a great idea. Thank you so much for p...This is such a great idea. Thank you so much for putting the time and effort into something like this.Mrs. Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14189053136019082242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-82058160166722914002010-04-26T15:32:47.604-04:002010-04-26T15:32:47.604-04:00Thank you so much for doing this! I can't use ...Thank you so much for doing this! I can't use the free pattern unless I regrade it to a larger size so I picked out another pattern to play along. Regardless, it's gotten me sewing again for the first time in MONTHS! AND something for myself for once! Thanks again!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17719085316966637482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-33612488747463549452010-04-26T14:48:20.161-04:002010-04-26T14:48:20.161-04:00Jo,
Without having to write another tutorial about...Jo,<br />Without having to write another tutorial about lining, what I might suggest would be to cut another piece of opaque (but not heavyweight) fabric for the bodice front and back and skirt front and back.<br /><br />When you're sewing with me just keep the more opaque pieces on the wrong side of your fabric as if they were one.Grosgrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708175838803992833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-48301233455837314312010-04-26T14:42:37.136-04:002010-04-26T14:42:37.136-04:00Amanda,
You can cut two different sizes for the to...Amanda,<br />You can cut two different sizes for the top and bottom. HOWEVER, you must make sure that the waist seams are the same length so the pieces match up at those points properly.<br /><br />As for your second question,<br />I think your asking about placing the pattern on your fabric and then cutting, right? If so, be sure to cut your pattern on FOLDED fabric. So that your two pieces are Grosgrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708175838803992833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-51300738098708511642010-04-26T14:38:09.715-04:002010-04-26T14:38:09.715-04:00Marianne,
Depending on your material you might hav...Marianne,<br />Depending on your material you might have to wash it first. If it is knit (which it shouldn't be with this dress anyway) then you should definitely wash first. If you want to be on the safe side, wash it first, it can't hurt. If you've already cut it, it's probably okay.Grosgrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708175838803992833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-58067869684323042382010-04-26T14:25:36.642-04:002010-04-26T14:25:36.642-04:00Do you have any tips for making the dress fully li...Do you have any tips for making the dress fully lined? I'm using a light-coloured fabric and can't stand wearing slips.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02661363218239934603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-81744986319420014432010-04-26T14:25:36.643-04:002010-04-26T14:25:36.643-04:00I have two questions. The first is that my bust me...I have two questions. The first is that my bust measurements are more like a 34 while my hips and waist are more like a 36. Would it be crazy to cut different sizes for the skirt and the bodice? Is there a better way to adjust for this sizing discrepancy? The second is fabric related. For cutting the fabric should be right side to right side, so I'll be placing pieces on the wrong side of theAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08528781163936108631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-82595340456691259342010-04-26T14:12:05.434-04:002010-04-26T14:12:05.434-04:00I found the "test square" quite helpful ...I found the "test square" quite helpful to know if I had printed it properly (I printed just page 16 to check first - first time I did it wrong, second time worked!)<br /><br />My question is - Am I supposed to wash my material first? Or if I don't (as I am about to cut it all out) does that just mean I'll have to hand wash and air dry the dress?Marianne Elixirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16394688588187240026noreply@blogger.com