tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266734708350378757.post2216648521216032867..comments2024-01-25T11:04:40.909-05:00Comments on Dolly Creates: • 1940s Christmas Plaid Dress •Estherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15235395280071814298noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266734708350378757.post-25598971154488350142016-02-01T13:01:32.558-05:002016-02-01T13:01:32.558-05:00Thank you, Christina!! I love the unique details o...Thank you, Christina!! I love the unique details on vintage garments as well; they had a lot of imagination back then! :)Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235395280071814298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266734708350378757.post-89097072751463132032016-02-01T13:01:02.311-05:002016-02-01T13:01:02.311-05:00Thank you so much, Jessica!! You're so sweet! ...Thank you so much, Jessica!! You're so sweet! :)Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235395280071814298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266734708350378757.post-54922571901228640242016-02-01T13:00:45.338-05:002016-02-01T13:00:45.338-05:00Thank you so much, Bonita! I will send you some pi...Thank you so much, Bonita! I will send you some pictures of that side opening. It is really nifty, and yes, so much easier than zippers or anything, I have a feeling! ;)Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235395280071814298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266734708350378757.post-47267988682232785412016-02-01T13:00:05.965-05:002016-02-01T13:00:05.965-05:00Thank you, Lauren! I would love to take credit for...Thank you, Lauren! I would love to take credit for the gorgeous scallops, but I didn't actually make the dress! It's a 1940s Fruit of the Loom dress that I purchased online. So no...I'm afraid I probably have LESS patience than you. ;) Especially judging by the gorgeous stuff you make!! <br />Thanks again! :)Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235395280071814298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266734708350378757.post-22891433500175064832016-02-01T12:58:07.620-05:002016-02-01T12:58:07.620-05:00Thank you, Brigid! :) I am eager to try that metho...Thank you, Brigid! :) I am eager to try that method of side opening as well!<br />Thanks again! :)Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235395280071814298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266734708350378757.post-71187438079518628662016-02-01T12:57:45.712-05:002016-02-01T12:57:45.712-05:00Aww, thanks Gina! :) Aww, thanks Gina! :) Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235395280071814298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266734708350378757.post-22630738283422037752016-02-01T12:57:28.225-05:002016-02-01T12:57:28.225-05:00Thank you, Madison! :) It was indeed just the righ...Thank you, Madison! :) It was indeed just the right color scheme!Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235395280071814298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266734708350378757.post-45278894236275708372016-02-01T12:57:08.708-05:002016-02-01T12:57:08.708-05:00Hi Kira! Sorry for not responding sooner; I have b...Hi Kira! Sorry for not responding sooner; I have been fearfully lax in the comment-replying area!! :(<br />You are exactly right; the scallops are purely decorative. It is a really nifty way to embellish, as you say! :) Thanks for asking! Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235395280071814298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266734708350378757.post-50345573943682707822015-12-30T17:50:22.453-05:002015-12-30T17:50:22.453-05:00What a genius side opening. I love these little de...What a genius side opening. I love these little details on vintage pieces, besides how beautiful they are of course. Such a superb dress! Gussetsandgodetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16259829652480304431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266734708350378757.post-80621340292192919102015-12-26T19:12:29.402-05:002015-12-26T19:12:29.402-05:00Absolutely beautiful dress! The magic is in the de...Absolutely beautiful dress! The magic is in the details here, so to speak, and really turn this into a memorable garment (that looks flat out fantastic on you!). <br /><br />Many hugs & joyful holiday season wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266734708350378757.post-15166511992967161412015-12-26T03:57:40.866-05:002015-12-26T03:57:40.866-05:00Oooh! The details of this dress are super cute!! I...Oooh! The details of this dress are super cute!! I adore those scallops, and that side opening is GENIUS! Is there anyway to get a better look at it? I would love to try this instead of a zipper, because ~ pockets are everything and zippers are somewhat painful! XD Lol!! *✬ ❤ ✬*<br /><br />xox,<br />bonita of <a href="http://www.lavenderandtwill.com/" rel="nofollow">Lavender & Twill</a><br />Lavender and Twillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266734708350378757.post-72439234761199744482015-12-23T20:22:13.423-05:002015-12-23T20:22:13.423-05:00Love love love it! Well done on those scallops - y...Love love love it! Well done on those scallops - you have more patience than I, haha. :-)Lauren Stowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09008240537371936468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266734708350378757.post-47044911703423007692015-12-23T16:06:03.019-05:002015-12-23T16:06:03.019-05:00What a delightful dress! It suits you perfectly Es...What a delightful dress! It suits you perfectly Esther! And that is indeed a very nifty side opening. I may have to try that on a dress some time.<br /><br />A very merry Christmas to you and yours!<br /><br />Blessings in Him,<br /><br />Brigid<br />the Middle Sister and SingerThe Boyer Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08954031354687928264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266734708350378757.post-77076698213578568842015-12-23T14:22:55.385-05:002015-12-23T14:22:55.385-05:00Laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! I love your dress! What a...Laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! I love your dress! What a wonderful gift that it was in your size and so adorable!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the scallops down the front! Too too darling! The color of the plaid is so awesome. I am so beyond happy for you that you got this dress!!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266734708350378757.post-69681887482542229962015-12-23T13:16:10.813-05:002015-12-23T13:16:10.813-05:00This dress is so perfect for Christmas!! Absolutel...This dress is so perfect for Christmas!! Absolutely love the colors an print:)<br />-Madison<br />www.1minniemuse.blogspot.comMadisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18324285553861788504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266734708350378757.post-57053708263472834342015-12-23T08:30:02.400-05:002015-12-23T08:30:02.400-05:00As far as I can tell from the photos, the bias-bou...As far as I can tell from the photos, the bias-bound scallops are just decorative, sewn into the front seam? If so, I really like that idea for embellishment...might try incorporating that into a future project!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com