tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post3761512352848713452..comments2024-02-28T01:42:56.772+13:00Comments on Camelia Crinoline: A Marguerite GownCamelia Crinolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13255747263262874628noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-88931517265008173622012-08-11T17:30:16.425+12:002012-08-11T17:30:16.425+12:00The dress print is lovely, I love the pleated top ...The dress print is lovely, I love the pleated top part. I like the bold choice of the blue colour tights!FASHION TALEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12964667264037413912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-86375439662575539762012-08-08T20:21:44.750+12:002012-08-08T20:21:44.750+12:00Thanks! Me too. I periodically go through my alter...Thanks! Me too. I periodically go through my alterations pile and give it back to the op shop because otherwise it just keeps growing.Camelia Crinolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255747263262874628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-75933817664566158092012-08-08T20:19:29.236+12:002012-08-08T20:19:29.236+12:00Exactly, but then when you sit down and do it you ...Exactly, but then when you sit down and do it you realise it was worth it. Thanks.Camelia Crinolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255747263262874628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-51904885654222534362012-08-08T20:18:57.415+12:002012-08-08T20:18:57.415+12:00Thanks! That's not even half the books in my h...Thanks! That's not even half the books in my house. We are book mad around here.Camelia Crinolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255747263262874628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-81105465745931493332012-08-08T20:17:43.720+12:002012-08-08T20:17:43.720+12:00It was definitely worth it, I'm just ashamed i...It was definitely worth it, I'm just ashamed it took me so long to do it too. Thanks!Camelia Crinolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255747263262874628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-38476656304493265942012-08-08T20:17:06.942+12:002012-08-08T20:17:06.942+12:00Yeah, the buttons and pleats are my favourite deta...Yeah, the buttons and pleats are my favourite detail. Yes, it's definitely not as fun as sewing something from scratch.Camelia Crinolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255747263262874628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-62469903282038264212012-08-08T19:24:29.847+12:002012-08-08T19:24:29.847+12:00Yeah, I have so much mending but it's so hard ...Yeah, I have so much mending but it's so hard to get motivated. Thanks! That sucks. Some of the vintage hats I find are pretty tiny and don't fit me either.Camelia Crinolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255747263262874628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-61654655513395184382012-08-08T14:25:34.684+12:002012-08-08T14:25:34.684+12:00Thanks. My mum got the stockings for me from the W...Thanks. My mum got the stockings for me from the Warehouse. They had some pretty good colours last time I went there.Camelia Crinolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255747263262874628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-10570980576953503582012-08-08T14:24:38.773+12:002012-08-08T14:24:38.773+12:00The pleating is definitely what made me buy it. Th...The pleating is definitely what made me buy it. Thanks!Camelia Crinolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255747263262874628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-77917180894028100832012-08-08T14:23:32.062+12:002012-08-08T14:23:32.062+12:00Thanks. I have a thing for ribbon belts at the mom...Thanks. I have a thing for ribbon belts at the moment. Yes, I like wonky stitching because it gives clothes a bit of character.Camelia Crinolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255747263262874628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-61670406025404010712012-08-08T14:21:51.195+12:002012-08-08T14:21:51.195+12:00Thanks. It's good to know that other people do...Thanks. It's good to know that other people don't like doing mending either. The hat makes me feel like Madeline.Camelia Crinolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255747263262874628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-30511648778816278732012-08-08T14:20:20.791+12:002012-08-08T14:20:20.791+12:00Thanks. That's nice of your mum to do mending ...Thanks. That's nice of your mum to do mending and hemming for you.Camelia Crinolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255747263262874628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-78198075735348186472012-08-08T14:19:42.415+12:002012-08-08T14:19:42.415+12:00Thanks! Yes, it's a good reminder that perfect...Thanks! Yes, it's a good reminder that perfection isn't everything.Camelia Crinolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255747263262874628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-28849872277776143922012-08-08T10:43:58.116+12:002012-08-08T10:43:58.116+12:00OH! It's adorable!That detail down the frocnt ...OH! It's adorable!That detail down the frocnt is divoon!Homemade frocks are my fave finds!<br />Ahem,my mending pile is unspeakable.....it's more of a transformation pile,really,of things I'm over,or don't fit right, as well as simple repairs!<br />XXXXXHelgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06746988714522496958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-41033306917345048012012-08-08T07:44:20.554+12:002012-08-08T07:44:20.554+12:00I totally hate mending stuff too. It's like al...I totally hate mending stuff too. It's like all the effort involved in getting my needle and thread out just for something to take 5 minutes is too much lol. This was well worth repairing though, gorgeous!Louise Mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14858832660475944060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-88749463611796093892012-08-08T06:26:54.320+12:002012-08-08T06:26:54.320+12:00ok I'm really in love with that dress! And tha...ok I'm really in love with that dress! And that cute little hat - you are too adorable. Plus I love anyone who has that many books!Miss Simmonds Sayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655954003085670507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-5849874972528229902012-08-08T05:38:48.683+12:002012-08-08T05:38:48.683+12:00It was well worth the 5 minutes it took to mend th...It was well worth the 5 minutes it took to mend the dress as it is absolutely beautiful. I love the way you've styled it too. The colours work so well xSarah Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17530253746802487595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-66604134937525282632012-08-08T03:27:32.531+12:002012-08-08T03:27:32.531+12:00Such a pretty dress, with buttons and pleats. I am...Such a pretty dress, with buttons and pleats. I am the same way with mending because it is just so boring!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09365849029941325950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-63862966932496420242012-08-07T23:00:45.887+12:002012-08-07T23:00:45.887+12:00I am the exact same way with mending, unless I do ...I am the exact same way with mending, unless I do it THE DAY I purchase the garment I will never do it. I love the colours of the dress with the tights, and the little hat! I can never buy vintage hats because of my giant head, so I am very envious.Georgia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11802835174547914151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-46946840312108062412012-08-07T21:39:49.604+12:002012-08-07T21:39:49.604+12:00Thanks. Mending and alterations are a good way to ...Thanks. Mending and alterations are a good way to get better at sewing. That's how I started.Camelia Crinolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255747263262874628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-57952361470157034662012-08-07T21:38:49.176+12:002012-08-07T21:38:49.176+12:00I think maybe it's because mending and alterat...I think maybe it's because mending and alterations seem so boring. Thanks! Not long now. You'll be back in your vintage dresses before you know it.Camelia Crinolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255747263262874628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-41364507198235109692012-08-07T21:19:39.526+12:002012-08-07T21:19:39.526+12:00Love the blue stockings, where did you get them, t...Love the blue stockings, where did you get them, the look brilliant paired with that dress!Brumbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04971989256577832523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-84422047613199494362012-08-07T20:44:58.180+12:002012-08-07T20:44:58.180+12:00The pleating on the top part is so sweet, I love t...The pleating on the top part is so sweet, I love that..such a gorgeous dress. The pleating would have made me buy it :)) You look marvelous xxThe Dainty Dolls Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165942777053327479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-91326911024580370462012-08-07T20:37:58.501+12:002012-08-07T20:37:58.501+12:00Thanks!Thanks!Camelia Crinolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255747263262874628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-84918715805786121472012-08-07T20:37:48.604+12:002012-08-07T20:37:48.604+12:00Thanks! I have a huge pile of mending too. I think...Thanks! I have a huge pile of mending too. I think I'll have to make a goal to mend one thing every week, otherwise I'll never get it done.Camelia Crinolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255747263262874628noreply@blogger.com