tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post4769077638820638614..comments2024-03-26T18:14:34.482+11:00Comments on Sew, Jean Margaret: Introducing Vera...my new sewing assistant and my knock off of Vogue 1179Sew, Jean Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-368745814691191242016-04-05T19:30:23.431+10:002016-04-05T19:30:23.431+10:00I'm so glad my recommendation worked out well ...I'm so glad my recommendation worked out well for you. I guess it would have been a little less expensive for you too, without international shipping costs. Vera has become an essential sewing aid in my sewing room and I am very happy that I have her. Sounds like you and your dress form are off to a great start.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-66110898300995061412016-04-05T07:50:45.139+10:002016-04-05T07:50:45.139+10:00On your recommendation, Jean Margaret, I ordered a...On your recommendation, Jean Margaret, I ordered a dress form from them myself, with the discounted Fabulous Fit kit. I set it up today and I am so pleased. I don't have it perfected yet, but the quality is so apparent! I'm so excited! Thank you for sharing your excellent review. Without your information, I wouldn't have known about this superior product. Nursebennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01189485210864960894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-22684332301752422532016-03-28T21:50:07.898+11:002016-03-28T21:50:07.898+11:00Thanks Julia. I look forward to a long and happy w...Thanks Julia. I look forward to a long and happy working relationship with Vera. The cost has already been forgotten.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-68411139368471920912016-03-28T21:24:28.471+11:002016-03-28T21:24:28.471+11:00I love your dress form, love that she is named aft...I love your dress form, love that she is named after your Nan, and love your pretty flowing dress. <br />The cost of Vera is an investment, I'm sure you will have lots of happy times together, and probably a few frustrating ones too!Sum of their Storieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06331115807411036472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-64795494360057393112016-03-06T22:33:29.462+11:002016-03-06T22:33:29.462+11:00Thanks so much for your lovely comment Gabrielle. ...Thanks so much for your lovely comment Gabrielle. I'm sorry to hear that you were not completely happy with your version. Thanks too for the offer to borrow the pattern. I probably won't worry about it at this stage as I'm trying to think about winter sewing at the moment. Vera has been an awesome help and I have been using her more than I thought I would. Thanks for making the extra effort to comment...I always appreciate it when someone takes the time to comment.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-20969862680940110872016-03-05T10:10:28.284+11:002016-03-05T10:10:28.284+11:00I love your knock-off! I made the pattern a couple...I love your knock-off! I made the pattern a couple of year ago and although it's nice from from front I never liked the back of it, so it's now been remade into a top. Let me know if you'd me to lend you the pattern so you can compare the two versions - I think I prefer yours, actually!<br /><br />Vera looks like she will be a terrific help. Yes, expensive, but not so much compared to some hobbies, and as Emily said - worth it if she makes you happy, which I'm sure she does!<br /><br />PS I've been trying to comment via my mobile phone but something is going wrong and the comments disappear when I try to publish them. - I'm really sorry, my phone is having lots of issues these days :(. Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178734550537562868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-1613331524599053842016-03-03T16:50:42.212+11:002016-03-03T16:50:42.212+11:00Thank you Emily. Vera has been a wonderful help wi...Thank you Emily. Vera has been a wonderful help with fitting and she is so much more sturdier than my flimsy adjustable dress form.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-49507097701897811182016-03-03T16:48:51.760+11:002016-03-03T16:48:51.760+11:00Thanks Ruth, but unfortunately Vera is a very clos...Thanks Ruth, but unfortunately Vera is a very close replica of me.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-62893659420882383492016-03-02T10:07:59.223+11:002016-03-02T10:07:59.223+11:00Wow your dress form makes the one I used to have f...Wow your dress form makes the one I used to have from Spotlight look like a joke. But it's absolutely worth it as long as it makes you happy! :)Emily || www.maiattique.com.auhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10669479269079689338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-9946106142798427812016-02-28T04:30:16.052+11:002016-02-28T04:30:16.052+11:00Lucky you! I do think however that you look very m...Lucky you! I do think however that you look very much better than Vera. <br />Lots of draping to come then........?Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05952741349142417423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-51431791739155240102016-02-27T09:37:21.675+11:002016-02-27T09:37:21.675+11:00Thanks so much Summer Flies, I appreciate your opi...Thanks so much Summer Flies, I appreciate your opinion and your comment made me laugh.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-28888663198452047092016-02-26T22:33:15.246+11:002016-02-26T22:33:15.246+11:00You have done a great job drafting that dress. It ...You have done a great job drafting that dress. It looks like the Vogue one for sure. I think your investment in the dress form is a sound one... some people pay $800 for the most simple top or skirt and you'll knock out so many great things with it's help. In Greek, we say, use it with your great health. (and then they spit.. but that's another story!)Summer Flieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092393256871735567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-91771480216751683892016-02-25T22:16:50.434+11:002016-02-25T22:16:50.434+11:00Thanks so much Marianne for your delightful commen...Thanks so much Marianne for your delightful comment. You have captured my sentiments exactly.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-53387411186362538462016-02-25T22:12:55.886+11:002016-02-25T22:12:55.886+11:00Wow! $12000 on a sewing machine...I thought I was ...Wow! $12000 on a sewing machine...I thought I was being extravagant when I spent $1500 on my Bernina. I think no amount is too much, as long as we can afford it and it brings joy. I appreciate your comment jacquianne.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-78781128628199231582016-02-25T21:55:47.995+11:002016-02-25T21:55:47.995+11:00Yes Megan, it may have been cheaper. Thank you... ...Yes Megan, it may have been cheaper. Thank you... and Vera is earning her keep in the sewing room. Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-22586292200633357212016-02-25T21:53:35.375+11:002016-02-25T21:53:35.375+11:00Very extravagant Kristy...but no regrets. I'm ...Very extravagant Kristy...but no regrets. I'm sure the price will soon be forgotten while the quality remains (as Fadanista said). I did surprise myself with how well the dress turned out, as I didn't really know what I was doing...just making it up as I went along.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-62843524600976299942016-02-25T21:48:44.283+11:002016-02-25T21:48:44.283+11:00Thanks so much Sara. Sometimes it pays not to over...Thanks so much Sara. Sometimes it pays not to over think things and just jump in and have a go. So glad I have provided some inspiration!Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-69857905291725743632016-02-25T21:46:06.608+11:002016-02-25T21:46:06.608+11:00Thanks for your lovely comment Sarah Liz. There is...Thanks for your lovely comment Sarah Liz. There is no "guilt" as I paid for it out of my own personal savings. My husband and I each have our own hobbies and we are happy for each other to enjoy those hobbies. I'm glad you think my dress resembles the Vogue pattern.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-39139014364200699582016-02-25T21:42:04.098+11:002016-02-25T21:42:04.098+11:00Thank you Hana. It took quite a while to pad out t...Thank you Hana. It took quite a while to pad out the dress form to get it right. Still a little tweaking to do. I am pretty happy with how the dress turned out.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-78481800223923670482016-02-25T21:40:19.864+11:002016-02-25T21:40:19.864+11:00Thanks so much Carol. I love the fabric too. Style...Thanks so much Carol. I love the fabric too. Style Arc always have great fabric.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-52829976061464540422016-02-25T21:39:14.689+11:002016-02-25T21:39:14.689+11:00I'm sure you are right about the price Sue, an...I'm sure you are right about the price Sue, and thank you for the lovely comment about my dress.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-8637610406887677822016-02-25T21:37:45.711+11:002016-02-25T21:37:45.711+11:00Thanks for that great compliment Nancy, but I don&...Thanks for that great compliment Nancy, but I don't think I will be competing with Vogue any time soon.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-29730733511975160862016-02-25T21:35:58.043+11:002016-02-25T21:35:58.043+11:00Although the cost was a bit of a shock, I'm su...Although the cost was a bit of a shock, I'm sure it will soon be forgotten as Vera has been very useful in the sewing room already. Thanks Vicki.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-24195645181712039762016-02-25T21:34:05.539+11:002016-02-25T21:34:05.539+11:00I've noticed that most people name their dress...I've noticed that most people name their dressforms and it's interesting to hear the back stories. Thanks so much for your lovely comment Sue. I was very happy with the neckline too.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-40860422647960788802016-02-25T08:59:24.749+11:002016-02-25T08:59:24.749+11:00Your stunning dress is the living proof of Vera be...Your stunning dress is the living proof of Vera being an awesome assistant. And happy memories of your Grandma....priceless!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144010556887549717noreply@blogger.com