tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post8915618616338873046..comments2024-03-25T19:55:04.611-07:00Comments on Beauty From Ashes: 1914 "Antique Dress" Reproduction!!Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-83468852857214858582017-09-24T21:30:45.541-07:002017-09-24T21:30:45.541-07:00Oh yes! I am so sorry that I haven't responde...Oh yes! I am so sorry that I haven't responded...there has been so much crazy happening as of late. I did check that dress out and it is one of my favorites! I'll have to go back and see about commenting! Thank you for bringing it to my attention!<br />Blessings!<br />g<br />Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-27599245313919042492017-08-14T18:09:06.675-07:002017-08-14T18:09:06.675-07:00Hey Gina! I don't know if you read The Dreamst...Hey Gina! I don't know if you read The Dreamstress's blog, but this weeks Rate the Dress reminds me of the ruched hostess dress you made, and thought you might enjoy weighing in! :)<br /><br />http://thedreamstress.com/2017/08/rate-the-dress-aubergine-aestheticism-ca-1880/Teganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174485685438721780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-17810630638048719682017-07-16T06:49:04.376-07:002017-07-16T06:49:04.376-07:00Thank you so much for your lovely compliment Miss ...Thank you so much for your lovely compliment Miss Dashwood!! And I totally know what you're talking about when it comes to lace pricing!! Eek! I don't remember the name of the lace and I'm not near a JoAnn's store at present, but it's the only lace with a definite scalp, the outside of the scallops had eyelash stitching, which I cut off of mine, and the only lace with sweet little small groups of the flowers spread throughout the upper part of the tulling. I hope that helps! It didn't look anything like any of the others there in the bridal section....<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-79086238153634171032017-07-16T06:44:12.414-07:002017-07-16T06:44:12.414-07:00Thank you so very much Caroline!! My only regret w...Thank you so very much Caroline!! My only regret with the dress is that it wasn't as dark as the original and that I didn't have all the waxed orange blossoms that the original did, but other than that, I'm very thrilled with how it turned out!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-29097844318239993872017-07-16T06:15:36.008-07:002017-07-16T06:15:36.008-07:00Thank you so much Linda!! I found the lace at JoAn...Thank you so much Linda!! I found the lace at JoAnn Fabrics in their bridal section! <br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-71967276180040925062017-07-15T23:50:22.242-07:002017-07-15T23:50:22.242-07:00I am so in love with this dress! Particularly the ...I am so in love with this dress! Particularly the lace you used... *swoon* Do you happen to remember what JoAnn's lace was called? I'd love to find myself some of that, as JoAnn's tends to be more in my price range than a lot of the other (beautiful!) lace sources out there...Miss Dashwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15821653607968651548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-71477719497853990802017-07-14T22:04:09.301-07:002017-07-14T22:04:09.301-07:00Oh my gosh! This is spectacular!! I just love how ...Oh my gosh! This is spectacular!! I just love how closely it copies the original! What a beautiful gown. I'm loving all the details! Beautiful, beautiful sewing!<br /><br />CarolineCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04543398249049649078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-54559397642784491852017-07-14T11:04:59.406-07:002017-07-14T11:04:59.406-07:00Absolutely perfect! BTW, where did you find the fa...Absolutely perfect! BTW, where did you find the fabric for the skirt's sheer embroidered overlay? Thanks! and thanks for posting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600446985554519395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-69420091777558855492017-07-14T10:46:34.824-07:002017-07-14T10:46:34.824-07:00Hahahaha!!! Best compliment ever Sarah! Yaaaaa, ...Hahahaha!!! Best compliment ever Sarah! Yaaaaa, I do often times consider myself nuts! And thank you for the wonderful compliment on my dress! I am quite happy with how it turned out! The draping was just shooting from my hip and I don't do it very well most of the time...So there is a happiness there! <br />Love the advice from your 98 year old gentleman! He sounds like he was quite the awesome man!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-43069024728946047802017-07-14T10:44:22.183-07:002017-07-14T10:44:22.183-07:00Thank you so much for the lovely compliment Nancy!...Thank you so much for the lovely compliment Nancy!!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-35294427717807742612017-07-14T10:43:22.583-07:002017-07-14T10:43:22.583-07:00Thank you so much Kathy for both the compliment on...Thank you so much Kathy for both the compliment on my dress and the congratulations! And Happy Anniversary next month to you!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-55032952498498915242017-07-14T10:42:38.396-07:002017-07-14T10:42:38.396-07:00Thank you so much sweet AM!!! You are a costuming...Thank you so much sweet AM!!! You are a costuming super star as well!! I will put you on the email list... ;-)<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-38600496128702373972017-07-14T10:41:49.960-07:002017-07-14T10:41:49.960-07:00Oh Richard, I am so sorry that you had to endure t...Oh Richard, I am so sorry that you had to endure this stupid syndrome!!! It is just no fun at all!! Thank you for your prayers and I'll be praying for you!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-41516518292292789022017-07-14T10:40:46.507-07:002017-07-14T10:40:46.507-07:00Thank you so much BT!! Yes, that satin edging did...Thank you so much BT!! Yes, that satin edging did drive me to just about insanity. I kept thinking while I was sewing it on "Why am I doing this!!!????" But it did work out and actually hangs correctly! It was quite the project and I was just thrilled when it was complete!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-49828689552824539142017-07-14T10:39:09.066-07:002017-07-14T10:39:09.066-07:00Thank you Lara! I was really nervous about my hai...Thank you Lara! I was really nervous about my hair, but the day of the party, it actually cooperated! I was shocked!!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-87984971778166190852017-07-14T05:22:39.884-07:002017-07-14T05:22:39.884-07:00You are nuts, Gina.....to attempt this AND to get ...You are nuts, Gina.....to attempt this AND to get it to turn out so wonderful! I usually think the originals are always prettier than any repro, but in this case I love yours BETTER. That lace, and that satin bias edge on the tulle.....oh my. And draping...goodness, someday I'll grow up and be like you! Hee hee! Loved seeing these photos, and what a cherished memory you have with this dress. <br /><br />Now, don't just "have a happy day, but MAKE it a happy day!" (Advice from a 98-yr-old gentleman farmer/professor/Swedish immigrant I used to help care for. Well, the only help he needed was to put his socks on and off, literally! I want to be like him too if I ever get to be 98.)Sarah R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-57340061808184908822017-07-13T14:31:28.052-07:002017-07-13T14:31:28.052-07:00The dress could not be more beautiful.The dress could not be more beautiful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02862177943131642548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-13458729815205455482017-07-12T07:31:36.457-07:002017-07-12T07:31:36.457-07:00Wow - just wow! What an amazing job you've don...Wow - just wow! What an amazing job you've done on that dress! Congratulations on your anniversary too :) We are hitting the 20 year mark in one month.Kathy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07985702024707805018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-44839892589952834202017-07-11T10:39:35.375-07:002017-07-11T10:39:35.375-07:00I've said it before and I'll say it again;...I've said it before and I'll say it again; you are a Super Star Costumer. Bravo, Gina! PS Always include me in your email list when you consider parting with one of your creations.Allie Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04062872485400378987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-54725017002044726932017-07-11T09:29:48.693-07:002017-07-11T09:29:48.693-07:00Your dress is so beautiful! I sympathize with you ...Your dress is so beautiful! I sympathize with you about your adrenal fatigue! I'm recovering from that currently as well. You have my prayers! I absolutely love your dress, you did a simply smashing job on it!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03294746593693166195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-18708636079407993752017-07-10T15:02:44.092-07:002017-07-10T15:02:44.092-07:00Wow! Just . . . wow! The dress looked beautiful in...Wow! Just . . . wow! The dress looked beautiful in the original images you posted of your party, but it's only seeing it close up that I can really appreciate the detail. Just adding that satin edge to the tulle layer would have driven me to distraction!<br /><br />It is absolutely beautiful, and seeing the photographs next to the inspiration images really emphasizes the amazing job you've done.<br /><br />I'm surprised it was 'only' 110 hours! I hope you're very proud of yourself - you should be.Black Tuliphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00399472362773743743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-84069061499158613272017-07-10T12:57:51.898-07:002017-07-10T12:57:51.898-07:00OMG even your hair is perfect! You are amazing <...OMG even your hair is perfect! You are amazing <3 Lara Corsetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935592700261935073noreply@blogger.com