Parts 1 and 2 of the Frantic Frocking Saga - Page 3

> Juno B wrote:
>> Kate XXXXXX wrote:
>>> Emily Bengston wrote:
>>>> Gorgeous gown and jacket for a beautiful bride-to-be.
>>>> You certainly looked great, as well, Kate, especially in the photo
>>>> showing
>>>> you standing by the cutting table.
>>>> Emily
>>> Thank you. :)
>>> I did think this was going to be the perfect gown for Ursula, and so
>>> far it's proved great. Her mum likes it too - a big plus!
>> I like it just because it not the usual wedding gown. Ursula was very
>> definite about not wanting the "blushing bride" look. It's as you say,
>> Ursula.
>> Juno
>
> Her comments about not wanting to look like a gigantic merringue were
> funny. Merringue this is not.
>

> Kate XXXXXX wrote:
>
>> Juno B wrote:
>>> Kate XXXXXX wrote:
>>>> Emily Bengston wrote:
>>>>> Gorgeous gown and jacket for a beautiful bride-to-be.
>>>>> You certainly looked great, as well, Kate, especially in the photo
>>>>> showing
>>>>> you standing by the cutting table.
>>>>> Emily
>>>> Thank you. :)
>>>> I did think this was going to be the perfect gown for Ursula, and so
>>>> far it's proved great. Her mum likes it too - a big plus!
>>> I like it just because it not the usual wedding gown. Ursula was very
>>> definite about not wanting the "blushing bride" look. It's as you say,
>>> Ursula.
>>> Juno
>> Her comments about not wanting to look like a gigantic merringue were
>> funny. Merringue this is not.
>
>
> No, it's not a meringue. lol But it really does suit her well. Good job,
> Kate. So since you swoop to the rescue across borders now (stitchers
> without borders???) if I get in a pickle on something big you'll be right
> over, right?? ;) I was just thinking I've got several costumes to make
> for the anime convention in November.......... LOL Kidding. But if I
> get swamped by 10 maids and a bride... ;)

>
> Great work once again, Kate. Ursula, great design and I really like your
> fabric choices. Was lovely too to put a face to your posts.
> Y'all sit and rest a while now. Or play with heat set jewels, whichever. ;)

> Sharon Hays wrote:
>> Kate XXXXXX wrote:
>>> Juno B wrote:
>>>> Kate XXXXXX wrote:
>>>>> Emily Bengston wrote:
>>>>>> Gorgeous gown and jacket for a beautiful bride-to-be.
>>>>>> You certainly looked great, as well, Kate, especially in the photo
>>>>>> showing you standing by the cutting table.
>>>>> Thank you. :)

>>>>> I did think this was going to be the perfect gown for Ursula, and so
>>>>> far it's proved great. Her mum likes it too - a big plus!

>>>> I like it just because it not the usual wedding gown. Ursula was very
>>>> definite about not wanting the "blushing bride" look. It's as you say,
>>>> Ursula.
>>>> Juno
>>> Her comments about not wanting to look like a gigantic merringue were
>>> funny. Merringue this is not.

>> No, it's not a meringue. lol But it really does suit her well. Good
>> job,
>> Kate. So since you swoop to the rescue across borders now (stitchers
>> without borders???) if I get in a pickle on something big you'll be right
>> over, right?? ;) I was just thinking I've got several costumes to make
>> for the anime convention in November.......... LOL Kidding. But if I
>> get swamped by 10 maids and a bride... ;)

>> Great work once again, Kate. Ursula, great design and I really like your
>> fabric choices. Was lovely too to put a face to your posts. Y'all sit
>> and rest a while now. Or play with heat set jewels, whichever. ;)
> Gotta clear up the sewing room, hoover out both sergers, and finish that
> fairy - by 5pm! And the GMNT is camping this weekend - walking the Seven
> Sisters with the ACF!

> Hi-ho all!
>
> Sorry, I have to write this one for all, since I'm just short of time, as
> usual. On my return from my lovely sewing holidays, I found a regular
> avalanche of housework coming down on me. Plus, we're getting the new
> heating on 6./7. October so we (DH and I) had to make a final mad rummage
> through the cellar, getting things there in order. My foot didn't take all
> theat shopping and ironing standing up not too well either and I had a party
> here on Saturday. So you'll have to forgive me that it's again 'One for
> all'.
>
> "Kate XXXXXX" wrote...
>> Sharon Hays wrote:
>>> Kate XXXXXX wrote:
>>>> Juno B wrote:
>>>>> Kate XXXXXX wrote:
>>>>>> Emily Bengston wrote:
>>>>>>> Gorgeous gown and jacket for a beautiful bride-to-be.
>>>>>>> You certainly looked great, as well, Kate, especially in the photo
>>>>>>> showing you standing by the cutting table.
>>>>>> Thank you. :)
>
> Yes, Kate does look nice. Notice this special glow that's over her face;
> comes from working with fabric again. And I'm not hinting at any kind of
> allergy. ;-)
>
>>>>>> I did think this was going to be the perfect gown for Ursula, and so
>>>>>> far it's proved great. Her mum likes it too - a big plus!
>
> I really like the gown, and because it fits so nicely, I feel that I look at
> least 20 pounds lighter in it. However, my mom is not entirely happy.
> Whenever the topic comes up, she keeps harping on about the pointy edges of
> the jacket which tend, at this stage, to protrude a bit far out. However, I
> keep telling her that the whole thing isn't even ironed all over yet, so she
> possibly cannot judge it properly. I had planned to go a-sewing today, but
> my foot hurts that much and DD has caught a nasty cold, so we're having a
> comfy day a home, with the washing machine adding its delicate rumble to the
> home comfort.
>
>>>>> I like it just because it not the usual wedding gown. Ursula was very
>>>>> definite about not wanting the "blushing bride" look. It's as you say,
>>>>> Ursula.
>>>>> Juno
>>>> Her comments about not wanting to look like a gigantic merringue were
>>>> funny. Merringue this is not.
>
> Oh yes, and Kate encouraged me to choose the poly, pointing out that poly is
> not automatically cheap, in looks as well as in price. BTW, the satin was
> GBP 22.90/m and we got 7 for the price of 6.5, while the brocade came GBP
> 69.90/m and we got 2 (got the receipt from Joel & Son right next to me). I
> remember being a bit harsh about my DSIL, but her ivory-coloured dress
> wasn't that bad at all, come to think of it now. Still, I wanted something
> that I could wear more than just once in my life, and Kate pointed out a
> couple of good combinations for the jacket. Gotta get a black dress!
>
>>> No, it's not a meringue. lol But it really does suit her well. Good
>>> job,
>>> Kate. So since you swoop to the rescue across borders now (stitchers
>>> without borders???) if I get in a pickle on something big you'll be right
>>> over, right?? ;) I was just thinking I've got several costumes to make
>>> for the anime convention in November.......... LOL Kidding. But if I
>>> get swamped by 10 maids and a bride... ;)
>
> Thank you all for the nice compliments, I feel just like me - in the best
> sense of the word - in that dress, and that's all one can ask of a festive
> attire, apart from fitting you and making you look dressed properly for the
> occasion. Quite a lot to ask of one little item of clothing, actually... ;-)
>
>>> Great work once again, Kate. Ursula, great design and I really like your
>>> fabric choices. Was lovely too to put a face to your posts. Y'all sit
>>> and rest a while now. Or play with heat set jewels, whichever. ;)
>> Gotta clear up the sewing room, hoover out both sergers, and finish that
>> fairy - by 5pm! And the GMNT is camping this weekend - walking the Seven
>> Sisters with the ACF!
>
> Yes Kate, I wouldn't have known what to do without you. Probably would have
> had to go for some RTW stuff.
>
> As for my face - I nver get round to put up all the pics I want to flickr.
> But after thhe wedding, there'll be a little more time for me, I hope and
> then you'll be bombarded with pics.
>
> U.

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Part 2: > http://community.livejournal.com/dressdiaries/421291.html