tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263087349746122997.post3120405650850070217..comments2024-02-27T08:16:38.192+10:30Comments on Lempo Bee: Sew U Home Stretch dress: before and after Jane-ificationJanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03255370960186659884noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263087349746122997.post-91466676729465322372012-05-02T12:30:23.183+09:302012-05-02T12:30:23.183+09:30It's official- I will now be Jane-ifying all m...It's official- I will now be Jane-ifying all my clothes.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14329368015151415166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263087349746122997.post-38840026495509120672012-04-26T16:07:15.350+09:302012-04-26T16:07:15.350+09:30The pre-Janeified version looks very much like clo...The pre-Janeified version looks very much like clothes I remember seeing of myself as a small child. The Janeified version however is totally awesome! I admit I probably would have taken one glance in the mirror pre-modification and given up and turned it into something for my small one, but given she's a she thats easier than it would have been for you. And your boys are just gorgeous :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03589211988263088628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263087349746122997.post-11152156853387714042012-04-25T19:27:51.768+09:302012-04-25T19:27:51.768+09:30I totally think your dress is great for a 41 year ...I totally think your dress is great for a 41 year old - the changes you made are fantastic - I could never do that - I can follow patterns no worries but have no imagination!<br />Well done.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13593818335616365129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263087349746122997.post-35702675662379851222012-04-24T13:47:01.218+09:302012-04-24T13:47:01.218+09:30I bought what I thought was a nice long sleeved bu...I bought what I thought was a nice long sleeved button-up shirt from a second hand shop, thinking I had a bargain, then when I got home and tried it on I realised that the sleeves were not just gathered at the top, but puffy! I can't wear puffy sleeves (can anyone get away with that? Would anyone want to?), and I wouldn't bother altering either, so I'm going to have to repurpose the shirt.<br /><br />The gathered sleeves on your dress don't look too bad, but if they bother you, I think the dress would look fantastic sleeveless, with binding around the arm holes. I think you've done a great of altering it from your original version.<br /><br />BTW, I love the picture of your older boys with their arms around each other. It's nice to see affection between boys, especially at that age when it might not be so 'cool'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263087349746122997.post-14878567657665089802012-04-24T09:20:27.308+09:302012-04-24T09:20:27.308+09:30Oh, the "after" is soooooo cute! And wha...Oh, the "after" is soooooo cute! And what a difference your little details make! I might have made the first version and just given up in despair, but you "made it work." Well done. <br /><br />(I have been eyeing that dress pattern and thinking maybe I could work it into a maternity dress ...)<br /><br />The photos of brotherly love just made my day. Thanks. :-)Inder-ifichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09724667602427496583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263087349746122997.post-2743613406320811052012-04-24T02:42:44.064+09:302012-04-24T02:42:44.064+09:30I love the Janeified version! And those photos of...I love the Janeified version! And those photos of your boys are just great!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13433889745647109411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263087349746122997.post-80674502452656486172012-04-23T20:17:27.338+09:302012-04-23T20:17:27.338+09:30Oh, wow - I love your version of the dress! Clever...Oh, wow - I love your version of the dress! Clever you!<br /><br />I ordered some red knit for one of my boys - it's too pink too! However, it is now destined for Lucy instead....justmejayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06510658415311528556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263087349746122997.post-78752943539583476162012-04-23T13:42:41.298+09:302012-04-23T13:42:41.298+09:30aw, thanks about the age :) (no closeups please!...aw, thanks about the age :) (no closeups please!)<br />yes it did feel good to sew something for me, so I was determined to make it work!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03255370960186659884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263087349746122997.post-51328663453898409632012-04-23T13:32:43.925+09:302012-04-23T13:32:43.925+09:30Thanks everyone - yes the 'before' is kind...Thanks everyone - yes the 'before' is kind of dire isn't it, mind you, it was a bit of a mish-mash of several of the suggested styles in the book which may have been a bad start. I'm still not entirely sure about the gathers at the sleeve tops, which also give me bad 80s flashbacks. But not sure I can be bothered altering.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03255370960186659884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263087349746122997.post-20368561802741754472012-04-23T13:12:26.376+09:302012-04-23T13:12:26.376+09:30Cute dress - the second one, not the first! What...Cute dress - the second one, not the first! What a great save. Just shows how creative you are.Bernicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14594285545901719716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263087349746122997.post-49219084086230147992012-04-23T11:40:57.211+09:302012-04-23T11:40:57.211+09:30Well done with the dress. I love the comparison p...Well done with the dress. I love the comparison photos. What an improvement! I laughed at the Amish suggestion. We stayed in an Amish community when travelling in the States last year and the top one could well have blended in- so long as you wore Nike sneakers with it, as they all seemed to and a bonnet of course. CxCHDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843265726960511345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263087349746122997.post-44481595918602326632012-04-23T10:09:16.206+09:302012-04-23T10:09:16.206+09:30Definately prefer the 'Janeified' version ...Definately prefer the 'Janeified' version - it's cute! I'd be hesitant to make myself anything out of velour for fear that my somewhat tactile 10 year old would be constantly patting me! But i do like the sound of a velour tracksuit...hmmmmm ;-)Harriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02028560337465431899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263087349746122997.post-68112337634992214792012-04-23T09:11:28.933+09:302012-04-23T09:11:28.933+09:30I love the before and after pictures, especially t...I love the before and after pictures, especially the after! :)<br />Great pics of the kiddies too of course... ;-)...C o w R o a d...https://www.blogger.com/profile/03071848671739319893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263087349746122997.post-77370457898775848932012-04-23T09:11:00.931+09:302012-04-23T09:11:00.931+09:30You made your dress look so much better! Love the...You made your dress look so much better! Love the pop of contrast colour toorachelmphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235189646730926145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263087349746122997.post-6212540733395884922012-04-23T08:42:10.602+09:302012-04-23T08:42:10.602+09:30I am glad you got to do some you sewing. I don`t t...I am glad you got to do some you sewing. I don`t think this dress is inappropriate ( and you don`t look 41 anyway ) - the colour is lovely and will be so soft and cuddly to wear with our cooler temps.Janinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14384221374769122673noreply@blogger.com