tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post159946551969526624..comments2024-03-12T05:32:31.992-05:00Comments on Rhonda's Creative Life: Fabulous Free Pattern Friday/The Perfect Travel DressRhondaBusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-8642579289174903542016-08-26T17:02:22.938-05:002016-08-26T17:02:22.938-05:00This is really cool! I don't have a whole lot...This is really cool! I don't have a whole lot of time to sew since I am a voice major at Capital University. This is my senior year, though, and I am very hard to fit since I am an 'apple' body type. My mother in law and I plan on designing and sewing both of my dresses for the recital. I think I could make this out of my botched Womens Chorus dress. It is plain black, but if I added some 'bling' to it - it just might make an awesome recital dress!Tonya Berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05354790534923359637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-58554996205252377882016-01-09T10:07:59.073-06:002016-01-09T10:07:59.073-06:00Thanks! The fabric has a 4-way stretch, but a knit...Thanks! The fabric has a 4-way stretch, but a knit was stretch only on the crosswise will also work. Enjoy your cruise!!! Rhonda Busshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240737918954576573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-64777047122065388352016-01-09T09:42:28.920-06:002016-01-09T09:42:28.920-06:00So cool! I might make this for my cruise; a dressy...So cool! I might make this for my cruise; a dressy blouse one night, a dress another! Thanks for sharing your work so generously.<br /><br />Do you know what type of knit this was?Mirawynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04725439249056135733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-56782624996276744532013-12-27T19:21:04.442-06:002013-12-27T19:21:04.442-06:00Google ate my comment.
Thank you so much for post...Google ate my comment.<br /><br />Thank you so much for posting this. Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18384050927297629715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-46084719752132188052013-12-27T19:20:31.901-06:002013-12-27T19:20:31.901-06:00I just learned about this dress from Cenetta's...I just learned about this dress from Cenetta's blog (Mahogany Stylist). Thank you so much for posting these instructions. This sounds like something I can do. Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18384050927297629715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-66487119653044881112013-10-07T10:58:19.307-05:002013-10-07T10:58:19.307-05:00So happy. I am going to Denver this afternoon to t...So happy. I am going to Denver this afternoon to tape the program on this dress, YEA! If you run into any problems, let me know. I may not be able to get back to you until Thursday, but I will do my best.RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-62251643035242133402013-10-07T10:54:40.614-05:002013-10-07T10:54:40.614-05:00Thanks Rhonda! I got it. This makes sense! What a ...Thanks Rhonda! I got it. This makes sense! What a beautiful dress. I am starting on mine today after work. Have a great day!!!bpatricia74https://www.blogger.com/profile/07929095176117113670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-51101126929091011752013-10-07T10:25:33.035-05:002013-10-07T10:25:33.035-05:00Hi Patricia, so happy that you found the dress and...Hi Patricia, so happy that you found the dress and that you like it :) <br />I will try to explain the casings. Let's use the skirt as the example. Fold up the hem and stitch it down. I like to use a double needle, but two rows of stitching work just fine. Once you have stitched down the hem, sew the side seams. Remember, you will need to try the skirt on and pinch in the sides so you can get a great fit in the midriff, waist and hips. Once you are pleased with the fit of the skirt, press the seam allowance open. Edge stitch the seam allowance down. Since the hem has already been sewn in, the casing will be open down the entire side of the skirt. Now you can make your drawstrings and insert them into the casings. <br />I hope this helps. I think that once you start sewing, it will all make sense, but if you still need some help, please don't hesitate to ask. Good luck!! <br />High Fashion is just the best!!!!!! The only problem though is that a little bug mages to get into my wallet when I walk in the door and it eats my money :)<br /><br /> RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-75273932297064885822013-10-07T10:04:38.526-05:002013-10-07T10:04:38.526-05:00Rhonda, I have a question about the casing. I am t...Rhonda, I have a question about the casing. I am trying to visualize this. I understand that the hems are already sewn in the skirt and the shoulders before the casings are made in the seams. Once the casing are made for the drawstrings, it seems that the hems will not allow the drawstrings to go all the the way through. Would you shed some light on this for me. I am a visual learner. Sorry....bpatricia74https://www.blogger.com/profile/07929095176117113670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-15641052508719096032013-10-07T09:54:58.399-05:002013-10-07T09:54:58.399-05:00Hi Rhonda, I have just discovered your website!!! ...Hi Rhonda, I have just discovered your website!!! I love this very versatile dress, there are 3 looks in one. I am making this dress this week. I live in Houston, and have shopped at High Fashion Fabrics too!!! Thank you for sharing your creations, and allowing us to copy them.bpatricia74https://www.blogger.com/profile/07929095176117113670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-2860218257959205602013-07-12T12:30:44.791-05:002013-07-12T12:30:44.791-05:00Oh good! Please let me know if you have any other ...Oh good! Please let me know if you have any other questions. Good Luck!!RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-50731844786895416412013-07-12T07:52:34.510-05:002013-07-12T07:52:34.510-05:00this makes a lot more sense, thank you :) this makes a lot more sense, thank you :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09159080705593443417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-57368508854277551732013-07-11T17:10:40.441-05:002013-07-11T17:10:40.441-05:00To create the casings, press open your seams and t...To create the casings, press open your seams and then edge stitch them down. This will give you a casing to run the drawstring through. The length of the drawstrings will be determined by how long your skirt is and how long your shoulder seams are. Before you sew the skirt to the top, thread the drawstrings through the side seam casings. And before you sew the collar to the top of the dress, thread the drawstrings through the shoulder seam casings. Hope this helps. Please feel free to ask any other questions.RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-6590131873175466632013-07-11T11:27:30.510-05:002013-07-11T11:27:30.510-05:00Hello! i think this is just BEAUTIFUL! Im hoping t...Hello! i think this is just BEAUTIFUL! Im hoping to make this soon i just have a question - im having trouble understanding how to create the casing for the shirring cords. How long did you make them? and then you anchor them in place at the top of your skirt and at the neckline of the top of your dress? what does this mean? sorry for the stupidity if this is a simple thing! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09159080705593443417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-47694287199784556072013-05-07T09:58:41.019-05:002013-05-07T09:58:41.019-05:00I pinned it. It's on the list for this summer...I pinned it. It's on the list for this summer.<br />Cennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-59999677704023582542012-10-27T09:27:39.742-05:002012-10-27T09:27:39.742-05:00This is an amazingly easy, and easy to wear dress/...This is an amazingly easy, and easy to wear dress/blouse! I cantwait to mak see what I can do with it. It looks like it would be great for my step-daughter who has 3 little ones. She can be comfortable, yet stylish and have the flexibility of switchingit out as needed. Love it!SueSewsSohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06039001348878603440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-8884954977490119152012-10-18T21:58:39.763-05:002012-10-18T21:58:39.763-05:00I would love to see the dress and I would love it ...I would love to see the dress and I would love it if a Hollywood person started reading my blog! That would be incredible.<br />To answer your question, what you see in that picture is the top portion of the dress is turned wrong side out. The bottom of the top is being attached to the waist of the skirt. If that isn't clear, let me know and I will try to explain in another way.RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-49933598115821751732012-10-18T21:32:20.385-05:002012-10-18T21:32:20.385-05:00I'm a little confused by your second to last p...I'm a little confused by your second to last picture where you attach the skirt to the top. It appears you've attached the right side of the skirt to the wrong side if the top. Did I miss something?<br /><br />I'm watching a TV show in which Lucy Liu is wearing a dress that could easily be made from this pattern...with a few modifications. Think her costumer reads your blog?Stitcher75https://www.blogger.com/profile/17823795339645920594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-76449413656013525962012-10-13T19:16:25.959-05:002012-10-13T19:16:25.959-05:00Wow, I am always so impressed with your creations....Wow, I am always so impressed with your creations. Thanks for also sharing how you to create them.Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-35923116716810348042012-10-13T18:54:57.748-05:002012-10-13T18:54:57.748-05:00So happy to have you Linda. To explain, on Friday,...So happy to have you Linda. To explain, on Friday, at least I shoot for Friday, I post drafting instructions for simple garments made with rectangles, squares, circles, triangles or a combination of the shapes. I hope that it inspires people to try a little drafting. There is no actual pattern, but instructions on how to do the pattern.RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-21274539462187364212012-10-13T18:47:28.124-05:002012-10-13T18:47:28.124-05:00Thanks Renee. The fabric came from a wonderful sto...Thanks Renee. The fabric came from a wonderful store in Houston, TX called High Fashion Fabrics.RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-62798760861001828532012-10-13T18:45:24.614-05:002012-10-13T18:45:24.614-05:00Thanks LindaThanks LindaRhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-83380176564327227122012-10-13T18:44:32.139-05:002012-10-13T18:44:32.139-05:00Thanks Jilly! Let me know if you do make it up.Thanks Jilly! Let me know if you do make it up.RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-87293178222289887592012-10-13T18:42:58.862-05:002012-10-13T18:42:58.862-05:00I would be honored. You are such an inspiration.I would be honored. You are such an inspiration.RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-28463041263917361202012-10-13T17:11:18.284-05:002012-10-13T17:11:18.284-05:00This is really rather brilliant! I may give this...This is really rather brilliant! I may give this one a try, thanks!<br />Jillybejoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010866113928621691noreply@blogger.com