tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post5681370581786157043..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Puttin' on the Glitz!Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-91551737743046165042012-02-06T15:37:03.284-05:002012-02-06T15:37:03.284-05:00Hey! My name is Francine. So there. But glitzy I ...Hey! My name is Francine. So there. But glitzy I am not... Enjoy this blog though.Mme. Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16060708469757416978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-39385343563786647312012-02-05T01:28:33.328-05:002012-02-05T01:28:33.328-05:00I love sparkles and spangles and sequins (though I...I love sparkles and spangles and sequins (though I can't STAND it when people misspell them as "sequence"!) and if something is both PURPLE AND SEQUINNED that's a double bonus from my point of view!<br />I recently heard about a convention coming up here in Sunny Melbourne with a number of Star Trek actors making appearances. Have to go, of course, and have to have some sort of Trek-ish costume... problem is that I don't really have the body for it (unless you count going as a Horta, but there's not much chance of that!). <br />Then it occurred to me, if I get a spangly ballgown (from the costume shop, as I don't really see the need to keep something like that in my wardrobe) I could put my hair up and tell everyone I'm Lwaxana Troi. (Google her if you're not sure who I'm talking about; I'm sure there are some pics out there!)<br />What do you think?Jen in Oznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-8602448715741533312012-02-04T10:43:32.656-05:002012-02-04T10:43:32.656-05:00Yay for glitz! I love shiny things, although I hav...Yay for glitz! I love shiny things, although I have no desire to sew with them. I'm very jealous of your Bob Mackie book - he was the first designer (that I knew by name) to inspire me, after seeing dresses he designed for Barbie. I still have a letter that I wrote to him!Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204598010453409678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-36167184751334785022012-02-04T10:30:59.236-05:002012-02-04T10:30:59.236-05:00I don't have a glitzy lifestyle but I loved wa...I don't have a glitzy lifestyle but I loved watching Sonny and Cher back in the day... Cher's costumes were super fun! I can't wait to see how your glitzy jumpsuit turns out.Gracahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07709238617916016462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-52055430870170943842012-02-04T04:52:20.289-05:002012-02-04T04:52:20.289-05:00Hooray, more sewing! Can't wait to see the re...Hooray, more sewing! Can't wait to see the result, and if Cathy isn’t available to model it can you locate and persuade Francine? The last bit of glitz I sewed was just over a yard of green Lurex from my grandmothers' stash (she could never resist a bargain). It made a very short slightly tight mini dress thingy for my thirtieth birthday. Maybe paring it with purple Lurex tights was the big mistake, but by popular vote, the best description of me that night was ‘the drunken leprechaun’. It’s thirty years now since I swore off Lurex, though I remain partial to champagne.Cleverclogsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-62240835628248309022012-02-03T23:28:53.982-05:002012-02-03T23:28:53.982-05:00I used some fold-over elastic with glittery gold t...I used some fold-over elastic with glittery gold thread to bind the neckline of a recent dress. Something like that might work very well for your glitzy ensemble.Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04890008405738438915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-83714852210760639602012-02-03T22:24:39.886-05:002012-02-03T22:24:39.886-05:00Bob Mackie really was a genius when it came to cos...Bob Mackie really was a genius when it came to costume design. Did you know he designed EVERY costume on the Carol Burnette show down to the last character, including the famous 'curtain dress' for the Gone with the Wind spoof. He is credited for bringing many of the skits to life with his designs. He used rice to make the big saggy boobs of the 'drag' costumes that Harvey Korman wore so they would sway 'just so'. Pure Genius. He also designed several Barbie dresses.Celeste Luxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605538893949802523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-46621958961085294072012-02-03T22:17:06.295-05:002012-02-03T22:17:06.295-05:00I am SO the opposite of glitz, though it's fun...I am SO the opposite of glitz, though it's fun to see on other people, sometimes. LOL<br /><br />SueC56SueC56https://www.blogger.com/profile/06056215287306068267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-53621758791834923992012-02-03T21:44:06.291-05:002012-02-03T21:44:06.291-05:00Does anyone know a good place for identifying sewi...Does anyone know a good place for identifying sewing/knitting/crafting tools? I found something at Goodwill today, that I am at a loss to identify; but it has the Susan Bates name on it and is labled Bubble Bar. At a dollar I couldn't resist bringing this mystery home. Alas, google-fu has failed me; so I thought of the friendly experts here, and had hope...<br /><br />And I love to look at glitz, jewelery too; and never wear much at all. I have lots of bits and pieces I've collected like a magpie and just like to look at.Treadle27noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-72111126650799570932012-02-03T21:00:39.080-05:002012-02-03T21:00:39.080-05:00I like the occasional sequin or bead embellishment...I like the occasional sequin or bead embellishment, but just a touch. Don't feel the glitz at all. But I love it on ice skaters and dancers. <br />Love Bob Mackie...used to worship him when I was making costumes full time.Ustabahippienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-49168594272210683822012-02-03T18:56:16.163-05:002012-02-03T18:56:16.163-05:00I once had a simple sheath dress with spaghetti st...I once had a simple sheath dress with spaghetti straps made of a textures silver lame type fabric, made by my sainted mother,no less. Alas, ltwas long ago when I could fit into such a garment.Isabels Daughternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-9681055450922040112012-02-03T17:28:32.322-05:002012-02-03T17:28:32.322-05:00I love shiny things: rhinestones, metallic fabrics...I love shiny things: rhinestones, metallic fabrics, sequins, you name it. And feathers. Not fur unless it's faux. The problem is finding somewhere to wear it. When your other half is lounging in an old sweatshirt and jammie bottoms, it's hard to sweep in wearing a maribu trimmed something.Bunnykinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884512446294782011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-26756044179350158842012-02-03T17:22:44.888-05:002012-02-03T17:22:44.888-05:00When Cher came out with her perfume in the 80'...When Cher came out with her perfume in the 80's her Bob Mackie gowns went on tour and I saw them the windows of Filene's in Boston. They were are magnificent!Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04668161467072636784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-9042754916855568902012-02-03T15:11:24.423-05:002012-02-03T15:11:24.423-05:00Skating costumes are fun! They are the reason I t...Skating costumes are fun! They are the reason I taught myself how to sew. Figure dresses don't usually use as many sparkles, but those dance dresses can be blinding! I have seen it go both ways for the freestyle dresses, though they are a bit plainer in recent years. Anyway, always good to hear about new roller skaters - have fun making your costumes!T. Sedaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09684101466551796470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-89025056543363300652012-02-03T15:06:02.535-05:002012-02-03T15:06:02.535-05:00I think because I wear so much glitzy stuff with t...I think because I wear so much glitzy stuff with the skating costumes I avoid it on my regular clothes. I like shiny things, so I think if I didn't skate I would probably want sequins and rhinestones on all my clothes, but now I strike a balance with all of it on skating stuff and none of it on my other sewing projects. I do have a few projects in my plans that will make use of rhinestones and sequins, but in general I keep the two styles very separate. I love all the old Hollywood glitz and glam though. Bob Mackie is my idol. And I can't wait to see your Liza inspired suit!T. Sedaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09684101466551796470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-19192685736343307812012-02-03T15:05:23.279-05:002012-02-03T15:05:23.279-05:00I love glitz! One of my favourite projects last y...I love glitz! One of my favourite projects last year was the 1940's sequined blouse!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-74383455150135924112012-02-03T14:54:22.352-05:002012-02-03T14:54:22.352-05:00I like glitz, but have a hard time figuring out wh...I like glitz, but have a hard time figuring out where to wear it. My daughter has saved me though becuase she is starting to do artistic roller skating which requires glitzy (and semi-glitzy) dresses. So, yay, I'm gonna go crazy with hologram spandex, crystals and beads in the next few months!vespabellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11075188608057610489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-34954184757422224112012-02-03T14:20:11.868-05:002012-02-03T14:20:11.868-05:00I've had two glittery dresses-- one, bought fo...I've had two glittery dresses-- one, bought for a Christmas party when I was in my late 20s-- it was a black silk wrap dress with blue sequins on the bodice-- and one, a few years ago when I made four turquoise sequined mini-dresses for a theater production where I was one of the backup singers for the Supremes number. Wow, that was fun!lwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731797783816953087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-84948934964088323992012-02-03T12:58:46.024-05:002012-02-03T12:58:46.024-05:00I love glitz, but I don’t have any place to wear i...I love glitz, but I don’t have any place to wear it, so I enjoy it on other people. A few months ago I hand sewed a smattering of sequins on an outfit for a very rare fancy-dress party. Otherwise, I think the only items I’ve worn that might qualify were my wedding gown and dance costumes as a child (ok, I guess that really doesn't qualify).<br /><br />I used to love trying on my mom’s clothes. Wish I had them now!<br /><br />I always love seeing Freddy and Willy on the treadmill!Robertanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-58293868218743253162012-02-03T12:54:37.666-05:002012-02-03T12:54:37.666-05:00Oh I'm so excited that you are doing this proj...Oh I'm so excited that you are doing this project! Yay glitz! I tend to be a little flashy, but not necessarily glitzy. But I do have a sequined leopard print fabric in my stash that I just need the right occasion to sew up. (Sadly there are not enough occasions calling for animal print and sequins to be worn together.)Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-18754429998325165622012-02-03T12:37:30.615-05:002012-02-03T12:37:30.615-05:00Must be a glitz season - just bought 3/4 yard at M...Must be a glitz season - just bought 3/4 yard at Mood yesterday, ahem. Had very clear idea what to do with it, but now having second thoughts! Where are you going to wear your outfit? I just need some encouragement, please...Marina von Koenighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08005718145291109978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-61956974561398964292012-02-03T11:46:28.271-05:002012-02-03T11:46:28.271-05:00More about this Francine, please.
Is your inner...More about this Francine, please. <br /><br />Is your inner-Francine going to wear the spangly outfit? If not, than who will wear it? <br /><br />Since it's all wrong for Cathy, is there another lady in your life you've been keeping from us? Hmmmm?Testosteronenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-63118884658663679212012-02-03T10:51:14.258-05:002012-02-03T10:51:14.258-05:00i don't think i have an inner Carol Channing t...i don't think i have an inner Carol Channing to channel LOL The glitziest dress i own is made by an Australian design duo that cost a small fortune. It's made of silk and weighs a tonne because of the bazillions of glass beads covering its entire surface. It doesn't stand out because it's a gun-metal grey colour but i do love it and felt like a princess on the one occasion i had to wear it. Thankfully the cut is classic and it will be good to go for many decades ahead; which is a must since it cost a small fortune.<br /><br />I've just started the MPB men's shirt sew-a-long....yeah...i know...i'm a year behind haha Perhaps i'll make my OH a glitzy shirt to wear...i think his reply would be something along the lines of "when hell freezes over" since he's a rather conservative dresser. it will be a push to get him into a floral or paisley patterned shirt, but i'm going to try! Hahasuziwong66http://www.suziwongcreations.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-39089244375419447122012-02-03T10:48:24.328-05:002012-02-03T10:48:24.328-05:00I was never the glitzy type in my youth, quite the...I was never the glitzy type in my youth, quite the opposite actually. In my middle age, however, I have dabbled in the dazzle.<br /><br />I have a Vintage knit sheath dress that is covered in sequins. It's turquoise, as are the sequins, which are arranged in little scallops all over the dress, like fish scales. I paid $10 for in an antique shop. It was stuffed in a basket with a bunch of other stuff. Naturally, it caught my eye. This was two or three years ago.<br /><br />I've worn it twice, both times to parties where there was all night dancing. It's comfortable, easy to dance in, and it gets loads of attention. But I think I'm done with it. Everyone I know has seen it now! I'll have to find or make another glitzy dress before the next party.<br /><br />Great idea binding the edges of your glitzy fabric. The technique looks very polished and professional. Can't wait to see the final product!Sondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545551379122441851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-16940024719419700152012-02-03T10:22:06.259-05:002012-02-03T10:22:06.259-05:00I love glitz on other people, but don't feel c...I love glitz on other people, but don't feel comfortable wearing it.<br />Your binding looks wonderful, but my question is how do you sew through the fabric? Do you need a special needle to punch through the plastic?Katrina Blanchallehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300264690284771712noreply@blogger.com