tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post8948375280515972528..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: The Joan Collins dressPeter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-81039772650851985102010-03-22T12:59:17.142-04:002010-03-22T12:59:17.142-04:00I'd like to see a line of Sex and the City pat...I'd like to see a line of Sex and the City patterns. Great dress, Peter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-10938520471341622502010-03-18T13:57:17.275-04:002010-03-18T13:57:17.275-04:00I have a Diahann Carroll pattern from the time per...I have a Diahann Carroll pattern from the time period too, but I don't think it's from the Dynasty collection. Those are fab!<br /><br />That sheet gives me a Laura Ashley vibe.Serendipity Handmade + Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02299784281067703466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-2580006981177602222010-03-17T12:53:54.067-04:002010-03-17T12:53:54.067-04:00Oh my goodness, that fabric is Perfect!!Oh my goodness, that fabric is Perfect!!amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12029076436322883513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-71804802468977315942010-03-16T21:43:19.595-04:002010-03-16T21:43:19.595-04:00Dude you are so preaching to the choir.
I was a ...Dude you are so preaching to the choir. <br /><br />I was a HUGE Dynasty fan. I watched it every week religiously. I can't tell you what it was about, name any of the characters or summarize a single episode but I do remember those clothes! Yes, I watched to show strictly to see what they were wearing.<br /><br />(I can kind of confess the same thing about Charmed, too.)<br /><br />Now as to vintage/retro patterns, my next planned dress is a...eep... Marie Osmond.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-59425457049024265362010-03-16T21:29:16.657-04:002010-03-16T21:29:16.657-04:00I always loved "That Girl". And in fact,...I always loved "That Girl". And in fact, I have a collection of "Marlo's Corner" patterns. It was a McCall's line in the 70s and the patterns are actually quite nice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-66233101821354317782010-03-16T20:53:58.496-04:002010-03-16T20:53:58.496-04:00In the 80's my BFF and I used to read the Pers...In the 80's my BFF and I used to read the Personals and I remember one where the guy wanted to meet a woman "who doesn't wear Nordstroms Shoulders" Needless to say, paroxysms of laughter, spitting coffee etc ensued. Cathy will LOVE that dress. Perfect. Love 9035 too.Stashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03064220415021728232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-19469066304650640072010-03-16T20:49:58.874-04:002010-03-16T20:49:58.874-04:00Have you ever seen "Scrooged"? OMG, M93...Have you ever seen "Scrooged"? OMG, M9305 looks JUST like Claire in that dream scene where she is smirking about the starving children. I found a link here: http://www.kindertrauma.com/?p=160<br />Disturbing! You don't want to look like Claire from that scene!<br /><br />But the Joan Collins wrap dress for Cathy?! Yes, you do want to look like that. Cathy will look fab.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-7762328862560534132010-03-16T18:58:15.313-04:002010-03-16T18:58:15.313-04:00Hello. 9035 is beyond fabulous. Do that one next.Hello. 9035 is beyond fabulous. Do that one next.neighbourhood.galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04312982850571575165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-29779140966673428782010-03-16T17:34:37.539-04:002010-03-16T17:34:37.539-04:00You are utterly terrifying me ... i wore those cri...You are utterly terrifying me ... i wore those crimes against style during the 1980s and i'm never going back again. I love the elegance of the 1930s through to the end of the war ... that period does shoulder pads well. I can't wait to see this when it's finished because it's such an elegant style ... and I think it'll look very nice on you! LOLSnoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09520345616959763509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-17303020547506291402010-03-16T17:08:00.674-04:002010-03-16T17:08:00.674-04:00Oh, Sarah, I'm sure you can just YouTube some ...Oh, Sarah, I'm sure you can just YouTube some episodes. <br /><br />Toby, my shoulder pads are going to be up to my ears!<br /><br />Lisette, I think you mean "That Girl." Loved Marlo!<br /><br />Slapdash, drop me an email when you're coming and we can go fabric shopping.Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-51255409514171670182010-03-16T16:48:10.175-04:002010-03-16T16:48:10.175-04:00Love it! I don't know why, but just seeing the...Love it! I don't know why, but just seeing the first pattern made me immediately visualise bitchy women walking with extra swivelly hips.<br /><br />Sometimes I marvel at the random way my mind works, lol. I've never even seen Dynasty...Sarahhttp://knitting-and.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-39173745820210492152010-03-16T16:26:41.664-04:002010-03-16T16:26:41.664-04:00To make this work, Peter, you've got to find s...To make this work, Peter, you've got to find some foam shoulder pads - at least 1/2 an inch - 3/4" is probably better. And big clip on earrings. (and yes, I loved the 80s..why do you ask?)Toby Wollinhttp://www.kitchencountereconomics.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-60588533171495309682010-03-16T14:27:12.119-04:002010-03-16T14:27:12.119-04:00I have the same fetish, only I'm obsessed with...I have the same fetish, only I'm obsessed with the "It Girl" patterns featuring Marlo Thomas from the late 60s, early 70s. Delish.Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204598010453409678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-86169019689421741932010-03-16T14:18:38.676-04:002010-03-16T14:18:38.676-04:00I think Ripple and I had the same things in our cl...I think Ripple and I had the same things in our closet in the 80s! In fact, my sister had us all wear Laura Ashley dresses in a print eerily similar to your vintage sheet as bridesmaids dresses.<br /><br />Love McCalls 9035... fabulous suit. The gauchos are a must, too. I had several pairs.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12191713016037761271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-11996627060577637982010-03-16T14:16:38.128-04:002010-03-16T14:16:38.128-04:00The bigger the shoulder pads, the better. I would ...The bigger the shoulder pads, the better. I would love a Mad Men series of patterns. A ton of "Joan" and "Betty" patterns would be mind-boggling.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362733965636625696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-88889026602557803242010-03-16T14:12:48.261-04:002010-03-16T14:12:48.261-04:00I totally dig that dress! The shoulder flounce is...I totally dig that dress! The shoulder flounce is totally current. My mom just sent me a big box of 80s patterns. None are Dynasty specific but the era is unmistakeable. BTW, I'll be in NYC March 26-27.Gretchen the Household Deityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882578423517346342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-64782418211848419462010-03-16T13:54:33.697-04:002010-03-16T13:54:33.697-04:00Ohhh...I can't wait to see it! I also really ...Ohhh...I can't wait to see it! I also really like McCall's 9247!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-86620864278678733672010-03-16T13:26:57.035-04:002010-03-16T13:26:57.035-04:00Yes, yes, Beryl, you are correct: I saw a few. He...Yes, yes, Beryl, you are correct: I saw a few. Here's hoping Cathy never needs one of those!<br /><br />Working on the shoulder caps as we speak!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-82025419844819015972010-03-16T13:11:21.600-04:002010-03-16T13:11:21.600-04:00I sewed a few of the Dynasty patterns when I was p...I sewed a few of the Dynasty patterns when I was pregnant in the 80's. I could be wrong, but I am remembering that some of the ones I had were actually maternity patterns. I tended toward the Linda Evan's style except that wonderful Joan Collin's Gaucho ensemble. Cathy would love those! (With boots.) I have to get up to the attic to see if I kept any of them. What fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-76853020388204633242010-03-16T11:50:38.087-04:002010-03-16T11:50:38.087-04:00The dress will be great. I've maintained all ...The dress will be great. I've maintained all along that there were a lot of cute things in the 1980's.<br /><br />Here is a link to folding templates from The Scientific Seamstress. I just saved the file and printed my templates. They will be quite useful. I love using templates when pressing shaped items and hems. http://scientificseamstress.blogspot.com/2010/03/folding-templates-free-download.htmlpatsijeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362426384481772370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-88387811237860412232010-03-16T10:54:50.725-04:002010-03-16T10:54:50.725-04:00This dress is GENIUS. I love the 80's. Big sho...This dress is GENIUS. I love the 80's. Big shoulders give you Super Powers, everyone knows thatLittle Hunting Creekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581836733935812927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-78394561294634856802010-03-16T10:34:40.260-04:002010-03-16T10:34:40.260-04:00I'm a child of the 80's and I have to admi...I'm a child of the 80's and I have to admit that I really love that era alot. Yeah, it was crazy and there were some crazy fashions going on, still I get goosebumps when I see shoulder pads and vests and crimped hair and such. The movie, Pretty In Pink, is one of my all time favorites and not just because its a goofy story. I love Molly Ringwald's fashion sense. I'm dying over this Joan Collin's collection, especially the "9035." I love that suit. So perfect!Sunnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16380215145775412897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-17636916523246710622010-03-16T09:08:48.395-04:002010-03-16T09:08:48.395-04:00And don't forget Mary Tyler Moore! Peter, Cat...And don't forget Mary Tyler Moore! Peter, Cathy will be flabbergasated at your "flat-out, unadulterated brilliance." Though I much prefer the long black version. I always think black is perfect for being bitchy. -- San Antonio SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-12278164118654621432010-03-16T08:32:44.840-04:002010-03-16T08:32:44.840-04:00It's not television but I would love love love...It's not television but I would love love love a 'Titanic - the movie' collection with Kate Winslett on the pattern covers. *sigh*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-15328382416248356692010-03-16T08:21:55.888-04:002010-03-16T08:21:55.888-04:00Oh, Cathy's dress is going to be fab-u-lous! D...Oh, Cathy's dress is going to be fab-u-lous! Dh and I just watched Bogart and Bacall in The Big Sleep this weekend. Loved the fashion and I found myself thinking that everything worn in the movie was so in style now! Dh and myself are both a 40's kind of personality.<br />Blessings,<br />Pattifourkidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16396302386295985290noreply@blogger.com