Comments on: VENA CAVA (ALONG WITH VOGUE PATTERNS + DIY THURSDAY)

By: Marlowe Crawford

Marlowe Crawford — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 02:32:59 +0000

I’ve been sewing with designer patterns from Butterick since the early 70s. I loved Kenzo and Betsy Johnson so much in high school I think I made every pattern of their designs two or three times. In the 80s I made the leap to Vogue Designer patterns. The intersection for me has always been taking the designer pattern and matching it to fabric that is “me” and making a piece of clothing that fits.

By: Ashley Boccuti

Ashley Boccuti — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:58:48 +0000

Oh I am so excited!!! I ran out to my local fabric store and bought that Vena Cava pattern as soon as I saw this post! I’m going to order the fabric to make the dress over the weekend, and I plan to make this as soon as you post the instructions!!! So excited!!!

By: Sloane LaCasse

Sloane LaCasse — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:55:21 +0000

Thanks for continuing your commitment to the connection between craft and fashion, and for telling the story of the old method of designer production. I, too, have been wondering how to combine AC techniques to a wider range of garments. Your work continues to provide layers of inspiration.

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By: britt

britt — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:35:21 +0000

how exciting! and that dress is gorgeous! seriously! well done all.

By: Mareena Hunter

Mareena Hunter — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:41:09 +0000

I love this idea so much! Now that I am over here in Germany, I look at the pattern books from Patrones, Burda, La Mia Boutique and think….how would one of these look made up in an Alabama Chanin way!

I also love where you are going with this, Natalie!

Mareena

By: Vickie

Vickie — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:43:05 +0000

Absolutely stunning, exciting and long overdue. I love where Alabama Chanin is going.

By: Michele Anderson

Michele Anderson — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:03:47 +0000

I am in my 50′s and when i started sewing i made a dress then called a Moo moo at the age of 7. I went on to sew and make many dresses and wedding frocks. I have always tried to put some sort of embroidery or embellishment on my dresses over the years and laugh when i see fraying as my mother would never believe that it would be fashionable to see raw edges..i was taught that you over turned every seam..i love this dress and would love to take on the challenge..this work inspires me to do it all again ..thankyou

By: Mary Simmons

Mary Simmons — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:54:36 +0000

Oh this is so cool! I just finished a bloomers shirt from your stitch book. Very fun! My mom was a great seamstress,my aunts and grandmothers as well. i have always done embriodery and painted. This fashion connection to craft and art is what I want!!!! I love that dress,with your handsewn touch. i’m ready:}