Comments on: frilly frocks

By: Margaret Heuman

Margaret Heuman — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 18:49:26 +0000

A great big thank you to the person who parted with these keepsakes to give them new life. I can’t wait to see what you do with them. I wish I could sew like you!

By: Jennifer Jordan

Jennifer Jordan — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 16:38:01 +0000

What made these delightful garments so special I believe, was the fabrics used in making the garments. Beautiful crisp organdy, dotted swiss, fine cottons in wonderful Easter egg colors made ready for spring. Gone are the days when you could shop at the local fabric store for special fabrics and trims. Now you have to shop on line for better fabrics and trims which is not as inspiring as being able to see and feel the fabrics. Very poor quality locally in my area (states) I think in the U.K. you have quality fabric goods and access to European fabrics.

Hopefully you will give us a peek at the reinterpretations. Have fun.

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 16:08:49 +0000

What beautiful photos of the frocks!! I am using some of the clothes my mother made me to recreate…I dreaded doing it …however now seeing the new life. Gives me JOY!!! Have fun recreating from the past…peace

By: modflowers

modflowers — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 08:15:07 +0000

In reply to katechiconi. Going to have to steel myself... I always struggle to cut up nice things, be it fabric or frocks! Even when I know that it is actually repurposing them (and in line with the person who sent them's wishes!)

By: katechiconi

katechiconi — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 08:13:30 +0000

I don’t think for one second you’ll be silencing the giggles. You are giving those dresses a new life, a second chance at being adored, fresh outings on little people. Wield those scissors with pride….