tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post3885996031922450933..comments2024-03-19T15:19:25.978-07:00Comments on Five and Counting....: Lekala #5166 AKA My Posh Frock.motherof5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-88893990900296989862017-04-25T23:50:55.252-07:002017-04-25T23:50:55.252-07:00Thank you.
I do love it, the only problem was I ha...Thank you.<br />I do love it, the only problem was I had to take it off to feed.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-19647320422279768912017-04-25T10:07:59.000-07:002017-04-25T10:07:59.000-07:00It is truly stunning. I'm sure you will get lo...It is truly stunning. I'm sure you will get lots of wear out of it. We look forward to hearing how the high tea fared (no pun intended). Xxmodern professional superwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029342876103730528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-36823632504923003792017-04-13T03:41:51.195-07:002017-04-13T03:41:51.195-07:00Thank you lovely!
I do like it now, you are all so...Thank you lovely!<br />I do like it now, you are all so kind.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-19090395255937364372017-04-12T19:18:33.767-07:002017-04-12T19:18:33.767-07:00Forget that back zipper, this dress is just gorgeo...Forget that back zipper, this dress is just gorgeous! Even more gorgeous on you! I love it. You did a fantastic job!Kristin at SunnySewing.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445370690561159996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-45231926309017158492017-04-12T03:56:29.026-07:002017-04-12T03:56:29.026-07:00Thank you!
xx NThank you!<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-34118789763106983072017-04-12T03:56:14.585-07:002017-04-12T03:56:14.585-07:00Thank you very much.
xx NThank you very much.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-36012269433961850032017-04-12T03:47:48.883-07:002017-04-12T03:47:48.883-07:00Thank you!
You are right, I just wanted in perfect...Thank you!<br />You are right, I just wanted in perfect but, to be honest, I have only ever made one thing that was utterly perfect. A silk flower girl dress, it was flawless.<br />Oh well, another day another challenge.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-69398810264004065502017-04-11T18:54:17.587-07:002017-04-11T18:54:17.587-07:00It's fantastic!It's fantastic! Ockduspockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472291767747357704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-27263186193489284522017-04-10T03:10:07.044-07:002017-04-10T03:10:07.044-07:00You look really fabulous in your dress. It is beau...You look really fabulous in your dress. It is beautiful fabric and the fit is just perfect. You should be very pleased with your efforts. Summer Flieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092393256871735567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-52379432777802165002017-04-09T03:42:08.979-07:002017-04-09T03:42:08.979-07:00I know exactly how you feel. It's those things...I know exactly how you feel. It's those things that you're talking up in your head as you're working on them. They always end up with some hitch don't they? I'm glad you're seeing past the back seam as there is so much that is fabulous about this dress. You should love it to bits.Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-38583603060637236272017-04-08T06:24:10.180-07:002017-04-08T06:24:10.180-07:00Thank you Ann.
After popping it up on Instagram an...Thank you Ann.<br />After popping it up on Instagram and getting so much great feedback I feel a lot better about it now.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-38985671849113504882017-04-08T06:23:11.049-07:002017-04-08T06:23:11.049-07:00Thank you!
xx NThank you!<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-70713411109602789252017-04-08T06:22:51.707-07:002017-04-08T06:22:51.707-07:00Thank you Peta.
You are so kind.
xx NThank you Peta.<br />You are so kind.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-60031551813731640012017-04-08T06:19:18.021-07:002017-04-08T06:19:18.021-07:00Thank you, thank you Inder.
You are right, it is p...Thank you, thank you Inder.<br />You are right, it is probably something a dressmaker would notice and its not like I have a great arse that anyone would be checking out my 'thigh with a crease in it' as Elsa so generously put it :)<br />I have my eye on a flirty little jacket. Just trying to decide between a more formal blazer or something with a peplum...<br />xxx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-43846687737286705252017-04-08T06:16:36.543-07:002017-04-08T06:16:36.543-07:00Thank you so much Kathleen.
It was a big sew, with...Thank you so much Kathleen.<br />It was a big sew, with beautiful, delicate fabric which required a lot of concentration. Not always easy with a toddler throwing toys at you :)<br />Thank you for noticing and taking them time to comment.<br /><br />I have tried Bootstrap too, I made one of my Twin's formal dress and me some Vado jeans. Absolutely brill!<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-85245157421744830972017-04-07T20:51:43.549-07:002017-04-07T20:51:43.549-07:00I'm so glad to see your finished posh frock! Y...I'm so glad to see your finished posh frock! You look beautiful! Thanks for showing us. whosewever https://www.blogger.com/profile/06207024053114174842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-14201318904160123002017-04-07T18:31:24.082-07:002017-04-07T18:31:24.082-07:00I am so pleased with the fit Masha, as you well kn...I am so pleased with the fit Masha, as you well know, our bodies really change after pregnancy. I am supposed to be really petite, my frame is, it is just the rest of me has thickened.<br />I am a firm Lekala fan now and a total convert to the muslin. Zara is a amazingly patient and skilled fitter too.<br />Thank you!<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-52848020069817193862017-04-07T18:23:23.216-07:002017-04-07T18:23:23.216-07:00Breathtakingly divine!Breathtakingly divine!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14013998783032868744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-4231802983423861122017-04-07T17:39:21.217-07:002017-04-07T17:39:21.217-07:00You are amazing! I only wish I could make somethin...You are amazing! I only wish I could make something as beautiful. Honestly, no one will notice the back. No one. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01776631945147731614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-62799108353701972522017-04-07T16:43:16.576-07:002017-04-07T16:43:16.576-07:00Thank you so very much Karen.
I just so wanted it ...Thank you so very much Karen.<br />I just so wanted it to be perfect, I didn't rush, I just completed over looked it...<br />I feel much better now.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-44244298886221233762017-04-07T12:01:38.074-07:002017-04-07T12:01:38.074-07:00This is a gorgeous dress!! You look absolutely bea...This is a gorgeous dress!! You look absolutely beautiful, Nicole. It's always frustrating when I make a (relatively) obvious mistake on something, I try to remember that only sewists notice these things, and like you say, you have long hair and even in your inspiration pic, it had a blazer over it. I completely concur with Masha here. Inder-ifichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09724667602427496583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-41711764820320064232017-04-07T07:49:32.679-07:002017-04-07T07:49:32.679-07:00I just love this dress and WOW you should be so pl...I just love this dress and WOW you should be so pleased with yourself - this was a hugely challenging sew. Luscious, sensual, luxurious - it's a delight. I've not tried Lekala but I have a couple of patterns around from Bootstrap who offer the same service and I'm dying to try them out to see how well they did with fit :)PsychicSewerKathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06911914507722968930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-7431025816860152692017-04-07T04:22:00.205-07:002017-04-07T04:22:00.205-07:00The fit really is perfect. As for the back, I don&...The fit really is perfect. As for the back, I don't think I would have noticed at all if I saw you in the dress out somewhere. We definitely notice so many more details when we see.Mashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05364861545043732582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-28527627943508283092017-04-07T02:13:21.287-07:002017-04-07T02:13:21.287-07:00You look so beautiful in this gorgeous dress! I a...You look so beautiful in this gorgeous dress! I admire your sewing talents greatly. I agree with Latte mama about RTW clothing. No one but you will ever notice.Butterfliesandfaerieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047514322826778198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-5364979055093120632017-04-07T00:51:05.499-07:002017-04-07T00:51:05.499-07:00Thank you Sweetheart!
I nearly left comments off ...Thank you Sweetheart! <br />I nearly left comments off but if I save someone else making a similar mistake it is worth it.<br />I do love it, I really do it feels way too comfortable to be a posh frock.<br />xxx to you!<br />Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.com