tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185174044380758084.post8229073038438876460..comments2024-02-14T00:28:54.394-08:00Comments on Polly Esther - A Sewing Obsession: Butterick 6914Polly Estherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12716921874972670625noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185174044380758084.post-48516592011311342542010-04-05T04:36:42.820-07:002010-04-05T04:36:42.820-07:00I think it would have been easier to work with, ha...I think it would have been easier to work with, had it been the regular kind of satin that's shiny on one side, matte on the other. This satin doesn't have the same texture, it's much smoother and also much lighter in weight, so it was hard to keep in place. It almost feels like silk crepe. I have some black satin ballerina-style flats that ought to go nicely with the dress :)Polly Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12716921874972670625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185174044380758084.post-21350582146429318292010-04-04T16:24:24.222-07:002010-04-04T16:24:24.222-07:00One of the most popular dresses from the 50s! The ...One of the most popular dresses from the 50s! The skirt drapes beautifully, nice snug midriff - Lovely work! The wool plaid is a great contrast to the yellow satin bodice. Nice to be warned about satin; I would have thought it would have behaved better than that. Do you have the perfect pair of shoes to wear with this dress? ;D (that's always my problem).Linscottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04076826830708811495noreply@blogger.com