tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post7322827966973065346..comments2024-03-29T03:29:27.848-07:00Comments on Cation Designs: "Classy" Casual Giraffe DressCation Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-28975092881404020712012-02-13T14:54:21.238-08:002012-02-13T14:54:21.238-08:00Super cute! I am also a sucker for a fun jungle-an...Super cute! I am also a sucker for a fun jungle-animal print.<br /><br />I made a jungle print dress, which I love, but rarely wear. <br />http://madebytrisha.blogspot.com/2010/03/rawr-jungle-print-dress-is-alive.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742733376287342144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-74980134295325839032012-02-07T16:41:53.488-08:002012-02-07T16:41:53.488-08:00I think it's a matter of figuring out what pat...I think it's a matter of figuring out what patterns you can successfully draft...I've tried shift dresses before and always end up belting them because they don't look good on me. And yes, it's so nice to meet another quirky Chinese seamstress! I totally agree on the kindred spirits thing!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-90665207765560416902012-02-07T16:40:15.026-08:002012-02-07T16:40:15.026-08:00Yeah, at first glance it's not super exciting....Yeah, at first glance it's not super exciting...but then there are giraffes! I am totally looking to make a wild animal wardrobe (I'm hoping to find sharks next!). I just found your pachyderm skirt while looking for examples of 1910s dresses (?!), but I would love to see your other ones!<br /><br />Also, it's thanks to people like you, who have impeccable insides, that I'm trying to be better about my insides.Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-7103705902052391842012-02-07T12:41:11.294-08:002012-02-07T12:41:11.294-08:00Also forgot to add how much I love that you are sh...Also forgot to add how much I love that you are showing off the insides now. :-DThe Dreamstresshttp://thedreamstress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-56588855033330278392012-02-07T12:39:55.095-08:002012-02-07T12:39:55.095-08:00OK, I have to admit I skipped past the thumbnails ...OK, I have to admit I skipped past the thumbnails of this on Sew Weekly half a dozen times. Now I see that it has giraffes! Gah! It's so adorable! We can have coordinating Wild Animal wardrobes. <br /><br /> <br />I've also got a thing about animal print fabric. I've got the pachyderm skirt, and a vintage giraffe print just waiting for inspiration, and a crazy elephant and kangaroo print that I made an equally crazy shift dress out of. And more!The Dreamstresshttp://thedreamstress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-44332018141735964262012-02-06T18:43:41.835-08:002012-02-06T18:43:41.835-08:00I love that you made your own pattern. The few tim...I love that you made your own pattern. The few times I tried ended up dreadful messed, and I squashed the tortured fabric at the bottom of my pile so I wouldn't have to deal with it! That's the reason why I hide inside my A-line shifts - I simply have too many flaws to hide!<br /><br />And I'm deeply envious of your ability to wear (and look fab in) tiny waisted dresses. I really want my waist back! Thank you for your very kind comments btw - I am so happy I stumbled upon your profile on Burda - chinese seamstresses are a rare breed! you are so not creepy - I was so afraid I was being creepy myself! I too adore your quirky fashion sense - the giraffes fit right in there! I think we might actually be kindred spirits...deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435729230637920784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-2129908838364646592012-02-06T15:31:06.216-08:002012-02-06T15:31:06.216-08:00Yeah! What's with the self-kick-walk? I do t...Yeah! What's with the self-kick-walk? I do that too somehow...<br /><br />I kind of want red AND black ones... but the red comse first, then I can decide...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-49452764599749288062012-02-06T14:25:08.599-08:002012-02-06T14:25:08.599-08:00I absolutely love this! It's adorable! I'm...I absolutely love this! It's adorable! I'm so glad you decided to buy the fabric! I think the dress turned out very nicely:)Shaynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16320099879005308030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-59649733045994804132012-02-06T11:58:06.929-08:002012-02-06T11:58:06.929-08:00Oh I love this. I think giraffes are extremely cla...Oh I love this. I think giraffes are extremely classy. Tan and brown? That's effortlessly chic. And black tongues? Nothing so vulgar as pink, that would be so common. <br /><br />strugglesewsastraightseam.wordpress.com.Leah Franquihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486291322862758156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-26871676133587648162012-02-06T11:41:35.192-08:002012-02-06T11:41:35.192-08:00Your style always makes me smile! A positively fa...Your style always makes me smile! A positively fantastic dress, my friend - love those giraffes!Meg the Grandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05505371880343451606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-7697227741912325652012-02-06T10:55:33.869-08:002012-02-06T10:55:33.869-08:00Aww thanks! I've been spoiled for sure, here i...Aww thanks! I've been spoiled for sure, here in SoCal. *blows warm air your way*Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-26298232933791578392012-02-06T10:54:43.378-08:002012-02-06T10:54:43.378-08:00Thanks for your approval! Although one might argue...Thanks for your approval! Although one might argue that I should really start dressing and hairdressing in a slightly more mature manner.Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-35120921624079292532012-02-06T10:54:03.143-08:002012-02-06T10:54:03.143-08:00Thanks! I think my wardrobe is starting to be almo...Thanks! I think my wardrobe is starting to be almost entirely unexpected dresses. I'm getting the black Astorias, just because I think they'll be more useful. Also, my track record with light-colored footwear is pretty horrendous. I somehow manage to kick myself constantly without noticing while walking.Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-85651508376172958172012-02-06T10:52:37.228-08:002012-02-06T10:52:37.228-08:00Thanks! Like I said earlier, making your own patte...Thanks! Like I said earlier, making your own patterns is not that hard once you suck it up and just do it.Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-75115744992278770752012-02-06T10:52:00.529-08:002012-02-06T10:52:00.529-08:00Maybe you could just invest in a small robotic gir...Maybe you could just invest in a small robotic giraffe to follow you around everywhere; then you wouldn't need to wear prints :) <br /><br />I think I would trade the ability to wear elastic waists (which is a dubious superhero quality) for your ability to make and wear skinny jeans any day! But no, can't complain about the weather here. I think having grown up in CA makes me a wimp...the thought of 50F being decent is horrifying to me.Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-36479013351024581332012-02-06T10:49:16.307-08:002012-02-06T10:49:16.307-08:00Yeah, with my recent spate of dresses, I could def...Yeah, with my recent spate of dresses, I could definitely channel Miss Frizzle of the Magic School Bus! And really, making dresses without a pattern is a lot easier than it sounds, as long as you apply your analytical skills to breaking down what aspects of well-loved dresses are most flattering.Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-11323117300974256812012-02-06T10:45:10.685-08:002012-02-06T10:45:10.685-08:00Indeed, I love cool prints and elastic waists! Alt...Indeed, I love cool prints and elastic waists! Although I'm still working out where is the best placement for elastic waists; I've been hiding flaws with strategically placed belts.Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-82176426636878817182012-02-06T10:44:07.218-08:002012-02-06T10:44:07.218-08:00I was definitely thinking about the many cute Anda...I was definitely thinking about the many cute Anda dresses on Burdastyle when I drew this up. You totally caught me!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-90673931184353977142012-02-06T10:43:11.103-08:002012-02-06T10:43:11.103-08:00Me too! Unfortunately, I didn't have enough fa...Me too! Unfortunately, I didn't have enough fabric or foresight to match the fabric, so I have a couple of headless giraffes in there.Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-5043271673468032222012-02-06T10:42:15.144-08:002012-02-06T10:42:15.144-08:00Yes, this style is perfect for looking more or les...Yes, this style is perfect for looking more or less put together, but still comfortable. I'll be on the lookout for your split armed dress on your blog!Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-40433522944152346772012-02-05T19:18:41.836-08:002012-02-05T19:18:41.836-08:00Your clothes make me smile. And your pattern turne...Your clothes make me smile. And your pattern turned out really well. Keep up the drafting!<br /><br />We've been enjoying our unseasonably warm weather here, too. (That means just below freezing, heh!)Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756048999067152284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-1656785312445746652012-02-05T16:46:57.172-08:002012-02-05T16:46:57.172-08:00Yay, giraffes! I really like this dress-- the prop...Yay, giraffes! I really like this dress-- the proportion of giraffe print to regular classy print is perfect. And pigtails, I see? *grins* I approve.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08503139063136050776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-4461917035199745482012-02-04T18:28:35.682-08:002012-02-04T18:28:35.682-08:00What a cute dress! I love unexpected woven dresse...What a cute dress! I love unexpected woven dresses....<br /><br />!!!! I'm so jealous about the Astorias!!! I'm waiting to order mine until after I start teaching again (and therefore have the cash)... Are you getting black or ivory??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-43432769240050610142012-02-04T14:50:51.031-08:002012-02-04T14:50:51.031-08:00I love the giraffes, and how clever of you to make...I love the giraffes, and how clever of you to make your own pattern.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03517527498809073174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-62141268615976666602012-02-04T08:45:41.207-08:002012-02-04T08:45:41.207-08:00Oooh, adorable! Love the giraffes. Why doesn't...Oooh, adorable! Love the giraffes. Why doesn't my wardrobe include more giraffes?<br /><br />Ah, yes, I don't wear prints. They're still awesome.<br /><br />Also, I am burning with a slow, searing envy, not only over your weather (I mean, it's been close to 50F here this week, so I can't exactly complain) but your ability to wear elastic-waist anything. That gathered, blousy look is my nemesis... ;)Tanit-Isishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824217102632813598noreply@blogger.com