madamemodiste: (Default)
madamemodiste ([personal profile] madamemodiste) wrote2010-01-13 04:42 pm
  • Add Memory
  • Share This Entry
  • Current Mood: good
Entry tags:

Playing with buttons

Since I am waiting to choose buttons, I decided to play with the pleaty thingies. Here they are done and sewn down. I had two 3/4" black satin buttons in my button bag and pinned them to the pleat points to see how it might look. I LOVE it! Looks like 3/4" is the right size for the pleat tips. I fear any smaller and the pleat tips will show. I held up my usual 5/8" and it seemed too small - didn't look right. So here are some 3/4" buttons pinned on:

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[identity profile] christylee.livejournal.com 2010-01-13 09:45 pm (UTC)(link)
How pretty!

[identity profile] rebecca817.livejournal.com 2010-01-13 09:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, man, that is beautiful....What do you think of putting it over the skirt you were unhappy with?

[identity profile] madamekat.livejournal.com 2010-01-14 02:35 pm (UTC)(link)
The fabric might be too busy with all the fringe and sequins, but I'll check!! Thanks for the idea!

[identity profile] lindseyerin37.livejournal.com 2010-01-13 09:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh my god, that's gorgeous!

[identity profile] trystbat.livejournal.com 2010-01-13 10:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Stunning.

[identity profile] theblackdeer.livejournal.com 2010-01-13 10:09 pm (UTC)(link)
HOLY WOW

[identity profile] fancyfrocks.livejournal.com 2010-01-13 10:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh my gosh that looks AMAZING! I think this might be one of my favorite things you've made already!

[identity profile] vanessa-lynne.livejournal.com 2010-01-13 10:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Dang, that's pretty.

[identity profile] sakara75.livejournal.com 2010-01-13 10:54 pm (UTC)(link)
love the fabric!!!

[identity profile] dragoneyes19.livejournal.com 2010-01-13 11:17 pm (UTC)(link)
oh wow just looks FABULOUS!!! You work fast :-) I am envious

Thanks!

[identity profile] madamekat.livejournal.com 2010-01-14 02:37 pm (UTC)(link)
I started this on Monday, so I can't take credit for any speediness.

[identity profile] koshka-the-cat.livejournal.com 2010-01-13 11:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Wonderful!

[identity profile] my-stitching.livejournal.com 2010-01-13 11:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Omg... that is GORGEOUS!!!!!

[identity profile] aseret-black.livejournal.com 2010-01-14 12:14 am (UTC)(link)
I just gasped here at my work desk because that is so beautiful.

[identity profile] girliegirl32786.livejournal.com 2010-01-14 02:51 am (UTC)(link)
Wow! That is so lovely!

[identity profile] degracieuse.livejournal.com 2010-01-14 06:12 am (UTC)(link)
Looking awesome! so fast too!

[identity profile] robinia-acacia.livejournal.com 2010-01-14 01:30 pm (UTC)(link)
It looks great!Your going to nail this one!

[identity profile] marcine.livejournal.com 2010-01-14 02:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Ooh, awesome! Very pretty. You're right -- the buttons are the perfect size and perfect covering. Can't wait to see this finished.

[identity profile] verlise.livejournal.com 2010-01-14 03:30 pm (UTC)(link)
My word. That's lovely! I wish I had half the talent you have with working with patterns and the sewing machine.

[identity profile] chloeandrudy.livejournal.com 2010-01-14 05:53 pm (UTC)(link)
OMG, that is so cute! I love it.

[identity profile] ghost-ofa-rose.livejournal.com 2010-01-14 09:03 pm (UTC)(link)
So gorgeous! I love it. Really beautiful fabric. I have fabric envy!
Flat | Top-Level Comments Only