At Rhodes ASG, Sharon kindly pinned the hem on two of my dresses. They went from matronly to woo hoo in 4″ or 10cm so I raised the hems of the tulip and bias dresses. Funnily enough, when they are on a hanger on the door handle, the hems just touch carpet, so maybe that’s my measure in future. Now they’re not cougar length just woo hoo length. Alison, you were right about the length.
On another front, a friend who gets out more than I do when nuts over my pleather jacket. When I mentioned how this was a practice jacket for a future leather jacket I could see leather jacket stars in his eyes. It was such a scream because he checked out my jacket and kept caressing it. I thought I’d share that with you. Ok, so this was the end of a heavy eating/drinking session but I couldn’t stop laughing with him.
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| Proud Grandmother and father of the groom |
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Maria your dresses were always lovely, but the change in hem length makes them really WOW. Your mum's outfit looks wonderful on her as well.
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Amazing what a differnce the hemline makes. I will have to explore this more when I make dresses or skirts. Your mum looks great in her finery.
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“Woo Hoo” is definitely the 'new you!!!
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Niiiiice! Gotta show off those cycling gams XD Also, gold dress yay! Also better let the friend know (obliquely) that bespoke tailoring is rare and precious (ahem ahem) XD
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Your dresses were lovely to start with but with the hems raised it shows off all your hard cycling work ! I had a favourite skirt which was mid calf made in the 90s but now decidedly frumpy but when I cut off alot of cms it is now one of my favourite skirts again !
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Fantastic length. BTW, all of my hems are this length! And, we have a similar figure (I cycle too!)
I'm so glad you made the alterations.
Beautiful!
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Wow! Amazing difference, huh? It's the type of thing that never seems to matter, but when you SEE it, you think, “That is soooo much better!” Thanks for demonstrating & glad it was a fun wedding.
I can't believe you made your mom's clothing, too.
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Sharon has a good eye. Your dresses were already pretty but the new length suits you very well.
The wedding outfits look terrific.
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So glad you are loving the new length, and your Mum looks gorgeous in her new clothes.
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Love the new hem terminology! All three dresses look great! Loved the jacket story and your mum looks very happy and stylish! I have some skirts I need to alter to woo hoo length…
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OMG MUCH better on the hem length. Really makes a HUGE difference.
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Your outfits are always gorgeous and I can't believe shortening the hems would have made such a difference. I love that coat. And please, don't tell Alison she was right – again.
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Sorry Maria, that last comment was from me, I pressed the wrong button to publish.
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Wow! What a difference the length makes! I only just discovered my knees and several people have commented on how much younger I look.
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The new hem length is definitely the way to go for you! you have terrific legs and they are well worth showing off 🙂
Thanks for you comment; you've given me a terrific idea; I am next going to try making limoncello, but with oranges! I'll have to think of a new name for it though… thanks for the idea!
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You are so right about the length being so important. I have recently noticed at me in my daughter's wedding pictures and looking at the dress I wore to my son's wedding reception that both of my dresses definitely need to be shortened. I am not very tall and a hemline can make a lot of difference.
Love your blog.
LindaC
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You have been busy sewing some gorgeous dresses. The shorter hemline is definitely a winner!
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I think the new hem line works because it now ends at the slimmest part of your leg instead of the widest, so it just makes your legs look much longer and more slender.
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