document.write("<script language=\"javascript1.2\" type=\"text/javascript\">function emo_pop() {window.open('http://www.haloscan.com/commenthelp.php','Help','width=200,height=320,resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes');}</script><table width=\"97%\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"MainTable\">  <tr>    <td>    <div align=\"center\">    </div>    </td>  </tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"15682\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=a3b44705aab4b777ccc4d6b2b29412cb&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Funny you should mention DVF. I spent an hour at Bloomies yesterday trying on DVF dresses both to see what looks good on me and how the edges are finished. I noticed in many of the dresses I tried on DVF uses a non-stretch binding. Ever try that?<br /><span class=\"byline\">           LindsayT | 06.16.08 - 2:26 pm | <a href=\"#15682\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"15688\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=284c030cf1d0773097f230de50510af8&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />This is a wonderful dress and great pattern.  The fabric combination is beautiful.  Great job.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Lori | <a href=\"http://girlsinthegarden.blogspot.com/\" title=\"http://girlsinthegarden.blogspot.com/\">Homepage</a> | 06.16.08 - 2:58 pm | <a href=\"#15688\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"15689\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=18e7768f73229601b46c41c7717fa4e9&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Very pretty!  The contrast bands were a good idea.  And I like your method of finishing the armhole - I hate armhole facings too!<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Christina | <a href=\"http://www.assortednotions.blogspot.com\" title=\"http://www.assortednotions.blogspot.com\">Homepage</a> | 06.16.08 - 3:03 pm | <a href=\"#15689\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"15703\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=3c864ac44f3854ab62313f292daff012&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />The dress is very pretty and I love the print...even though you had several modifications, I am glad that you were able to make it work for you.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Carolyn | <a href=\"http://sewingfantaticdiary.blogspot.com/\" title=\"http://sewingfantaticdiary.blogspot.com/\">Homepage</a> | 06.16.08 - 3:40 pm | <a href=\"#15703\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"15710\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=1e151b64c6b7f3d73186c1be538a6688&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Love your idea for attaching the bodice gathers to the belt. I'll definitely try that one. The dress looks really nice too!<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Dana | <a href=\"http://www.leanmeansewingmachine.blogspot.com/\" title=\"http://www.leanmeansewingmachine.blogspot.com/\">Homepage</a> | 06.16.08 - 4:05 pm | <a href=\"#15710\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"15740\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=f767459ecae0681d008e6a60b5b55b67&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Looks awesome. I was studying the armbinding picture and it looks as if there are three rows of stitches? One for the initial attachment, one for the understitching and one for topstitching? If you topstitch the binding how come it doesn't look flappy on the inside? Does this question even make sense? Ignore me if it doesn't, I'll just keep studying the picture.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           loopylulu | <a href=\"http://nibblesandbytes.blogspot.com\" title=\"http://nibblesandbytes.blogspot.com\">Homepage</a> | 06.16.08 - 6:52 pm | <a href=\"#15740\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"15749\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=1af34aa791736812e1e02214ecc9586d&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />I'd been looking at this pattern and wondering if it would work in a stretch - thanks for showing me the way.  The dress looks great and I love your armhole treatment, that's much better than facings.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Karen | <a href=\"http://hhttp://sewingbytheseatofmypants.blogspot.com\" title=\"http://hhttp://sewingbytheseatofmypants.blogspot.com\">Homepage</a> | 06.16.08 - 7:51 pm | <a href=\"#15749\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"15751\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=e0fcb271cdb2e246ae3a99f576ba5a7b&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />How GORGEOUS!<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Adrienne | <a href=\"http://www.adriennenixon.com\" title=\"http://www.adriennenixon.com\">Homepage</a> | 06.16.08 - 8:15 pm | <a href=\"#15751\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"15759\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=daa5d554733ab9ba5e651e694a4a322b&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Cute dress!<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Nikki | <a href=\"http://subversivesewer.wordpress.com\" title=\"http://subversivesewer.wordpress.com\">Homepage</a> | 06.16.08 - 9:02 pm | <a href=\"#15759\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"15877\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=628d2ed867d016c036d08380224ecf3f&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Great dress.  I never really checked out Kwik Sew now I think I will<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Lashell | <a href=\"http://www.imstartingfromscratch.blogspot.com\" title=\"http://www.imstartingfromscratch.blogspot.com\">Homepage</a> | 06.17.08 - 10:53 am | <a href=\"#15877\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"16370\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=81c18da52cbed2457728c429d34e60e5&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Beautiful dress.  It suits you and fits you well.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Claire C | <a href=\"http://www.sewingislikechocolate.blogspot.com\" title=\"http://www.sewingislikechocolate.blogspot.com\">Homepage</a> | 06.19.08 - 9:21 am | <a href=\"#16370\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"16992\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=1e151b64c6b7f3d73186c1be538a6688&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Love the dress and I'll be trying out that hemming method on my next knit project. Thanks for all the great tips!<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Dana | <a href=\"http://www.leanmeansewingmachine.blogspot.com/\" title=\"http://www.leanmeansewingmachine.blogspot.com/\">Homepage</a> | 06.21.08 - 9:51 pm | <a href=\"#16992\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"17052\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=5175fcd4bcf1645d9db23707c5422dab&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Read your review at PR and popped over here to read further info regarding this lovely dress.  Love the fabric and the look of this dress.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Linda L | <a href=\"http://www.danvillegirl.blogspot.com\" title=\"http://www.danvillegirl.blogspot.com\">Homepage</a> | 06.22.08 - 7:51 am | <a href=\"#17052\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"18725\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=ca62bca7c9d698c0b48a039ec1114c60&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />LooHoo, I found your blog via Karen.  Love your version of this dress.  Very flattering and well made.<br>Cennetta<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Cennetta | <a href=\"http://themahoganystylist.blogspot.com\" title=\"http://themahoganystylist.blogspot.com\">Homepage</a> | 07.01.08 - 4:51 pm | <a href=\"#18725\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr>    <td class=\"InputCell\">                  <br /><div style=\"margin: 0 auto; width: 125px;\"><a href=\"http://www.offbeatguides.com/partner/12345/program/jskit104\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http://www.haloscan.com/images/offbeatguidesbanner.jpg\" width=\"125\" height=\"125\" border=\"0\"/></a></div><br /><div id=\"newcomment\"></div><form method=\"post\" name=\"addComment\" action=\"http://www.haloscan.com/comments/loohoo44/7495832543930113978/\" target=\"_self\">        <p>    Name: <br />          <input name=\"name\" type=\"text\" size=\"38\" value=\"\" /><br />          Email:<br />          <input name=\"email\" type=\"text\" size=\"38\" value=\"\" /><br />          URL: <br />          <input name=\"url\" type=\"text\" size=\"38\" value=\"\" /><br />          Comment:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"javascript:emo_pop()\" title=\"Smiley and tag help\" target=\"_self\">?</a>&nbsp;<br />          <textarea name=\"addMessage\" rows=\"12\" cols=\"38\"></textarea><br /><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"subscribe\" id=\"subscribe\" value=\"1\" /><label for=\"subscribe\">Notify me of followup comments via email</label>        </p>        <p class=\"PSubmit\"><input name=\"submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Publish\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\" class=\"SubmitButton\" />&nbsp;<input name=\"previewMessage\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Preview\" class=\"SubmitButton\" />        </p>      <input type='hidden' name='user' value='loohoo44' /><input type='hidden' name='comment' value='7495832543930113978' /></form>    </td></tr>  <tr>    <td><p align=\"center\">        Commenting by <a href=\"http://www.haloscan.com/\" target=\"_blank\">HaloScan</a></p>      </td>  </tr></table><img src=\"http://c5.statcounter.com/counter.php?sc_project=561713&amp;java=0&amp;security=01eeff58\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" /></body>");