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Subject: Shawl/cape issue: does anyone have any measurements/pattern etc to make a shawl/cape? Not a kite, but the triangle drapey type. It would pin on to the shoulder seam and drape to the right hip and be pinned.


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Any help appreciated!
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Date Posted: Thursday, November 19, 12:38:48pm

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Subject: Duck Butt Problem! The skirt sticks out in the back (like a duck tail!). Is this caused by the cut of the skirt? I cut a single panel front, no pleats in the back shape out of stiffener. Then I will add 3 embroidered panels sewn onto the stiffener all the way around. I cut the skirt 1.5" lower in front at waist, tapering up to the sides. The back I cut a little straighter. But the back sticks out and comes to a point along the line of the zipper. Any ideas how to fix this?


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I appreciate your help!
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Date Posted: Thursday, November 19, 11:22:30am

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Subject: Mom and Grandma willl be spending the weekend blinging the dress. What's the best adhesive? Thanks.


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Grandma
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Date Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 09:28:44am

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Subject: Headband question: what is the best way to attach two headbands? DD has the velvet covered headband with crystal tiara. now we want to put a WIDER velvet covered band behind it. What is the best way to attach the two? Hot Glue? E-6000? any other ideas?


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Thank you.
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Date Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 05:30:22am

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Subject: DD loves the wedding gown Princess Mia wore in Princess Diaries 2. What "style" would we ask for when bridal shopping? I've never seen one on "Say Yes To the Dress" (love that show!)


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thanks ladies!
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Date Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 10:31:57pm

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Subject: Help: Need Swarovski's asap: Light Siam, ss12 (not AB).


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WR Vendor
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Date Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 08:01:09pm
I just sold a pair of shoe buckles covered with clear and light siam stones. I noticed a few missing (4 to be exact) and need to replace them asap for an "O's" order. Does anyone know which chain craft stores carry a variety of Swarovskis? Michael's? I could get them online, but may lose the sale while I wait for the shipment.

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Subject: Hello ladies, I am in desperate need of a bright white velvet that is NOT acetate. I do not want crushed velvet, and preferably not cotton. I will use silk if I must, but first I have to find bright white! The silk/rayon velvet that I just got is ivory though it is advertised as white. Any ideas?


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srdm
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Date Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 01:53:02pm

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Subject: Would any of you happen to have access to Swarovski crystals size ss40 or ss34 in rose or light rose AB?


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can't find any online
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Date Posted: Monday, November 16, 08:15:42pm

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Subject: Just got a dress and we love it except the thread used for the edging around the bottom of the soft skirt. The skirt is black and the thread is orange. Could we take a black permanent marker and color the thread without ruining it?


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thanks
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Date Posted: Sunday, November 15, 09:09:33pm

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Subject: I am trying to find a glitter/sparkle/shimmer velvet fabric in a bright Mango Orange....


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I need to make a headband to match a dress...Thanks!
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Date Posted: Sunday, November 15, 03:36:02pm
It doesn't matter if it's a stretch velvet or not, but does anyone know where I can find this kind of fabric?

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Subject: Bohemian Crystal in downtown Los Angeles


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help!
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Date Posted: Saturday, November 14, 05:22:31pm
Are they open on Sundays?

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Subject: Ruffle skirt is going fishing!


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DM looking for her sense of humor these days...
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Date Posted: Thursday, November 12, 08:06:33pm
I have been brought a skirt that decided to drop it's line! The fishing line in the lowest tier of the skirtskirt snapped, and about three feet of the line has pulled out. Owner said she had to cut a foot off at the feis when it happened. Do any of you have a suggestion for repair? (other than adding a velvet fish at the end?)I haven't worked on any of these skirts yet, so I'm not sure how the ends of the line are attatched/finished.

Thanks!

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Subject: I wouldl ike to do that cross satin stitch on the bodice. Would it be better to satin stitch them by hand before or after the bodice is sewn together . Is there a way that machine embroidery would work


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helping
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Date Posted: Tuesday, November 10, 05:08:40pm
also, and again can I do it after the front of the bodice is together. I am worried about darts etc matching up

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Subject: curly tutu


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mumof4DD
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Date Posted: Monday, November 09, 06:30:03pm
I know this has been asked before, but can someone give me instructions on how to make a curly tutu.....the kind with the fishing line in them.....can it be done in organza or light weight satin? i would like it to be about four layers of frills

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Subject: Testing of a function--please ignore


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mom
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Date Posted: Sunday, November 08, 10:37:01pm

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Subject: are you dressmakers going to test all fabrics, etc for lead...come Jan 2010...and is it only for 13 and under that the testing has to be done.


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bg
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Date Posted: Sunday, November 08, 06:20:30pm

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Subject: Looking for help on a tiered soft skirt


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Trish
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Date Posted: Saturday, November 07, 03:23:38pm
Hi. I am making this style dress for the first time and not sure how to construct. I am making a tiered soft skirt dress. It will be a total of 4 layers. The top layer and 3rd will be embroidered while the 2nd layer will be curled ruffle in organza. I am putting a fourth layer just under the third also of ruffles that will be seen on dancing or kicking but not really add length. So, I am assuming I would use a circle skirt pattern and cut in those lengths? Then attach all at the top? I am worried about too much bulk if I do that. So wondering what you all do. Thanks so much.

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Subject: Reviews of the Pfaff Creative Vision


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Thanks!
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Date Posted: Friday, November 06, 09:51:05pm
I have an opportunity to be a Pfaff Creative Vision. Curious if any of you who own one would be willing to share your opinions, including any accessories or hoops that would be "must haves" for making Irish Dance Dresses. Thanks!

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Subject: could anyone tell me the name of the material used in irish dance skirts that looks like shear pleated?


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me
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Date Posted: Thursday, November 05, 01:12:49pm

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Subject: I am looking for a seamstress in the St. Louis are to make a boys shirt and vest?


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Can someone recommend anyone?
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Date Posted: Wednesday, November 04, 03:37:12pm

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Subject: how much do I charge


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sewmom (frustrated ...)
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Date Posted: Wednesday, November 04, 02:08:53pm
I was asked to take off on old skirt, replace it with a bubble skirt (obviously I had to draft a pattern and figure it out myself)& re-stone the dress. THEN all of the sudden they wanted the entire bodice tailored (the hang changed when the heavy skirt was replaced with a light one), cape, and headband. This has been a huge pain and is taking forever! How much should I charge for this? I havn't been able to keep track of my hours - it is taking all of my time though. Any suggestions? Thanks so much!

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Subject: stoning a dress


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have some questions.
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Date Posted: Wednesday, November 04, 11:48:56am
when going to rhinestone guy or dream creations can someone point me to exactly which type of stone used most often and what sizes? I don't know where to begin so want to go with the "standard" is it possible to see a selection in a local craft store so as to know what to buy?
also - black velvet with light orange and white - would i try to match or go with clear or AB..any suggestions appreciated.

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Subject: Having trouble fitting armscye-bodice went together fine, fits ok, but for the armhole-how do I adjust this without affecting the rest of the bodice?


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Thanks!
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Date Posted: Tuesday, November 03, 09:27:29pm

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Subject: For those with commercial embroidery machines


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Just wondering
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Date Posted: Tuesday, November 03, 11:01:29am
do you make only Irish dresses or do you also do custom embroidery work--names/logos on company apparel, etc.

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Subject: Which needle to use?


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--cathy
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Date Posted: Tuesday, November 03, 09:00:28am
I am making a dress with some fish scale sequins and am wondering what type of needle to use. I've used regular sewn sequin fabric in the past, but this is the first time with the fishscale. Anything I should be concerned with other than flying sequins? thank you!

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Subject: H there. I need to make a cape urgently! The dancer has sent me this pic. How would you make this?, I have only ever made simple ones. Would you stiffen it, what shape would I cut, I really don't have a clue, and need to deliver the dress tomorrow. Help Please. http://www.dance.net/topic/8577434/1/Dresses-Costumes/Gavin-Doherty-costume-made-for-Nationals-2009-selling-due-to-injury.html&replies=14


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Marcy
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Date Posted: Tuesday, November 03, 05:07:51am

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Subject: Just found a new dressmaker www.irishads.ie type in tailoring and dresmaking in the search . Does anyone know who the dressmaker is ??/


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Kim
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Date Posted: Monday, November 02, 05:39:07pm

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Subject: petticoat for a soft skirt


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Patty McBride (Petticoat - Patty McBride)
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Date Posted: Sunday, November 01, 04:26:41am
I am making a dress with a soft skirt for my daughter. Where is a good place, with fast delivery, to order a petticoat for it. Thanks for your help.

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Subject: I want to try the fishining line to make a ruffle skirt idea, what kind of foot is needed for the machine?


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Any instructions would be appreciated!
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Date Posted: Saturday, October 31, 04:52:20pm

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Subject: Anyone use the 'hoop-it-all' hoop? If so, how do you like it---and is it worth the price?


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bg
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Date Posted: Saturday, October 31, 11:18:36am

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Subject: I am designing a bubble skirt dress. What is inside the bubble to keep it poofy? Does anyone use a regular dress pattern to get the "idea" of a bubble skirt?


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Need a bit of help!
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Date Posted: Saturday, October 31, 08:34:33am

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Subject: I have a a 3 panel dress stiffened w/Pellon. The back is not pleated or sewn on properly. Can it be redone w/o the previoulsy pleated spots being noticeable?


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Thanks in advance--Irritated Mom
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Date Posted: Friday, October 30, 11:45:45pm

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Subject: Does anyone buy their Swarovski's at EH Ashley in Rhode Island? I just found their wholesale site, but they don't have prices. Can anyone give me details on the most commonly used stones for dresses, per gross? Thanks!


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California Blingin'
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Date Posted: Friday, October 30, 04:42:49pm

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Subject: Has anyone had experience with the janome 1600p?


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Date Posted: Friday, October 30, 03:47:47am

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Subject: When resize larger/smaller then 20% the nice satin stitch gets weird. Why is that?


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Brother owner
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Date Posted: Friday, October 30, 12:29:34am

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Subject: Making Dresses


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Ashley
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Date Posted: Thursday, October 29, 05:21:44pm
ok so i am a seamstress of sorts and it was brought to my attention that the dresses that the girls wear can be rather expensive. There have been a few requests from people that i start making the dresses but i have been reluctant because i really know nothing about Irish dancing. I have looked and the dresses and though some are complicated they would be rather simple to put together but i don't know where to start, or if there is a place to find just basic patterns that i will be able to elaborate on....any ideas?

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Subject: Advice


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First Timer
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Date Posted: Thursday, October 29, 08:44:33am
Hi there! I'm working on my first Irish Dance Costume. I have finished the stretch velvet bodice and it looks wonderful. We are really pleased with it. I'm planning on doing this as a two piece dress, so I have two questions. First, does anyone have any suggestions for a pattern for the under bodice? Second, I would actually like to make two skirts for my dancer - a three tier, and a double bubble puff skirt. As I'm not a very experienced seamstress, which would you recommend I attempt first? Thanks so much for your suggestions - this board is fantastic!

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Subject: Is anyone familiar with the L.A. garment district? I know where to find all the fabric shops, but I am looking for the area that has sewing accessories like the fancy appliques that Emerald Key is putting on their dresses. I'm told it's a few blocks away from the fabric.


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Going shopping!
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Date Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 05:30:50pm

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Subject: Black Nylon Velvet


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Date Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 11:18:31am
Hi, I am looking for some black nylon velvet. I have heard this is the material well known dressmakers use to make bodices on dresses. It looks really black and dark (not grey looking).. but cant find it anywhere. We desperatly need to order some. Can anybody help at all?
Thanks

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Subject: Does anyone know if you can buy Floriani thread in the 5000m cones? So far I can only find the 1000m little spools.


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dc
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Date Posted: Tuesday, October 27, 10:57:46am

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Subject: Question on necklines. When satin stiching your shaped neckline, do you satin stitch front and back and then join them at the shoulder seam, or sew first then satin stitch over the seams, Pros and cons please.


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Donna Rose
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Date Posted: Tuesday, October 27, 09:21:06am

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Subject: Can someone tell me, is buckram the same as vilene?


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alauna
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Date Posted: Tuesday, October 27, 06:18:54am

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Subject: Where can I get a box to ship a dress? Where could I get one? What is the best way to ship in the US.


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mom
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Date Posted: Monday, October 26, 09:24:32pm

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Subject: alterations on a dress


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Maureen (help)
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Date Posted: Monday, October 26, 04:17:45pm
Have an old traditonal irish dance dress would love to have it altered and modernized also wouldlike to add a lace collar and cuffs does anyone know were I'd begin

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Subject: Stabilizing Velvet!


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Wits End!
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Date Posted: Monday, October 26, 03:27:34pm
Help...trying all day to stabilize. I have velvet that is fairly lightweight that I'm trying to stablize. It's nonstretch and I bought it from Theatrehouse. I've tried several different stabilizers to no avail. All these little bubbles. I'm ready to skip this step alltogether at this point and hope for the best. or take scissors to it;) Any advise??

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Subject: I am making a low drop waist dress. If I hang the dress with the stiffer vilene to hold the shape


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thanks for insight
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Date Posted: Monday, October 26, 09:53:30am
do have to worry I have not started it underneath at the natural waist? Will the dress ride up when the dancer kicks up? Is the weight of the skirt enough to keep the body form fitting to the low drop waist? I am talking about 1 1/2 inches above the fullest part of the hip. I want this to be a one piece dress.

Any thoughts or ways you have accomplished the skirt hang on a long low waists? This will not be a bubble. I was going to shape the vilene as a normal one panel skirt then cut it just following the same lines of a natural waist panel but starting it wider at the low waist. Hope you can follow. Do you see any problems with this thinking?

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Subject: HELP!!!!!!! How do you get gem tac off of velvet?


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Date Posted: Monday, October 26, 09:41:21am
We just bought a solo dress with a solid black velvet bodice and decided to add rhinestone on the bottom. When my daughter put on the dress we found that it made her torso look very short. Does anyone have any idea as to how to remove gem tac from fabric?

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Subject: Hello Ladies. A friend of mine has sent me here to ask your advice. My daughter's dress arrived on Friday from a well known designer. Whilst the dress is wonderful, all we had hoped for and more, there is a problem with the neck. At the neck seams the shoulders stand proud by at least 1" each side.. I can get 2 fingers into the gap there. Can any one advise on what the cause is, is there an easy fix, or will we need to fly back to Ireland to have the maker look at the neck.


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Maria
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Date Posted: Monday, October 26, 08:01:47am

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Subject: Neckline Question - I am having heaps of trouble with a neckline - never encountered it before I got my new machine - the satin stitching just isn't neat I'm thinking maybe it's the bobbin thread anyone have any tips for the neckline edge? I stabilised it but it's still not good any advice appreciated thanks!


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frustrated
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Date Posted: Saturday, October 24, 09:37:47pm

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Subject: Anybody know where I can buy machine embroidery design for irish dance pumps. Thanks


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mags
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Date Posted: Saturday, October 24, 03:19:23am

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Subject: Wondering approx. how much would it cost to have a velvet vest (embroidered) and matching shirt made for size 7/8 boy.


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thanks.
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Date Posted: Saturday, October 24, 02:03:04am

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Subject: ok---basement just flooded---REALLY don't have time for this!!!


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AHHHH (:\)
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Date Posted: Friday, October 23, 01:46:23pm

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