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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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Subject: Just curious, anyone have links to the newest skirt styles or dresses? I know the GB pics are up but not much there that I see. Anyone have fav's?


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Interested to see the changes
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Date Posted: Friday, October 23, 10:50:49am


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Subject: For those of you working on dresses now, especially for the O


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Date Posted: Friday, October 23, 08:43:52am

Did you get many requests for "cupcake" style skirts? If so, which age range is most interested in purchasing this dress style?

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Subject: Attention all Customers!


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Dressmaker- and a good one too!
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Date Posted: Thursday, October 22, 08:10:28pm

I do not give weekly updates. Sometimes fabric is late, emails are lost, etc. No need to panic. Your dress is not late, but might be if I have to reply to you and every other dance mom who writes constantly looking for an update. You booked the dress in July for November completion- why do you need reassurance every week that your dress is in queue?
Just needed to get that off my chest.

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Subject: I just hate sewing these dresses now! 5 to finish before 7 am on Friday morning and I have to go to work all day tomorrow.


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Stressed out dressmaker
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Date Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 04:30:56pm


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Subject: does a three tiered ruffle design skirt have to have toole underneth or can you leave it soft


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me
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Date Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 12:48:31pm


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Subject: Seven Gates Designs


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Brandy McClarin
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Date Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 09:58:59am

Does anyone know where to get a hold of the Seven Gates embroidery designs? I am looking for the Celtic entwined bird design from a few years back to make companion "beginner" jumpers for the girls at our school. If anyone knows of where the appliques or digitized designs can be purchased, I'd be grateful!!!

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Subject: Hi everyone, I have a 3 tiered rah rah skirt and all three layers are interfaced and lined. There's a couple layers of tulle under the first 2 layers and then more layers on the bottom skirt. Do any of you put a stiff panel underneath or do you just keep adding tutu's till your hearts content??


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need more puff
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Date Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 06:10:52pm


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Subject: I was digging through my sewing room...more inside


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Need suggestions
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Date Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 01:59:14pm

and came across three spec dresses I started over 4 years ago. I have the bodice and two side panels embroidered/appliqued. If I purchased some soft fabric to coordinate could I still use the bodices? They are the traditional standard waisted type so I'm thinking if the pile yields more of the fabric I can add a mock "dropped waist" panel then add the ruffles to that. Even if I sold it for just a couple of hundred dollars it is better than it sitting unused. What suggestions might you all have?

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Subject: some nice pics of dresses at Great Britains at www.greatbritainchampionships.com


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have a look
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Date Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 09:14:48am


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Subject: Rhinestones


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Sr. Lady
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Date Posted: Sunday, October 18, 09:07:09pm

I am going to receive my first “new” dress and it will need to be stoned. How many rhinetones do most dresses usually use, in terms of gross packages? Oh, and what size? Is 34ss standard?

Also, the Rhinestone guy has Czech stones on his website that he says are better for stoning costumes and flash better at distances greater than 4 feet away. Has anyone used these? Are the better/worse/the same as Swarovski crystals? Would you recommend them? How about the hot fix ones?

To be honest I didn’t realize there was this much involved with rhinestones. Thank you for any advice you can offer.
-Sr. Lady

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Subject: Anyone know of a drycleaneror someone inNYC area who does i alterations to irish dance dresses and embroiders also, afraid to trust dress with ajust any drycleaner.


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desperate
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Date Posted: Sunday, October 18, 03:46:50pm

Need to have a collar added plus dress to have some alterations and some embroidery( I have the pattern) on my dress for the Oireachtas. I live in NYCand would appreicate it if someoone does this.

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Subject: Looking for fabric


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LynnToledo
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Date Posted: Saturday, October 17, 07:38:19pm

Hello all! I have been asked to update an older dress and need about 2 yards (meters) of the diamond holo-sequin in silver. I only have about half a yard left in my stash. I don't think they're making it any more... Thanks!

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Subject: What is the best way to attach a tiarra to a flat headband?


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Mary
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Date Posted: Saturday, October 17, 02:01:51pm


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Subject: I've been asked to send a 2nd hand dress to Australia from the US. UPS seems quite expensive. Any recommendations on the best way to ship?


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Anything I should know about customs? Thanks for your advice.
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Date Posted: Friday, October 16, 07:40:04am


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Subject: Hello all, I am interested in taking up embroidery as a hobby (I have NO experience). I was just looking for some advice on what machine would be appropriate for a beginner. Thanks!!


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Elizabeth
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Date Posted: Thursday, October 15, 01:10:55pm


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Subject: Can anyone give me some advice on how to get sweat marks out of raw silk material. I know you can use vodka for the smell but does this work for the stains as well. Also would this leave a water mark on material


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First timer
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Date Posted: Thursday, October 15, 05:49:14am


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