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Subject: Can anyone tell me where I can buy coral fabric please? Preferaby in the UK but anywhere would be OK
Author: Thank you [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Thursday, January 29, 01:38:10pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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If you are looking for a coral color you also need to state what type of fabric (ie. satin, sequin, burlap...) (NT) -- then we can help, Thursday, January 29, 05:06:14pm Sorry. I should have said I would like some coral gabardine or tough satin (or whatever is being used now), as the main fabric for a dress. (NT) -- Thank you, Friday, January 30, 02:43:15am Yes, please share if you find coral in a lightweight gaberdine please :) (NT) -- Been on the hunt for it too, Saturday, January 31, 08:38:05am https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/VF141-43-Lady-Mary-Coral-Stretch-Poly-Rayon-Gabardine-Suiting-Fabric.html (NT) -- bg, Saturday, January 31, 09:45:56am https://www.onlinefabricstore.net/coral-gabardine-fabric-.htm (NT) -- bg, Saturday, January 31, 09:48:39am Thank you for that. Is there any source in the UK please to save postage cost? (NT) -- Thanks, Sunday, February 01, 03:44:44am

Subject: Has anyone tried embroidering on chiffon? Thoughts??
Author: worried it will just shred... [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Monday, January 26, 03:07:48pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Maybe stabilize with with a sturdy water soluble stabilizer. And add in a layer of organza or tulle between chiffon and stabilizer? (NT) -- jbd, Monday, January 26, 05:36:22pm Yes, was thinking of backing with a layer of twinkle and possibly spraying very lightly with some spray adhesive. I know I'll have to just try it, but curious if anyone has had any success. (NT) -- Any thoughts?, Tuesday, January 27, 09:15:57am It's very easy once you've worked out the best backing option for your particular embroidery machine, but you do want something removable rather than twinkle satin which will totally change the overall effect. Just give it a go, and be prepared to watch over the machine till you work out what works best for you. (NT) -- Lovely effect though, worth the extra effort!, Tuesday, January 27, 02:08:10pm Ok, will give it a go! Thanks ladies!! (NT) -- :-), Tuesday, January 27, 10:17:07pm

Subject: Does commercial digitizing software let you have multiple users on different computers? Just curious. What to do if you have more than one person digitizing...
Author: jbd [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Monday, January 19, 11:14:49am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I use Pulse, which requires a dongle to open the program. You cannot buy dongles for multiple users, and have to repurchase for each computer. So far, one person digitizing works just fine, but I do wish the company was more flexible about multiple dongles. (NT) -- Not sure about other programs, Monday, January 19, 11:35:07am I use Bernina Artista, which also requires a dongle that comes 1 per software package. I believe the commercial program from Texmac (makes of Happy embroidery machines) may allow you to purchase an additional dongle for multiple users. Check with Rene Rosales to see. Here's his email: rrosales@texmacusa.com (NT) -- BJ, Irish Seams, Friday, January 23, 09:19:53am Can digitizing software be set up on a network perhaps a on a server running terminal services? (NT) -- LynnToledo, Friday, January 30, 08:10:20am

Subject: Can any of you kind ladies offer your opinions and how you would go about making a skirt like the one pictured here. Thank you.
Author: http://celticclassirishdance.tumblr.com/page/8 [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Thursday, January 15, 09:19:43am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Which dress are you referring to? There are several (NT) -- ., Thursday, January 15, 08:04:20pm The bottom R of page, top right hand dress, orange and black with a heavily embroidered skirt, Thank you, I didn't realise it was a link to the whole page..... Thank you (NT) -- op, Friday, January 16, 04:43:18am

Subject: DRESS AVAILABLE FOR SALE
Author: Lisa Meyer [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Wednesday, January 14, 09:46:21am This is a total shot in the dark, but would any dressmaker/seamstress be willing to purchase a dress to use material and/or over $100 worth of crystals? I have been desperately trying to sell dress but to no avail. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. http://getthatdress.com/18292/dress-x18292/ [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Depending on the dress and price, someone just starting out might be interested to use it as a pattern guidline. Can you include a link of where the dress is currently posted online for sale? (NT) -- .., Thursday, January 15, 08:19:33am Dress Link -- Lisa (Meyer), Thursday, January 15, 04:57:46pm

Subject: Antique Elna keeps jamming ...
Author: Thanks for any insights .... [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Sunday, January 11, 01:09:56pm I thought perhaps the skilled experienced seamstresses here may know what I am doing wrong - or maybe it's just the machine. I have a very old Elna (from the 1960's) that was my mother's but has always been a fine machine. I've had it serviced regularly and it just came back from repair. I am just an occasional sewer. A frequent problem is that the bobbin thread gets all wrapped up in the bobbin case, so much so that I have to cut everything and start over. What I think may be happening is that it's getting messed up when I switch back and forth from forward to reverse. Is there something I need to be mindful of? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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OP here. To note - tension OK, bobbin and upper thread are the same. Bobbin seems to wind OK. (NT) -- thx, Sunday, January 11, 01:24:33pm If you've just had it repaired, and it didn't have the problem previously, perhaps you should ask your repairman to check it again? You should have some sort of warranty with the repair (NT) -- ?, Sunday, January 11, 11:59:40pm sounds like its not threaded properly (NT) -- sewer, Monday, January 12, 07:47:55am I have a similar vintage Elna machine, and I've ad the same problem. Re thread it and it's fine. Good luck! (NT) -- ~Kris, Monday, January 12, 06:54:19pm Thanks for the replies. I guess it's called bird-nesting when that happens. Another forum suggested re-threading or, changing needle and also holding the leading upper and lower threads when starting to stitch. (NT) -- Learning ... Thanks!, Monday, January 12, 10:17:01pm If you re-thread and hold the upper and lower threads when starting and still get the problem, I would check the spring in the bobbin. Maybe it has failed and is allowing the bobbin to spin. It's a cheap replacement. (NT) -- BJ, Irish Seams, Friday, January 23, 09:22:35am

Subject: Anywhere to buy embroidery file for...
Author: sewing for my daughter [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Saturday, January 10, 08:23:31pm the outline shape of the large pear crystals? I'm looking to purchase an embroidery file of the outline that the large pear crystals fit in that I can manipulate in my basic software that came with my single needle machine.Prefer PES format. Any leads? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Are you doing any digitizing? It shouldn't be difficult to digitize this simple shape. (NT) -- hapily exploring my new software, Saturday, January 10, 09:11:19pm I emailed you a file. I hope it works for you. (NT) -- Good luck!, Sunday, January 11, 12:40:24am I've been looking for a file as well. Not sure how wide the satin stitch should be. Is it possible for you to send me the file as well? (NT) -- Dance mom, Sunday, January 11, 07:20:30am

Subject: Does anyone ever have problems with the mirror imaging function on their Bernina Software? Having an awful time of it today. Thought maybe I was trying to mirror to much design at once but I've had no problems with much larger designs. Getting frustrated!!
Author: Thanks, needed to vent. [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Sunday, January 04, 01:41:30pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I don't have the Bernina program, but when my computer or embroidery machine seems to be overwhelmed, I turn everything off (not just the program! The whole computer), and take a 10-15 min break before restarting. Most of the time that solves the problem, and when it doesn't I have a clearer head for troubleshooting. (NT) -- Good luck!, Sunday, January 04, 08:23:52pm Did all the usual shut downs and reboots. Just a day full of "not responding". Managed to get things moving after a lot of hair pulling LOL (NT) -- Thanks, needed to vent., Monday, January 05, 09:09:41am

Subject: 10% off SALE on all website orders at www.feisnstuff.com. What better way to ring in the new year than with a new little something? Enter code at checkout: feisnstuff. Offer valid January 1 to January 7. Happy New Year!
Author: Sonia [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Wednesday, December 31, 07:41:26pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Midwest Region U9 dress requirements
Author: Pennie Drew Dresses [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Wednesday, December 31, 01:43:41pm Just wanted to double check... "Twinkle Satin" and "micro velvet" are okay for the U9 no bling rule in the Midwest region? I think they sometimes go by other names, but that is what I am used to calling them so I hope that you all know what I am talking about. :) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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twinkle satin (crystal satin/sparkle satin) that looks like a cross between satin and organza, is fine. Satin with flecks of glitter is not ok. I haven't heard anything against any types of velvet. Unless it has glitter in it. (NT) -- JBD, Wednesday, December 31, 05:00:31pm Are patterned fabrics ok for skirt linings? Like a polka dot cotton print fabric? (NT) -- not familiar with rules either, Thursday, January 01, 05:28:05am Why would you add polka dots anywhere anyway? (NT) -- Aren't they out of fashion?, Thursday, January 01, 09:44:24pm Because the child wants them perhaps? (NT) -- No need to be rude, Monday, January 05, 07:21:11am I wouldn't. I doubt the side stage costume check would catch that but you don't want to risk disqualification. And they are not allowed on the outside of the dress. (NT) -- JBD, Thursday, January 01, 10:05:07am list of rules inside. As of January 2015 the rules also apply to feisanna, which will include out of region dancers. -- jbd, Thursday, January 01, 10:26:26am

Subject: Block digitizing or other? For those with Bernina software or similar.
Author: Thank you. [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Tuesday, December 30, 01:31:40pm Hello. I am just exploring Bernina v6 software (Christmas gift, yay!). I was wondering if you are using the block digitizing or other method for the Irish designs. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I use a combination of block and satin stitch usually. Occasionally I use the closed object set as satin stitch. (NT) -- JBD, Tuesday, December 30, 02:37:50pm Thank you (NT) -- ., Wednesday, December 31, 10:16:00am

Subject: sources for Twinkle/sparkle/crystal satin in US
Author: jbd [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Tuesday, December 30, 12:39:20pm besides Syfabrics, Caddy200448 ebay store. I vaguely remember a store was going to start carrying it but can't remember what it was. Thanks! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Action Fabrics in Westmont, IL, has it. A little more expensive than the other two stores you mentioned, but their customer service can't be beat. (NT) -- ., Tuesday, December 30, 06:22:36pm I seem to recall someone posting that they had talked to a company that said they were going to start carrying it, but I don't remember which company it was. Maybe that person will see your message. (NT) -- :-), Friday, January 02, 12:24:59pm

Subject: Can anyone help me with sourcing dangling rectangular blocks fabric, similar to Codie Shiels and Niamh Neale's red skirts please
Author: ? [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Tuesday, December 30, 04:28:32am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Hello Ladies, I'm looking for a fabric similar to this one (link inside) but would prefer a solid back round instead of the mesh
Author: A Mom [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Tuesday, December 23, 06:07:38pm http://www.spandexdepot.com/stores/sequins-fabrics-dance-diva-sequins-5magenta-black-dance-diva-sequins-p-2011.html Any help appreciated. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Are you really sure you want fabric like that? Very rough sequins which will shred other fabrics, and also this type of fabric was used on ID dresses about 2 years ago now, so rather out of date (NT) -- !, Tuesday, December 23, 11:12:54pm I don't believe what you want exists. Options include overlaying this fabric over a solid black fabric or purchasing the Roman sequins in solid magenta or solid black. (NT) -- dm, Wednesday, December 24, 07:07:39pm

Subject: Burda Vintage magazine
Author: Kirsten [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Saturday, December 20, 07:07:28am I just bought the Burda Vintage magazine and it has a pattern for a dropped waist dress in it. The waist looks more dropped than the Vogue pattern. It is a ballgown and sleeveless, but it may be a good starting point for some of us when you can get the magazine (I bought mine in Holland). [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: FDTA Dresses
Author: OP Teacher [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Friday, December 19, 09:47:03am Can anyone here recommend a DM that make dresses for FDTA dance schools? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I just googled FDTA... by the pictures in the gallery it looks like any competent dressmaker with embroidery assets could make these costumes. Maybe just find a local dressmaker? (NT) -- BJ, Irish Seams, LLC (Rockville, MD, USA), Friday, December 19, 12:17:20pm Where are you located? (NT) -- :), Saturday, December 20, 11:04:56am www.irishdanceshop.com (NT) -- help, Tuesday, January 13, 12:58:20pm

Subject: Business question
Author: -- [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Friday, December 05, 04:51:09pm Has anyone else found a small business consultation helpful? I've been hesitant to pay a consultant since this business is so niche, but that might not actually be relevant. Any thoughts? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Are you looking for a consutation to help with fiinancing or overall setup and running of a "dressmaking shop"? (NT) -- .., Sunday, December 07, 10:26:36am Both, but with more focus on the latter. Getting in touch with the local small business development center will probably answer my question, I was just curious to know if anyone else had any experience doing that. (NT) -- OP, Monday, December 08, 01:16:50pm Haven't talked with them yet but I have found the group "SCORE" (Senior Corps of Retired Executives). Have heard they are very helpful. You might check in your area. (NT) -- ds, Monday, December 08, 04:14:16pm Thank you for the suggestion! I will look into that. (NT) -- OP, Monday, December 08, 04:30:43pm I had a consultation with SCORE a few years ago. I found it very helpful for some questions about different types of business formats (sole proprietor vs partnerships etc). (NT) -- Sonia, Thursday, December 11, 06:48:40pm Will you be focusing on solos, school costumes, or both? Do you do your own digitizing and embroidery or will you be using someone else? Will you be making dresses for local dancers only or will you be doing long distance dresses also? Lots of scenarios that will require different operating procedures. If you want to leave your contact info, I have some information that might be helpful. (NT) -- :), Wednesday, December 10, 11:24:23pm I used the Small Business Development Center. Great classes at reasonable prices and free advice from an advisor. (NT) -- a dm, Sunday, December 14, 04:30:19pm read EVERYTHING! Highly recommend "Entreleadership" by Dave Ramsey and "The E-Myth" by Michael Gerber (NT) -- BJ, Irish Seams, Sunday, December 14, 04:31:41pm Thank you SO MUCH for the ideas/reccomendations, I will start reading now and go from there. This board is the best! (NT) -- OP, Thursday, December 18, 06:28:28am

Subject: getting lipstick off a dress
Author: sndm [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Thursday, December 04, 07:28:20am its on sequins and on something else, kind looks like a cross between gabardine and poly shantung (it has slubs) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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It would depend on whether the fabric is washable or not. I just got red lipstick out of white bridal satin by using a mild solution of dish washing liquid desolved in warm water. (more) -- ., Friday, December 05, 07:36:20pm

Subject: Embroidery software -Generations Plus Automatic digitising home embroidery. For sale on ebay.
Author: DM [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Tuesday, December 02, 11:27:10pm If you have any questions please email me. Jillian [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Looking for a certain color
Author: Searching [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Monday, December 01, 10:27:17pm Dancer has a certain color in mind for her next solo. She pointed out the bright blue LED light on an electronic device and said "that blue!" Looking for a very very vivid bright royal blue. Does anyone have any ideas? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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The closest thing I've found is the royal blue crystal satin (ebay seller has the brightest), but it still isn't that BRIGHT royal. I've had 6 different dancers looking for it this year, and still can't find that shade. Please share if you have any luck! (NT) -- --, Tuesday, December 02, 03:41:35pm Did anyone tried the Chinese Blue from Glitz Glamour? http://www.glitzonline.com/c/organza_fabric.html (NT) -- Is it turquoise?, Tuesday, December 02, 09:18:45pm I love the China Blue sparkle satin, but itn's not really a royal. Try putting the royal blue sparke over a layer of white satin or cotton to lighten/brighten it. (NT) -- BJ, Thursday, December 04, 11:18:29am it's...... stupid fat fingers! (NT) -- BJ, Thursday, December 04, 11:19:17am*

Subject: Boys Vest with Side Zip
Author: cmjackson (uber-novice) [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Monday, December 01, 08:37:34am I am working on my first side-zip vest for my son. I altered a front-button pattern and am now attaching lining. I cannot figure out which parts I can stitch together with ride-sides together and still turn it right-side-out afterwards. Would hate to stitch too much and not be able to turn it or too little and end up with a lot more hand stitching than I need to do. Any insights? Really would appreciate some help - the plan is for him to wear it for his Oireactas solos on Friday! (Yes, I know I'm cutting it close. :} ) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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It's been awhile but I think you need to do the neckline first, clip curves, pull through and make look nice. Then you can do just the front edge by putting all of the vest inside. Then open and do the same with the back edge. Then you have the side seams left like ususal. (NT) -- hope that helps, Monday, December 01, 10:31:12am Side Zip Vest -- cmjackson, Monday, December 01, 12:42:45pm I do each piec separately. I sew the neckline, armholes, and bottom edges, leaving the sides and shoulders open. Then trim, clip, turn press. Serge the sides and shoulders (lining to fabric), then sew the vest together. This lets me leave room at the shoulders and sides for let out and make it an inexpensive alteration. (NT) -- BJ, Thursday, December 04, 11:24:28am pieces makes I need to quit typing until I have had some sleep! (NT) -- BJ, Thursday, December 04, 11:25:37am

Subject: Crystalling tulle
Author: Dancer [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Sunday, November 30, 07:26:21pm Hi dressmakers, My mom just recently finished my latest dress just in time for the Oireachtas. It has an all sequin top and a tulle skirt, so to balance out the lack of sparkle on the bottom half, I have ordered 2 gross of ss34 crystals. I have done quite a bit of sparkling before, but never tulle. The skirt is only 2 layers of tulle and has a satin underskirt. My question is, how do you go about crystalling? Do you put something under the tulle to stop the glue from seeping? Should I aim to crystal one layer and not the other? I still want it to have a "free floating" look Thanks [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I just finished working on a dress with multiple layers of chiffon. There were no stones on the top layer and 24ss to 30ss AB stones on the second layer to get a bit of twinkle with movement. (NT) -- LynnToledo, Wednesday, December 03, 08:22:06am ...forgot to add: Yes, you will need to put something between the layers to keep them from sticking together as you glue. (NT) -- LynnToledo, Wednesday, December 03, 08:26:12am

Subject: What do you think?
Author: Discuss [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Friday, November 28, 10:51:41am Do you think it is ok for dressmakers to post photos of dancers on their website/Facebook that include dancers wearing dresses they did not make? Personally I would never post photos of dancers in another designer's dress on my website, and if a customer sent me a photo of multiple dancers I would either crop out dresses that were not mine or not post the photo. It was brought to my attention that a BNDM has a photo on Facebook that includes a dancer wearing one of my dresses. Someone commented about how all the amazing dresses were designed by this BNDM and the BNDM did not post a corrective comment saying that some are not the BNDM's dresses. I am annoyed. What are your thoughts? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Could you not just post a photo of your dress on your Facebook page? I believe people generally do look at many of the dressmakers' sites, not only the BNDM sites. I'm much more offended by being accused of copying a BN dress, when I haven't, than in being photographed together with BN dresses! (NT) -- Consider it flattery they didn't crop your dress out?, Friday, November 28, 02:36:42pm That's just the point isn't it? If people see the dress on the bndm site and then see it on a sndm site they will assume the sndm copied the bndm. I think it is definitely wrong of the bndm (or any dm) to post photos that include dresses they did not make. (NT) -- -, Saturday, November 29, 11:36:19am One of my dresses is on the same picture, thought it was funny and yes a little annoying. (NT) -- SND, Friday, November 28, 04:18:33pm I thought there might be other designer's dresses in there as well, but I wasn't sure. (NT) -- .., Friday, November 28, 08:20:22pm NO It is not ok for a dressmaker to post photos of dresses they did not make to their Facebook page, website, or any other site, without clarifying that they did not make the dress. It can give potential customers the impression that the work was done by the dressmaker posting the photos. If a new customer books an order based on what they think was produced by the dressmaker posting the photo, well, that might be considered fraud, wouldn't it? Minimally it would be unethical and unprofessional. (NT) -- ., Saturday, November 29, 08:41:37am I would send the bndm a private message requesting that they either remove the photo or post a correction stating which dress is yours. Or -- post a reply to the photo yourself., Sunday, November 30, 11:08:02pm I was going to suggest the same - if it's on theiZDPr public Facebook account you can certainly post a comment pointing out your dress in the picture.. (NT) -- the private request should be sent regardless., Tuesday, December 02, 07:50:11am

Subject: I have wrote to Ann from taoknitter a few times n the last month and have had no response
Author: anyone have any idea is something wrong (MF) [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Monday, November 24, 01:44:02pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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You might try contacting her through the yahoo group. Others with difficulty contacting her have been able to let her know there. (NT) -- ., Tuesday, November 25, 10:47:13am what is the address? (NT) -- TY, Wednesday, November 26, 12:32:01pm You need to request to become a member. Sorry, I assumed you already were. -- link inside, Thursday, November 27, 01:16:46am So I take it the side pleats will need to be nice and deep? (NT) -- dm, Wednesday, December 10, 07:45:07am

Subject: Hi. Construction advise please.The new Gavin/Doire gorgeous 3 panel dresses, are they made with a traditional pleat (slightly bulky) or just a stiffened small panel stitched half way down edge to secure, I have not seen one close up enough to have a little look.
Author: dm [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Monday, November 24, 07:15:21am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Doire's are just panels, no pleat. (NT) -- ds, Monday, November 24, 11:32:48am Gavin's are also just panels, no pleats. And the backs are the old style half skirt in one piece inverted pleat. (NT) -- me, Wednesday, November 26, 02:44:57pm

Subject: So, got a new dress
Author: ? [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Sunday, November 23, 03:14:46pm everything's fine, then a few weeks later had someone else take it apart to make some changes. Shouldn't the original dm pay that cost? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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? So if everything was fine why was the dress taken apart? If you decided to make changes, then it has nothing to do with the original dressmaker. (NT) -- Do I understand it correctly?, Sunday, November 23, 06:01:31pm correct (NT) -- '', Sunday, November 23, 08:50:54pm If the original dressmaker made the changes, because the dress was not right in some way, then perhaps they would have absorbed the cost. However, asking another dressmaker to alter the dress is something you would need to pay for yourself, especially if it was fine when first received (NT) -- as you say., Sunday, November 23, 07:29:32pm You accepted delivery of the dress and did not express any concerns or complaints. If you had an issue with it you should have immediately contacted the dressmaker. The minute you let anyone else "take it apart" you of solved the original dressmakers of any fiscal or material responsibilit. (NT) -- Gina-Foster, Sunday, November 23, 07:39:44pm This is a scenario -- op, Monday, November 24, 02:07:38pm Hey, I had a mom come back to me A YEAR LATER demanding I remake her daughters dress ... The dance was now 5 (yes, FIV) inches taller, with a B cup (a year before she had no cup), 3 inches skinnier in the waist and 1 inch larger in the hips. Yes, puberty complete .... Needless to say that garnered a lot of laughter but no remake of the dress (NT) -- Gina-Foster, Wednesday, November 26, 10:37:32am Im not surprised. People are nuts sometimes! If all dms went on strike, (NT) -- maybe they'd appreciate it more., Wednesday, November 26, 06:25:43pm Sorry ...absolved ... I hate autocorrect (NT) -- Gina-Foster, Sunday, November 23, 07:41:10pm

Subject: Crease at waist
Author: Jamie [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Sunday, November 23, 12:55:30pm Any suggestions on how to decrease an indent ion/fold/crease at the waistline? Once she dances the creases in the waist stat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Make a triangle of Timtex or several layers of heavy fusible interfacing. Place it down in the 'V' at the base of the bodice and stitch it to the extra fabric or darts to keep it in place. You can cover it in muslin if you like. (NT) -- BJ, Thursday, December 04, 11:29:48am

Subject: You think ID dresses are embellished? Check these out!
Author: wow [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Tuesday, November 18, 10:31:52pm http://www.pinterest.com/source/lacollezionedianna.com/ [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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wow---just wow!! (NT) -- bg, Wednesday, November 19, 07:18:00am Aaaaaaaaaaamaziiiiiiiiiiiing!! That's a lot of E600!! LOLOL (NT) -- :o), Wednesday, November 19, 09:05:40am AMAZING works of art! (NT) -- WOW, Wednesday, November 19, 11:31:40am Yes. Artwork it IS! beautiful work and the colors! wow (NT) -- //, Tuesday, November 25, 07:07:16pm I'm making specialty jackets with lots of embellishments, (NT) -- that's how I found these., Wednesday, November 19, 02:22:38pm Curious how much these go for. http://www.showtimeshowclothing.com/store/20140728124155.html (NT) -- Only around $4,000, Wednesday, November 19, 03:36:56pm "Like a rhinestone cowboy....." (NT) -- Always wondered what that song meant, Wednesday, November 19, 08:42:19pm Interesting... some of the lower cost shirts are a print Lycra/spandex that has been embellished with a fortune in rhinestones. (Mostly labor there.) (NT) -- LynnToledo, Thursday, November 20, 11:04:12am

Subject: Paypal question...
Author: wondering [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Monday, November 17, 01:51:37pm I used my paypal mastercard to send a fed ex box and they didn't claim the money in time and it expired. Anyone have this happen? Wondering if they will invoice me or the customer to try and get paid. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Help with REMOVING fraycheck
Author: Thank You [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Sunday, November 16, 07:05:47pm Was going over embroidery with Fraycheck, when the tip of bottle fell off. Made a bit of a mess on the velvet. Any suggestions on how or if it can be removed or saved, or do I need to re-embroider this rather intricate piece. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Rather than trying to find a solution, you could probably re-embroider the piece in the same time or less, and just move on. (NT) -- Unless you can cover it with crystals?, Sunday, November 16, 07:22:43pm I've heard that soaking in rubbing alcohol will take it out. I don't know what that would do to your fabric or embroidery though. I guess you wouldn't be any worse off than you are now. (NT) -- Good luck., Monday, November 17, 07:19:59pm I found this post from another forum. (inside) -- hth, Monday, November 17, 07:23:17pm THANK YOU VERY MUCH (NT) -- I really appreciate it, Monday, November 17, 10:31:21pm Let us know if it works! (NT) -- ., Tuesday, November 18, 08:53:41pm

Subject: Looking for ideas for a last minute team costume. Yes, sadly it is last minute... Any help would be appreciated. Just looking for skirt options. Will be wearing with a black leotard.
Author: thanks [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Wednesday, November 12, 12:44:36pm Any suggestions would be helpful. Any suggestions on shops or stores that might carry something? Or how to find a velvet skirt or something generic? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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If you're in the US, H&M has some nice black skirts for around $20-30; my team last year bought those and added some sequin trim from a fabric store to the hem to give it a little more sparkle. (NT) -- Good luck!, Wednesday, November 12, 06:50:30pm thanks, i appreciate it! will look into that (NT) -- :-), Thursday, November 13, 07:37:45am We have plain and embellished skirts for teams. Check out our FB page for our latest addition. BJ, Irish Seams, LLC, Rockville, MD (NT) -- www.irishseams.com, Thursday, November 13, 11:31:14am

Subject: Drawing programs

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Date Posted: Wednesday, November 12, 08:45:49am

Hi Ladies, I'm thinking of starting a few tutorials to learn the basics of computer aided design/drawing. Asking for your thoughts on which programs you think are best for what we do. Adobe Illustrator or Corel? Essentially they are the same principals but curious to any input you may have from your experience. Thanks for anything you can offer.

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Subject: Does anyone have a 3/4-1 yard of the purple crystal satin from syfabrics? Their website is down, tried emailing with no response, and the phone number I found online isn't being answered. I just don't have quite enough. I'd like to pay for express shipping if anyone has it.
Author: Thanks. [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Saturday, November 08, 04:23:09pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Which purple - there are several. I have a couple of them. (NT) -- ml, Saturday, November 08, 08:08:02pm My receipt just says "Purple Crystal Satin" I know different dye lots are all slightly different, but as far as I remember they only had 1 purple crystal satin for sale and then a lighter one called lavendar or lilac. I need the darker purple. I originally purchased it in September, but I do have an overlay I can put over it if necessary if the color is not exact. (NT) -- Thanks., Sunday, November 09, 11:35:44pm Update. I was able to get Sy Fabrics on the phone today. They are still open and in business, but there is something wrong with their website. They said they are working on it and were able to send me the fabric I needed since I knew exactly what I wanted. (NT) -- Whew!, Monday, November 10, 06:12:11pm

Subject: I have some pretty fabric to sell if interested email for pics...
Author: tvc [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Friday, November 07, 03:58:58pm Both are that slinky fabric with glitter designs. One is black with red and the other is gold with tiny rainbow color flecks. They are pretty, but I have too much. Available, 3 yrds of the red and 5 yrds of the gold. It can be used for appliques, or parts of a design. 5.00 per yrd. Thanks! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Wow I wish I only had that much excess fabric haha! You got me thinking maybe I should list some of my stash somewhere! (NT) -- !, Friday, November 07, 07:23:45pm Maybe we all could trade with each other? (NT) -- Im always looking for new things., Friday, November 07, 07:40:47pm

Subject: design and embroidery software question
Author: bg [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Thursday, November 06, 10:08:48am in the rising star video posted Oct 16, it shows a computer program for design and I believe digitizing. Does anyone know which program this is? Is it Wilcom? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I heard somewhere that Gavin uses Punto, and since Keith comes from Gavin I just assumed he would stick with the software he was familiar with. I don't actually know this, just my speculations (NT) -- sndm, Thursday, November 06, 11:06:53am Its Punto,you can see the name in the very top of the screen. (NT) -- DM, Thursday, November 06, 03:00:24pm can punto do things that Bernina artista v6 cannot? (NT) -- bg, Friday, November 07, 06:41:14am

Subject: Need suggestions-- I have a sequined dress with double the Pellon to sew threw. I can get the needle through but it will not grab a bobbin thread any suggestions?
Author: PLEASE HELP ME! :( [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Wednesday, November 05, 08:11:42am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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My #1 suggestion is to use a size 16 needle. (NT) -- ., Wednesday, November 05, 09:13:26am I will try that. Thank you! (NT) -- OP, Wednesday, November 05, 09:45:50am The needle did the trick!! (NT) -- Thank you-OP, Friday, November 07, 02:31:57pm Can you cut down the top layer of Pellon to just below the seam? (NT) -- sndm, Wednesday, November 05, 03:14:34pm Definitely cut out some layers. Theres no need to sew through so much thickness (NT) -- Good Luck!, Wednesday, November 05, 03:46:59pm Another tip to help reduce needle breakage is to put a topper over the sequin when you're sewing together. (NT) -- xx, Wednesday, November 05, 05:47:52pm

Subject: THere was a post a few months ago asking about the new Gavin 3 panels. I got a look at one at a feis this weekend on the used dress rack.
Author: dressmaker wannabe in Ohio [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Tuesday, November 04, 07:11:34am There is no frame or ruffled underskirt underneath. The panels are not pleated like the old 3 panel dresses. Each of the three front panel sections is a separate panel and the two parts that look like the inside fold of the pleat (what we used to call the "flash lining") are also just separate stiffened panels. So there are really just 5 flaps attached at the waist, with the larger panel flaps overlapping the two smaller flaps. The overlaps are sewn down about 2-3 inches. All 5 flaps are so rigid yet lightweight, I swear they are using a stiff plastic (like you make quilting templates from) instead of pellon or Vilene. The back of the skirt is made like a traditional school dress skirt with 4 pleated sections. The front and back are joined by topstitching the edge of the side front panel to the skirt back. My DD claims this pattern would be super easy to dance in. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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There is a picture of a similar type skirt on the Doire facebook page from the Australian Nationals (black velvet with white & blue embroider and blue flashes). The action shots show how the panels move-- not unlike the gladiator skirts from past years just with different shaped panels. (NT) -- LynnToledo, Tuesday, November 04, 07:54:52am those are great pics...Doire's still has a side pleat... (NT) -- bg, Wednesday, November 05, 08:09:33am I thought there was a rule that the skirt front had to be a continus piece. I assume there were a few problems with gaps when the old gladiator skirts were in fashion. (NT) -- ., Monday, November 17, 07:26:32pm Whoops, not sure how that happened.....continuous (NT) -- ., Monday, November 17, 07:28:11pm* I made 2 of the gladiator skirt dresses for dd. She really liked to dance in them. When she kicked or cut, her leg would come out between the panels. I think there is so much overlap on the newer 3 panels, legs do not come out between them. They are easy to dance in (NT) -- The old style was "outlawed", Friday, November 21, 09:15:18am

Subject: looking for dressmaker to alter a dress in the NYC area, anybody have any leads?
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Subject: I'm curious if anyone has been asked to do an "Anna" inspired dress. My friend's daughter has Frozen on and I can easily picture an Irish dress based on that character.
Author: mp [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Saturday, November 01, 04:55:05pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I have and it's been done a couple times (NT) -- google frozen or anna irish dance dress, Saturday, November 01, 07:23:05pm really watch this as disney is very protective of it's copyright!! (NT) -- surprised that they haven't already pulled them, Monday, November 03, 12:11:12pm

Subject: In Bernina vs 7 is there a way to change how the special satin stitch splits? I want to set it wider...
Author: sndm [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Thursday, October 30, 09:20:49pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Not really sure, but I do not think that you can. One of the reasons that it does not cost as much as the Wilcom. Could be wrong, tho. Ways to work around it...sort of. (NT) -- *, Sunday, November 02, 01:39:12am*

Subject: Just thought I'd pass this bit of info on. I called Eclectic Products, which makes the E6000, and asked them if the product with the red circle on the package that says "Best for Creating" is different from the one with the silver circle that says "Automotive and Industrial".
Author: Sonia [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Thursday, October 30, 10:55:40am The answer is that they are exactly the same formulation, only the Automotive and Industrial is thicker. The bonding properties and the formulation of the adhesive are the same. Also the one sold for beading is the same product, just sold in a tube with a smaller nozzle suitable for working with beads. Just thought I'd pass that along. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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THANK YOU! I always preferred the larger one as it adheres faster with less "travelling" of the crystals. Now I know why :) (NT) -- KD, Thursday, October 30, 12:21:45pm Great to know, thanks!! (NT) -- ~Kris, Friday, October 31, 07:18:44am

Subject: Does anyone know what the fabric is that rising star use to make some of their bodices? not velvet or a satin it's got no sheen and looks to have a visible weave? help would be greatly appreciated!
Author: dressmaker bristop uk [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 09:04:47am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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A link to a picture would help. (NT) -- ., Thursday, October 30, 07:29:59am Looks like a gabardine. (NT) -- Above poster, Thursday, October 30, 07:57:06am I've seen some with the non-shiny side of poly silk (celtic star seems to prefer that for their gold/nude color sleeves), and some that looks like the crepe carried by white lodge. It's very smooth, and the colors are nice. Haven't used it yet though, customers really don't seem to like it. Waiting for it to be more popular... lol (NT) -- --, Friday, October 31, 09:22:48am Yes , we need more of the BNDM to use it so the sheep know it's o.k. (NT) -- :-I, Friday, October 31, 05:41:37pm

Subject: Has anyone had trouble accessing dance.net today? I am getting an "access denied: Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock' (2)" message.
Author: LynnToledo [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Monday, October 27, 10:40:10pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Yup, I was :( (NT) -- KD, Monday, October 27, 11:45:22pm Whewww... thought it was my computer. Must be some issue with the server that hosts the site. (NT) -- LynnToledo, Tuesday, October 28, 07:43:53am

Subject: Satin stitch width?
Author: -- [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Sunday, October 26, 09:28:47am I've been looking at a lot of dresses, and dressmakers seem to use a huge variation in satin stitch widths. Do the super wide 8-9mm satin stitches hold up ok, or do they pull like crazy? I like how smooth they look but don't want to waste all that time embroidering something that doesn't wear well! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I find it looses tension when you get to corners. I prefer the satin special option if you're using bernina software. Not sure what it would be called in other programs. (NT) -- imho, Sunday, October 26, 10:26:53pm Too wide and they snag unless a line of crystals gets glued to it. Some of the really wide looking embroidery is really multiple narrower rows of satin stitching, and I have also seen the really wide with a straight stitch down the center to hold in place. (NT) -- me, Monday, October 27, 05:13:38pm I usually split the column width for anything wider than 7m, but I guess I'm just wondering if thats overkill. I'll have to experiment of course, but was hoping some other people might have opinions on how width the satin stitch can be before it is "too wide". (NT) -- OP, Monday, October 27, 06:51:32pm

Subject: Does anyone know where to get a nice crisp tulle?
Author: sndm [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Saturday, October 25, 10:44:54am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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hancocks has some real stiff tulle (NT) -- dm, Saturday, October 25, 06:04:17pm Try to avoid using the nasty really stiff tulle, so scratchy, when less stiff tulle is available (NT) -- !, Saturday, October 25, 06:40:32pm

Subject: Skirt question
Author: Just curious what others are doing [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Saturday, October 25, 08:28:47am Are people still doing skirts in a rectangular shape? If so, approximately how long a length are you using? I've noticed some really nice full skirts recently and wondering if they aren't maybe cutting out in a semi full circle? I can't seem to make mine as full with a rectangle and I'm cutting approximately 60-65 inch lengths. Should it be more? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I make strips and pleat or gather. (NT) -- sdm, Saturday, October 25, 06:06:14pm Depending how deeply pleated, I use about 110 to 135". For a small dress, 27" hip, I am using 3 strips 36 to 45" long. One for the front, and one each for the back panels. (NT) -- ., Saturday, October 25, 10:37:51pm Ok, so that's similar to what I'm doing. Approx 60" for the front and then 30" for each back. Just seems when I pull it up at the sides I'm losing a lot of fullness (NT) -- must be missing something..., Sunday, October 26, 10:17:02am If you need that much for the front, then each back panel should have similar amount, about 60" each, not 30". Need to gather much more on the sides. (NT) -- hth, Sunday, October 26, 11:00:46am Ok, Thank You! Will definitely give this a go. (NT) -- thank you, thank you!, Sunday, October 26, 12:24:03pm

Subject: In case anyone needs a professional hotfix tool
Author: on eBay [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Thursday, October 23, 10:34:01am http://www.ebay.com/itm/281470179605?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: In september I posted asking about where to go in the NY garment district....just got back...all I can say is WOW!!

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Date Posted: Wednesday, October 22, 03:22:45pm

I had 2 1/2 hrs....not nearly enough time to just look around...no set projects in mind (Of course I got an emergency order for a tiny solo the day AFTER I got home from my trip!!) I was able to just take in the shops, see what they offer and buy a few fun things....it was incredible. If you ever get a chance to spend an afternoon there, do it. And yes, I was able to get a MOOD bag...bought myself a wool/cashmere blend to make a coat - a last minute splurge and so worth it. Thanks MJ for the suggestions on where to go!

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Subject: Do any of you girls still use a regular machine for satin stiching?.....
Author: more [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Wednesday, October 22, 02:51:02pm I would love to get an embroidery machine, but they are so expensive and I dont know where to start. Do you have them financed? Buy local? What do you use and how do you know what to look for. Im not a beginner. What is good but least expensive..thanks! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I still do...I have a Janome Memory Craft 6500....been using it for 12 years....I use it a lot...the current model is the 6600. Highly recommend it. (NT) -- dc, Wednesday, October 22, 03:11:11pm Thanks, now can you put your designs in this? I see some on ebay.. (NT) -- op, Wednesday, October 22, 03:16:17pm it's not an embroidery machine....just a regular machine that I use to do satin stitch around applique and do linework with....the way it used to be done. (NT) -- dc, Wednesday, October 22, 05:15:27pm I use a U20 singer Industrial for applique and wide satin stitch, all my work is free form.Have used this machine for years, goes very fast so takes a little time to get used to.I also have a second U20 for putting the dresses together so I am not changing the tension and stitch all the time. (NT) -- B.D., Wednesday, October 22, 06:48:18pm thanks girls. :-) (NT) -- op, Thursday, October 23, 12:24:43pm You're looking for something with the biggest hoop size possible. If you make a lot of dresses you're best bet is to jump right in to the large extension hoop/table that is offered by the Toyota and Tajima machines. I also believe there's a Happy Machine too? Yes, they are expensive, but you can get them financed. I put out the money for a small home embroidery machine only to end up buying the large machine a couple years later. (NT) -- Wasted money on the small machine for me., Friday, October 24, 08:28:49am

Subject: what type of facing would you use for a tie? Mine is very thin but seems to make the tie 'hard' - if that makes sense?
Author: DM [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Wednesday, October 22, 10:17:44am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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use soft fabric facing. I like the end effect. proper tie backing is sewn in and time consuming (NT) -- dm, Wednesday, October 22, 11:59:16am much appreciated (NT) -- DM, Thursday, October 23, 12:28:40pm

Subject: Has anyone else's iron melted itself or is that something that happens to just me?
Author: 2nd time in 5 years [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Saturday, October 18, 02:59:34pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Do you mean the plastic part of the iron melted? I've never had that happen! Yikes! Which brand/model? (NT) -- --, Sunday, October 19, 11:37:35am It was the actual metal. It cracked & bubbled. (NT) -- OP, Monday, October 20, 10:46:01am

Subject: I've had this box of needles in a drawer in my sewing room for ages. They were the wrong ones and I didn't figure it out until I'd used two. If anyone wants these, I'll send them to you for the cost of the postage. They are round, no flat side.
Author: Sonia [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Thursday, October 16, 01:32:46pm The box says Madeira Prazisions Sticknadem D-79188. (That might be 79108, number is obscured.) 90/#14/R-SES. Chromium. There are about 98 in the box. Hopefully someone can use them! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Anyone know of a US source for Vilene? I can only find UK stores. Or is there a comparable Pellon product
Author: MJ [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 04:54:32pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I use decor bond craft fuse # 809 works great. Buy bolts of 10 yrds from walmart. 20.00 (NT) -- dm, Wednesday, October 15, 03:39:08pm Once I couldn't get Timtex or Firmflex anymore I switched to the Pellon Peltex. Since I fuse the fabric panels to the Peltex, it was stiff enough. If I wasn't going to fuse, and it needed to be very stiff, I fused 2 layers of the Peltex. It is basically the same as Timtex/Firmflex, just thinner. (NT) -- Ann, Thursday, October 16, 09:49:11am I purchase from this company: http://www.customdancewear.com/kv1001.html (NT) -- --, Thursday, October 16, 10:44:20am When you click to order it says "Irish Dance non-woven dress stiffener, 5 yards is not orderable. (NT) -- same for 10 yards, Thursday, October 16, 11:46:34am Oh, sorry for the bad link! I've been emailing directly for so long that I didn't think to check the link. (NT) -- oops, Thursday, October 16, 05:18:24pm I order directly from freudenberg---# b0509. I had to contact them, they sent paperwork to establish an account (NT) -- bg, Thursday, October 16, 01:55:05pm If you don't need that much, you might want to ask on this board someone to sell you few yards. (NT) -- I did last year., Thursday, October 16, 03:29:04pm

Subject: Just curious...CS has a lot of heavy duty embroidery on their dresses. Why wouldn't they save machine time and do appliques? Beautiful dresses, but they must take ages to finish. Maybe it's just so they don't have to cut appliques..
Author: who knows, just a random thought [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 10:00:59am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I would rather have the machine running longer than have to stop and cut appliques. I would think that would be especially true if you have several machines running (NT) -- sndm, Tuesday, October 14, 12:56:10pm Also, I'm pretty sure they rehoop in some form. And that would be worlds easier without applique (NT) -- sndm, Tuesday, October 14, 01:17:37pm Yes, definitely must be much less hassle, and I suppose when they have several machines, it likely doesn't take that much longer to finish. I agree, I hate cutting appliques too... (NT) -- OP, Tuesday, October 14, 01:32:57pm

Subject: does anyone have a current coupon code for dreamtime creations?
Author: sndm [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Monday, October 13, 01:57:14pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I wish! They just raised prices on the big AB pears, OUCH! Email them about whole sale discounts, you can get a percentage off (depending on the size of your order) that helps. (NT) -- --, Monday, October 13, 11:25:58pm OUCH is right! a $12.00 increase! (NT) -- :(, Tuesday, October 14, 09:57:49am Going by my order history, in 2011 a 24 bulk package of 28mm crystal pears was 39.99 (stayed that way through fall 2013) , it is now 57.01. Bulk packages for crystal AB 28mm pears were 57.47, they are now 69.97. I really wish I'd put in a bigger order in September! Nobody is going to be very happy about the price jump. (NT) -- --, Tuesday, October 14, 02:02:52pm ohhhhkay. So it wasn't my imagination that they seemed more expensive. Ordered the round stones there and will buy large stones local. (NT) -- sndm, Tuesday, October 14, 12:57:52pm

Subject: Does anyone know where I can purchase a black micro velvet?
Author: Thank you [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Monday, October 13, 09:31:33am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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http://www.whitelodgefabric.com/engine/shop/category/Black+Fabrics?psf=1&ppn=2&prpp=20&ppc=6&psfo=A&pffv=0 (NT) -- in U.K., Monday, October 13, 01:19:16pm Joanns sells it under "premier velvet" in the US, 27.99 per yard, use a coupon! (NT) -- --, Monday, October 13, 06:15:37pm Joann's is discontinuing this in their stores, not sure about online. Hancock's has it - get an online coupon! (NT) -- MJ, Tuesday, October 14, 04:52:13pm What?!!!!! I love this velvet. I guess I need to go buy up everything that is left. (NT) -- So sad., Thursday, October 16, 09:38:15am thank you. (NT) -- :), Tuesday, October 14, 09:28:49pm Sy's has carried black micro velvet in the past (NT) -- Check that site, Wednesday, October 15, 01:26:57pm

Subject: I am writing to ask you to pass on the following link to your customers. An Irish Dance family from Buffalo has lost their home and all of their belongings to a fire. They are good and generous people with 7 children. Two of the children are disabled and in wheelchairs. The mom is currently having some serious health issues and the family needs help. see inside
Author: count your blessings [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Thursday, October 09, 12:26:45pm If anyone would like to make a donation, it would be greatly appreciated. There is a link below that can be used for donations. Thank you for helping to spread the word. Please keep the Siwirski family in your prayers. http://www.gofundme.com/fm8lds [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Tulle skirt question
Author: Thanks! [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Thursday, October 09, 09:34:25am I am having a seamstress remove the skirt on my dd's dress and replace it with a few layers of tulle, backed with heavy satin and trimmed with the original sequin fabric. What type of tulle/netting works best for this and were would I find it? Thanks for any and all help! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: irish dance themed wedding
Author: Kerry F [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Thursday, October 09, 05:04:35am Stirling Television are looking for IRISH DANCE themed wedding acts to feature in an upcoming documentary series... Will you walk down the Aisle to the strains of a C�il� band? Will your first dance be a jig? Will your wedding attire have an Irish dance theme? if you are or know anyone who is can you please get in touch... [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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10 years too late... back then, I walked down the isle to a slip jig played on a harp. (NT) -- LynnToledo, Friday, October 10, 10:42:21am

Subject: need some help
Author: dance mom [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Monday, October 06, 08:15:12pm Hello I am trying to do a pleated skirt do any of you use stiffner in the skirt? Its a poplin dress with 2 tier pleated satin skirt . It kind droops.I have made ruffle skirts and had no problem. But the pleats are getting to me... any ideas on what it might need? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Almost all skirts are made with stiffened underpanels to give them the right structure and look. (NT) -- Often tulle is added as well., Monday, October 06, 10:47:40pm if 10 in skirt would it be 10 inch stiffner in pleated skirt? or partial.? (NT) -- dance mom, Monday, October 06, 11:02:39pm The underpanels are usually only about half the length of the skirt at most these days. Some DMs use longer strips of stiffener on the outer edges of the front skirt to help maintain the skirt shape. Also, the panel goes underneath the whole skirt - they are not in the pleats themselves. (NT) -- HTH, Tuesday, October 07, 12:02:26pm thank you I can picture it now ! one more question do the just attach at the waist and the sides? -- dance mom, Tuesday, October 07, 01:41:44pm I suggest you have a ggod look under some skirts of dresses at a feis to understand how the underpanels are constructed to give the skirt the right look (NT) -- ., Wednesday, October 08, 04:35:28am yes plan on doing that but in the middle of constructing one anbody have a picture of underneath? -- dance mom, Wednesday, October 08, 06:42:09am A very nice person posted this on dance. net -- link inside, Wednesday, October 08, 06:59:58am In addition, you may want to leave the stiffener out of the top inch of the skirt. this way it's easier to sew through. (NT) -- just a thought, Wednesday, October 08, 07:12:26am thak you to all that responded I am trying to construct it now, still having a bit difficulty but trying to work through this... (NT) -- dancemom, Wednesday, October 08, 08:11:50pm

Subject: the school that I used to sew for is looking for a new dressmaker for school costumes -- anyone taking on new schools?? They are located in Portland, OR. If you want more info, I can put you in touch with the school
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Subject: Anyone know where I can get emerald green sparkle satin
Author: Marie [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Friday, October 03, 02:23:21pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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http://www.syfabrics.com/View.aspx/Crystal-Satin/Green-Lot-2-Crystal-Satin/3685/234 (NT) -- ., Saturday, October 04, 05:39:13pm Thank you (NT) -- marie, Saturday, October 04, 09:04:39pm this ebay seller also sells it. I've ordered from her many times - great service -- AT, Sunday, October 05, 10:08:59pm

Subject: Does anyone else look at the big name dresses and wonder if they're using a hoop wider than 14"? I can tell some are pieced, but some don't appear to be...are they rehooping?
Author: sndm [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Sunday, September 28, 03:03:27pm . [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Me too. I have a large frame but still get puzzled when I see some full bodice designs on BN dresses. When I do a full bodice, sometimes I have to finish a satin stitch line to the edge but there's deinitely some out there much more detailed than just a simple finish to the edge. I try to avoid rehooping wherever possible, so I'm definitely not well versed in the "art" of rehooping, surely we'd all be aware if there was a bigger frame or maybe they're just really good at splitting designs :) (NT) -- good question, would love to know too!, Sunday, September 28, 04:25:28pm I often split the upper portion of the bodice/sleeves and the lower portion on teen dresses. It's a little tedious to line up, but styles at the moment seem to naturally split in those areas so it works out pretty well. I suspect hoop size is taken into account when the major dressmakers are designing. With as many dresses as they do, it's proably extra important for their production. (NT) -- .02, Monday, September 29, 09:44:09am

Subject: joining dress - how do you join you top and skirt in your solo dresses? I usually embroider the bottom of the bodice. Can seem to work out how the BNDM just to a hem? Any enlightenment would be greatly appreciated. i think I am making hard work for myself
Author: DM [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Thursday, September 25, 09:53:52am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Fold bodice to desired length then topstitch to skirt. (NT) -- just me, Thursday, September 25, 01:39:54pm would you just iron it up? Or stitch it down and then double back and top stitch. it never seems to sit right for me! (NT) -- DM, Thursday, September 25, 01:50:25pm Iron satin but not velvet. Start at center and work to back. (NT) -- me, Thursday, September 25, 03:22:36pm Same :) Fold and top stitch. (NT) -- Easy to alter if necessary, Thursday, September 25, 05:28:20pm

Subject: Has anyone ever run jacket backs in the xpanto? Thinking it may be easier to cram in 3 at a time than switch to hoops?
Author: sndm [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Tuesday, September 23, 12:50:07pm . [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Does anyone know of a source for kelly green fish scale sequin fabric?
Author: only need maybe half yard. [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Monday, September 22, 07:36:34pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I think this might be what you are looking for -- Dawn, Thursday, September 25, 01:16:11pm Ohh! So close! I need solid green though. Thank you for your help. (NT) -- :), Thursday, September 25, 08:43:27pm If you are really desperate, I have some hologram emerald green, heavy but a lovely colour, but I'm in Australia. (NT) -- Mary S., Thursday, September 25, 11:52:41pm http://spandexworld.com/c3/catalog/product/10937 They also have kelly mini sequins: http://spandexworld.com/c3/catalog/product/10215 (NT) -- --, Friday, September 26, 10:37:51am Thanks for the help, and Mary, thank you for the offer. I figured out another alternative. (NT) -- Appreceiate the suggestions!, Friday, September 26, 11:06:23pm

Subject: Fabric for sale
Author: Kira [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Saturday, September 20, 11:49:33am Cleaning out my sewing room, most of the stuff isn't Irish dance related but there is most of a 10yd roll of sticky back stabilizer that might interest someone. http://www.ebay.com/sch/kirations/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from= [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I've been wanting to do this for so long....motivation... (NT) -- bg, Thursday, September 25, 04:13:02pm

Subject: For those who use an art program to create your design.
Author: going hi-tech?? [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Monday, September 15, 04:47:41pm Do you find it speeds up your "design to digitizing" process? I currently draw the old fashioned way, pencil and paper, then mark a reference point for size and start digitizing from scratch. Curious if a finished vector drawing would speed up the whole design process at all. Any thoughts appreciated :) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Urgent question about paypal (inside)
Author: sndm [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Saturday, September 13, 07:23:56pm I have a custom dress ready to ship. She said she sent the balance via paypal, I didn't receive anything, email or in my account. She called paypal (I know paypal has had issues lately) they said the transaction wasn't completed and to send another. She did. Said "its waiting for me to accept" but there's nothing in my account, and I can't find anything to accept either. Everything in me is screaming suspicious but she hasn't asked me to ship without payment. Does anybody know whats going on? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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nevermind there was a typo in the email address. Glad that was simple! -- author, Saturday, September 13, 07:26:27pm I would suggest that you send her a payment request via your paypal account. Obviously there is some kind of problem with her trying to send it to you directly - maybe she has a typo in your email or some other benign reason. If you send the request, then there will definitely be a record in your account. (NT) -- .., Saturday, September 13, 07:28:31pm Thats a great idea -- author, Saturday, September 13, 07:29:49pm I always send an invoice through paypal. It makes record keeping easier, and outlines the payments made/owed clearly for the buyer. (NT) -- Don't love the fees though., Saturday, September 13, 07:36:26pm

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