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Celtic Flame Irish Dance Costumer's Message Board

Irish Dance Costumer's Message Board
Welcome to the message board for the designers and makers of Irish Dance Costumes, Irish Dancers of all ages, and others interested in Irish Dance. Please feel free to ask questions and give advice often! Check out the FAQ for these topics: Puffy Headband Instructions 4 & 5 Panel Dress Instructions and Poll Zipper Poll
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Subject: Acetate Satin v Crepe Back Satin!
Author: Mimi [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Thursday, February 21, 05:32:03am Hi All, I was hoping for some advice. What satin works best for a soft skirt? I'm a bit of a novice and I've tried reading up on both but I'm getting more and more confused! I don't want it to look cheap and as I can only order online I don't want to make the mistake of ordering the wrong one. Many thanks ladies! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Personally, I would think you'd get a better look with the crepe backed satin - it has a little more body to it, and just looks nicer overall. Just my opinion though, (NT) -- dc, Thursday, February 21, 07:08:39am Crepe back satin has a nice drape but would hang limp and heavy for a skirt. The acetate seems cheap to the feel but will hang better for the Irish dance skirt. (NT) -- My opinion, Thursday, February 21, 09:56:48am If you can get the correct color in bridal satin, choose that option. It has more body than acetate and comes in a variety of content blends (NT) -- Online, try eBay, JoAnn's or Sy, Tuesday, February 26, 07:48:22am Find the color you want; get the "hand" with interfacing and/or layering (NT) -- a dm, Tuesday, March 12, 05:52:56pm

Subject: Hi, DMs. I am making a replacement pair of poly satin bloomers using Butterick 5153 and wonder how long a hem we need on the legs. Don't have another pair to go by and I am not a dm by any means.
Author: So proud I found the right red. Now what? Thanks. [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 12:48:51pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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That's a pattern for pajama pants, right? I would think you would cut short , so no legs and just make a casing for the elastic. (NT) -- Hth, Wednesday, February 20, 02:00:00pm Correct, but want to know how much leg length to allow for elastic casing and end up with right length, neither granny panties nor not enough coverage at crotch. Haven't sewn for years and years. (NT) -- Thank you!, Wednesday, February 20, 04:59:51pm I'd go for about 1" - 1 1/2" inseam. Use the inch to make the casing. You really don't want to end up with any inseam left over. Should fit like underwear. I recommend you make a trial pair out of muslin or cheap fabric first. (NT) -- sndm, Thursday, February 21, 10:28:28am I made them and they fit!! All that 4-H sewing from 40-plis years ago came back to me. (NT) -- Thanks for help., Monday, February 25, 05:10:30pm

Subject: Can someone please post the link for the yahoo group? I'm making my dd a dress and heard it could help.
Author: Thank you! [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Tuesday, February 19, 12:17:20pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IDDressmaking/ (NT) -- HTH, Tuesday, February 19, 05:46:05pm Thank you so much! (NT) -- ..., Wednesday, February 20, 09:09:53am

Subject: Twinkle/sparkle satin retailers in New York city - will be in NYC before and after the worlds in Boston. Could anyone kindly point me in the direction of a retailer for twinkle satin am after a colour unavailable in Australia Thank you
Author: Aus Mum [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Saturday, February 16, 11:08:51pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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What colour do you need? I'm in Aus and have a good range of twinkle satin colours, so perhaps I can help you? I buy different colours from a variety of stores around the world including New York, but it's difficult to be specific without knowing the colour. (NT) -- Happy to help, Sunday, February 17, 05:22:06am Thanks am after 3 metres Watermelon - located near Melbourne (NT) -- Aus Mum, Sunday, February 17, 06:04:40am I am in the US, and I have 3 yards of the Watermelon. I'm happy to ship it to Australia. Email me if you are interested. (NT) -- Email inside, Tuesday, February 19, 06:22:20pm I have never been able to find this fabric in any NYC store, so I'd be interested in this answer, too. Fabrics coming closest were in New York Elegant on W40th (link inside). Know the online prices before you go. They have incredible selection and sometimes great prices -- sometimes some fabrics are way overpriced, Sunday, February 24, 09:17:39am this ebay seller carries Watermelon. I've ordered fromher many times. Good service, nice fabrics -- AT, Sunday, March 10, 12:14:04am

Subject: Can anybody help me source some....
Author: IDDM [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Thursday, February 14, 06:52:06am I'm looking for reversible sequin in gold/red Can find in almost every other colour combo but! Anybody have any or have a source? Many thanks!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I've searched for you---only came up with this... -- bg, Sunday, February 17, 08:15:47am thank you for searching- how kind! A bit mature for 9 year old dancer unfortunately! (NT) -- That's all I turned up too!, Monday, February 18, 04:51:38am

Subject: Does anyone know what fabric Gavin uses to line his bodices? It seems to be a woven cotton, but much heavier than standard muslin. I've not seen anything like it in US fabric stores.
Author: thanks! [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Tuesday, February 12, 11:54:34pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Maybe a broadcloth or duck cloth?? I too use something heavier than muslin that I found at either Hancock or JoAnn fabrics. (NT) -- LynnToledo, Thursday, February 14, 08:29:34am All the dresses I have seen don�t have lining! He is one of the few that doesn�t line his dresses, Maybe the mum put it in. (NT) -- dm, Thursday, February 14, 03:54:44pm They are lined. He just embroiders thru the lining as well as the outer fabric. (NT) -- ., Thursday, February 14, 04:43:54pm Not one of the few, one of the majority. Much eaiser to see letout etc. if everything is visible straight away. (NT) -- ., Thursday, February 14, 07:23:55pm The Gavin dresses I've seen are piece lined, not bag lined. Easier to alter. (NT) -- Better that way., Thursday, February 14, 07:35:19pm Yes, the dresses I have seen from him are piece lined. But the fabric seems to be a coarser weave than muslin. But definitely not duck cloth, and heavier than broadcloth. I was thinking maybe it was something easily identifiable to UK dressmakers that we don't see much of in the US. (NT) -- OP, Thursday, February 14, 11:59:14pm It looks like a drapery lining. (NT) -- soft sateen, Friday, February 15, 08:19:40am Aha! Now we're getting somewhere. That's a fabric I hadn't thought of. I'll check it out on the weekend at the fabric store. I like the idea of something sturdier than muslin as a lining. (NT) -- OP, Friday, February 15, 09:20:31am Roclon drapery lining is really nice. Gavin uses something similar. It's a nice tight weave with a nice sheen. (NT) -- 54" wide, Friday, February 22, 01:46:00pm

Subject: Does anyone have a yard or so of CYCLAMEN twinkle satin from White Lodge they would be willing to sell?
Author: rather not pay the $13 to ship $8 worth of fabric. [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Monday, February 11, 11:20:57am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Where are you? I have some (NT) -- ., Monday, February 11, 01:59:35pm Great! I live in PA. -- e-mail inside, Monday, February 11, 02:34:51pm Oh sorry, I'm in Australia (NT) -- !, Tuesday, February 12, 05:43:23am No Problem. (NT) -- thanks anyway, Tuesday, February 12, 12:14:28pm

Subject: Does anyone own a Viking embroidery machine?
Author: ? [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Sunday, February 10, 09:40:12pm I was chatting with a sales girl at JoAnn's today. She wasn't very experienced, learning herself the new position. Would the machine be good for ID dresses? I was looking at the lower end line, Designer Topaz 20 as I am only making +/-15 dresses a year. Don't want to invest too much. Any help appreciated, Thanks. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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It's all about hoop size and ease of digitizing. Most machines require a separate digitizing program to create your own embroidery designs. (NT) -- me, Sunday, February 10, 11:45:30pm Yes, the sels person suggested 5D program for about $850. Would that be right? She olso showed me 3 hoops that come with the machine, the meadium was 8"X12, the big was about 12X20, not sure. (NT) -- OP, Monday, February 11, 07:30:24am For the big hoop, does it require a split design? It's a pain in the but. Go to a sewing machine store, not big box, and talk to an experienced person. If you're going to invest $$$, go to a pro. (NT) -- Maybe a used industrial?, Monday, February 11, 10:09:02am Thank you for your advise. (NT) -- OP, Monday, February 11, 02:30:13pm

Subject: How strong is Misty Fuse?
Author: Erin [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Sunday, February 10, 08:47:28pm Hi Everyone, I'm wondering how strong of an adhesive Misty Fuse is. I'm trying to find something that I can use on fabric that will stick really well to suede. It seems impossible! Any advice? Thanks! Erin [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I use it all the time to fuse fabrics to make new fabrics. (NT) -- Love it!, Monday, February 11, 10:10:26am

Subject: I'm purchasing fabric online for dd new dress. How many yards would I need for a 5'-3" dancer for the just the bodice and skirt, top of bodice and sleeves will be a different fabric so I'm not including those measurements.
Author: thanks [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Sunday, February 10, 09:28:04am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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What kind of skirt do you want? The bodice shouldn't take more than 1 yard if of solid colour. (NT) -- *, Sunday, February 10, 09:39:33am* I want tulle underneath and just a soft skirt laying in top, no large pleats (NT) -- Thanks, Sunday, February 10, 11:42:54am Then I'd guestimate that 3 yards would more than do. If the fabric is expensive you could opt for 2.5 yards, but I should say that 3 yards would work well. Make the bodice bit first and you'll probably have over 2 yards left to do the skirt = more than enough. (NT) -- Any other suggestions?, Monday, February 11, 06:00:54am Thanks!! (NT) -- none, Monday, February 11, 09:57:42am

Subject: I'm looking for an online source for the fabric on bodice/skirt. It was posted here before but I didn't need it at the time.
Author: Link inside-TY [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Thursday, February 07, 08:27:30am https://www.facebook.com/ShaunaShiels?ref=ts&fref=ts#!/photo.php?fbid=10152392835995447&set=a.10151041614325447.774111.377592835446&type=1&theater [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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www.fabricsworldusa.com (NT) -- MJ, Friday, February 08, 02:15:36pm

Subject: Does anyone know an online store in the States I can buy twinkle satin?
Author: Thank you [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Thursday, February 07, 07:36:28am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Twinkle satin -- Dressmaker, Thursday, February 07, 10:00:47am Thank you. (NT) -- (: ---OP, Thursday, February 07, 08:21:21pm this ebay seller also sells it (link inside) -- it's called "sparkle satin". It is a little better quality than the SyFabrics version, but it just depends on the color that you are looking for. Both Sy Fabrics and the ebay seller are very reliable, I have ordered many times from both -- AT, Thursday, February 07, 08:25:37pm I also have had very good service from both Sy fabric and the ebay seller mentioned above. Very reputable either way. (NT) -- hpyswr, Friday, February 08, 10:41:45am Thank you both. (NT) -- OP, Friday, February 08, 11:24:41am

Subject: Hi, does anyone know where to purchase this sequins online? I've seen it now in pink and orange and was hoping to incorporate it into a new dress. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=432841976777928&set=a.303883969673730.73505.161890597206402&type=3&theater
Author: thanks [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 10:24:08am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I like Spandex World (NT) -- nice selections, Wednesday, February 06, 01:55:19pm Yes, I've bought from there several times, great selection but I can't seem to find the particular one in the link. (NT) -- Let me know if anyone has a source :-), Wednesday, February 06, 02:35:58pm

Subject: Is there anywhere in or around Toronto that I can purchase Twinkle Satin?
Author: Irishmommy [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Tuesday, February 05, 11:01:55pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Rhinestones on costumes
Author: Maureen [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Tuesday, February 05, 07:43:13pm I just started working for an Irish dance costume designer. I will be doing the rhinestones. We are not sure how to charge. Do we charge an hourly rate, if so, what do you thing is fair? Then we would need to charge for the cost of the rhinestones. Or, would you charge a flat fee based on light to fully embellished costume? Again, what do you feel would be fair? Any advise would be grateful. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I charge the exact cost for the crystals, and then my hourly rate for applying them. (NT) -- hpyswr, Thursday, February 07, 10:03:36am rhinestones -- maureenNo, Thursday, February 07, 10:36:59am xxx -- xxx, Thursday, February 07, 11:34:01am I charge $15/hr for applying crystals. And then the cost of the crystals, of course. (NT) -- dc, Thursday, February 07, 08:47:54pm rhinestones -- maureen, Thursday, February 14, 08:01:16pm

Subject: Doire Irish Dancing Dress
Author: Mai [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Monday, February 04, 12:34:05pm http://www.ontraz.ie/Ad/Galway/Irish-Dancing/Dresses/Doire-Irish-Dancing-Dress/2812 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: WANTED: Dress for 5' tall petite 13-yr-old. Preferable green.
Author: Wendy [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Saturday, February 02, 05:34:25pm WANTED: Irish Dance Dress for 5' tall petite 13-yr-old. 29.5" chest, 24.5 waist, 29" hips. Preferable green & purple. Does someone have an off the rack dress that would work? Need for May 2013. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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What length doyou need - shoulder to hem? (NT) -- MJ, Saturday, February 02, 06:42:51pm Just confirming, are the measurements given those of your daughter or your desired dress measurements? (NT) -- ;), Monday, February 04, 02:45:11pm

Subject: pilisse material
Author: Marie [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Saturday, February 02, 11:43:03am There is a dressmaker in Australia who sells the pilisse (pleated)material. I cannot think of her name. Can anyone help? Thank yiu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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here's the link (NT) -- http://www.missbrownsfancy.com/fabrics/, Saturday, February 02, 02:31:48pm That's it, thank you (NT) -- Marie, Saturday, February 02, 06:43:24pm This ebay seller has it for about one third the price (NT) -- http://stores.ebay.com/FormalPageantFabric?_trksid=p2047675.l2563, Thursday, February 07, 10:46:04pm

Subject: I'm looking for a white sequin, not mother of pearl, but a pure white and not the large overlapping sequin but the smaller. Has anyone seen this anywhere?
Author: thanks [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Saturday, February 02, 10:44:38am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Try Action Fabrics in the chicago area. They have a good selection of sequin fabrics. (NT) -- dc, Sunday, February 03, 07:50:28am

Subject: I need stone ideas for my dress. The bodice is purple, the skirt is aqua and the embroidery is ivory.
Author: thanks [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Friday, February 01, 07:11:14pm I have some crystal ones I tried but I am not crazy about the crispness of the crystal with the ivory. Does anybody have any thoughts on the chrysolite opal or white opal? I was also thinking AB would work. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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The white opal is really pretty, but it is a blue white. I wouldn't do ivory with white opal. (NT) -- ., Friday, February 01, 10:43:49pm thanks for the feedback (NT) -- op, Saturday, February 02, 10:09:10am

Subject: Which crystal color works best with gold sequin.....crystal golden shadow or citrine?? for the headband.
Author: Thanks! [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Friday, February 01, 10:02:55am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I like lt. topaz (NT) -- bg, Friday, February 01, 10:33:07am 2nd lt. topaz (NT) -- JM, Friday, February 01, 02:11:16pm I like Jonquil AB (NT) -- AT, Friday, February 01, 06:02:37pm Sunflower (NT) -- My pick, Friday, February 01, 09:48:37pm

Subject: Dressmaking novice Please Help!!
Author: Mimi [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Thursday, January 31, 04:31:10pm Hi all, I am quite creative and have made two ruffle skirts for my two youngest daughters dancing. (My first attempt at making anything and went well!) However I'm really hoping to have a go at making a proper solo dress. I borrowed a sewing machine which was pretty basic, I do want to invest in a decent machine but I'm not sure what's best. Could someone please give me a bit of a list of the basics required to start making Irish dance dresses? This would be an amazing help, any tips would be greatly appreciated. Three dancing daughters = a desperate need to start making my own dresses!!! Many thanks [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Try to find an older used machine. The reason for an older machine is because they are sturdier and have metal parts and gears. All you need is zig-zag and straight stitch. Find a sewing machine store where they fix machines and can show you how to work the machine. (NT) -- Have fun!, Thursday, January 31, 07:32:51pm Have you found this website yet? (inside) I don't think Ann talks about machines, but just about everything else. Don't pay any attention to the "old style" dresses in the pictures. The info she has still applies.... -- otdm, Thursday, January 31, 08:15:15pm Thank you! -- Mimi, Friday, February 01, 03:38:46am

Subject: What is the name of the fabric store in Irvine or Anaheim, I forget which, that has a big selection and is not a chain store? For when I can't drive all the way to the L.A. garrment district?
Author: ? [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Thursday, January 31, 09:30:18am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Michael Levine? (NT) -- MJ, Thursday, January 31, 10:07:31am There's a Michael Levines in the district, I thought it was a one of a kind. Is it a chain? (NT) -- OP, Thursday, January 31, 01:40:13pm In Anaheim there is M & L Fabrics. Their sister store is Jenny's in Fountain Valley. Sometimes Fabric Land in Orange is worth a peak. (NT) -- hope that helps, Thursday, January 31, 11:11:53am thank you. (NT) -- OP, Thursday, February 07, 08:38:32pm

Subject: looking for a fabric: chiffon ruffles with rows of sequin. Gavin has used it recently for skirts. have a client who is obsessed with having this. Anyone know where to get it?
Author: MJ [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 05:04:05pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Make it? (NT) -- Not hard?, Wednesday, January 30, 08:16:27pm No unless I wanted to charge $3000 (NT) -- MJ, Wednesday, January 30, 09:13:42pm I found one on ebay--- http://stores.ebay.com/Wowfabric4less123?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 -- bg, Thursday, January 31, 07:31:27am That is gorgeous! Although I vowed not to buy any more fabric (NT) -- I may have to make another dress!, Friday, February 01, 12:45:09pm I shouldn't have, but did anyway --lol have enough fabric!!! (NT) -- bg, Sunday, February 03, 07:34:25pm Thats close bt the one I saw was much "fluffier" (NT) -- MJ, Friday, February 08, 02:18:20pm

Subject: Sorry, my mistaker, here is the other dress - http://www.dance-again.com/X1151c.html
Author: Deborah [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 02:41:41pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Wow, very close. I would take a chance and buy it anyway. (NT) -- my opinion., Wednesday, January 30, 03:11:06pm I've twice been begged to copy a dress of mine for someone in another country, when I started dressmaking many years ago. I did so, (more inside) -- ., Wednesday, January 30, 08:35:56pm They both say they are Elevation dresses.So Elevation made 2 of the same dress. Not exactly a "copycat" issue but BN charging "one of a kind" prices. (NT) -- LynnOH, Friday, February 01, 11:32:35am

Subject: My friend was going to buy this BNDM dress from dance again, but it has a twin!!! http://www.dance-again.com/X1266.html - and second dress -http://www.dance-again.com/X1266.html
Author: Deborah [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 10:53:49am The two dresses are almost the same size, and even though they are currently in different countries, Irish dance dresses are sold all over the world, there is the potential of them turning up at the same competition. At first glance the dresses are the same. Should my friend avoid this dress?? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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the 2 links are for the same dress x1266 (NT) -- bg, Wednesday, January 30, 11:42:14am If you look very closely the embroidery is slightly different (NT) -- Deborah, Wednesday, January 30, 12:13:47pm Wow how can the embroidery be different. The link is for the same two dresses. Geesh! (NT) -- Look before you leap., Wednesday, January 30, 12:25:15pm The poster must made a mistake, same dress. (NT) -- Could you post the other dress?, Wednesday, January 30, 12:40:47pm Sorry, my mistake, here is the other dress - http://www.dance-again.com/X1151c.html (NT) -- Deborah, Wednesday, January 30, 02:42:48pm It's really up to her. A girl at our studio arrived at a feis to find a girl in her group with an almost identical dress (exact same fabric). She thought it was funny. Other dancers might not. (NT) -- mp, Thursday, January 31, 09:12:29am

Subject: Looking for white chiffon with clear sewn sequin fabric. Used it before and can't remember where I got it. Thanks.
Author: Trish [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Monday, January 28, 10:19:16am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: dress stiffener
Author: bg [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Saturday, January 26, 02:46:46pm Does anyone have an alternate source for the Freudenberg B0509 stiffener that Custom Dancewear used to carry? If not---what product are you using for the skirt stiffener now? Thanks! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I order B0509 directly from Freudenberg and have a HUGE roll at the moment. I would be happy to sell you some (reasonable amount). You can email me -- (NT) -- AT, Saturday, January 26, 09:26:59pm

Subject: Yardage?
Author: Curious. [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Wednesday, January 23, 09:22:06pm I'm helping a teen see her first solo dress, just advising her a bit. I haven't made a dress since four-panels so soft skirts are not in my experience. She wants a single layer soft skirt (skater skirt?). From what I've seen in my research, we're layering a skirt over a stiffened framework. I'm having her do a skirt by gathering basically a 12 inch ruffle to a yoke. She is 15 and about 5.4, average build. How many yards of fabric should she have for her skirt? Estimates? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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That should be "sew", not see (NT) -- Oh dear, Wednesday, January 23, 09:22:50pm I ususally draw out my pattern/template and then take the bottom edge measurement and multiply by 1.5 to get the length for a gathered skirt. The back pieces are usually about one length of fabric (45") and the front piece is 1 length plus a partial. Right there you have 4 lengths of 12" (1 1/3 yards). That's for one layer and you can adjust if you are doing under layers or lining, etc (NT) -- AT, Thursday, January 24, 08:45:32am I find I do exactly the same - one width of fabric for each back, and about 1.75 widths for the front. But 12" worth of ruffle sounds very long if attached to a yoke. With a dropped waist, I find the average teen has about 9" of ruffle length. (NT) -- my $.02, Thursday, January 24, 11:00:16am True. Maybe she is thinking 12" length to start and then the yoke will go over that, making the visible part of the skirt more like 9" ?? Yes, she would need less fabric then (NT) -- AT, Thursday, January 24, 11:07:17am Thank you! (NT) -- OP, Thursday, January 24, 12:03:59pm Make sure you sample the gathers befor you cut the fancy skirt fabric. You may want more or less fullness. (NT) -- Good luck, Thursday, January 24, 09:32:17pm

Subject: Trim- a little off topic
Author: Christina [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Saturday, May 05, 03:41:04pm I'm considering making my own bridal headpiece and am wondering if any of you ladies might have a source for trim that would be suitable. I'm especially looking for gold colored Lace, beaded appliques, etc. Either an online source, or a shop in New York City would be fantastic. Thanks for any tips you may have :) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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JoAnns fabric store has a bridal trim section -- Sewing mom, Sunday, May 06, 08:29:32am Go into eBay and search for "bridal appliqu�s gold" I have found a lot of beautiful appliqu�s from some of the sellers on eBay. (NT) -- Good luck, Sunday, May 06, 10:23:07am Or, better yet, search gold venice lace. (NT) -- :), Sunday, May 06, 11:04:52am Ooo the Gold Venice lace is very pretty! Thanks for the tips! (NT) -- OP, Monday, May 07, 10:19:49am Glory's House online shop sells lace and beaded appliques. (NT) -- R, Wednesday, May 09, 07:07:22am Another great source. Thanks!! (NT) -- OP, Wednesday, May 09, 12:06:33pm Grim -- Kes10185, Sunday, January 20, 04:12:16am

Subject: looking for white pleated charmeuse
Author: to match existing dresses [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Saturday, January 19, 01:01:55pm Hi, can anyone please give me an online source for white pleated charmeuse/plisse? I'm trying to match the skirts on some existing school dresses and it's proving very hard to find. Threads of Green had something similar, but it was called pleated twinkle satin. I'm looking for the non-twinkle that was popular in solodress skirts about three years ago. Thanks in advance for your help! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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108582818?pt=US_Fabric&hash=item3f1f54ada2 (NT) -- Is this what you want?, Saturday, January 19, 02:13:23pm http://stores.ebay.com/FormalPageantFabric?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 (NT) -- Oops, sorry, Monday, January 21, 11:30:56am Cannot open the link. (NT) -- mom, Sunday, January 20, 09:43:57pm When I copy and paste the link, it works fine. (NT) -- Nice fabric, Monday, January 21, 02:59:50pm Thank you!!! It looks like they do have the pleated plisse in the ebay store at a fraction of what it would have cost me elsewhere. (NT) -- I really appreciate your help!, Thursday, January 24, 04:12:37pm

Subject: I was asked to do some performance skirts-circle skirt on a yoke, zipper in back. I'd like to do cost of materials pluse labor. What would you charge?
Author: Need a ball park figure [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Friday, January 18, 12:04:33pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Try making one, see how much fabric you use and how long it takes you. Then you can calculate fabric cost and add your hourly rate (NT) -- ., Friday, January 18, 02:10:44pm I did some team skirts and priced the labor where I thought it would be profitable. HAHAHA. Definitely make one first and make sure you get paid for your time. I did not get near what it should have been. (NT) -- SNDM, Friday, January 18, 08:25:23pm

Subject: Irish Dancing Dress Beautiful Chantelle dress to suit 4 to 6 year old
Author: Olivia [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Friday, January 18, 03:44:17am http://www.ontraz.ie/Ad/Cavan/Irish-Dancing/Dresses/Irish-Dancing-Dress-Beautiful-Chantelle-dress-to-suit-4-to-6-year-old/2724 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: How much do you noramlly charge to let a dress out at the sides and down the back
Author: skirt also needs to be adjusted in back? TY [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 10:45:43am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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$20/hr. depending on how it's put together, it can take 2-4 hrs. (NT) -- ., Tuesday, January 15, 04:39:11pm Depends on whether it needs to be adjusted at the skirt, causing the entire back skirt to be taken off and re-attached. I also don't know what you mean by "skirt needs to be adjusted in back." Let out down sides and back - approx $100-150. Skirt adjustment - ?? as I don't know what you mean. (NT) -- .., Tuesday, January 15, 11:56:19pm Skirt will be taken off. There is extra at the zipper to adjust to the let out being done in the bodice. (NT) -- op, Thursday, January 17, 10:26:22am Why do you need to take the skirt off, if all the letout is at the back? Can you not just undo it to the side seams? I would charge at least $150, more if it is a new BNDM dress as you'll be blamed if it still doesn't fit! (NT) -- Just me., Thursday, January 17, 01:14:19pm I alter dresses all the time, if the skirt has to come off it's 65. for a solo(less for school), then usuallt another 30 for either a side or back zip adjustment. Keep in mind that depending on the skirt style there may not be let out in the skirt at the sides, only the bodice portion.so basically the fit for the skirt is what it is. Also if the fabric is all over sequin, I charge a bit more (NT) -- chgo seamstress, Thursday, January 17, 01:49:11pm

Subject: stunning irish dance costume to suit 10 to 11 year old
Author: Sharon [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Friday, January 11, 01:42:56am http://www.ontraz.ie/Ad/Kildare/Irish-Dancing/Dresses/stunning-irish-dance-costume-to-suit-10-to-11-year-old-/2696 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: sleeves
Author: Katy [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Thursday, January 10, 08:06:09pm I receltly got my first used solo dress.But the sleeves are too short and the neckline is too high. How would a seamstress fix these problems! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Sleeves: see if there is a hem and let it down. If not, add something which is the trend these days. Neckline: Add stiff stabilizer behind it and sew a neckline right behind what is there. If that is not enough, do it again. Practice your satin stitch before this. (NT) -- *, Friday, January 11, 12:13:31am* For the sleeves you could add a cuff, you probably won't even need to add embroidery (after all, you hide the cuffs behind your skirt anyway). For the neckline I'd suggest taking the dress to a seamstress, simply to get a smooth line without 'buckling' of the satin stitch. (NT) -- Or DIY: cut it lower & bind with satin bias tape, Friday, January 11, 07:01:41am For a more intricately shaped neckline, you can bind it with a stretch fabric. (NT) -- LynnToledo, Friday, January 11, 01:53:50pm Another idea for the sleeve is just to make a whole new sleeve if it's easy to match the fabric. This worked for my DDs dress with a black sequin sleeve with an embroidered cuff. There was not enough fabric to let the sleeve down. We had a new sleeve made & attached the embroidered cuff to it. -- more, Thursday, January 24, 09:40:30am Clarification: we cut off the cuff from the old sleeve and attached it with velcro to the new sleeve (to allow for future length) (NT) -- cheers, Thursday, January 24, 09:43:01am

Subject: Similar question to another dancer regarding changing skirts
Author: Senior dancer [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Wednesday, January 09, 10:14:49pm After 4 years of "retirement", I'm thinking about getting back into the feis world. I have a stiffened faux 3-panel dress from when I used to compete, and I'm wondering whether it would be possible to have the skirt updated to a more modern skirt style (i.e. soft skirt) The dress is a one-piece dress, and the main fabric is glitterball. What sorts of factors would make this more or less feasible? Any rough estimates for how much it could cost? Would it make more sense to just get a new dress? Thanks! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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If you are a championship level Sr. dancer, then glitterball is not a good choice. Dresses at this level are combinations of velvet, sewn sequin, and twinkle satin. A budget conscious choice would be getting a newer second hand dress with a dropped waist. You can usually find one in the $400 - $900 range. If your old dress has sentimental meaning, you might be able to salvage some of the applique to add to a new dress. (NT) -- LynnToledo, Thursday, January 10, 09:24:02am I though Gavin was doing a lot of all-sequin fabrics recently. Seems like glitterball would fit in quite well next to those. (NT) -- mp, Friday, January 11, 08:25:16am So what's old is new again? ;) Thank you both for your input. I was worried the general style of the dress might be dated (more) -- OP, Friday, January 11, 01:08:15pm My personal feeling is that the very low drop waist doesn't look good on everyone. If you already have a long torso for your height, the very low waist looks strange. I have short legs and drop-waist looks terrible on me. (NT) -- mp, Tuesday, January 15, 10:06:22am The big consideration is that probably your dress does not have a drop waist. Adding a new skirt will look strange with a high waist. But perhaps you can use some of material from the current skirt to lengthen the waist (NT) -- ==, Monday, January 14, 06:30:34pm Also depends on whether or not the bodice is high or dropped waist. It may be more realistic to go with a 2nd hand dress (NT) -- My advice, Tuesday, January 15, 09:42:18am

Subject: Looking to find 1.1m (42") of fluoro rose satin from Threads of Green. Does anyone have any leftover in their stash they would be willing to sell?
Author: Karen (in Australia) [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Tuesday, January 08, 10:21:36pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: I seem to remember a couple years ago that someone in Northern Virginia was recommended for doing alterations. A fellow dancer needs her dress let out (if possible) and I need the name to give her.
Author: mp [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Tuesday, January 08, 09:00:07am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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We've used Tang in Manassas, she is great to work with! Drove from central MD, well worth it. Typically takes 2 visits, one to drop of the dress and show what is needed, second to ensure good fit and finish it up. Google Tangs Alterations (NT) -- ~Kris, Tuesday, January 08, 07:18:17pm

Subject: I'm trying out the coverhem stitch on my Elna serger for the first time, and the needle thread furthest to the left keeps breaking. I've tried changing tensions but don't know what else to try. Anyone have any suggestions? I've used the serger for overlock stitching for a few years, and it is usually reliable for that.
Author: Sonia [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Monday, January 07, 02:23:41pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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sleeve your spool and adjust the pressure foot tension. (NT) -- dm, Monday, January 07, 02:42:15pm I tried that, and it did seem to help a bit, but the problem didn't go away. I took it to the dealer and the manager couldn't improve things. Seems the thread tension is broken - won't release the thread enough to run through the machine. So it is booked in for service. ...sigh...thanks for the suggestion, though. (NT) -- Sonia, Wednesday, January 09, 10:35:09am

Subject: Teri H from CO can you email me please
Author: Rosemarie [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Sunday, January 06, 06:56:13pm I can't find your email but I need you ask you something. Please email me when you have time. Thanks... [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Sewing newbie
Author: Sue [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Saturday, January 05, 08:28:36pm I would like to sew a solo dress for my niece and need advice on what to use for a pattern [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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there really no patterns for ID dresses. People make there own, or piece together bits of other dress patterns that they like. Sorry. :( (NT) -- Hop_123, Sunday, January 06, 10:34:56am sorry, "their" own. Also, making a solo isn't easy. Hopefully your "sewing newbie" referred to Irish dresses and not sewing in general? (NT) -- Hop_123, Sunday, January 06, 10:36:01am Pattern for Solo Dress -- Crabbypink (Happy happy happy), Monday, January 07, 08:15:55am Always make my own. Hardest part is fitting and being great pattern maker. Then the dress fits like a charm with no assembly issues or matching issues. (NT) -- D3, Monday, January 07, 02:44:28pm Dance dress -- Sue, Tuesday, January 08, 08:13:38am Finding a good fitting bodice pattern is where I start (more). -- LynnToledo, Tuesday, January 08, 08:55:39am to take this one step further... -- bg, Tuesday, January 08, 11:06:20am

Subject: 11mth old Doire Dress Designs dress for sale
Author: Martina Bonner [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Monday, December 31, 06:11:09am http://www.ontraz.ie/Ad/Global-Advert/Irish-Dancing/Dresses/11mth-old-Doire-Dress-Designs-dress-for-sale/2663 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Betty Haines black velvet dress - White Christmas
Author: LynnToledo [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Wednesday, December 26, 01:19:02pm I know this is a little off-topic, but every year I watch White Christmas with Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, I say to myself "I gotta have that black dress." (You know the one from the Carousel Club scene.) I have pulled all my vinatge mermaid dress patterns and found some black silk velvet in my stash. Do you suppose that there is a wire that supports the shaped neckline or just interfacing? I would also guess that the zipper is in a side seam and there is tulle or something that supports the bottom of the skirt. Thanks and Happy New Year to all! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Lynn, there is some discussion on how [see inside] -- Sheila in Canada, Thursday, December 27, 11:52:28am Thanks, I wish the string had continued with pictures of a completed dress. I did find a mermaid petticoat on Ebay and David's Bridal to support the skirt. Now for that neckline... When I tap danced with an adult group, we had a stretch velvet dress with a deep sweetheart neckline. There was a wire at the lowest point that helped keep the shape. Maybe a friend that makes wire jewelry can help. (NT) -- LynnToledo, Friday, December 28, 08:49:31am Personally I think I'd do a mockup with buckrum or veline as a stablizer. Or a couple layers of that nice horsehair tailoring interfacing... Definitely bone the bodice (especially the center front up the point between the cups). Maybe try to find a vintage sewing/formal wear book? (NT) -- love that dress!, Saturday, December 29, 12:04:38am

Subject: hi what is th ebrand name and weight of the stifferner used in dance dresses - I'm making a soft skirt but need to make a the stiff band that goes just beneath the waist band and down the edges
Author: thanks - also any patterns out there for these types of skirts [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Wednesday, December 26, 12:50:55pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I used extra heavyweight pelon (NT) -- Hth, Wednesday, December 26, 04:35:23pm

Subject: I have been on the look out for a two tone dangle sequin, wine/burgundy with gold, anyone seen this combo anywhere? Thanks
Author: dd [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Sunday, December 23, 02:36:07am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I have some purple, lavender, silver & gold and have seen teal and silver/gold. There was a post quite some time ago with a link to a shop with red and black too. Goold luck. (NT) -- Terri E CO, Monday, December 24, 02:44:05pm Where did you see the teal and silver/gold? I am on the look-out for teal, and would really appreciate a link. (NT) -- Thanks., Saturday, December 29, 04:59:09pm White Lodge Fabrics in the UK has red-silver (and other colour combinations). That's the closest I've seen (NT) -- so far, Saturday, December 29, 01:25:18pm

Subject: Thinking of buying a MAC---what would be the best embroidery software for the money? Has to be priced reasonably...
Author: bg [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Friday, December 21, 07:51:26am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I think the Bernina Artista software is the closest you can get to commercial grade software at a reasonable price. I paid roughly $1600 for Version 6. It is very close to the professional programs put out by Wilcom. It will convert into and from many different formats. Not sure it will work with a MAC, though. Check the Bernina website. (NT) -- BJ, Friday, December 21, 06:13:36pm thanks---I will check it out... (NT) -- bg, Saturday, December 22, 09:26:22am It won't work on a Mac unless you use software to run windows from your Mac. I use an inexpensive windows laptop with my Bernini and Mac for everything else. (NT) -- Trish, Saturday, January 05, 03:32:12pm There is a new MAC specific digitizing software that just came out recently. TruEmbroidery. (NT) -- http://sewing.patternreview.com/SewingDiscussions/topic/48008, Friday, January 04, 04:26:16pm

Subject: Who does digitizing - I'm in a crunch and haven't been able to reach Ann D. Any help appreciated.
Author: Mom [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Sunday, December 16, 11:53:52am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Do you mean just the digitizing or the stitching out of the design as well. I might be able to help. (NT) -- Can you leave your email?, Sunday, December 16, 12:39:19pm Ann's been under the weather but is back at it again. (NT) -- SNDM, Sunday, December 16, 07:44:26pm

Subject: help with armholes - I have made some solos with good success but I have been asked to make a school's class costumes and I'm having problems with the armhole. They can't lift their arms, can anyone help me? Would it be the armhole shape or would it be the sleeve? Can anyone recommend a good pattern for both children and adult bodice with good armhole and sleeve. I'm at my wits end!
Author: Wits End [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Friday, December 14, 05:36:53am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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the 'hole' has to be higher...fitted under the armpit. That way when the girls lift their arms they are not pulling on the bodice of the dress. The sleeve starts above the shoulder...more -- bg, Friday, December 14, 08:14:47am I completely disagree with the arm hole. Shold be more fitted, just as poster said though, your solytion is to inset sleeve closer to the neck. If you add armpit circumference or length, you are going to have sloppy looking team dresses. The tighter the bodice under the chest, the less likely it will ride up too. (NT) -- expert!, Monday, January 07, 02:49:23pm also the seam across the top of the shoulder can't end too far out. (NT) -- Hop_123, Friday, December 14, 03:56:33pm thank you,I'll try that, you are always so helpful on this site. thanks so much. (NT) -- thanks, Saturday, December 15, 06:25:58am We had some dresses that did this altered to have a piece inserted under the arm. Imagine a long diamond shaped piece of fabric, folded over in half and fit into the underarm. I don;t know how to explain it better sorry. It meant there was no seam actually under the arm and it allowed the diamond to "open up" when the dancer lifted her arm. (NT) -- -, Sunday, December 16, 05:45:19am that is a gusset---here is a link explaining -- bg, Sunday, December 16, 09:37:19am The wrinkles point to the problem. Have the dancer wear the dress and move her shoulders back and then raise her arms out to the side as in figure dancing. Watch what happens to the sleeve head. If you see deep wrinkles acrossed it, the sleeve head is likely too small. (more inside) -- BJ, Monday, December 17, 07:24:30am

Subject: Bun Wig Dilemma
Author: Pulled out elastic [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 02:28:37pm Does anyone happen to have an idea on how one might get the elastic bungee thread back thru the net hem on the bun wigs? I have tried several options that would normally work on other items, but the netting is making it quit difficult. It is a brand new bun, only worn a few times. Any help would be greatly appreciated. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I simply left it out and use bobby pins to secure it to the small bun underneath. Not ideal, but it definitely works for me. (NT) -- ^^, Wednesday, December 12, 02:54:36pm Try a plastic yarn needle. Knitters use them to sew seams. They are also used to do needlepoint on plastic canvas. Link inside. -- Get them at Michael's or JoAnn's., Wednesday, December 12, 10:47:09pm

Subject: HELP! Lipstick out of white twinkle satin?
Author: Darn hugging girls at the O ;-) [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Tuesday, December 11, 09:44:33am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Hi, in aust we have a product called orange power, its a sticky spot dissolver, you would have something like that in the US, takes lipstick off no problem. (NT) -- dm, Tuesday, December 11, 03:46:11pm That sounds like the same product as "Goo Gone" in the USA (NT) -- citrus based, dissolves grease, etc., Thursday, December 13, 08:27:31am I don't know that I would use "goo gone" it is orange colored. Would it leave a stain? and it leaves a slimy residue when used to clean adhesives off plastic (NT) -- Hop_123, Friday, December 14, 03:58:04pm A quick blot with a wet cloth rubbed on a little soap usually gets rid of the slime and any color (NT) -- test on same fabric before using, Friday, December 14, 10:33:00pm I have used a makeup wipe with some success to get lipstick off the shoulder of dd's dress where someone hugged her! (NT) -- -, Sunday, December 16, 05:46:51am white out (NT) -- works, Monday, January 07, 02:51:08pm

Subject: Were the story/legend three panel dresses a new trend at Oireachtas, or only the three we saw photos of before?
Author: ? [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Sunday, December 09, 12:36:17pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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not a trend. only those ones we've already seen (NT) -- x, Sunday, December 09, 12:58:43pm Thank goodness! (NT) -- -, Monday, December 10, 07:15:21am we saw a rth one at the O too. from the same school as the other 3. (NT) -- --, Tuesday, December 11, 11:16:58am They were beautiful! (NT) -- Loved them!, Tuesday, December 11, 01:58:39pm

Subject: sometime recently pellon has switched from their heavyweight interfacings from 22" wide to 20" wide....more inside....
Author: . [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Friday, December 07, 01:51:04pm when using it with the taller girls, it has to be pieced together to get the correct size. Has anyone found something else to use that is wider?? I'm using this for the backs of school dresses. Any help would be appreciated. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Have you ever had an idea for a dress & before you could get it out there see a similar design by a BNDM?
Author: Has happened to me 5x now. :( [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Wednesday, December 05, 06:36:33am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Yes, yes, yes. I do believe in universal thinking. (NT) -- x, Wednesday, December 05, 07:54:03am I actually made a soft skirt,"skater" dress 2+ years ago-and now it's pretty much the only type being made by -- BNDM-except Gavin, Wednesday, December 05, 11:25:43am Where is a pic of these modified 3-panels, please? I have yet to see one. (NT) -- , Wednesday, December 05, 12:18:14pm* http://www.scott-photography.com/photoind_irishnw.cfm?&setname=2012 MidWest Oireachtas Girls under 15 Awards&arraynum=1&picsize=325&dntshow=0 (NT) -- more in U11 awards photos, Thursday, December 06, 08:07:46am yes--wanted to do the high collar years ago...lol (NT) -- bg, Wednesday, December 05, 03:23:01pm Yes, it does happen all the time, so that is just proof that not all dresses that look like copies actually are. As long as you came up with the idea independently, you can still make it. (NT) -- .., Thursday, December 06, 08:36:57am There are some that are undeniably copies. (NT) -- bg, Thursday, December 06, 01:38:09pm Yes but that's not what the post is talking about. (NT) -- OD, Friday, December 07, 12:13:02pm yes, I know---just replying to the above poster... (NT) -- bg, Saturday, December 08, 05:51:51pm You can make any style you want. No copyright out there on clothing styles! Just don't copy an exact dress! (NT) -- mom, Friday, December 07, 01:43:04pm

Subject: What is the best stone to match up with fluorescent pink?
Author: need to order today [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Thursday, November 29, 12:01:24pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Indian pink (NT) -- ., Thursday, November 29, 07:06:08pm Depends, I've used fuchsia, indian pink, rose, crystal AB, and padparadscha with various shades of neon pink. If you can, get a couple of the ones that look closest (or order a rhinestone chart from dreamtimecreations) and lay them on the dress to match. (NT) -- --, Friday, November 30, 10:02:55am I ordered indaian pink. I think I'll make my like easier and order the chart. (NT) -- Thank you for the help- OP, Saturday, December 01, 11:13:17am Indian pink-typing too fast (NT) -- op, Saturday, December 01, 11:15:03am

Subject: does anyone have a link to a nice dress design template? the one i wanted to use from the IDM design competition isn`t up anymore.
Author: thanks! [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Thursday, November 29, 10:12:38am For a school project. Thanks! Much appreciated! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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an older one, drop waisted but three panel -- link inside, Tuesday, December 04, 08:06:33am

Subject: does anyone know if swarovski discontinued the Lt Topaz? and if so what is a good gold color crystal to use instead?
Author: BG [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Tuesday, November 27, 04:10:37pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I really like Aurum but it's only available in limited sizes IDoes anyone know if it is available in SS30 or SS34 and if so who sells those sizes? (NT) -- DM, Tuesday, November 27, 09:26:57pm thank you ! (NT) -- bg, Wednesday, November 28, 07:58:22pm nevermind---found some (NT) -- bg, Tuesday, November 27, 09:27:14pm If you have a yellow gold, sunflower is surprisingly lovely, and the AB lt. topaz (dreamtime) is beautiful on golds with more tan in them. (NT) -- --, Wednesday, November 28, 10:11:25pm thanks! (NT) -- bg, Thursday, November 29, 08:06:06am Jonquil AB is quite nice also (NT) -- AT, Friday, November 30, 09:13:53pm

Subject: Headed off to the New York garment district in a couple weeks. What are your favorite stores?
Author: 1st timer [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Monday, November 26, 08:44:37pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Don't have any recommendations, but have you seen this annotated map? -- NE mom, Tuesday, November 27, 08:37:05am Wow! Wish I was going to NYC to fabric shop. Nice map tool. (NT) -- LynnOH, Tuesday, November 27, 09:39:06am Link inside-- -- Have fun!, Tuesday, November 27, 09:06:44am Thank you for the info. I can't wait to go!!! (NT) -- OP, Tuesday, November 27, 04:20:09pm I just got this 'trip' offer in my email - if it is of any interest to anyone -- link inside, Sunday, December 02, 11:26:57am

Subject: What is the name of the material you can put over sequins to protect the wig from getting yucky?Is it a netting?
Author: kathy [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 09:14:06am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Tulle (NT) -- SDM, Wednesday, November 21, 09:59:24am I tried this on my daughter's new dress, and it worked beautifully! Nearly invisible, and no snags. Easy to do, too. (NT) -- glad I tried it, Tuesday, November 27, 12:40:35pm

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