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Subject: I now have a website, www.inaogilviedesigns.com.au
Author: Ina. [Edit]	Date Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 06:38:05am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Oh, Ina, these are beautiful! And the website is well done, too. I hope this leads to booming business for you! (NT) -- Anne, Tuesday, April 29, 07:09:44am Thank you so much Anne, for such a positive comment! (NT) -- Ina, Tuesday, April 29, 07:24:59am Beautiful dresses and great website! I bet you get more work than you can handle. Well done!! (NT) -- Darlene, Tuesday, April 29, 12:16:27pm Very pretty! Good luck with your venture (NT) -- dance mom, Tuesday, April 29, 12:20:24pm These designs are so nicely balanced, both in colors, decorations and fit. (NT) -- Wish you were closer to US, Tuesday, April 29, 09:50:50pm Thank you, I wish i was too, very small id community here in oz compared to the states. (NT) -- Ina, Wednesday, April 30, 05:26:05am Very nice site, very beautiful dresses! (NT) -- Caroline., Wednesday, April 30, 08:01:06am Very nice site and dresses. (NT) -- Best of luck to you, Wednesday, April 30, 01:30:45pm

Subject: Hello there. Can anyone advise me where to buy or how to make a wavy hemmed ruffle. The dancer has described it as whirls of fine tulle, flamenco style, please help!
Author: Marion [Edit]	Date Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 05:11:37am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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You can make it wavy yourself by sewing heavy fishing line in the hem (NT) -- Ina, Tuesday, April 29, 07:27:25am Hello Ina. Can you give a little more detail please, I am lost on this one!. The dancer has also said you have a thin line of colour on the hem of the ruffle?. I am confused just trying to picture this, thanks (NT) -- Marion, Tuesday, April 29, 08:51:25am I think they refer to this type of tutu as a cupcake tutu. I have attached a link to a picture (albeit not two colours) to see if this is what you are talking about. -- ??, Tuesday, April 29, 10:28:43am Hello again. That is exactly as my dancer described, Can you buy this, I don't think I could sew the rolled edge on my basic bernina. (NT) -- Marion, Wednesday, April 30, 03:30:44am Have you an overlocker (serger)? you do this on an overlocer first then zizzag a fishing line at edge of hem makes it go wavy I just did this on my last dress (NT) -- Ina, Wednesday, April 30, 07:34:10am the link inside gives instructions -- easy to make, Thursday, May 01, 11:35:54am Hi, I don't have an overlocker - do you think if I did a small hem at the edge with a regular stitch and then thread some fishing line through, it would have the samme effect? (NT) -- uk sewer, Saturday, May 03, 02:30:23am Yes! (NT) -- Give it a try, Saturday, May 03, 04:13:34pm

Subject: If you were asked to take measurements for at least 35 girls for a school costume, would you charge a fee?
Author: DM [Edit]	Date Posted: Monday, April 28, 06:31:58pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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If you are making the dresses, I wouldn't charge...if you aren't, I would definitely charge. Now how much to charge is another question. (NT) -- Pennie in Michigan, Monday, April 28, 07:25:26pm I would charge $30 an hour, and expect it to take 2 hours to measure them all. (NT) -- No name, Monday, April 28, 08:10:29pm Also, have a disclaimer signed by the tcrg that measurements are for reference only, that you can't be held responsible for growth spurts, etc. This could REALLY come back to bite you badly if the dresses don't fit right. Proceed with caution. (NT) -- ..., Tuesday, April 29, 12:47:19pm Agreed with both posts above. Protect yourself, and charge by the hour. Perfect solutions. (NT) -- hpyswr, Tuesday, April 29, 06:11:44pm I absolutely would charge a fee. Your time and expertise is worth $. (NT) -- cc, Friday, May 02, 09:19:38pm If I were measuring for girls at my daughter's school - I would NOT charge. If for another school - could be risky... if you charge the school maybe offended and not want to do business with you again. (NT) -- Something to think about., Monday, May 12, 08:23:05am

Subject: does anyone know of any good trim stores in toronto?
Author: for extra sparkle? [Edit]	Date Posted: Monday, April 28, 12:48:39pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Sussman's Bridal on Queen street or Designer Fabric Outlet also on Queen. One is near Spadina, the second is near Dufferin. (NT) -- another Toronto mom, Monday, April 28, 08:13:29pm

Subject: Would anyone happen to know what the custom fees typically are for dresses purchased in Canada and shipped to the US? Any info would be greatly appreciated!! :)
Author: Future Owner [Edit]	Date Posted: Monday, April 28, 10:52:17am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Check out this link. Hope it helps (NT) -- http://www.dance-again.com/customs.html, Wednesday, April 30, 02:47:07pm

Subject: Question
Author: Amber Murray [Edit]	Date Posted: Monday, April 28, 10:21:20am This is probably a silly question, but if you're making a "petal" type skirt, that isn't very stiff and is over a soft underskirt, and your base fabric already has some body to it, such as taffeta, do you still use something like French Fuse to interface the main body (which won't have embroidery on it)? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I always do -- the fabric is under a fair amount of strain and any reinforcement helps. (NT) -- Kathleen, Monday, April 28, 11:03:37am

Subject: Looking to make a more simple, soft skirt style dress. Are ther any good photos out there to use as reference? any links would be appreciated.
Author: dd needs a new dress [Edit]	Date Posted: Sunday, April 27, 01:32:22pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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join the Yahoo dressmakers group-lots of work in progress pictures along with final photos-many are perfecting (NT) -- that style, Sunday, April 27, 05:19:06pm thanks - I've flipped through the albums and am not seeing to many soft skirts - maybe there just aren't many photos of these yet. (NT) -- OP, Sunday, April 27, 05:41:44pm visit Dancing In Celtics site, Shamrock Stitchery, Paddy K and Elevations site (NT) -- lots of examples, Sunday, April 27, 07:37:21pm thank you! (NT) -- OP, Monday, April 28, 06:57:12am I'm not sure, but as far as the BN dresses dresses I've been able to look at, they seem to be fuffly materials arranged decoratively over the same the same stiff front that we're used to (NT) -- cheryl, Monday, April 28, 07:35:49am I use a softer base i.e. less layers of stiffener and less boning. Then I attach the last ruffle about an inch above the bottom of a much shorter panel. The ruffle still has body but does not flop around, base panel is about 4-5" shorter than finished skirt length. (NT) -- MJ, Sunday, May 04, 07:49:46pm

Subject: I would like to check out some fabric stores while I'm in Toronto in 2 weeks - staying DT. Does anyone have favourites they can share? (I recall a garment district in west Queens/King streets, but that was over 10 years ago. I am looking for duppioni, Chinese brocades, and the usual sparkly stuff!)
Author: ina - thx in advance [Edit]	Date Posted: Saturday, April 26, 03:38:42pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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That would be Queen (NT) -- Spadina/Bathurst and going west, Sunday, April 27, 10:53:11am As above, head west on Queen from Spadina and there are lots on both sides of the road. Also King Textiles a block south at 445 Richmond St. W. (NT) -- Enjoy!, Monday, April 28, 08:51:40am

Subject: Help needed from my fabric sisters!
Author: former DM [Edit]	Date Posted: Saturday, April 26, 01:58:09pm Today's the day, but I can't do it....I'm sorting thru my bins and bags of fabric - separating pieces big enough to fold from all the millions (not exaggerating) of other-size scraps. I'm going to throw out the scraps, but I CAN'T DO IT - I tell you, I'm having withdrawal symptoms. At each piece, I start remembering the dress I made with that fabric, then I get sentimental and ..... oh dear, oh dear. My daughter is laughing her head off at me. I need the support that only my fabric sisters can give. I have to do this, I need the room! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Cut a 4x4 block and bind them to make a book, or wild wall hanging ;-) (NT) -- --, Saturday, April 26, 02:08:13pm If you know that it really needs to be done, and you have photos of all the dresses, then pay your daughter to do it for you! Then... (NT) -- donate scraps to a pre-school, Saturday, April 26, 02:09:10pm Donate to high school design home ec class. The bound book of samples sounds like a nice idea! (NT) -- LynnOH, Saturday, April 26, 02:56:56pm I appreciate your great ideas...I like the bound book idea, too. We just dumped out 2 black trash bags so far - onto a blanket in the living room. I'm completely and utterly overwhelmed. Those who've started making dresses just recently wouldn't appreciate how much fabric the previous dresses required for applique. We'd get so excited finding a new trim color, different lame or glitterball, some new texture....I kept scraps to use for appliques. It's amazing how much there is! (NT) -- Woe is me!!, Saturday, April 26, 03:57:07pm I take a pic of each dress (goes on website) and then print it off in a full 8x10 and staple a small piece of each fabric that was used in the dress on the side of the picture. Keep them all in a book. Throw the rest of the fabric scraps out! (NT) -- andrea, Saturday, April 26, 04:52:32pm Absolutely brilliant suggestion! I'll be doing that from now on... (NT) -- thanks for sharing!, Saturday, April 26, 11:19:53pm I sent my scraps to the Art teacher. The kids had a fun time creating pictures with them! (NT) -- recycle!, Sunday, April 27, 03:26:30pm Take a picture of them! (NT) -- I wanna see all the pretty fabrics and sparkles!, Sunday, April 27, 07:21:05pm please dont just thorw them out, find a local school, play group, kindergarten, school, textile school or even if you have a local daycare im sure one of them will be happy to accept scraps for use (NT) -- fabirc lover, Monday, April 28, 09:08:52am

Subject: Finished my first bubble dress. :) I'll post pics when I get them (quick hand off to dancer LOL). But it wasn't too bad. I had more issues with fabric than the embroidery line up and construction. Hanging the skirt is a dream. Just thought I'd share how it went.
Author: Trish [Edit]	Date Posted: Saturday, April 26, 12:37:55pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Working on one - did you gather the top of the skirt and stitch to a waistband? fold the bottom where needed? want to see if I am on the right track (NT) -- MJ, Saturday, April 26, 04:17:36pm Here is what I did (more) -- Trish, Saturday, April 26, 04:21:28pm Why circle pattern for this type of skirt and not just a tube gathered onto a yoke? just wondering as I am in middle of proto-type and just done a tube and I believe tulle inside tube to keep shape! interested on your thoughts on this (NT) -- Ina., Saturday, April 26, 05:52:00pm I am trying to figure out how to load a picture from my phone. LOL My friend made one the way you describe and that worked well too (more) -- Trish, Saturday, April 26, 07:16:39pm Trish, I would love to see a pic, so you didnt gather you pleated so that it showed off the embroidery and sat right? (NT) -- Ina., Sunday, April 27, 02:43:15am I will try to get a better picture this week. But I gathered first then pleated so I guess I did both. LOL (more) -- Trish, Sunday, April 27, 10:57:05am

Subject: Working out the design for a new dress with DM, but I just don't "get" what's under all those petal skirts...layers of tulle and lace, tutus, etc. Anyone have pictures of under the dress so I can just "see" what our DM is talking about?
Author: Thanks from the image (and sewing) challenged! [Edit]	Date Posted: Saturday, April 26, 07:58:23am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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What's under the layers is going to vary from DM to DM. You have to chat with your DM about the specifics of your future dress. (NT) -- have a little chat, Saturday, April 26, 10:12:53am We are chatting...I just can't imagine the options she has offered, despite her best descriptions, and I can't get under a bunch of dresses ;-) (NT) -- OP, Saturday, April 26, 11:32:54am

Subject: What are the best websites to get colored cotton velvet? I'm not sure what color we want, but something a little bright.
Author: Thanks [Edit]	Date Posted: Friday, April 25, 05:24:40pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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http://www.syfabrics.com/Browse.aspx/Velvets---Velours/257 (NT) -- try them out, Friday, April 25, 10:22:25pm Why cotton? They are generally duller than polyester or acetate. I just found a silk velvet that's gorgeous and light. Just a thought (NT) -- cm, Friday, April 25, 11:47:43pm Cotton breathes better and with all the sweating my dd does I thought that might be the best. (NT) -- OP, Saturday, April 26, 12:08:24pm I just put some new velvets up on my site - www.idfabrics.com - they aren't cotton velvet, they're micro velvet, but the colours are gorgeous. (NT) -- Rachel - idFabrics.com, Saturday, April 26, 02:47:13am I saw these fabrics a few days ago. They are (NT) -- beautiful!, Saturday, April 26, 09:01:22am Rachel---scroll down to read two compliments to your dress designs! (NT) -- applause, Saturday, April 26, 04:39:30pm

Subject: Skirt Lining Fabric
Author: Krista Jones [Edit]	Date Posted: Friday, April 25, 01:00:14pm I am making my first ID dress for my Mom and am wondering what kind of fabrics are used for the skirt lining? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I mostly use cottons -- there is such a wide range of colors and patterns and it comfortable against the skin (NT) -- AT, Friday, April 25, 02:41:55pm Some dancer's like a satin underneath. (NT) -- almost anything will work, Friday, April 25, 04:09:13pm My dd vastly prefers cotton, as she says the satin linings stick to her legs. (NT) -- Personal preference, it seems., Friday, April 25, 08:28:20pm Don't use anything with a 'foiled dot' on it, while very pretty & tempting, they scratch the dancers's legs (NT) -- had to 'remove' the dots, Saturday, April 26, 07:33:57am

Subject: dress hems
Author: Sarah [Edit]	Date Posted: Friday, April 25, 10:12:03am I am making my dd a 5 panel dress, 'gladiator' style. The front panels are all stiffened but back skirt isn't. It has an inverted pleat and although I have interfaced the fabric it is fairly fluid. The problem is the hem. I have tried to satin stitch the edges and its a mess. I unpicked it all and tried again using two layers of stitch 'n' tear backing and it is still puckering like mad. Anyone have any solutions? Thanks. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I've seen some of the BN dresses where they serged the hem. Just use the sane color thread and tighten your length. (NT) -- Looks fine, Friday, April 25, 10:29:58am I put a very narrow piece of vilene wherever I need to satin stitch. (NT) -- No name, Friday, April 25, 10:44:57am me, too. (NT) -- cm, Friday, April 25, 11:50:13pm me too. (NT) -- rf, Saturday, April 26, 02:49:21am me too! (NT) -- ms, Saturday, April 26, 08:03:04am It may help to use a clear stabilizer on top (dry cleaner bag) and straight stitch the hem a few times. Also check if your machine has a foot attachment meant for giving an overlock stitch. It has la ittle brush in it that helps to capture the threads so it doesn't pull back so much. (NT) -- and stabilize, stabilize, stabilize, Friday, April 25, 11:20:21am A couple of things to try -- Kathleen, Friday, April 25, 01:24:17pm I have this same trouble when I satin stitching the neck edge...so now I use 2 layers of tear-away stabilizer (medium weight), stitch then tear it away. (NT) -- LynnOH, Saturday, April 26, 01:36:55pm

Subject: Looking for Fabric
Author: C.H. [Edit]	Date Posted: Friday, April 25, 08:38:44am Does any know where I can get just ONE YARD of bright lime green lycra with large (3/4-1") white polka dots? I want to make a pair of bloomers for my daughter's dress; I found the right color/pattern on fabric.com, but it's a heavy cotton - I need the kind of lightweight lycra (I think that's what it is) from which I can make bloomers. If anyone knows where I can find this, or has a yard that they can part with, please e-mail me. Thanks! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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You can make bloomers from cotton. I have done it many times. You can't make the leotard-like trunks, but the poofy bloomers come out very nicely in cotton. (NT) -- sorry I don't have what you're looking for but...., Friday, April 25, 08:48:20am cotton breathes better too (NT) -- dd likes cotton, Friday, April 25, 09:24:48am try www.spandexhouse.com (NT) -- might have something, Friday, April 25, 03:48:18pm try www.stretchhouse.com - they have tons of stuff.. (NT) -- cm, Friday, April 25, 11:51:52pm http://www.annsfabric.com/content/fabric.cgi?part_no=PRL338-3 --- here's some lime green polka dot lycra --- can't tell the size of the dots, but it would work anyways. (NT) -- Lori, Monday, April 28, 08:23:27pm

Subject: Need to make my dd a 2 piece dress for her drama prom. She wants the bodice to be a corset type. What fabrics work best for this? Thanks for any suggestions.
Author: redwine [Edit]	Date Posted: Thursday, April 24, 10:09:19am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Brocades, velvets, heavier satins... if you stabilize it like a dance dress, you can pretty much use any fabric. (NT) -- LynnToledo, Thursday, April 24, 10:30:13am thanks (NT) -- redwine, Thursday, April 24, 10:36:39am Curiousity here....what is a drama prom? (NT) -- wondering I thought all proms came with drama included!, Friday, April 25, 07:54:29am Dd's high school has a Drama Club and many members are also in the International Thespian Society. Kid's can letter in drama and get other awards. The awards are given out at a nice party. They all dress up in formals or semi-formals. I think the official name is Drama Awards Night but they all call it the drama prom. Dd designed a semi-formal dress she wants me to make her. (NT) -- redwine, Friday, April 25, 09:07:44am

Subject: Misty Fuse question
Author: LynnToledo [Edit]	Date Posted: Thursday, April 24, 09:02:20am Up unitl now I have been practicing on single layer fabrics and am ready to move up to do a sequined overlay. Do you fuse the 2 fabrics together, then cut? Or, cut the 2 fabrics and use enough Misty Fuse to keep them from shifting during construction? I must be suffering from "brain freeze" to be stuck on something so simple... Thanks to all. I start each morning checking this board!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I fuse the fabrics together and have one piece of fabric to cut out. (NT) -- Easier that way, Thursday, April 24, 10:20:40am Thanks! (NT) -- LynnToledo, Thursday, April 24, 10:32:01am I do not permanently fuse the fabrics together, because I don't like to iron a lot of todays fabrics. What I do inside. -- Kim, Thursday, April 24, 10:35:28am Lynn, you should make a couple fo "test swatches" first, to see how the fabric responds to the fusing before you fuse the whole yardage. I have used both the fusing method and the spray adhesive followed by serging the pieces together. Both methods worked well. (NT) -- BJ, Friday, April 25, 08:56:17am

Subject: three tier dress
Author: noel [Edit]	Date Posted: Thursday, April 24, 06:11:15am Does anyone know where I can get a pattern for a thre tier dress? Any hints? Is their soft backing on the tiers or only tulle used? Thanks! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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leave an email and I can send some photos-just bought one from overseas bn dm (NT) -- not a hard dress to make, Thursday, April 24, 09:27:12am my email -- noel, Friday, April 25, 07:55:23am I'm just finishing one...no pattern, just used full circles like you would for a poodle skirt. No stiffener, attached petticoat underneath. Will be on dance-again tomorrow, hopefully. (NT) -- kelly, Thursday, April 24, 09:28:40am If it is 708 I LOVE it! (NT) -- nicely done!!!, Friday, April 25, 10:54:25am Yep..that's the one. It was fun to try something new. (NT) -- kelly, Friday, April 25, 11:35:12am I loved it so much I sent the photo to my college aged dd ---it wouldn't fit her obviously--but if she likes it as much as I do can we write to you for a quote in her (ladies') size and colors? You are talented! (NT) -- fan, Friday, April 25, 12:53:45pm Thanks for the nice compliment. i'm only doing OTR's right now, but have a larger size one in the works. e-mail me if interested (NT) -- kelly, Friday, April 25, 05:11:24pm

Subject: Here's today's hint from Heloise:
Author: : } [Edit]	Date Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 03:48:50pm I'm covering sequined fabric on the shoulders of my dd's dress with tulle to prevent wigs snags. In order to get the shape of the design, I photocopied the top of the bodice and used the copy as the pattern. So much better than getting a pen or pencil near the dress to create a sketch. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: HELP! Pricing question
Author: ID Mom [Edit]	Date Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 10:52:00am I have been asked to make 25 school dresses (assembly only) for 250$ (USA) to which I said yes. Now the TCRG has changed her mind and wants an entirely new kind of dress (I hadn't started anything so not a huge deal). Now I am drafting a NEW pattern, cutting all the fabric, driving to purchase the supplies, taking the marked dresses to the embroiderer as well as coordinating the job, serging, sewing and have done a few fittings to ensure the dress has the right look. Should I ask for more? Is this still a fair price? I am new to the buisness and am waffling about just leaving it as is in order to establish a good name for myself, OR am I underselling myself? TCRG is very nice and I think just unaware as to how much work it is to change one's mind late in the game - not to mention drafting a whole pattern :) Any thoughts are greatly appreciated. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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YES! you should raise the price. You are now doing more than the original deal called for. If you do a good job, you will make a good name for yourself. (NT) -- you are worth it!, Wednesday, April 23, 11:33:37am I would honestly add $100 to the cost of each dress. Or you could keep the cost of sewing the dress the same, and then price each of these new steps individually. Ex: this is per dress.... $25.00 for cutting, $25.00 for fitting, $25.00 pattern drafting etc. (NT) -- thats a lot of work, Wednesday, April 23, 12:48:47pm Add more $$$$. If you're doing all of the leg work remember it takes up time. (NT) -- Time is money., Wednesday, April 23, 12:53:58pm You should charge for the new pattern, but everything else you listed sounds like stuff you would be doing for the original dresses...ie cutting, fitting... (NT) -- no?, Wednesday, April 23, 02:47:46pm We send out school dresses to the seamstress already cut. Cutting out and marking each piece adds significant time to the job, especially if you were not originally including that in your price quote. (NT) -- it all adds up, Wednesday, April 23, 04:01:13pm I'm not sure a non-seamstress would realize how much more work you've been asked to take on beyond mere assembly of dresses. Certainly, the value of your contribution to the completion of the project is much greater than the initial $250. -- Educate them, Wednesday, April 23, 03:44:34pm I don't think there is anyone who does not do what we do can appreciate the time that goes into these dresses. With the amount of driving that you are doing and most likely will be doing in the future, and the gas prices still rising, I would absolutely raise the prices. (NT) -- you are worth it, Wednesday, April 23, 09:56:32pm I dont sew at all. I buy my DD dresses. Your price sounds like a steal, I would feel bad if that is all I paid you. Raise it!!! (NT) -- mom, Thursday, April 24, 06:27:38am How much will the dress cost each dancer? Surely more than $250, when you factor in the expense of the materials and embroidery. I'd still be curious for the final cost if I were you. (NT) -- x, Thursday, April 24, 02:35:36pm If you are now making complete dresses from start to finish, then you should charge for a complete dress. Charge whatever you would normally charge for a complete dress. (NT) -- -, Friday, April 25, 06:16:15pm

Subject: Ebay Alert ! Selling Hard Shoes: Fays Black Suede 4.5UK, Halmor Leather 7UK, Rutherford Black Suede 3.5UK!
Author: Great shoes...great prices! [Edit]	Date Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 09:37:48am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Does anyone know the moderator? Can you contact them?
Author: Clean-up from aisle 3 [Edit]	Date Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 08:53:27am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I have emailed twice to no avail. Must be busy. Add your voice to mine, please. (NT) -- ee, Wednesday, April 23, 09:59:24am Already tried. The MAR board has given the poster a warning and is forwarding ISPs. Taken off the Main board as well. Where is this Mod??? (NT) -- ., Wednesday, April 23, 12:57:00pm Taken off NE board, twice. (NT) -- ww, Wednesday, April 23, 12:59:39pm I took the thread off the MWR board yesterday (NT) -- one of the mods, Wednesday, April 23, 03:50:19pm I wish the mod would respond. (NT) -- [, Thursday, April 24, 05:37:45am Hi, it's me! I'm still not getting your emails! Voy's link at the top isn't working. For now, you can contact me at kelinia1 atthisaddress aol.com (NT) -- moderator, Thursday, April 24, 12:59:21pm

Subject: wear on fabric
Author: x [Edit]	Date Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 05:54:08pm A client has told me that the new dress we made earlier this winter is fraying a bit on the sleeves. It is a netting with sewn sequins and a design that is loosely embroidered. It is the embroidered parts that are getting fuzzy. I remember there was a product, some sort of spray to use that would keep the fuzzies at bay. Anyone have any ideas. It is wearing on the sleeves, especially where they rub on the sequins on the skirt. Thanks [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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It is called No Fray Spray and you can buy it online. (NT) -- Cher, Tuesday, April 22, 07:07:42pm I think you can also purchase No Fray Spray at Hancocks. (NT) -- Laurie, Tuesday, April 22, 09:10:39pm

Subject: I am making a 5-panel skirt with eyelet on the bottom in the front but the traditional stiffened back. Would it be best to add tulle to just the front of the skirt to puff it out or should it go all the way around?
Author: Mary [Edit]	Date Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 07:38:52am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Unless you really want the look of tulle underneath, I would just tack the ruffle to the three middle panels about 3" up from the bottom. This will cause the ruffle to stay out with the stiffened panels. (NT) -- darlene, Tuesday, April 22, 10:23:06am But if you do that, will that not restrict kick up room? (NT) -- ., Tuesday, April 22, 11:44:53am I do a gathered ruffle on a half length yoke under the front panel. The gathering allows for plenty of movement between the panels and the tacking keeps the ruffle out to the level of the panels. (NT) -- darlene, Tuesday, April 22, 02:04:29pm What a great idea! (NT) -- OP, Tuesday, April 22, 02:41:16pm

Subject: I am in the NY area and would like to use a local DM. I have 2 limitations. One is budget; I can't do a $2,500+ dress. The other is our TC only asks one thing: that we have an actual, hands-on fitting. So I'm willing to drive to a few states away. Can anyone head me in the right direction? (Also, we are in no rush, if that matters; after nans is fine.)
Author: Many thanks! [Edit]	Date Posted: Tuesday, March 11, 11:23:40am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Here's an idea.... -- dm, Tuesday, March 11, 12:42:45pm Are you willing to drive into Canada? (NT) -- Toronto area, Tuesday, March 11, 07:02:24pm Where in the Toronto area are you located? (NT) -- Thanks, Monday, April 21, 08:43:20pm Where in NY abouts? There are a few local dm's in the upstate area that have very reasonable prices, I don't know of anyone downstate besides Shamrock. The upstate prices are well below your mentioned price. If you leave an e-mail, or some more details on the type of dress, can give more help. (NT) -- hpyswr, Tuesday, March 11, 08:42:52pm quite curious about the need for hands on fitting? many NA dancers order from bigname and solo overseas companies with success -- more inside, Tuesday, April 22, 04:25:49am You also see many big name costumes being advertised as ' Never worn, didn't fit when it arrived'. (NT) -- Just look on dance again, Tuesday, April 22, 08:49:02am Our studio has never had a dress arrive long-distance that didn't require $200 worth of alterations, even using a well-qualified local seamstress/dm to measure (NT) -- -, Tuesday, April 22, 10:37:16am Just playing devils advocate here, but if every single dress is the wrong size when it arrives do you think that maybe your dressmaker doing the measurements is not doing it correctly? (NT) -- -, Tuesday, April 22, 04:22:15pm I had this DM measure 2x I(different times) and it was still too small!! (NT) -- past customer, Tuesday, April 22, 05:13:47pm

Subject: As i don't go to feises anymore. I just wondered what linings are like these day's? Are they mostly white to go with the petticoats or are they still crazy colours?
Author: Curious [Edit]	Date Posted: Monday, April 21, 06:32:10pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Anything goes! (NT) -- dm, Monday, April 21, 07:40:32pm i like to see something unusual and fun (NT) -- idmum, Tuesday, April 22, 05:07:16am

Subject: Bernie from Ireland
Author: just wondering [Edit]	Date Posted: Monday, April 21, 06:25:10pm has anyone heard of this dressmaker? I'm in the market and have heard of this new name! Thank you for any info. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Unbelievable prices! Feis Vendor is closing shop to pursue other things. Ebay store has much of the remaing items 50% OFF. Garment bags, Duffle Bags, Tiaras and much much more. Go to link http://stores.ebay.com/Cheryls-Cache
Author: only 48 hours [Edit]	Date Posted: Sunday, April 20, 09:27:07pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: I am looking for some of the fabric from dd's dress to make a barrel headband
Author: Kathy [Edit]	Date Posted: Sunday, April 20, 07:48:02pm It is a hot pink sparkle hologram lycra. I don't need a lot - if you might have any in your scrap pile that you might be willing to part with, could you please email me? Thank you! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Can you post a picture? (NT) -- MJ, Monday, April 21, 03:36:19pm

Subject: Dress Questions
Author: Bridgid [Edit]	Date Posted: Sunday, April 20, 02:20:00pm Hello! My name is Bridgid and I'm in 7th grade. I'm doing a research project on irish dance costumes. Please answer some of my questions I have. Thanks! ~Where does the name 'poodle sock' come from? ~What is the story behind the dresses, socks, shoes, and wigs? ~How much does a full costume cost? ~Are the dresses all different? =) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_stepdance (NT) -- No name, Sunday, April 20, 04:42:23pm See inside...and Good Luck! -- ., Sunday, April 20, 05:13:53pm

Subject: Dying lace/organza/chiffon
Author: looking for those who've tried it [Edit]	Date Posted: Saturday, April 19, 09:47:19pm have any of you successfully changed white lace to a different color? what about other fabrics used typically on bridal/formal gowns? And if so, recommendations for best brand of dye to use? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Haven't dyed lace, but have dyed velvet with RIT dye. It worked out great. As long as you use cotton lace, I would think it would work great. There are recipes that RIT puts out for just about any color. (NT) -- ., Saturday, April 19, 10:38:06pm Here in Cincinnati there is a store in the bridal district that sells dieable shoes. They also can dye fabric. Pick a color off their chart and leave the rest to the pro's. (NT) -- LynnOH, Monday, April 21, 09:48:55am I have dyed organza lace quite succcessfully using good old Rit. Test a piece first since some laces have different types of fibers within the same fabric (i.e.cotton thread on nylon lace) They will absorb the dye at different rates... Good Luck!! (NT) -- MJ, Monday, April 21, 03:38:59pm I dyed a piece of my white cutwork lace (F1) using fabric paint. I diluted the paint to make it runny like milk, then washed the fabric in it, let it dry, then ironed the fabric to set the colour (as per instructions on the label). I used yellow and it turned out very pretty because the stitching took the colour a little less so it was two-tone yellow. Also tried Dylon and it didn't work at all. (NT) -- Rachel (idFabrics.com), Wednesday, April 23, 03:04:24am

Subject: Curious
Author: . [Edit]	Date Posted: Saturday, April 19, 08:11:11pm In a post below about dm s meeting on a tour in Belfast. it mentions one being from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Is there ID there or is this a 'transplant' to this fantastic area? Been seeing on TV about the growth there, it now has the largest hotel in the world (Nashville is #9 - most in Vegas) just made me question. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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http://www.rachelfranzen.com/DISID.html Rachel's got about 150 students, as well as being a maker of very lovely dresses and selling ID fabrics. (NT) -- So Cal Trish, Sunday, April 20, 03:19:50am Rachel is also an Australian lass, transplanted to the middle east. (NT) -- -, Sunday, April 20, 05:59:12am Thank you so much for sharing..... this so interesting . Wish ID Mag would write about the world of ID, there is so much to share. (NT) -- -, Sunday, April 20, 01:10:53pm hey maybe we should let Tamisine know about that idea - especially as she is now going to include a 'downunder section' for all the Aussies and Kiwis from now on.. could be a new twist for her. (NT) -- Lee in Darwin, Monday, April 21, 09:30:26am I am pretty sure I saw an article about Rachel in IDM only a few months ago, or maybe late last year. (NT) -- -, Monday, April 21, 04:21:41pm Hi everyone, thanks for your nice comments. I'm an Australian TCRG and my husband is in the hotel industry (he works in a very large hotel but not the largest one in the world...for now!) so we get moved around a lot. I am lucky to have a large dancing school here as there are many expats from USA, Canada, Ireland, UK, Europe, Australia, NZ, South Africa and other countries around the world who enjoy irish dancing... (more) -- Rachel (idFabrics.com) from Dubai, Wednesday, April 23, 03:21:11am My daughter is the lucky second owner of a dress you designed long ago and it is still up to date and gorgeous! I believe the design is yours and the dressmaker was the first owner's talented mom. I've always loved your work and wish you continued success! (NT) -- a mom in Virginia, Wednesday, April 23, 12:39:30pm My dd is also an owner of a dress designed by you. We love this dress so much, we won't part with it. A mom who used to be with our school made it. It is just so pretty. (NT) -- NYMom, Thursday, April 24, 10:41:59am

Subject: black velvet headbands
Author: :) [Edit]	Date Posted: Saturday, April 19, 07:43:02pm Does anyone know where I can buy plain black velvet headbands? Thanks [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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In US, Claires usually has black velvet headbands that you can embellish easily (NT) -- ., Sunday, April 20, 05:15:21pm I've seen them at Nordstrom's and at specialty stores/boutiques that have fancy party dresses. They are more of a Christmas item, though. (NT) -- tied up with a black velvet band!!, Sunday, April 20, 07:56:49pm

Subject: Dressmakers beware......
Author: Fed up [Edit]	Date Posted: Saturday, April 19, 03:10:15pm if a pair of sisters from NY ask you to make customs for their kids.If you take paypal be careful. You'll make dresses they asked for to their specifications, they'll fail to contact you, keep it for a few months, then have the audasity to try and get a refund! Totally ignoring the contracts, terms, and totally screw up your accounts.Sorry, not gonna happen. So just beware. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Are these sisters parents? Teachers? Dancers? Hard to to watch out when the group to watch is so huge! (NT) -- details?, Sunday, April 20, 10:55:19am hmm.. sorry would need more info about this before heeding the warning - otherwise we are going to all be scared to deal with anyone. (NT) -- more details - no names, Monday, April 21, 09:34:34am

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