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Subject: I hope this works. Here are two pictures; one of a traditional dress I was asked to make a soft skirt for. The other is of the "new " dress. I was a little leary of marrying the 2 styles but I think it worked OK. Author: LynnOH [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: Tuesday, July 22, 07:59:26pm [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/2rng6mq.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i35.tinypic.com/2j5awkj.jpg[/IMG] [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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Subject Author Date Here's the "new" dress pic LynnOH Tuesday, July 22, 08:02:38pm I thing it is very unique, up to date and lovely--is the owner happy?--am about to do the same with an older style-thanks for posting the pics (NT) -- wonderful work!, Tuesday, July 22, 08:45:26pm I think this is great - how fun looking it is now! Do you think you would share the pattern - or is it simply ruffled strips? (NT) -- great job!, Wednesday, July 23, 06:39:59am really cool! (NT) -- just a mom, Wednesday, July 23, 08:37:18am What would you do with the original panels? (NT) -- I don't think I could bring myself to throw them out!, Wednesday, July 23, 12:08:02pm Nice job! Matching the fabrics must have been a challenge, and you did a great job of it. (NT) hpyswr Tuesday, July 22, 10:41:20pm Great job. (NT) - Wednesday, July 23, 09:26:18am No pattern--just 3 tiers of gathered fabric. The DD's mom made the organza petticoat she'll wear under it ( not present in the picture). Fabric (inside) LynnOH Wednesday, July 23, 10:14:29am For the $ conscious out there this may be a great way to get more mileage from a dress that has gotten too short but fits in the bodice. Also a way to get through pubescent growth spurts--tucks can be sewn in the tiers and let out as needed for those girls growing 3" every 6 months! (NT) LynnOH Wednesday, July 23, 10:23:12am Is there a photo of the dress on the dancer. I'd love to see the whole package (NT) -- with the tutu underneath, too, Wednesday, July 23, 12:56:23pm Hopefully coming after a feis this weekend. (NT) -- LynnOH, Wednesday, July 23, 11:21:03pm Wow, Lynn, I think you have started a cottage industry here. I bet a lot of moms could tackle this also, which will help them with the high cost of dresses, esp. those with several dancers. (NT) great idea Thursday, July 24, 09:15:25am Oh LYnn, I love it. I look at all sorts of dresses at feisanna and on dance-again and imagine what I would like to do with them. Sometimes I do a mock up in paint on my computer. I dont' actually sew any...but the tempation is continuous! (NT) Lori Thursday, July 24, 06:16:17pm What did you/will you do with the original skirt panels? (NT) ?? Thursday, July 24, 08:07:59pm I think that perhaps the skirt panels can be reworked too, to form a separate skirt? Might be nice with the right top above it for shows and displays? (NT) -- Caroline., Friday, July 25, 07:44:24am I reused the snaps! The rest of the skirt was returned whole to the owners. The DD couldn't stop talking about the difference in weight and how she couldn't wait to dance in the new skirt "it'll feel like a cloud"! (NT) -- LynnOH, Friday, July 25, 09:56:33am