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Subject: Not sure which DM will be using yet for dd new dress so can't ask DM but if I see some really nice material I want to be able to buy it (see inside ...) Author: clueless mum [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: Friday, August 08, 05:36:18am We want to go with a velvet bodice & soft skirt with petticoat underneath so how much velvet would I need to get to make bodice & then may need some for a short layer to go over petticoat, about half way down. Then how much other material will I need for sleeves, chest, top of back, soft shawl & if we decided to use some of that also as part of the skirt, say for another short layer or something? She is a slim 13 year old btw! Thanks so much for any help! [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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Subject Author Date You might want to wait till you talk to your dm. This will differ, depending on whether your fabric has a pattern or nap to match up. It's better to buy when you know the right amount, and not have to frantically try to find that last 1/2 yard when you guessed wrong. (NT) R Friday, August 08, 06:46:20am If you really want to buy fabric before choosing a dressmaker, I'd get 3.5 yards minimum, and probably 4-4.5 just to be safe. It probably won't take that much, but it's better to be safe than sorry (NT) understand the need/desire to hunt for deals Friday, August 08, 09:46:16pm