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Subject: could anybody tell me where i can get some already made applique to stick/sew on dresses?


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Date Posted: Monday, November 07, 10:11:34am


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Subject: Neon (flo) yellow crystal organza fabric for sale 3 yards


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NY mom
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Date Posted: Sunday, November 06, 06:21:21am

Fabric is 3 yards by 55"
Please email if interested.

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Subject: Has anyone ordered online from Tao Knitter Arts? Wondering how long from ordering the designs are sent? In a time crunch and hoping it's soon.


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Date Posted: Saturday, November 05, 08:46:38pm


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Subject: Does anyone have a website for a thin *not see through* nylon fabric that does not fray when cut?


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Basic store doesn't carry any nylon. :(
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Date Posted: Saturday, November 05, 03:13:21pm


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Subject: Another favor??? Best fabric for beginner skirt. Will do light embroidery.


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Rosemarie
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Date Posted: Wednesday, November 02, 01:15:18pm

If someone would be so kind to e-mail me that way I just ask you questions without sounding so dumb here. Thanks so much for everyones help.

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Subject: Hi ladies. Someone has been very busy indeed, many new costumes listed today on Dance Again.


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sdm
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Date Posted: Tuesday, November 01, 08:24:18am


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Subject: Interfacing


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Trisha
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Date Posted: Tuesday, November 01, 06:49:55am

Can someone tell my what type of interfacing I should use in cuffs of velveteen sleeves? Do I sew it into the velvet at both ends?
thanks

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Subject: Does anyone have a yard of this they'd like to unload?


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Link inside
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Date Posted: Monday, October 31, 04:04:44pm

http://www.spandexdepot.com/stores/spandex-velvet-twilight-velvet-white-gold-twilight-velvet-p-971.html

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Subject: no inquiries, no orders, just dead in the water---anyone else in my boat????


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odd...
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Date Posted: Monday, October 31, 03:44:54pm


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Subject: What is the easiest way to shorten the torso of a dress?


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Mom
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Date Posted: Monday, October 31, 03:14:22pm

My daughter's dress is about 1 1/2" too long, and since it is a 3-panel, I imagine taking in the torso would be best. I have a sewing machine, but I'm not very skilled. Is it better to remove the skirt and attach it higher, or take a "tuck" in the bodice? Also, what do you do with the zipper? It doesn't have to be perfect, since it is an older dress, and the zipper is covered with the cape. Thanks for your suggestions!

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Subject: How much do you usually charge for a new skirt?


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Date Posted: Sunday, October 30, 08:09:20pm


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Subject: Beginner Skirt


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Rosemarie kelso (rosemarie kelso)
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Date Posted: Sunday, October 30, 12:18:59pm

I will be helping a realtive make a beginner skirt with light embroidery. Is there a pattern that most kids use? Do you line the skirts so you don't see the embroidery? Is gabardine the fabric to use. I am open to help and suggestions.
Thanks so much for your help in advance.

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Subject: We are looking at whether to alter our DDs dress. It needs let out at the side seams, which means taking off the skirt, I guess. What should we expect as a range for how much it would cost to alter it? there is plenty of let out room at the side seams but not at the zipper.


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Date Posted: Thursday, October 27, 07:54:42am


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Subject: Slightly off topic: My youngest daughter (age 11), wants a sewing machine for Christmas. I have no idea what to look for. Any suggestions on a good beginner machine.


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an OH mom
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Date Posted: Tuesday, October 25, 03:35:41pm


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Subject: Hi ladies, does anyone have a tip for sewing the "v" of a dropped waist dress? I always have trouble attaching bodice to skirt and now even more so in this "v" shape.Google no help.


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Sewing mom
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Date Posted: Tuesday, October 25, 01:08:31pm


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Subject: Sightly off topic question


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Thank you!
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Date Posted: Sunday, October 23, 04:08:32pm



I'm making a patchwork style quilt out of old feis t-shirts as a Christmas present. I've cut the shapes I want, backed them with Heat and Bond Light, pressed them into place on a fabric backing and top stitched all around each piece.

Should I wash this top piece to get rid of the bonding agent before assembling the layers? While the backing isn't horribly stiff, the pieces aren't t-shirt soft right now.

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Subject: Crystals came off easily but how do I remove glue residue from black satin?


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Date Posted: Friday, October 21, 12:11:49pm


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Subject: Anyone know how to reach TAO Knitter Arts


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DDM
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Date Posted: Thursday, October 20, 08:41:29am

Other than by email? I want to purchase one of her bodice designs, but can't get a response via email.

Need 9 team dresses by SRO. Don't need her to do the embroidery - just need the design.

Anyone else out there sell bodice designs I can download and give to my local embroiderer?

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Subject: plisse fabric


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Kelly
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Date Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 02:55:47pm

Can anyone tell me where to find white plisse fabric in the USA? Thank you.

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Subject: Ladies. I have had 3 requests now for vertical ruffle skirts, I have made 2 recently with an overlocked edge, however have spotted a gorgeous Lewis dress, she just gets better and better! Please see attached, any ideas on the skirt fabric, how do you stop it fraying? http://www.lewisirishdresses.com/gallery/images/2011Dresses/58kierafront.jpg


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Date Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 08:36:07am


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Subject: Fishscale Sequin Appliques


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Thanks
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Date Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 08:27:33am

Just curious what people use to back fishscale sequin when they use this fabric as appliques. Also do you use a plastic topper or plastic to protect the sequins until you are finished working? Thx!!!

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Subject: Ruffler foot?


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Date Posted: Monday, October 17, 02:34:20pm

I'm looking for a ruffler foot for my singer 20U, I was given one that looks fabulous but doesn't work (link below) on my machine (I think its a low shank foot, but it also twists to the left when screwed in place) and am wondering if there is a similar style foot for industrial machines. Any thoughts or recommendations?

http://www.amazon.com/Ruffler-Sewing-Machine-Presser-Foot/dp/B004Q6I5BA/ref=pd_sim_ac2

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Subject: Post on MW Board has links to GB Pics


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anything goes
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Date Posted: Sunday, October 16, 06:00:23pm

Some with little to no embroidery - all stones. Unconstructed lace sleeves, is symetrical coming back?

http://www.voy.com/33031/

Posted under
Great Brits -- 2011, 13:56:52 10/15/11 Sat

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Subject: Love the look of the new "petal" skirts that are starting to appear, a la Gavin and Doire. Has anyone seen them up close and could they please give me some tips for construction? I'm OK with the petals themselves, it's just putting them together. I would do a stiffened under skirt too,


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And before someone says get one & have a look, I'm yet to see one.
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Date Posted: Sunday, October 16, 05:50:58pm


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Subject: Looking for a fluorescent neon pink embroidery thread. I have the PF0008 in the Floriani brand. Does anyone know of something even a bit deeper in color with just a bit more pop? Madeira, Sulky, Robison Anton? I can use this if it's the best one. Thanks.


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Terri E CO
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Date Posted: Sunday, October 16, 11:45:17am


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Subject: Hello everyone… Just wanted to let you know that the website, IrishDanceDressShop.com is getting upgraded to a new system. The website has always been a “do-it-yourself” classifieds listing so you can list your Irish dance dresses for free. It’s been a very popular site and so it really needed to be upgraded to a new system that is more user friendly and more stable. In the process I moved it to a new web address that is easier to remember, it’s now at FeisDresses.com


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Rhonda from IDDS
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Date Posted: Saturday, October 15, 08:06:28am

The old site will also link to it too. So no one will miss out on finding it and shopping for dresses. The site is still FREE, so if you’ve got dresses to list I hope you’ll create an account and add your dresses.

NOTE: For those of you who had ads on the previous system, I’ve tried contacting many of you to put your ads into the new system. Since it’s a “do-it-yourself” system, I can’t really create accounts for everyone and ad their listings. You’ll have to create your own account and ad your items. Thank you for your patience and understanding with this switchover. In the end I think it will be a much better site for buyers and sellers!

FeisDresses.com

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Subject: Does anyone have any white rocky lamme? I have some, but not enough. I purchased it years ago and can't find anymore. It has a slightly irredescent quality to it.


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Date Posted: Friday, October 14, 02:37:06pm


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Subject: Does anyone know of a USA supplier of vilene or stiffener?


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CM
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Date Posted: Friday, October 14, 10:17:17am

Thanks!

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Subject: Question about the new skirts that seem very soft


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Thanks
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Date Posted: Thursday, October 13, 08:35:06am

I realize there will still be some sort of under-structure at least partway down, but the fabric of the skirt itself seems really drapey in many of these skirts. I haven't seen them in action, but I'm wondering how to prevent such a skirt from flapping about. I'm thinking of the skirts that have three tiers, but all three are almost the full length of the skirt, not three short, equal tiers. Are they attached together at strategic points to stop them flipping too high?

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Subject: Those of you who make school dresses, how do you determine a price point? So many school dresses look like solo dresses these days, but people want to pay 1/3 of the price for them that they pay for a solo. Sure, duplicating the work and the design saves some time and effort, but not enough to make up for 2/3 of the cost!


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Date Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 03:37:27pm


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Subject: Is there a spray I can use to help decrease the wear on satin sleeve agaist a sequined bodice?. The No Fray Spray doesn't seem to be what I want.


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Thank you
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Date Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 07:07:10am


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Subject: Hello ladies, I'm working on my first plisse skirt. It's a soft skirt with no interfacing. I have never hemmed this type of fabric before. Any suggestions on how to finish the hem. Thank you.


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Erin
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Date Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 06:39:17pm


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Subject: I just checked out a fashion blog ans it seems the drop waist style dress is making a come back for Spring 2012. perhaps we will see some new sewing patterns. Fashion follows Irish dance?or vice versa?!


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sewing mom
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Date Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 07:01:41am


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Subject: Recommendation for turquoise satin


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Need help!
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Date Posted: Monday, October 10, 04:01:04pm

Please, looking for a recommendation for a bright turquoise satin! DD's dress will be assym. with half black velvet and half turquoise. We like how this blue looks: http://www.swoose.net/IrishDancing/2011/Nationals2011WednesdayAM/target183.html
Could one of you seamstresses i.d. it for me? Trying to do some research for our dressmaker. Thanks so much!

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Subject: I need a serger! Nothing fancy, just a basic serger that does all the usual tricks. Any suggestions as to what might be the best options and for what prices? I have no problem buying second hand, so any info on older models too is appreciated. Thanks in advance!!


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too many to choose....
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Date Posted: Monday, October 10, 10:42:58am


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Subject: Could someone give me some tips/hints about embroidering on velvet?


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irish mama
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Date Posted: Sunday, October 09, 04:33:57pm


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Subject: Would anyone have a good source for plisse? I'm looking for an florescent orange..


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Terrie
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Date Posted: Saturday, October 08, 10:36:45am


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Subject: My daughter has a sequined bodice and the sleeves are looking a little shabby. Is there something I can spray/put on the sleeves so it doesn't continue?


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Date Posted: Friday, October 07, 06:49:20pm


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Subject: How hard is it to switch sleeves on an ID dress? Is that something that can be done? Looking at a dress that has contrasting sleeves but would like to switch them so they aren't contrasting. Is that even possible. Or how much might it cost to have new sleeves made?


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Date Posted: Thursday, October 06, 12:09:50pm


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Subject: Cupcake ruffled skirt for a 7 year old. Question. In or on their way out? Any other suggestions for a cute, fun skirt for a wee dancer?


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DDM
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Date Posted: Tuesday, October 04, 10:29:00pm


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Subject: Is anyone experienced with metallic embroidery thread? I'm trying it for the first time and it just keeps breaking. I can't even get a bobbin threaded properly, It feels like mylar and it is irridescent. Help!


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New to embroidery
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Date Posted: Tuesday, October 04, 04:02:30pm


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Subject: Looking for a source hopefully online for an interesting copper fabric. To be used for a skirt which is flowy. Any suggestions?


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Date Posted: Tuesday, October 04, 02:09:03pm


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Subject: What great inspiration from fashion week! We are on the way out of ID but would love to share this link to Amaya Arzuaga. Scroll through all the photos - pretty amazing!


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make it work!
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Date Posted: Monday, October 03, 04:46:46pm

http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/p--Amaya-Arzuaga-AW-11-9743-153969.html

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Subject: One of my buyers has discoloration around a crystal on a white rayon plissé skirt. Upon inspection, the discoloration is not caused by any glue or residual glue; e6000 was used for the application. It appears the back of the crystal is tarnished & the tarnish is spreading out to the fabric. It is only visible on close inspection, so we don't want to do anything to make the problem more noticable. We're going to try a Mr. Clean eraser sponge.


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Does anyone else have any suggestions? Links to photos are inside
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Date Posted: Monday, October 03, 03:32:41pm

http://www.dance.net/viewImage.html?image_id=638261&page=1

http://www.dance.net/viewImage.html?image_id=638260&page=1

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Subject: Has anyone tried one of these Super Double Wide hoops to add as an extension to your machine? http://www.hoopitall.com/product/productview/action/list/frmEntityType/hoop/frmCategoryMappingId/197/ If so, are you able to program one large design or do you have to do it in quadrants


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Date Posted: Monday, October 03, 08:52:05am


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Subject: Dean Crouch Music


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www.DeanCrouch.co.uk
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Date Posted: Monday, October 03, 07:52:57am

Dean Crouch Music would like to wish everyone the very best of luck for the All Scotland Championships this week and thank you all for your continued support on the website.

Remember to visit www.DeanCrouch.co.uk for all your music needs – set dances, ceili and grade music, sheet music and much much more…..

All the best for the upcoming Feis Season.

Dean Crouch Music

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Subject: How's this for a stoning job??? http://www.swarovski.tv/Content.Node/news/news.php#/news/279086


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Bling Ca-Ching!
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Date Posted: Monday, October 03, 02:53:50am


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Subject: Has anyone ever ordered Swarovski's from China? If so, any places you would recommend? What was your service like and what quality were the crystals. Thanks!


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shopping around..
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Date Posted: Saturday, October 01, 09:34:02am


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Subject: I am having problems fitting sleeves on some team dresses I am making. I think I'm not making them wide enough. What rule of thumb do you use for sleeves? How wide do you make them? We need to allow for movement, want full sleeves with a ruffle cuff, not too 'puffy shirt' ish. Thanks for any insight you


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Date Posted: Saturday, October 01, 07:35:55am


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Subject: What to put into these pleats?


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SNDM
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Date Posted: Friday, September 30, 07:02:08am

I've been asked to make a dress with these kinds of pleats. I've figured out the pattern for the skirt, but what should I put into the pleats for stiffener. It will be an adult-size dress.
[IMG]http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff419/rosalinde2/reddress1.jpg[/IMG]
PS I don't own the rights to this stunning dress, just used it for illustration.

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Subject: Could someone please give me a website that sells vilene.


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Thank you
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Date Posted: Wednesday, September 28, 04:05:43pm


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Subject: A-symmetrical dresses - for 2 color bodices do you use a seam or satin stitch the colors together? I am a mom and only make dresses for my daughter and she wants 2 color


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DAnce Mom
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Date Posted: Monday, September 26, 01:06:04pm

Want it right.

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Subject: Help, can anyone help with removing ballpoint pen marks from white satin. Made some errors in measurement and trying to cover them up, but also need to remove the pen marks


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Adele
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 25, 06:08:02pm


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