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Subject: Hi. We are currently looking at designing new class costumes. We want something stylish and trendy, but no so much they will quickly outdate. Can anyone advise a dressmaker that makes class costumes, that has pics of their dresses available. We are in the North East UK. Thank you..


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Hanna
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Date Posted: Friday, May 08, 08:07:15am


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Subject: I love the look of this dress but how I make it


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Mags
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Date Posted: Thursday, May 07, 04:02:07pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/STUNNING-CHAMPIONSHIP-IRISH-DANCE-DRESS_W0QQitemZ130304497079QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090505?IMSfp=TL090505121008r26180

Firstly I hope the link work. It is a dress made by Sue McMullen and I have seen a few similar online recently however I can not make a mental picture of how it is made. Does anyone have words of wisdom. Thanks in advance

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Subject: puff ball - (sorry this has probably been asked but I can't find anything!) - the pleated puffball skirts that are made on a front panel board - are they stuffed to make them sit out? Would I pleat and embroider first - then attach net or something to make it sit 'puffy'? Would appreciate any help as I'm now lost after committing myself!


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alauna
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Date Posted: Thursday, May 07, 12:28:49pm


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Subject: Hello Ladies. Could someone please advise where in the UK can I order velvet/velour by the bolt for performance dresses. I have tryed googling, but am struggling!. Thanks in advance.


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Mally
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Date Posted: Thursday, May 07, 05:35:54am


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Subject: Looking for fabric...


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LynnToledo
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Date Posted: Wednesday, May 06, 10:54:58am

Does anyone in the USA sell the flame cut out fabric in red or black? I am also looking for a red sequined lace on black tulle/net. None of my usual places has what I need in the $20-$30 range.

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Subject: Help!


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dm
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Date Posted: Wednesday, May 06, 10:11:07am

I accidentally scorched some black velvet on an alteration. I had lightly ironed a seam with a peice of velvet on top as I have done in the past but the nap was crushed anyway. Is there anything I can do to bring the nap back up. Thanks!

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Subject: IT IS OFFICIAL-BNDM CREATES THE COMBO PAGEANT/DANCE DRESS


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was hoping this day would never get here
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Date Posted: Wednesday, May 06, 07:07:10am

I am in shock-an Irish dance dress with a skirt that is nothing but the curly organza ruffles-
take a look on www.irishdancingexchange.com
a new style made in March of this year by the leader in Irish dance dress designs
moms looking to make your child's next dress-your time has come!

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Subject: droped waist


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R.S.
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Date Posted: Tuesday, May 05, 04:50:59pm

hi all, how far below the natural waistline is dropped waist
for i.d.dresses? would you consider,to belly-button,a good guideline? Thanks.

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Subject: I really, really need a new dress for Nats--Is anyone making a soft skirt OTR for someone 5'7"?


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HELP!
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Date Posted: Tuesday, May 05, 11:58:46am


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Subject: Problem with necks - satin stitches seem to stretch!


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Mum
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Date Posted: Tuesday, May 05, 01:45:45am

Hope someone can help me. I've been making ID dresses for about a year now. I have one main problem though - when I'm finishing the neckline with satin stitch it always seems to stretch the fabric. I then end up having to take bits of the neckline in after it's all finished. Has anyone any idea how I can overcome this? It looks so unprofessional!

Many thanks and I hope you understand me!!

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Subject: Changing an existing dress to a soft skirt


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TCRG
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Date Posted: Monday, May 04, 03:33:43pm

I am wondering if there is a dressmaker out there that would consider making a change to two existing dresses.

Two of my dancers have relatively new dresses where the skirts are simply too much. After dancing at the worlds they both would like a soft skirt but their dresses are relatively new. I am looking for a dressmaker that might consider just replacing the existing skirt and making a new soft skirt for the dresses.

I am not a dressmaker and don't know if its even possible. The existing skirts could be completely taking appart to use some of the existing embroydery if needed, or fabrics. I am sure I could provide pictures of the existing dresses if this is something someone would consider doing.

Thanks for your opinions and interest.

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Subject: Pre digitized embroidery


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thank you
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Date Posted: Monday, May 04, 03:31:35am

Could someone please help me with the link to pre digitized embroidery.

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Subject: Need advice on how to fix/stop embroidery that started to unravel...


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mamad
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Date Posted: Sunday, May 03, 02:37:26pm

I figure I'd ask the experts before I do anything....the unraveling is in a few small spots. Some are quite pulled in puffs so I don't know if I should try to hand stitch over to keep it in tact or trim it w/scissors and use fray check.

HELP!

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Subject: Irish Threads Pattern


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curious
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Date Posted: Sunday, May 03, 09:21:56am

I have an Irish Threads pattern size 8. I'm looking to downsize it to around a size 6/7. Would I be best to just to take bigger seam allowances or should I look at reconstructing it? And if so, any ideas on how to go about that?? Any help appreciated:-) Thanks.

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Subject: Useddresses.com


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Have any off the racks for sale?
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Date Posted: Saturday, May 02, 10:16:35am

You can post not only Irish dance costumes, but virtually any other type of costume or dress, such as an evening gown or prom dress. (it might be a good way to clean out your closets!)

-One Free Listings for 180 Days!

-Alert System allows you to know when a dress in your size has been added, doing half the work for you!

-Post Any Dance Costume, Prom, Communion, or Special Occasion dress you can think of.

UsedDresses.com

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Subject: A brilliant lady on the Yahoo board created a tiny url for the choreography team dresses.


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Sorry to repost
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Date Posted: Saturday, May 02, 10:08:55am

If you aren't too tired of the subject, try this link:

http://tinyurl.com/d8tzu5

Feedback?

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Subject: Desperately searching for bright turquoise velvet, not cotton. Anybody got any tips for two to three yards? Thanks much.


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Terri E CO
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Date Posted: Friday, May 01, 10:03:17pm


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Subject: Pattern choice combination question


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am I crazy?
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Date Posted: Friday, May 01, 06:37:14am

am creating a tiered layered soft skirt dress with the elongated bodice-have a couple of vintage patterns for the bodice-but don't like the wide shoulders the pattern makes-am thinking of using the bodice front of one pattern and bodice back of another-has anyone done something similar? Is it super difficult to manage adjusting the arm holes/sleeves?

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Subject: HI, I am the parent in charge of our school dress committee.


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3dancersmom
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Date Posted: Thursday, April 30, 02:16:08pm

We are in need of a dressmaker who would be able to make some school dresses for us. Our dresses were originally made by a dressmaker who is no longer doing this. We are located in Toronto, Canada and already have the digitized program.

Please email me if you can do this, we are looking for this to be done for our 'O' in the fall but also ongoing as the need arises.

Our school parents association owns the dresses and rents them out to the parents. So any orders would always come in a group and from the parents' association, probably myself.

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Subject: Team Dresses


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dm
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Date Posted: Thursday, April 30, 03:28:10am

I've been asked to make team dresses but don't know what price to quote. Obviously this will depend on the amount of work in each dress. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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Subject: OK, be gentle with me it is my first time....


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JoAnn
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Date Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 07:22:48pm

creating team dresses, that is.

Check them out:

http://www.photographybyharrington.com/photoind_irish.cfm?&setname=Senior Ladies Figure&picnum=2890&picsize=325&dntshow=0&lstphoto=3117

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Subject: Soft skirt


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new
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Date Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 09:57:41am

I would like to try to make a solo dress for my 6 yo daughter. Would you have any advise to what would be the best type of fabric for the soft ruffle skirt? Thank you in advance.

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Subject: soft tight ruffle skirt


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Bling-gineer (busy bee)
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Date Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 06:22:02am

There was a new skirt at worlds that was layers of tightly gathered ruffles. The skirt has a soft back (seen by a client)...but the sides of the skirt do not droop...There is a similar pic of one on the front of Shamrock Stitchery...and on the worlds site the little pink one is in the 12 - 13 pictures. Does anyone know how the sides don't droop on the soft skirt. There is no tutu...a friend mentioned fishing line...anyone know how that is used?
Thanks much! :)

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Subject: any ideas for something interesting to wear under our sleeveless jumpers when the weather gets colder?


Author:
rose
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Date Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 10:10:08am

We usually wear turtlenecks but want to try a new look.

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Subject: I am not experienced in fabric that much, looking for a gold clor fabric for a soft two tier skirt . Any suggestions?


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:)
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Date Posted: Monday, April 27, 04:07:40pm


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Subject: Hello Ladies. I am looking for a UK based online shop that sells good quality velvet in a very dark aubergine colour, my client is very specific, not wine, not purple, has to be dark augergine!, please help.


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Sue
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Date Posted: Monday, April 27, 10:00:03am


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Subject: I would like to make a soft skirt but use some stiffener in it to create shape. Would I use a circle skirt pattern?


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anyone know
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Date Posted: Sunday, April 26, 06:29:06pm


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Subject: Wondering if there would be any interest...? Contemplating getting out of the solo dress making part of my business. Would like to sell everything (fabrics, supplies, patterns, etc...). I don't really have the energy or time to list and sell everything separately. Would anyone be interested in purchasing everything at once? I am located about 2 1/2 to 3 hours outside of Chicago for pick up and can take pretty much any form of payment.


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Pennie
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Date Posted: Sunday, April 26, 05:36:13pm


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Subject: Get Costume for Nationals


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Joanne Dolan (Gorgeous)
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Date Posted: Saturday, April 25, 09:46:47pm

Gorgeous cobalt blue velvet with white. Lots of Swarovski crystals on bodace, arms, waist, panels and cape. Approx. measurements: 67 cm = chest. 59 cm = natural waist. 51 cm = sleeve. 33 cm = length of skirt. Could fit 7-10 year old. $1,450.00
Send an e-mail to kevjo.dolan@verizon.net and I will be glad to reply with pictures. Thanks

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Subject: New starter


Author:
useless
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Date Posted: Saturday, April 25, 07:35:20am

Please help - I'm about to start on my first dancing dress and need help finding th eright pattern, I've looked at Feis dress pattern but it looks a bit complicated for a beginner. I wanted to make a two piece dress has anyone got the name or number of a pattern they could recommend for the complete novice

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Subject: Help finding a fabric.


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sdmom
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Date Posted: Friday, April 24, 03:10:14pm

I need to find some satin falling rain fabric in gold. I tried White Lodge Fabrics, but they do not have gold. Any suggestions on where else I might look? Thank you.

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Subject: Can anyone help with a link to a photo?


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I've looked where I thought I'd seen it
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Date Posted: Thursday, April 23, 10:57:54pm

Approximately a year ago there was a photo of a dancer onstage with her new dress. The main body of the dress was dark teal velvet. It was quite simple and worn with an orange satin (?) skirt. This was an older dancer (at least U16 or older) who wore a dark brown/black wig. I believe she was a UK/Irish dancer. I'm fairly certain the dress was NOT a GD, ED or SH.

I've tried to describe it to my dd, but one picture would be worth 1,000 words. Thank you in advance for your help.

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Subject: APPLIQUE WIZARD HELP!!


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frustrated digitizer!
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Date Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 03:21:57pm

Can anyone tell me, because my manual doesn't, how to turn my own design into an applique design on PE Design Version 8? I'm about ready to throw the computer out the window!! HELP!!

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Subject: Satin with Big Black Polka Dots for sale


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kelly
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Date Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 11:45:52am

Hello dressmakers and fabric hunters. I'm no longer making dress and have mountains of fabric that I will shortly be going through and selling. The first one is a 4 Yard piece 58" wide White satin with 3" big black polka dots. Price is $20 plus postage, US sales only. If interested, just drop me an e-mail.

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Subject: Irish Dance Costume Maker's yahoo Group


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Thanks!
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Date Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 08:16:24am

I know there's one out there, but can't find it! Would love to join - could someone point me in the right direction?
Thanks!

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Subject: Does anyone know where I could buy a wide plastic 3-4inch headband?


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mum
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Date Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 07:49:43pm


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Subject: for Swarovski crystal and Iconic crystal stones please visit http://www.iconicdancer.com also suppliers od large sew on acrylic stones


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iconic dancer
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Date Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 03:24:47pm


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Subject: New alteration dilemma.


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LynnToledo
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Date Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 12:31:38pm

Awhile back I posted abount altering the jacket a dress to accomdate more of a figure. I emailed the original dressmaker to see if a remnant of the jacket base fabric was available... no luck. The dancer's mom didn't like any of the alternate fabrics and now wants me to make a new velvet jacket. Would I be violating any design/copyright laws if I create similar looking appliques to tie the new jacket to the existing skirt?

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Subject: Tired of eating and breathing glitter!


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Thanks
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Date Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 10:54:35am

Love glitter fabrics, hate the way the glitter rubs off everywhere. Any advice for keeping it on the fabric and off me.

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Subject: Searching for fabric- not dance dress related


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Elizabeth
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Date Posted: Monday, April 20, 10:59:26am

I make a few dance dresses for friends-and decided to post here-am helping out a coworker-who needs a MOL for her daughter's wedding-which will be held in Australia in June. She has a nice, silk looking, embroidered jacket that is a rich cocoa brown color. We have been looking at fabrics online and in stores-having no luck. If anyone has any suitable fabrics in your stash,that might work for the dress to go under the jacket(that I will make for her)-something either in a muted print-stripe,brocade-(elegant)that will compliment the brown jacket-and are willing to sell-please contact me. My email is included-click on my name. A solid color would work also, but she does not want too light of a color.
Thank you!

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Subject: New UK message board


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ModMum
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Date Posted: Monday, April 20, 08:44:27am

The UK message board now requires a password which involves sending your full name and email address to the anon moderator. There is a new UK message board that is operated like all the other boards with no password or personal details needed. Please visit us at http://www.voy.com/216152/

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Subject: Is anyone in the process of making an open level OTR for a 5'7" teen?


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just checking!
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Date Posted: Sunday, April 19, 03:46:17pm


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Subject: We have a Siopa Rince puffball that we need to shorten by approx. 1 1/2 to 2". It is velvet, dropped waist. Would it be possible to alter it to be shorter? If so, what do you think would be the easiest way to go about doing that?


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Thanks very much!!
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Date Posted: Sunday, April 19, 11:50:38am


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Subject: Re contacting Rachel Franzen - I need to check if email is working - or if Rachel is/ has been away. Need advice re a fabric please


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Aus Mum
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Date Posted: Sunday, April 19, 04:33:53am


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Subject: Machine Advice


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Thanks!
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Date Posted: Sunday, April 19, 12:46:22am

I have an opportunity to purchase a Pfaff 2140 machine. I know that this is an older model machine, but the seller is willing to sell it to me with hoops, etc. for $1,000. I was hoping to keep that budget, but could go a little higher if I had to. I'm torn though. From what I've read, Pfaff machines are one of the few to have a standard 9mm satin stitch, and the embroidery field seems to be a decent size for my needs for Irish Dance Costumes. Any advice before I bite the bullet? Many thanks for your help!

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Subject: Does anyone know if the dancer with the short-sleeved dress at All Irelands danced at Worlds? Did her dress have the same sleeves?


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Just curious
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Date Posted: Saturday, April 18, 12:55:02pm


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Subject: Do you think it would be difficult to update a 2 piece dress by making a new skirt (replacing a panel skirt with a newer ruffle type)? It sounds like a cost saving, but what other issues would come up?


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thanks
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Date Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 08:26:36am


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Subject: Could not go to worlds but interested to hear about new dress trends. Any observations to share?


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Dance mom
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Date Posted: Monday, April 13, 10:03:50am


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Subject: Dress shoppers, have a new custom made for $700.00............


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E-mail
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Date Posted: Friday, April 10, 07:48:35pm

I have a pretty fabric combo of pinks, lavendar and lime accents. Soft skirt/petal design. Email for photos and more info.

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Subject: Can anyone who's looking at photos summarize trends in headwear, e.g. types of tiaras, crowns, headbands, etc.?


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Thank you!
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Date Posted: Friday, April 10, 03:56:36pm


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Subject: Next dress - thinking of buying own material. is there a basic formula for calculating how much fabric is needed?


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Thank you
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Date Posted: Friday, April 10, 11:21:27am


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Subject: Thinking about buying an OTR Dancing in Celtic... Experiences anyone? Quality? Etc?


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Thank you so much...
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Date Posted: Friday, April 10, 11:14:30am


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Subject: I have 20 yards of Lush Green Poly Gabardine Suraline from Hancock Fabrics that I no longer need. I bought all I could find when Hancocks was discontinuing the Suraline and I do not make dresses for that school any longer. I am willing to sell it at a good price if anyone is interested. Please contact me via e-mail.


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Connie
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Date Posted: Thursday, April 09, 03:16:21pm

[IMG]http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc345/cbarth62/Lushgreen.jpg[/IMG]

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Subject: Observations from today's groups-currently watching U19 girls


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dress things
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Date Posted: Thursday, April 09, 02:39:49pm

lots of pink/pink & white--seems as though trend is towards less embroidery and more appliqued yokes on upper bodices,the applique is a larger version of embroidered designs-rest of bodice is plain-skirts are plain-single or double puff layers-appear to be one panel across front/back deep pleat on side-longer bodices still strong

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Subject: Just received a great find from ebay and have more than I can use


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willing to share my treasure
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Date Posted: Wednesday, April 08, 10:02:12am

purchased 10 yards of a plush velvet fabric-I think it's rayon since there are no crease marks-the color is in between a holly berry and cranberry- if interested my email link is provided.

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Subject: Paying the $$ to keep up with Worlds events


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for what it's worth...
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Date Posted: Wednesday, April 08, 09:29:05am

IMHO-I am loving the ability to see the photos during the day and at the awards-as someone who is looking for inspriration for new OTR's it is great to be able to analyze details of the new styles--sadly there is no way to link photos-the official website has made it impossible to do that. Swoose.net has some nice pictures-but the photographers at Worlds have done a great job of getting some wonderful closeups of individuals.
Paying the $16 USD has been a treat to myself-I have a dancer(not competing at Worlds)and we have many friends who are there this year-so following events has been a chance to keep up with the competitions and see whats new in the dress arena. I will say the gents are sporting some nice duds as well!

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