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Irish Dance Costumer's Message Board
Welcome to the message board for the designers and makers of Irish Dance Costumes, Irish Dancers of all ages, and others interested in Irish Dance. Please feel free to ask questions and give advice often! Check out the FAQ for these topics: Puffy Headband Instructions 4 & 5 Panel Dress Instructions and Poll Zipper Poll
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Subject: Thank you to the person that gave me the information for Seven Gates Designs. I have been in contact with Dolores and she is very happy to help anyone.


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Connie
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Date Posted: Wednesday, April 08, 07:31:53am
I have been in contact with Dolores and the e-mail address is correct. The one time use is 25.00 euro. So if anyone is interested she is happy to help.

--Anyone still wanting to purchase the rights to
use one of our designs for their dancing costume can still do so by emailing Dolores McGovern on dmcg5@eircom.net

The charge is 25.00 euro per use and cheques made payable to Dolores McGovern. --

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Subject: Does anyone here have contact details for Bernie Mc Grane Dressmaker in Donegal Ireland


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Thanks
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Date Posted: Tuesday, April 07, 03:29:22am

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Subject: Any new styles coming out at the Worlds'????


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stuck at home....
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Date Posted: Tuesday, April 07, 02:52:52am

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Subject: Searching high and low for some nice velvet in a medium purple shade


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not having any luck
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Date Posted: Sunday, April 05, 11:52:18am
have been on the web for 2 days and it is hard to decide when I cannot see the fabric in person. I want to stay away from stretch velvet-and would like a medium violet,lavender or plum-don't want it dark like a royal or eggplant. If anyone can direct me to a good source and specify the color I should order-it would be a great help. Also, if anyone has extra fabric in that color you would like to sell-please leave contact information. I only need enought for the bodice/sleeves for a dress that will be about a ladies size 4.
Thanks

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Subject: Where do I get Freudenburg B0509 stabilizer in bulk?


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Ceal
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Date Posted: Sunday, April 05, 09:58:38am
I have taken on the huge task of making school costumes ( about 45). I need to purchase the heavy stabilizer in bulk. I haven't had to purchase any for about 3 years since I bought 3 bolts. I have only been making solo dresses. I have started my search but was hoping someone would have a good source. I live in the Western US. Any suggestions? Also any suggestions on reorderable fabrics, dress is dark navy blue (twill). thank you everyone.

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Subject: looking for a pattern for a performance type jumper. more....


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rose
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Date Posted: Sunday, April 05, 07:48:04am
Tc wants a swingy type skirt, not a separate skirt attached to a bodice, if I am explaining this right. Sort of like a jumper but with a full skirt. Any suggestions?

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Subject: I have always used HTCW Form flex woven interfacing and I am seeing it listed as discontinued.


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No name
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Date Posted: Saturday, April 04, 10:11:57pm
Have any of you heard that this product is no longer available? What will you use instead of this product? I have seen a woven fusible interfacing from Pellon but it didn't seem to have as much body to it.

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Subject: looking for an outlet for buttons/earrings. Large crystal rimmed royal blue buttons/possible earrings. Does anyone know of an online outlet?


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Thank you!
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Date Posted: Saturday, April 04, 09:07:28pm

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Subject: Gearing up to see the latest/greatest styles debuting all week-starting tomorrow


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will any of you be watching?
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Date Posted: Saturday, April 04, 07:44:13am
cannot wait to see photos of the new dresses-honestly hoping no real wild styles pop up-still trying to master the multipanels and puff skirts

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Subject: Fabirc search: I'm hoping to find a close match for a lycra sewn-sequin fabric to match my dd's new dress.


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Kris
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Date Posted: Friday, April 03, 09:13:29pm
close up of fabric: Photobucket

I'm sure it's a longshot, but would appreciate any leads. Thanks!

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Subject: photos


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designer
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Date Posted: Friday, April 03, 07:51:54pm
is there somewhere i can view photos of dressess? I dont want to be trendy, but i dont want to be totally off the mark either
thanks

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Subject: knotwork designs


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desginer
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Date Posted: Friday, April 03, 07:47:04pm
i've been away for ahwile, so i'm not sure how popular this still is, or what the latest trends are. But, I was wanting to work on several knotwork designs, and am wondering if their is any intrest in this?
or is it considered to old fashion?

thanks

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Subject: I was wondering, what was the final verdict on the lead law in the US? Can you still sell new dresses to under 12's as long as there are no metalic threads and rhinestones?


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Bit thick
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Date Posted: Friday, April 03, 06:59:27am

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Subject: Are any dressmakers taking new off the rack dresses to the Worlds?


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Is it worth checking the dress sale room?
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Date Posted: Thursday, April 02, 05:01:45am

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Subject: Shipment costs


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Seller
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Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 03:21:32pm
About to post my dress for sale on all the usual websites and would like to include shipping (in the US) in the price. How much does shipping a (juniors size 9-11) solo dress cost?

It is a lightweight velvet multipanel dress and will be shipping with tutu/tiara/tiara backing.

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Subject: Next problem to tackle on dress for alterations...


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LynnToledo
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Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 02:30:15pm
Thanks to all for your suggestions on how to spot clean this dress. Next... the dancer came over for another fitting. The jacket on this 2-piece dress was just too tight, so I let it out as far as I could at the zipper. It's still too tight through the bust. My next step is to let it out and put a gusset in the under arm area. The jacket base fabric is a cotton, black with red embroidery broderie anglaise that I'm never going to be able to match. Would a black eyelet gusset be too obvious? (I knew all that work in bridal would come in handy someday.)I think the only time that you would even see the alteration is if the dancer was doing a ceili at dance out.

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Subject: Hello Ladies. I have been offered a Brother B652 machine (made in Japan), hardly used for £100. My question is is this a good machine for satin stitch and construction, and can you taper left or right (satin stitch) on this model, which is important for neat points, I think. I hope someone can advise me, Thanks.


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Hopeful Buyer
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Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 05:15:06am

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Subject: A while ago there were a few posts about performance costumes & skirts etc that could be purchased from an Ebay store (in India I think?) Of course now that I need to buy some some skirts etc for an upcoming concert I can no longer find the link....


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Does anyone still happen to have this info? Thanks in advance
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Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 04:23:06am

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Subject: Spot Cleaning


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LynnToledo
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Date Posted: Monday, March 30, 04:05:06pm
I have been asked to alter a dress with a white glitter cotton as the skirt base fabric. I'd like to spot clean the skirt where the dancer's hands rest. The cotton seems to have absorded more body oil and sweat than I've seen before. Would using Oxy-clean with a damp-dry cloth on a small area at a time do any good? Thanks!

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Subject: Price range estimate


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c
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Date Posted: Monday, March 30, 01:11:47pm
I am hoping to save up for a new dress this year (I am an adult dancer who sometimes competes and performs a lot). I'm a little out of touch with prices and am hoping someone could give me a general idea of how much I should be saving (U.S. or Canadian dollars). I know that prices depend on a lot of factors, but just a few ballpark figures would be a big help. Here are the details:

--I'm not going to go for a "big name" - I'll find a local dress designer
--I want it to be made of velvet
--It will be very, very simple: think no decoration except for a bit of embroidery on chest. Slight dropped waist. I'd like a wee bit of structure to the skirt - maybe a three-panel, except the central panel would be split.
--In general, think old-fashioned school dress as the style I'm aiming for. I like simplicity.
--I'm really tall, but otherwise an average, size-10 (Canadian/U.S. dress size) adult.

So, how many pennies should I be putting away?

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Subject: Advice needed novice dress maker


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stressed out and skint mum
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Date Posted: Sunday, March 29, 09:44:10am
Advice needed please - given the current financial woes I thought I may have a go at making my DD next dress. She is in intermediate and fancies a velvet one with five or six points over a ruffle underskirt. As a fairly novice sewer can anyone give advice on which pattern is best to go from and where I can get the pattern.I thought I may aplique some designs again any idea where these can be purchased, and where I can cheat and by the ruffle from. I also though plenty of bling may cover the lack of techniue - is this true? thanks in advance for all help

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Subject: For those in NE Ohio, the CUTTING ROOM will be open Sunday, 3/29/09 briefly late AM to early afternoon


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DM
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Date Posted: Saturday, March 28, 09:38:28pm


They have a lot of new fabrics that will work well for ID, however, they don't update their website.

There's a sale in progress, too, on Sunday.

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Subject: Zippers...


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thanks
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Date Posted: Saturday, March 28, 09:32:33pm
I have noticed that lots of zippers in velvet dresses gap when zipped up. Some BNDM and smaller dms. Seems to be a universal problem. I am about to install a zipper now and can anyone give good advice how they were able to smoothly put a zipper in a stretch velvet (all types of velvets for that matter) and also technique so there is not a gap when on? Mine lay flat when off the dancer, but when on the fabric gaps in places or all the way down when dress is well fitted. Also, when sewing the velvet sometimes rolls and/or looks puckered.

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Subject: Is there currently much demand for crochet lace collars?


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just info gathering .....
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Date Posted: Friday, March 27, 02:11:27pm
My mum has made a few for my dd's dresses, and she was wondering if this was something she should look into doing for others...She's impressed me, and is adding crystals to the next one, which is exciting for me!

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Subject: Ideas for a Slimming Costume


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new dressmaker
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Date Posted: Friday, March 27, 10:04:15am
Hello ladies, I am looking for ideas on slimming dress styles for a 13 year old girl. I know all of the usuals, such as darker color palette, but I was also looking for suggestions on design. Mostly, I am looking to taper in the waist a bit. Thanks!

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Subject: Has anyone bought a tutu from Sentrino to use under a two tier soft skirt (ra-ra)? I am wondering whether to buy a three layer or two layer tutu. The skirt I am making is not full circle but fairly full. It is a drop waist dress. Thanks


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New DM
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Date Posted: Friday, March 27, 07:08:40am

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Subject: Anybody coming to Philadelphia?


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Cheryl
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Date Posted: Thursday, March 26, 11:55:29am
I just wanted to remind dressmakers about our fabric district. It's not that big, I personally only go to 4-5 stores over two blocks, but you will absolutely find fabrics that you won't see anywhere else. Let me know if anyone wants more information.

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Subject: Seven Gates Designs


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Connie
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Date Posted: Thursday, March 26, 08:59:14am
I used to purchase designs from Seven Gates Designs. I still have one of the catalogs and have found part of a design I would like to use. I know that they are no longer in business. I have tried to locate someone from Seven Gates and have had no luck. If someone knows anyone that I can contact I would really appreciate the help. I know that the designs are copyright protected and I want to make sure that I pay for the design I want to use.
Thanks for your help!

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Subject: Maeve wigs for sale on ebay I have purchased 2 and they are great.


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CS
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Date Posted: Thursday, March 26, 01:01:49am

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Subject: Thank you!


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=)
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Date Posted: Wednesday, March 25, 03:41:02pm
Thank you thank you thank you to Allison Thrasher and Rachel Franzen for sharing your methods of embroidery without an embroidery machine. I just finished a dress using your method, and am very pleased with the results. Thank you so much for sharing your brilliant idea, I've been blessing your names the whole time I worked on the embroidery! =)

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Subject: Need help choosing a lining fabric.


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Thanks.
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Date Posted: Wednesday, March 25, 02:04:06pm
I am making my daughter a new rainbow dress, and I am having trouble deciding on the lining fabric. Are plain satin linings "in" right now or linings with some kind of design (although not "crazy" designs. What are the BNDM using? The dress is black velvet with hot pink, lime green and turquoise. I am trying to decide between hot pink satin, black satin, a multi colored stars on black jersey from threads of green (http://www.threadsofgreenfabrics.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=71_24_46&products_id=5530) or some other kind of silver/black combination. Or does anyone have other suggestions?

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Subject: puffball


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mary
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Date Posted: Wednesday, March 25, 06:08:25am
Sorry to keep bothering you about this puffball. I have pleated the skirt but should I back it with some kind of stiffner to keep the pleats in place? If you put multi layered net in the front, what goes in the back?

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Subject: 2 piece dresses?


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mwmom
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Date Posted: Tuesday, March 24, 02:41:21pm
Is it just me or has there been less and less BNDM making 2 pieces? Is there a reason for this? Would it be weird if we ask our DMer to make a 2 piece?

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Subject: Mini crisis--I'm making dresses for worlds and my machine broke. Does anyone have a spare Needle Plate: Pfaff Part No. 32089?


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email link
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Date Posted: Tuesday, March 24, 11:03:48am
I have a spare plate on order, but it may take more than a week to get to me. If you have this part, I'll send you the new one when I receive it or just pay you outright and keep the new one in reserve.

Contact me with your preferences.

Located in Ohio.

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Subject: puff ball


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mary (confused)
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Date Posted: Tuesday, March 24, 07:33:02am
I am trying to make a puffball skirt. Can anyone tell me wat to put inside to make it puff out.

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Subject: Making my first dress and just joined two tier skirt to the bodice. The seam is pretty thick and am now worried that the bulk of the seam will make the dress tight across the dancer's hips. Have yet to attach the zip. Any suggestions? I thought maybe try cutting out the interfacing from the seam and clipping some of the layers of the seam to different lengths to thin it down.


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Worried
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Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 05:41:46am

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Subject: Does anyone have any contact details for: Karen Foley, Traralgon, Vic. Australia


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or Karen, please post here. (:-))
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Date Posted: Sunday, March 22, 06:26:24pm

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Subject: Several months back, there was a thread about which crystal merchants accepted returns without charge.


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I'll make note, I promise
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Date Posted: Sunday, March 22, 11:07:14am
Of course, I can't find the thread in the archives. Does anyone remember which vendors they were?

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Subject: Looking for large flat back AB faceted stones for dress approx sizes 25mm, 20mm, 18mm and 15mm but dont want to buy a dozen


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, Any help appreciated
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Date Posted: Saturday, March 21, 08:24:23pm

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Subject: Looking for lace similar to this. If anyone would be able to give me a heads up I would appreciate it. http://www.onlinepictureproof.com/reelpixfeisphotos/albums/irish_dancing/21369/browse/165/?w=574&h=448


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New Dress
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Date Posted: Saturday, March 21, 06:21:01am

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Subject: new to sewing ID dresses...looking for a little help


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hoping to make it nice
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Date Posted: Friday, March 20, 11:34:38am
I am looking for any input on what to use for the front panels of a dress. I am would like to make a soft skirt(have already done that on one dress) with the smaller , embroidered panels on it. We have an industrial embroidery machine, so that isn't an issue. How are the panels constructed? What material is used? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Subject: Machine Repair


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Kris
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Date Posted: Friday, March 20, 07:54:14am
Speaking of repairs...Anyone know of a reasonably priced repair person in the Boston area? My serger needs some help:) (and I need a quick turnaround time!!) many thanks

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Subject: A BIG shout out to the amazing sewing machine repair guy who fixed my baby.


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Give yours a hug!
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Date Posted: Thursday, March 19, 03:38:27pm
My Janome 6500 has done most of the work on 20 dresses and untold other projects. She started making noises and couldn't sew a straight line. I couldn't even consider trading her in. And now she is back and runs like new! It's a wonderful thing!!

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Subject: Is Timtex the same stiffness as the freudenburg stiffener?


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Ina.
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Date Posted: Thursday, March 19, 06:22:06am

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Subject: Has anyone made a dress using spandex velvet and left the side fronts (princess seams without stabilser so as to keep stretch in this area to accomodate growth, and if so any tips etc would be greatly appreciated


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Ina. thanks in advance!
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Date Posted: Thursday, March 19, 04:59:48am

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Subject: You know the story.... I had it but didn't need it and now I need it and can't find it..... Anyone have the directions for the "washable school dresses" that were posted her a (long) while back?


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a dm
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Date Posted: Wednesday, March 18, 11:39:52am

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Subject: Does anyone know whether Swarovski crystals can withstand the dry cleaning process? DDs dress is dry cleanable at the moment, but I'm not certain whether it will remain so if I "bling" it.


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TIA
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Date Posted: Wednesday, March 18, 11:38:12am

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Subject: Contacting Alison Thrasher


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Lori
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Date Posted: Wednesday, March 18, 07:55:46am
Sorry for using the forum for this. Alison, I left you an email a couple of days ago - the first one bounced back, but I think the second attempt went thru.
When you get a moment could you please reply back? Thanks!

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Subject: What is the preferred size of crystal to use in embellishing OC dress? Getting new dress w/out crystals and need to know which size to buy. Also, which glue do you recommend? Many thanks.


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Dance mom
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Date Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 02:50:01pm

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Subject: Important Correction re: the Dress Consignment Shop at the World Championships in Philadelphia


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Michelle Painter Larson TCRG
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Date Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 02:37:53pm
Due to a miscommunication the fee for the dress resale room at the World Championships in Philadelphia was mistated in an earlier post.

The actual fee per An Coimisiun will be $40 US. per dress for the week.

We sincerly apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.


Shop at the World! -- Michelle Painter Larson TCRG,
2nd Time Around “An Irish Dance Dress Sitting Service” will be hosting the used dress shop at the World Irish Dance Championships. It will be located in the Marriott, near the practice area off the Mezzanine.
Hours : Mon: 12p-4p Tues-Fri: 9a-4p Fee: $40US flat rate per costume for the entire week
Bring your “For Sale” Costume to the Dress shop or come in to purchase a new one.
The form to place your dress in the shop is posted on the An Coimisiun website www.clrg.ie

SPECIAL OFFER
Work a shift in the shop and hang your dress for free
Contact Michelle Painter Larson at
hop234567@yahoo.com or call (562) 761-6111

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Subject: Happy Saint Patrick's Day Ya'll


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Gina_Foster
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Date Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 08:59:54am

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  • Happy St pats! (NT) -- Caroline (runs off to do some more dancing), Tuesday, March 17, 12:30:48pm
Subject: Have not used either before and wondering which works better Fray Check or Mod Podge and where can I get them in the UK? Thanks


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New DM
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Date Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 06:38:07am

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Subject: LOOKING FOR ALTERATIONS for school dresses or some solo dresses on an on-going basis for about 30 dancers from time to time. Looking in the Chicago area between Evanston and Waukegan!


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anyone out there?
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Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 11:39:18pm

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Subject: A message for my dressmaker....


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thank you
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Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 10:46:31pm
I sent an email but it didn't go through, I'm hoping you read the boards.

Thank you so much for making my daughter's dress. We have so loved it but sold it today. It's gorgeous and we will sadly miss it. She has retired and her sibling is just not growing like she did (I don't have a 2nd 'Monkey Arms'LOL). It's been shipped and the Mom and daughter are so excited. They've promised to send a picture (I guess we're pretty attached to this dress...I'm a little sad right now).

So, thanks again. You make the most beautiful dresses! We treasure all the memories of this dress...both designing it with you, the exciting day we received it and her first Oireachtas in it. She stood taller and prouder than I had ever seen.

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Subject: Have just embroidered all over a piece of velvet for a boys vest. I am going to cut out the actual vest pattern now but had one question. I need to be ready to seal my stitches when I cut it out and was going to use modge podge to seal them off to keep from unravelling. Does anyone out there have any tricks that could help?


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sticky
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Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 04:27:05pm

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Subject: PUFF BALLS


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mary (confused)
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Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 11:26:29am
I have been asked to make a puffball dress. Can anyone tell me what size to cut the skirt and what way to pleat it. The dancer is approx a slim 13-14yr old.
Thanks

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Subject: new buttons have been added on iconic dancer site http://www.iconicdancer.com


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iconic dancer
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Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 09:13:21am

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Subject: You will have a place to sell your new creations at the World in Philadelphia!


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We can use your help in exchange for hanging your dress free!
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Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 12:13:26am
Shop at the World! -- Michelle Painter Larson TCRG,
2nd Time Around “An Irish Dance Dress Sitting Service” will be hosting the used dress shop at the World Irish Dance Championships. It will be located in the Marriott, near the practice area off the Mezzanine.
Hours : Mon: 12p-4p Tues-Fri: 9a-4p Fee: $30 flat rate per costume for the entire week
Bring your “For Sale” Costume to the Dress shop or come in to purchase a new one.

SPECIAL OFFER
Work a shift in the shop and hang your dress for free
Contact Michelle Painter Larson at
hop234567@yahoo.com or call (562) 761-6111

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Subject: my neighbor is going to try her hand at a dress for my daughter. She really likes the three layer skirts. Is there a pattern that she could use and just alter?


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nervous
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Date Posted: Sunday, March 15, 07:04:39pm
she's a good seamstress but I'm not sure if she can make a pattern herself.

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Subject: has anyone taken fabric to a commercial embroiderer to be done? I don't have an embroidery machine and am considering doing this. I like the look of embroidery as opposed to applique.


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thoughts or suggestions?
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Date Posted: Sunday, March 15, 06:56:02pm

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Subject: Be patient with this clip. Enjoy Barry Fitzgerald for himself


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Wait for it...
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Date Posted: Sunday, March 15, 12:27:36pm

You'll love the dance class. We need to bring back these jackets: too cute!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQZ21qKfz-U&feature=related

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Subject: Related to the thread below. I'm a new US DM. How do I copyright my designs?


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Green, but ripening
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Date Posted: Sunday, March 15, 12:03:31pm
Since I only have 5 dresses done, potential buyers are asking to see sketches. I'd hate to share a sketch only to have it taken to another DM, represented as the buyer's concept and (unknowingly) copied by that DM.

Thank you for sharing your experience in this area of the profession.

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Subject: Does anyone understand copyright law? Do you have sources or can you explain something to me, please?


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Very frustrated!
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Date Posted: Sunday, March 15, 09:16:33am
I am a mum at a relatively new school. I and a few other mothers have decided we will make our daughters' solo dresses because we cannot afford the prices. Being a bit of an artist, I started drawing some designs for myself. I wanted feedback from my friends (the other mothers) so I showed them. One mum then asks why I am bothering since there are designs to copy all over the internet! She said there is one site that shows all sorts of designs that she could buy embroidery from, but that if she can learn to digitise well enough she will just copy instead! I was shocked. I told her that was not legal (it's not, right?), and it was also unfair to the artist. She said then they shouldn't put their work on the internet. This is dishonest and wrong, isn't it?

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Subject: How to make this type of skirt?


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Date Posted: Saturday, March 14, 03:07:15pm
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I'm thinking that I would do a soft skirt with 2 layers, then add the larger panels in the front, then another layer of soft skirt around the whole skirt then the smaller panels. Any ideas? How would the softskirt keep its shape?

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