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Welcome, keep up to date on disigns and disginers, fabrics, or anything about pageant clothes.Tell us about your experiences with making your own clothes or what the designer you hired did or did not do right. Please show curtsy when telling about your experiences and please no foul language.
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Start the questions coming and we hope you get the answer you are looking for. Seamtress' please be helpful and give us lots of hints and advice. Post away!
:~( We need help, please!! -- Roxann, 11:16:22 12/18/05 Sun [1]
I just returned home from deployment to find that my daughter has already outgrown the measurements sent to me by my husband and daughter in order to buy her a new interview suit. Her hips and leg length are a bit arger than anticipated and now I sit here with two beautiful suits and the pants do not fit. Is there anyone out there that can sew and help us out in the next few weeks? If so, please e-mail me at the given e-mail address. Thanks!
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Fur -- mom, 11:54:51 12/07/05 Wed [1]
I need to know how to dye fur... please help!
Thanks!
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NEED RHINESTONES? -- Pageantbaby.com, 11:19:37 10/23/05 Sun [1]
Visit us at pageantbaby.com for a full selection of rhinestones. I am always happy to help my customers with any questions they have about the stones they need and how to apply them.
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Found a board to list pageant stuff for sale or buy!! -- http://www.voy.com/197960/, 22:00:04 08/30/05 Tue [1]
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skirts -- mom, 06:58:18 06/26/05 Sun [3]
Anyone good that just makes new skirts, don't need top just skirt?
Thanks!
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Re: skirts -- Gwen, 06:09:30 06/28/05 Tue [1]
I make skirts
gwenscreations.com phone 731-983-0555
and so does glitzonline.com
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Re: skirts -- Christy Merchant, 06:08:10 07/16/05 Sat [1]
I would gladly make a custom color skirt for you...check out my auctions at ebay - ebay id - cris-ma - thanks!!
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stone size -- mom, 09:36:03 07/03/05 Sun [1]
What size stones are best for dresses.
Thanks!
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GLUE -- MOM, 18:05:36 06/25/05 Sat [2]
WHAT GLUE IS USED FOR APPLIQUES FOR DRESSES. NOT STONES BUT APPLIQUES.
THANKS
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Re: GLUE -- ., 21:33:59 06/25/05 Sat [1]
Hand sewing - not glue - but if you want to try gluing it (not recommended) try fabri-tac from JoAnn.
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photo toppers -- andrea, 15:11:13 06/07/05 Tue [1]
I have a number of pillowcase dresses for sale on e-bay. I also make photo toppers with matching hairbows. I only do the simple pillowcase style with ribbons right now. check them out. i would be willing to trade some of my items for yours. e-bay seller id is greataunt23. my e-mail address is greataunt23@yahoo.com
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swimsuit patterns -- pageant mom - email me, 05:31:28 05/22/05 Sun [1]
Where can I get a swimwear pattern in 4/5 child? Or does anyone have one used they want to sell? Email me.
Thanks!
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Websites needed -- Renee, 14:55:50 03/22/05 Tue [3]
Where do I buy superstretch & appliques at a good cost.
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Re: Websites needed -- &&, 07:15:04 03/25/05 Fri [1]
glitzonline.com
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Re: Websites needed -- ss, 09:49:34 05/13/05 Fri [1]
superstretch from nona florin www.sewspecialfashions.com $12 a yard, has a few colors to choose from
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how do i make flowers -- ang, 16:10:16 05/07/05 Sat [1]
hi how do i make flowers for a beuty dress
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Dress Shells -- Renee, 15:46:11 03/24/05 Thu [4]
Who makes good shells. Can you please post a website for them.
Thanks!
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Re: Dress Shells -- friend, 07:12:52 03/25/05 Fri [1]
www.gwenscreations.com
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Re: Dress Shells -- Mom, 17:02:02 04/10/05 Sun [1]
mypageantkid.com
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Re: Dress Shells by lordthunder2003 on eBay -- Cora, 08:40:04 04/13/05 Wed [1]
THESE ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!! She uses mypageantkid patterns so you know they're good quality!
<a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3068&item=4718342352">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3068&item=4718342352</a>
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dying appliques -- Renee, 06:49:41 03/19/05 Sat [2]
How do I dye appliques & where do I get them at the low prices? Do you use the same procedure to dye the trims, balls, etc.
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Re: dying appliques -- friend, 09:16:56 03/23/05 Wed [1]
cheeptrims.com
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where can you get rhinestones cheap? -- thanks, 13:57:19 03/17/05 Thu [1]
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dye -- &&, 06:05:37 01/25/05 Tue [1]
Apple Barrel Paint Method
You will need:
Item(s) to be dyed
2 old towels you dont mind ruining
4-6 bottles of acrylic paint PER COLOR (Apple Barrel, Delta, FolkArt)
2-3 bottles Textile or Fabric Medium (Walmart, Joann's, etc)
Washing machine or Rubbermaid Tote
Baby wipes
Clorox Cleanup (generic) Cleaner
NOTE: Items that are already sewn together such as swimwears, bodices, etc. tend to have lighter seams and gathers since the dye won't sit in the fabric as long. It is preferred to dye your fabric then cut and assemble the item. The exception is of course chiffon skirts as these tend to dye well. There ARE splotches which are acceptable as the layers of chiffon tend to blend the splotches so they are not noticable. For chiffon, I have found that it is best to mix your paint weaker than normal and redip several times to acheive the correct shade. Too much paint will make your item feel stiff and rubbery.
Washing Machine method:
Large items:
Fill washer about 1 1/2 to 2" full of warm water. Shut off.
Add paints and medium (1 bottle medium to each 2 bottles of paint, 2 oz sizes). Mix well, making sure to break up any clumps. For a large batch of fabric or a skirt, you'll need 4-6 bottles of paint minimum and 2-3 bottles of medium. It's safer to go with the most paint, since you can water it down easily but darkening it up may require adding more paint (if mixture produces too light a shade, you can redip again and again, heat setting in between).
Submerge your fabric or skirt, etc and soak it completely through with the paint mixture. Gently squeeze out the excess liquid and roll loosely in a couple of old towels. Toss in dryer and heat set for five minute intervals on medium heat until heat set and completely dry. If too light, redip and heat set,repeating as often as needed.
Small items:
For things such as Venice lace appliques, Venice lace yardage, trims, etc you can use the same method as above but cut the recipe in half. You can also use a small Rubbermaid tote to mix your paint in. I find it's easier to clean up in the washing machine as you just run a hot water cycle and it washes right out.
CLEANUP:
The dryer will suffer the worst. If you clean it as soon as you are done, use a baby wipe and the generic Dollar General Store Clorox Cleanup Cleaner ($1 a bottle). It comes right off. Gotta love acrylic paint for that! Make sure when you clean it that you have good ventilation as breathing in cleaners is never a good idea.
Your cuticles will probably pick up some of the color. Don't worry it will fade. If it is too bothersome to deal with, get some dishwashing gloves and wear those while you work.
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How to dye a shell -- dyer, 05:26:32 01/25/05 Tue [1]
If it is a standard color or something I can mix with Rit dye that is what I use, if not I use Apple Barrel paint.
Take the paint and mix it in about a quart of water until it is all dissoveled, then mix a little more water in until you get the color you want. Remember when it drys it will be a lighter shade. I always test the color on a scrape of fabric to make sure I have the right shade. Then I put the paint-dye into the sink or a 5 gal bucket and dip the shell into it, I let it dry and if it is not the shade I want I dip it again.
On the skirt if the paint is uneven I take a damp cloth and wipe it like a paint brush until it blends in together.
Hope this helps.
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NEED A NEW DRESS -- LOGAN, 15:37:49 01/11/05 Tue [2]
WHO MAKES THE BEST DRESSES AT A GOOD PRICE? OR DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY FORSALE NEED SIZE 7-8 LITTLE GIRLS
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Re: NEED A NEW DRESS -- friend, 07:02:46 01/12/05 Wed [1]
Teresa Embler email tembler@charter.net
She will do a beautiful job and at a good price.
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Here is a question -- AJ, 11:48:51 01/11/05 Tue [2]
I bought a used dress and I need to let the skirt down about an inch. the dress is 2 peiece and the skirt has a waist band on it. right now it is tacked to the top in about 6 places. what do I do?
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Re: Here is a question -- pageant mom, 11:55:48 01/11/05 Tue [1]
you would just cut the strings where it is tacked up at and move it down and either resew it back up or saftey pin it where you need it at
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