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Subject: western wear shell Author: penny [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 04:23:51 05/22/09 Fri Author Host/IP: node3.34.251.72.1dial.com/72.251.34.3 Good Morning Ladies, I am wanting to make a western wear. Where can I find the patterns ? Also If i end up just wanting the shell made how much am I looking at (size 6)? I am busy with a 19 month old and I work full time . LOL like I have time to do this by aug. Thanks, and have a good day [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: help Author: valerie [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07:42:40 05/22/09 Fri Author Host/IP: NoHost/24.100.94.226 it really isn't that difficult to make a western wear shell if you are familiar with sewing. you first need to decide the style of tops and bottoms you want. shorts or skirt is probably easiest. it takes ALOT of fringe to cover pants. sew the bottoms together, and fringe it most of the way up overlapping just a little. then sew the top together and decorate it with fringe, mirrors, stones, fur, etc. then you can decorate boots and hat. unless you do a pretty standard color like black, white or red, you'll have to dye boots and hat or cover them with superstretch to match. i can help you with a shell if you don't want to do it yourself. just email me at pageantdesignsbyvalerie@gmail.com you can also go to my website and look at some western wears i have made in the photo gallery. this may give you some ideas on what to make. freewebs.com/designsbyvalerie hope this helps :+) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]