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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Made my first dress!  |
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NicoleG
True Blue Farmgirl
92 Posts
Illinois
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 Posted - May 29 2006 : 09:30:08 AM
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My brother's graduation party was Saturday and I didn't want to spend so much money on a new dress (I had been browsing and they were all expensive). I decided to try a pattern I had bought a few weeks ago. I went to Joann fabrics but they had material which would end up costing the same as buying a dress. Then I tried Hancock fabrics and they had the perfect material...white background with big black flower print. Well I got my 3 yards for $6!
Friday, I started the dress. I was hoping it would turn out so I could wear it. Well little by little it came together and I decided to make it strapless instead of the halter design with the pattern. I also added black satin ribbon to the top and tied some around my waist in a bow. It looked great and my whole family thought I bought it! Once people at the party found out I made the dress (and made it without a machine) they were talking about it and complimenting me all night! This week I think I will try to find some more material and make a more casual dress. I am so happy it worked!!  |
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AnnieT
True Blue Farmgirl
287 Posts
Annie
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Posted - May 29 2006 : 09:53:26 AM
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Doesn't it feel great to know that you can make such great clothes that fit better at a fraction of the price of new? Keep it up! I'd love to see pictures of your new dress if you can post them,
Annie
Bramblestitches Store: www.bramblestitches.etsy.com
NEW blog: http://bramblestitches.typepad.com/ |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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Posted - May 29 2006 : 6:54:41 PM
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That dress sounds lovely! Congratulations!!! I'd like to see a photo, too. I am SO proud of myself when I make something that I really like - you definitely should be, too. Way to go!
XOXO, Libbie
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sugarsfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
272 Posts
Leah
Woodward
Iowa
USA
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Posted - May 29 2006 : 9:47:53 PM
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oh how wonderful nicole!! i have been waiting to make myself clothes until i can unpack my sewing machine (im in the middle of moving) i never thought of doing it by hand! what kind of stitch did you use! Post a picture if you can!! we'd love to see it!
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
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Posted - May 30 2006 : 11:46:45 AM
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Good job Nicole,
I love to create my own clothes. Isn't it just the best feeling!! Keep it up. I just created a purse from scratch yesterday. It took awhile and it's a prototype but I love making things myself.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
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NicoleG
True Blue Farmgirl
92 Posts
Illinois
92 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2006 : 09:41:58 AM
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Thank you! I will take a picture today and post it for you ladies to see. I will probably be going to get more fabric today or tomorrow and starting a new one so maybe by Saturday I will have another!
Leah, I just used a regular stitch close together. Looks like - - - - Thats the only one I know. I've been teaching myself so if anyone knows a good way to stitch clothing, I am interested. I'll try to get the picture up today :) |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2006 : 12:39:04 PM
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Nicole -- good for you for being so creative!!! Can't wait to see the dress. I haven't sewn clothes for years but have been thinking about making myself some comfy summer dresses! You rock!!!
Visit my blog at http://rusticcottage.blogspot.com/
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theoanne
True Blue Farmgirl
282 Posts
teddie
CARROLLTON
GA
282 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2006 : 1:44:04 PM
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Nicole, I'm sooo impressed with your dress. I've been sewing forever but would never attempt to do a dress by hand! And you even did your own designing...You go girl
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 02 2006 : 1:35:33 PM
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ypu should really post a picture
have a lovely day |
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vtharvestfolkart
True Blue Farmgirl
69 Posts
doreen
West Pawlet
VT
USA
69 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2006 : 1:50:06 PM
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Nicole. Congratulations. dresses are hard. i just made my first wrap around skirt..and that took me awhile....good for you..can't wait to see it....maybe you have just started yourself a new business.
take care
doreen
Please take a look at my folk art. http://www.crowsoup.com/Market1137.php
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FlipFlopFarmer
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Carla
Molalla
Oregon
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Posted - Jun 02 2006 : 3:30:54 PM
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Congrats! I would love to see a photo of it. What pattern did you use? It sounds cute! I'm just a beginner at sewing and hope to someday be able to make something I could wear. Potholders and simple things are all I have mastered so far.
 Carla
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Edited by - FlipFlopFarmer on Jun 02 2006 3:31:47 PM |
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NicoleG
True Blue Farmgirl
92 Posts
Illinois
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Posted - Jun 03 2006 : 11:04:40 AM
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Thanks, ladies! I will be sure to get a picture up sometime this weekend. (Very busy) I will let you know the pattern I used too.
Doreen, I am actually going to start a small business. It will mostly be selling online (Etsy etc...) but I might go to craft shows and sell from home too. I will probably be selling a variety of things but skirts, dresses and kid/baby clothes will most likely be in there too! I will keep you all posted on how the business is going and I'll be sure to post my Etsy site too! And I will definitely get that picture up, as soon as I can get it taken! I promise!
And Carla, I am just a beginner at sewing too! I have only started a "quilt" and fixed some buttons before I tried this! So if you find a pattern you like, I say go for it! I wasn't expecting it to work but it was a lot easier than I thought. And if you have a machine you can probably get it done in 1/4 the time it took me! |
Edited by - NicoleG on Jun 03 2006 11:07:08 AM |
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vtharvestfolkart
True Blue Farmgirl
69 Posts
doreen
West Pawlet
VT
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2006 : 04:40:02 AM
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Nicole. Sounds wonderful. I will definately be a customer. Just let me know when you are ready.
Take care
doreen
Please take a look at my folk art. http://www.crowsoup.com/Market1137.php
"IT'S GOOD TO HAVE AN END TO JOURNEY TOWARDS....BUT IT'S THE JOURNEY THAT MATTERS IN THE END" |
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vtharvestfolkart
True Blue Farmgirl
69 Posts
doreen
West Pawlet
VT
USA
69 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2006 : 04:44:11 AM
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ANNIE:
YOU STUFF IN FANTASTIC....WHAT WONDERFUL TALENT YOU HAVE. I AM GOING BACK TO CHECK OUT MORE STUFF BUT I WANTED TO COME BACK AND WRITE A QUICK NOTE. TAKE CARE....IT IS WONDERFUL TO FIND SUCH A GREAT GROUP OF TALENTED WOMEN. IT IS INSPIRING.... DOREEN
Please take a look at my folk art. http://www.crowsoup.com/Market1137.php
"IT'S GOOD TO HAVE AN END TO JOURNEY TOWARDS....BUT IT'S THE JOURNEY THAT MATTERS IN THE END" |
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lovejanet
True Blue Farmgirl
97 Posts
Janet
La Canada
California
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2006 : 12:43:01 PM
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hi nicole,
congrats on your first dress, you will have soo much fun sewing. i'm in my own little world when i sew.
:)
love, janet
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CountryGirl85
True Blue Farmgirl
225 Posts
Laura
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2006 : 8:43:41 PM
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Hey Nicole!
I'd love to see it! I always have the worst luck with patterns! I get confused by them and most of the time end up improvising! I think the best article of clothing I made was without a cut out pattern! What brand did you use? I am so impressed that you stitched it by hand! Wow! I can't wait to see some of the stuff you're going to sell! I'd love to start a business like that, too! Good luck and I'll talk to you soon!
Laura
"In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart." Anne Frank |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
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Posted - Jun 05 2006 : 9:08:49 PM
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Good going Nicole!
Wear it loud and proud Farmgirl! I can't even imagine sewing without a machine. I'm very impatient, plus at my age, my fingers don't work quite so well, so I use my machines! PLEASE post a picture soon, I too would love to see it. It is an inspiration to hear of young people taking up a dying art like sewing, crochet and tatting! Good luck with the next dress. Isn't it fun and so exciting!!
Hugs,
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NicoleG
True Blue Farmgirl
92 Posts
Illinois
92 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2006 : 08:37:16 AM
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| Well, I was trying to post the picture yesterday but for some reason the pictures wouldn't get off the camera! I am having my boyfriend help me out today so hopefully it will be up later today. I am so sorry to keep you all waiting! Thank you all for the encouragement! |
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Made my first dress!
