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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2019 3:15:26 GMT
The finished Dress. My daughter fell in love with the color and skirt of a prom dress but it was only in a size 6... well I tore it apart and remade it! This is just the dry fit before i attach the top to skirt. She’s not smiling because of the pins poking her. I don’t think I will ever take on a project like this ever again!
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Apr 24, 2019 3:29:54 GMT
Nice job! The color is gorgeous!
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Post by trollie on Apr 24, 2019 3:38:30 GMT
Impressive undertaking! Gorgeous dress. Please post a pic on prom day!
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Post by tincin on Apr 24, 2019 3:42:48 GMT
That’s a lot of work. It looks great.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2019 4:11:07 GMT
Thanks everyone! My husband looked at me crazy when I took a seam ripper to a brand new 260.00 dress. I literally bought the dress and went straight to hobby lobby with it in the cart to match the colors for fabric!
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Post by malibou on Apr 24, 2019 5:38:34 GMT
Talent in spades you've got. I can't wait to see her beaming on prom night.
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Post by hannahruth on Apr 24, 2019 11:05:39 GMT
Job well done!
What an undertaking and talk about putting yourself under pressure - it is for prom! What we do for our kids 😊
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Post by bazinga on Apr 24, 2019 11:06:35 GMT
That is amazingly! I like that you made it more modest, too!
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Post by lisae on Apr 24, 2019 11:25:43 GMT
Fantastic job! I hate doing any type of alterations beyond hemming things so I can't imagine taking that on with all that delicate fabric. Great job and I'm sure she will be thrilled, sans pins.
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Post by lesley on Apr 24, 2019 11:28:19 GMT
I can see why your daughter loves it so much. The expression on her face is making me giggle. My mum made 75% of my clothes and I remember so well having to stand still and not complain as pins were pushed into me at all angles!
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Apr 24, 2019 12:07:35 GMT
I sew straight lines. Lol. I'm always impressed by true dress-making and alteration skills. Good job!
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Apr 24, 2019 12:10:33 GMT
I can see why she picked that dress. The color is amazing and the skirt is beautiful.
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Post by LisaDV on Apr 24, 2019 12:37:38 GMT
Wow! Amazing job. You have some serious talent.
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Post by scrappert on Apr 24, 2019 12:49:27 GMT
Wonderful!!
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Post by psiluvu on Apr 24, 2019 13:20:42 GMT
Wow you have some mad skills! I can't even sew a button on. That is a gorgeous dress made even prettier with your changes.
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Post by craftykitten on Apr 24, 2019 13:20:57 GMT
I wish I could sew. That looks awesome!! And I, too, remember standing and being poked with pins as a child.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2019 18:24:32 GMT
I can see why your daughter loves it so much. The expression on her face is making me giggle. My mum made 75% of my clothes and I remember so well having to stand still and not complain as pins were pushed into me at all angles! I remember that all to well growing up too! Of course my mother sewed our Easter dresses since we were poor and couldn’t afford a “real” dress. I hope my daughter doesn’t see it that way, rather she is getting a one of a kind custom made to fit dress.
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Post by papersilly on Apr 24, 2019 18:27:51 GMT
good job!
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Post by katyscrap on Apr 24, 2019 20:35:07 GMT
Very pretty! I love the color, too.
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Post by Really Red on Apr 24, 2019 21:09:03 GMT
Oh my heavens! That is a job indeed! Well done!! And I love, love LOVE the dress!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2019 21:24:29 GMT
Can’t wait to see her all dressed up!
Can I suggest that you put piece of clear plaststic or something in the point in the front of the bodice so the point will lay flat? You just need a small piece. Or metal washer will work too.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2019 21:52:23 GMT
Can’t wait to see her all dressed up! Can I suggest that you put piece of clear plaststic or something in the point in the front of the bodice so the point will lay flat? You just need a small piece. Or metal washer will work too. The bodice will be stitched to the skirt so it will keep the top smooth and the weight of the skirt will keep everything laying flat. The skirt was just pinned in back to see where the buttons will go. Also the back is a corset lace up. She is getting her hair low lighted with burgundy color with an a line cut ( shorter in back than front). Day of prom once dress is all done with hair and makeup I will post the final.
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Post by sasha on Apr 25, 2019 0:13:46 GMT
Amazing! Looking forward to seeing her prom pic!
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Post by mikklynn on Apr 25, 2019 0:18:22 GMT
You are insane! You also rock! The dress is gorgeous. What a lovely color on your daughter. I can't wait to see her on prom day.
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Post by artisticscrapper on Apr 25, 2019 2:06:06 GMT
You did a great job. The dress looks lovely. All I know how to do is hem pants.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2019 23:54:15 GMT
Update in op
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lesley
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Post by lesley on May 4, 2019 23:57:18 GMT
She looks beautiful, and what a great job you did!
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Post by valincal on May 5, 2019 0:08:04 GMT
She looks so pretty!
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Post by anniefb on May 5, 2019 0:43:52 GMT
You did a great job and your DD looks beautiful.
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Post by compeateropeator on May 5, 2019 0:50:26 GMT
All around wonderful...your daughter, the dress, and your alteration skills. I hope you daughter has a great time and loves her dress.
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