tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220376660446558282.post8417659153513326655..comments2023-05-31T04:01:44.850-07:00Comments on Stitches and Sparkles: Pink and spearmint dress updateAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09362242287228936851noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220376660446558282.post-64937875555672298062013-01-03T12:30:08.572-08:002013-01-03T12:30:08.572-08:00Oh my gosh your like me, I spend a lot of time as ...Oh my gosh your like me, I spend a lot of time as well on pattern review.com .Would you guys like me to review the pattern on my blog.I'm planning to take lots of pics, I'll post them on my blog when I get round to doing it so you're welcome to come and have a look and tell me what you guys think. sukilii bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00969657871368450762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220376660446558282.post-17998056921431409382013-01-03T07:07:22.941-08:002013-01-03T07:07:22.941-08:00outdoors blogger - I spend a lot of time at Patter...outdoors blogger - I spend a lot of time at Pattern Review.com and the people there LOVE Jalie patterns. I haven't used one yet but would love to try them.<br /><br />I agree with Blessing that you may or may not save money sewing your own costumes. My gowns are probably around $400 as well, but yours will be much less due to using far less fabric. You will be able to be splashy with your crystal budget!<br /><br />Pick up some cheap fabric for testing, either from thrift stores or online stores, and make a bunch of leotards (just the body) until you like the fit. I recommend the Kwik Sew Actionwear book for help with technique if you haven't sewed a lot of knits.<br /><br />Be patient with yourself and enjoy the process. I take about 3 - 4 months to do a gown, including pattern drafting, all the sewing, cutting, fitting plus embellishing, but yours may well be quicker again due to less sheer volume to deal with. Have fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220376660446558282.post-57200503226277484032013-01-02T14:21:11.619-08:002013-01-02T14:21:11.619-08:00I have heard of Jalie, a woman I work with in a co...I have heard of Jalie, a woman I work with in a costume shop recommended them. That pattern looks very nice! Best of luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09362242287228936851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220376660446558282.post-28512947627673752462013-01-02T11:21:17.912-08:002013-01-02T11:21:17.912-08:00Wow you're quick to reply !
I think I will giv...Wow you're quick to reply !<br />I think I will give it a go since I enjoy sewing and I've worked out the cost it ends up cheaper for me since I don't pay labour costs. Have you heard of Jalie patterns I have heard that they are very good I think this one might work for you Sewing Pattern #2917 Dance and Freestyle Skating Dresses if you modified it a bit, this is the one I'm going to use Sewing Pattern #2801 Skating Dress with Large Keyhole Back . Wish me good luck. sukilii bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00969657871368450762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220376660446558282.post-89264287507724070022013-01-02T09:36:59.655-08:002013-01-02T09:36:59.655-08:00Yes, and no. If I were to buy a dress like this it...Yes, and no. If I were to buy a dress like this it would cost more, but there are cheaper alternatives that would cost less than the materials I put into this (though it would look cheaper). My smooth dress (the pink and teal dress) cost me a lot less to make for a couple reasons: the fabric was on sale, it uses less than a standard dress (no layers and layers of skirts), and I used preciosa stones instead of swarovski. It cost me in total about $400. There are chinese dresses that you could buy that cost around $300, but they are made using korean rhinestones. Originally, I set out on this to save money on a dress, but I've come to really enjoy making the dress, from designing it, to planning how to do it, and then completing it, it's more than just saving money now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09362242287228936851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220376660446558282.post-78611928715647409682013-01-02T09:31:36.518-08:002013-01-02T09:31:36.518-08:00Hi
I am a skater and have previously bought my ska...Hi<br />I am a skater and have previously bought my skating costumes but now that my level has gotten higher so has the price of the costumes, <br />I am thinking about making my own ice skating dresses since I can sew.I was wondering do you actually save money by making your own ballroom dresses. sukilii bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00969657871368450762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220376660446558282.post-47762746540224408862013-01-01T15:13:05.717-08:002013-01-01T15:13:05.717-08:00Thank you outdoor blogger!
And thanks bgballroom,...Thank you outdoor blogger!<br /><br />And thanks bgballroom, that's what I ended up doing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09362242287228936851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220376660446558282.post-54561220079903540832013-01-01T08:49:35.950-08:002013-01-01T08:49:35.950-08:00Here is a tutorial for sewing in godets: http://co...Here is a tutorial for sewing in godets: http://cottesimple.com/tutorials/gore-in-slit-fabric/ Even though it is intended for hand sewing, it is the clearest explanation I have found online.<br /><br />I love the name you have for your gown. I name mine as well, though the dress sometimes creates its own nickname. The one I called "Winter Sky" because of the pink and blue was almost universally called "Disney Princess" after Cinderella's dress, which is just blue, but often shown on a pink background. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220376660446558282.post-16155317765694792392012-12-31T09:14:51.073-08:002012-12-31T09:14:51.073-08:00i love your blog i love your blog sukilii bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00969657871368450762noreply@blogger.com