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Myn

New in Town
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Location
central Washington state, USA
I've been scrolling back looking at all the creations, and all I can say is you guys are amazing. And that I'd better get cracking so I can show something off too! I do a much better job buying patterns than actually sewing them up. :eusa_doh: Thanks for the inspiration though!
 

Last_Chael

One of the Regulars
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112
Location
Adelaide, South Australia
Pink Dahlia that skirt is gorgeous! I LOVE circle skirts, they're so easy to make and incredibly versatile! They can be attached to a waistband and made into a skirt, or they can be attached to a bodice for a dress. Almost all the dresses I make have circle skirts as they're very flattering on me. It's a great way to make lots of different dresses in an easy way :D

Actually I'm writing a tutorial for circle skirts for the Australian Costumer's Guild newsletter, COZtume. I'm also working on a 50's style petticoat tutorial as well :D
 

Pink Dahlia

Call Me a Cab
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2,314
Location
Arizona
Meggan_Lane said:
Pink, I started this same dress some time ago and never finished it. I have been sewing for some time and don't think I did anything wrong the so far product is just a little screwy. I will have to break it out again and figure out what went wrong!

I agree with you about the dress. It doesn't seem to flow like the majority of the dresses I've made especially on the hips. Almost like it needs more gores or something.
 

deadpandiva

Call Me a Cab
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2,174
Location
Minneapolis
Myn said:
I've been scrolling back looking at all the creations, and all I can say is you guys are amazing. And that I'd better get cracking so I can show something off too! I do a much better job buying patterns than actually sewing them up. :eusa_doh: Thanks for the inspiration though!
I am the same way.
 

RedHotRidinHood

Practically Family
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786
Location
Phoenix
Pink Dahlia said:
I made this a looooooooong time ago but this is the first time I've worn it. Blame the 3 inch belt buckle. It was damn near impossible to find!

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It's just a simple circle skirt. :)


Which pattern did you use? It's very cute on you!!
 

ShannonMB

New in Town
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7
Location
Eastern Washington
Polynesian Paradise.

We went to a big band dance with a polynesian paradise theme. Soooo much fun...did some swing dancing (which I'm terrible at). I whipped out this dress the morning of the dance. It's a merging of a shirt pattern and a jumper pattern.

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Sunny

One Too Many
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1,409
Location
DFW
^ What she said! The dress, the print, the pattern, the shoes, the hair, the flower, the makeup - it all goes extremely well together for a period look, and the impact is extremely flattering. And I love your smile! Way to go! :eusa_clap
 

Pink Dahlia

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Arizona
RedHotRidinHood said:
Which pattern did you use? It's very cute on you!!

I used the pattern we bought that day. I simply shortened a bit. :)

And really? I like to call it the "poor girl can't afford crinoline" look.
 

mrswheats

One of the Regulars
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194
Location
Northeastern Ohio
not vintage, but fun

I made these last year for Halloween for the hubby and myself (we went as Cobra Commander and The Baroness)

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His hood took FOREVER to get right, especially appliquing the teeny little COBRA symbol. But it was a lot of fun :)
 

Cherry_Bombb

A-List Customer
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374
Location
Philadelphia, PA
swingtimegal said:
I made these last year for Halloween for the hubby and myself (we went as Cobra Commander and The Baroness)

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His hood took FOREVER to get right, especially appliquing the teeny little COBRA symbol. But it was a lot of fun :)

You did a great job! And those are costumes you can wear again!!
 

Lady Day

I'll Lock Up
Bartender
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9,087
Location
Crummy town, USA
swingtimegal said:
I made these last year for Halloween for the hubby and myself (we went as Cobra Commander and The Baroness)

Halloween4.jpg


Halloween3.jpg


His hood took FOREVER to get right, especially appliquing the teeny little COBRA symbol. But it was a lot of fun :)

Those costumes are pretty rad.

No, way rad!

I finally got these pics up, a dress I made fora friend. She has not had the opportunity to wear it yet, but I hope to see her in it soon!

Its from an Eva Dress pattern.

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You can check out the process here.

LD
 

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