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From: Butterflyrf71
Date: 05-13-2006, 04:45 PM (1 of 15)
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I bought a new pattern and some fabric to make a dress for my daughter. Wish me luck - she picked the pattern. I talked her into some capris and tanks too (something I can punch out easily if I get frustrated with this dress!)
You Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm, and place their trust in you. Isaiah 26:3, AV
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User: Butterflyrf71
Member since: 05-02-2006 Total posts: 257 
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From: postcardgirl
Date: 05-13-2006, 05:15 PM (2 of 15)
Can't wait to see them! 
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User: postcardgirl
Member since: 05-01-2001 Total posts: 367 
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From: swartzrn
Date: 05-17-2006, 08:28 PM (3 of 15)
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I cannot wait to see it either! Have fun!
Julie
"To see the future, look into a child's eyes." |
User: swartzrn
Member since: 02-17-2006 Total posts: 436 
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From: esrun3
Date: 05-18-2006, 09:18 PM (4 of 15)
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Please share when you finish. I love having the kids involved in picking stuff out-they are much more likely to wear the items too!
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: Butterflyrf71
Date: 05-19-2006, 07:44 AM (5 of 15)
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I will be setting up a website for all my sewing pics. I will gladly share when I have them done. I may post a few of my mothers creations as well - she is into costuming. She made an awsome Marylin Monroe dress for my sister for halloween last year - she was a spitting image. I am finishing up some pants and will be jumping into the summer clothes for Abbey in the next week or so. Please share any pics you have of girls clothing - or boys (I have one of those too) THanks all! You Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm, and place their trust in you. Isaiah 26:3, AV
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User: Butterflyrf71
Member since: 05-02-2006 Total posts: 257
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From: Butterflyrf71
Date: 05-24-2006, 03:50 PM (6 of 15)
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The front is all done, the casing is all in and the drawstrings on the front are so cute! I can hardly wait to finish!
You Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm, and place their trust in you. Isaiah 26:3, AV
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User: Butterflyrf71
Member since: 05-02-2006 Total posts: 257
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From: Butterflyrf71
Date: 05-28-2006, 12:17 PM (7 of 15)
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Here it is - with all the major alterations for skinny Abbey, lol. http://www.filelodge.com/files/room13/318744/100_1776.JPG http://www.filelodge.com/files/room13/318744/100_1777.JPG You Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm, and place their trust in you. Isaiah 26:3, AV
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User: Butterflyrf71
Member since: 05-02-2006 Total posts: 257
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From: DorothyL
Date: 05-29-2006, 07:04 AM (8 of 15)
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What a pretty girl in a pretty dress. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: Patty22
Date: 05-29-2006, 10:31 AM (9 of 15)
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Cute dress and I love the beads at the end of the drawstrings...
Patty
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User: Patty22
Member since: 03-29-2006 Total posts: 1194 |
From: MrsSnuggly
Date: 05-30-2006, 01:21 PM (10 of 15)
| That turned out great - very summery. I agree - the beads are a nice touch. |
User: MrsSnuggly
Member since: 05-21-2006 Total posts: 104 |
From: Butterflyrf71
Date: 05-31-2006, 11:48 AM (11 of 15)
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Abbey has pretty good taste - that calico was actually bought at Walmart - and cost me $4. Makes the dress even better - and I have half the fabric left over for shorts/capris. I had my hobby hubby drill out the holes on the beads so they would fit the drawstrings - I couldn't find beads with large enough holes, so I gave him twice as many as I needed, and he drilled them out. They are plain old pealized pony beads. What you can't see on the dress outside is the allowance inside. I had to take the dress in from a size 7 to 6X, and instead of cutting it out - I left the allowance in and hand sewed the seams - that way I can let it out for next year! Same with the straps. I like the the way the drawstrings gather - because she is only going to be 11, she hasn't hit puberty, and it helps hide the stick straight body, lol. It was amazingly easy to make. So far, the easiest pattern for girls I have. You Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm, and place their trust in you. Isaiah 26:3, AV
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User: Butterflyrf71
Member since: 05-02-2006 Total posts: 257
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From: mozeyrn
Date: 05-31-2006, 12:21 PM (12 of 15)
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It gives the illusion that she isn't a stick. Nice job!! Pretty color with her hair. Did she help you sew it too? - Maureen.
Learning something new with every stitch!! Kenmore 16231000 |
User: mozeyrn
Member since: 11-29-2005 Total posts: 349 |
From: Butterflyrf71
Date: 05-31-2006, 03:46 PM (13 of 15)
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No, Abbey does not sew - lol. Ahhh, my Abbey, but she loves the cool clothes! I hope she tries to someday though! You Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm, and place their trust in you. Isaiah 26:3, AV
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User: Butterflyrf71
Member since: 05-02-2006 Total posts: 257
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From: BeckyW
Date: 06-03-2006, 12:04 PM (14 of 15)
| That is really cute!!! I am glad to see that pattern turned out well. I bought it recently too. I have been trying to find the perfect fabric. |
User: BeckyW
Member since: 12-25-2004 Total posts: 24 |
From: SummersEchos
Date: 06-03-2006, 01:57 PM (15 of 15)
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Nice dress, came out really cute. Daughter is a cutie too. Hard when they are a stick to find clothing for them. Did a good job.
Summer
FREE FALLIN |
User: SummersEchos
Member since: 09-29-2004 Total posts: 884 |
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