Sew What’s Up Presents
The Sew What’s New Archive
This archived content is from Mary Wilkins’ sewing and
quilting message board “Sew What’s New,” which was
retired in August 2007. It is being provided by
“Sew What’s Up,”
which serves as the new home for many members of “Sew What’s New.”
From: sewingcybermom
Date: 05-14-2006, 01:50 AM (1 of 18)
|
Here are some new skating dresses I just finished! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/sewingcybermom/IMG_0703.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/sewingcybermom/IMG_0698.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/sewingcybermom/periwinklefullfront.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/sewingcybermom/IMG_0700.jpg See some of my work here:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ce%20costumes/ |
User: sewingcybermom
Member since: 01-18-2006 Total posts: 58 
|
From: skiNsew
Date: 05-14-2006, 08:04 AM (2 of 18)
|
WOW!! Those are just terrific. I am wondering about the multicolored ruffles on the arm. Are those ruffles or flounces and also did you finish the edge or just leave the cut edge? Thanks for any info as I am thinking about making a swimsuit with some of those ruffles across the front. Mary |
User: skiNsew
Member since: 06-09-2005 Total posts: 33 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 05-14-2006, 05:00 PM (3 of 18)
|
WOW is right! Those are gorgeous!
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: AndreaSews
Date: 05-14-2006, 05:01 PM (4 of 18)
|
Oh, those are just gorgeous! Thank you for sharing them with us!
Andrea
|
User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
|
From: esrun3
Date: 05-14-2006, 05:33 PM (5 of 18)
|
absolutely beautiful!! thanks for sharing!
Lyn
|
User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: sewerzzzzzz
Date: 05-14-2006, 06:38 PM (6 of 18)
|
Wow, those are really nice. How do you work with that type of material and get such nice seams (ie. no puckering)? |
User: sewerzzzzzz
Member since: 02-27-2005 Total posts: 81 |
From: Karalynn904
Date: 05-14-2006, 06:49 PM (7 of 18)
Sooo pretty...makes me wanna learn to skate 
|
User: Karalynn904
Member since: 03-09-2006 Total posts: 11 
|
From: sewingcybermom
Date: 05-15-2006, 12:05 AM (8 of 18)
|
thanks guys! To answer some of your questions.. they are ruffles attached to the beige illusion fabric also used in the bodice top. I use flounced when there are ruffles at the end of a sleeve. It looks smoother and I can make them without a seam in them. this application is a bit harder because there are so many of them. I only use a serger to construct my garments, and a coverstitch for finish on the neck and panty legs. this creates a beautiful finished look both on the inside and outside. See some of my work here:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ce%20costumes/ |
User: sewingcybermom
Member since: 01-18-2006 Total posts: 58
|
From: sewingcybermom
Date: 05-15-2006, 12:06 AM (9 of 18)
|
OH yeah, I forgot.... I did not finish (roll) the hems of the sleeves. I always roll the hems of my skirts or finished flounces on sleeves, but beleive it or not, when you rolll these ruffles, they catch on each other. Because they are made of lycra mesh, they do not require any finish at all and will never fray.
See some of my work here:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ce%20costumes/ |
User: sewingcybermom
Member since: 01-18-2006 Total posts: 58
|
From: mozeyrn
Date: 05-15-2006, 10:00 AM (10 of 18)
|
They're wonderful - so pretty!!!!!! I love the silver one!!! You have such a special gift!
- Maureen.
Learning something new with every stitch!! Kenmore 16231000 |
User: mozeyrn
Member since: 11-29-2005 Total posts: 349 |
From: LadySloPokes
Date: 05-15-2006, 11:25 AM (11 of 18)
|
Drop Dead Awesome!!!!!!!
Cookie
LadySlo...yes am I, but hey, I'm gettin' there! Are you sure it's supposed to look like this?! Proud owner of Singer Quantum Decor 7322 & Singer Quantum Futura CE 200.. "A balanced diet is having chocolate in both hands!" |
User: LadySloPokes
Member since: 08-15-2005 Total posts: 198 
|
From: bluegown
Date: 05-15-2006, 01:18 PM (12 of 18)
| awesome. Such talent and great taste. Thanks for sharing. |
User: bluegown
Member since: 11-22-2005 Total posts: 3 |
From: stephi
Date: 05-15-2006, 03:07 PM (13 of 18)
|
I love that blue/silver one with the crisscross neck!!! I want that top in a full lenght dress size 10 please!! Wow you really have talent!! The rumba looking orange one is fun too will surely make someone stand out on the ice!! My daughter is going on 5 and we are thinking about dance here soon I will come to you for costume help Stephi Holding my breath waiting for my dress to come, LOL!! Stephi
"No body knows what it is that I do until I dont do it" "if you do what you have always done you will get what you have always gotten" |
User: stephi
Member since: 03-17-2006 Total posts: 361 
|
From: mommgsews
Date: 05-15-2006, 10:31 PM (14 of 18)
| The skate and dance dresses are simply spectacular! |
User: mommgsews
Member since: 03-15-2004 Total posts: 73 
|
From: CrystalBlue
Date: 05-16-2006, 08:52 AM (15 of 18)
| Thank you for sharing, those costumes are fantastic. Where do you buy your fabric, from a store or online? Thanks |
User: CrystalBlue
Member since: 10-05-2005 Total posts: 2 |
From: sewingcybermom
Date: 05-16-2006, 04:32 PM (16 of 18)
|
crystalblue, thanks for the compliments..I get my fabric wherever I find it. I live about 1.5 hours away from NYC and I spend a bunch of time in the city looking for fabric. Spandex house is my favorite!!
See some of my work here:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ce%20costumes/ |
User: sewingcybermom
Member since: 01-18-2006 Total posts: 58
|
From: mac5977
Date: 05-16-2006, 07:24 PM (17 of 18)
|
What gorgeous work!
Shelly
Mama to Kaia (4.5 years) and Rowan (3 years) and baby Dougie (born 5/4/06) |
User: mac5977
Member since: 03-03-2004 Total posts: 10 |
From: mommgsews
Date: 05-17-2006, 01:21 AM (18 of 18)
We were in NYC last summer and my dh kindly accompanied me on a tour (ok shopping trip) to as many fabric shops as I could find. He said later that it was fun to watch me in some of the stores. He said, " You looked like a kid in a candy store!"  The Spandex House was one of those places that caused large amounts of drooling!
|
User: mommgsews
Member since: 03-15-2004 Total posts: 73
|
Visit Sew What’s Up for the latest sewing and quilting tips and discussions.
This page was originally located on Sew What’s New (www.sew-whats-new.com) at http://www.sew-whats-new.com/vb/archive/index.php/t-19133.html
Sew What’s Up is hosted by ZenSoft