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From: sewingcybermom
Date: 05-20-2006, 12:47 AM (1 of 23)
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Here's three new dresses I finished today... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/sewingcybermom/IMG_0748.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/sewingcybermom/IMG_0745.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/sewingcybermom/IMG_0744.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 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 05-20-2006, 07:41 AM (2 of 23)
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Those are so pretty. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: Magot
Date: 05-20-2006, 11:04 AM (3 of 23)
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I like the way you have scrunchies to go with the dresses - nice finishing touch.
love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
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From: LadySloPokes
Date: 05-20-2006, 11:11 AM (4 of 23)
Outstanding!!! I love the blue one....ya got that in a pattern that's not for skating??!! Wowsers, I'd love an evening dress like that!!! Way To Go!  Cookie 
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!" |
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From: Patty22
Date: 05-20-2006, 11:23 AM (5 of 23)
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The skating outfits are beautiful.......I'm partial to the victorian lace...... So are these one of a kind, or are you doing multiples of them for a skating club? Patty
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User: Patty22
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From: AngieM2
Date: 05-20-2006, 12:42 PM (6 of 23)
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I like your dresses, especially the top pink/green one. Do you draft your own patterns, or amend the a basic dress pattern for a jumping off point? I've been using the same basic patterns for ice dresses since 1989 for my daughter's and some others here in N. Alabama. Your dresses are lovely. AngieM2 |
User: AngieM2
Member since: 03-14-2005 Total posts: 24 |
From: esrun3
Date: 05-20-2006, 09:12 PM (7 of 23)
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Your skating outfits are absolutely beautiful!!! I love the blue one-makes me think of Romeo & Juliet. Thanks for sharing with us
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: Sew-Enchanting
Date: 05-20-2006, 09:24 PM (8 of 23)
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Wow, those are just gorgeous! They look amazing - I'll bet they look even better under the lights. Terrific job!
Kris
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User: Sew-Enchanting
Member since: 12-28-2005 Total posts: 53 
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From: sewingcybermom
Date: 05-20-2006, 10:24 PM (9 of 23)
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Thanks everyone for the nice comments.... some quick answers to your questions and comments: I do draft my own patterns Most of my dresses are one of a kind designs for custom clients, although I do duplicate some dresses in different fabrics/colors AFTER the skater is finished competing with this particular design, and only if I have designed it. Customers that design their own dresses own that design and I am obligated not to duplicate it. Just my personal practice. The blue dress can be made as an evening dress if you don't use the attached bodysuit underneath, and know someone that can airbrush. I always add skrunchies with my dresses. See some of my work here:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ce%20costumes/ |
User: sewingcybermom
Member since: 01-18-2006 Total posts: 58
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From: pinkroses
Date: 05-22-2006, 07:28 PM (10 of 23)
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Those dresses are really pretty you can sew really good. I wish I could sew as good. I quilt and make skirts with elastic and aprons. Tee Hee. Pinkroses I know I have a guradian angel watching over me. I am very gratefull. PINKROSES
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User: pinkroses
Member since: 11-30-2005 Total posts: 64
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 05-22-2006, 08:58 PM (11 of 23)
I'm not really a fan of blue..but -I- think that ones the best...(they're all great, but ya gotta have a fav ya know.) 
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: stephi
Date: 05-23-2006, 12:04 PM (12 of 23)
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Look at that Lynn the stork is moving over more an more!! I bet Cyber sew could make the baby a litty bitty skating outfit!! I make my niece a littt bitty riding outfit!! I love the flesh coloured one. I think one of our monthly competitions should be a drawup of a skating outfit and then you would make the winners!!! That would be alot of fun and it could give you alot of new Ideas and inspiration!! Have you ever considered doing horse show slinkies?? It is essentially the same Idea. Stephi Let the sun shine in, Face it with a grin, and a strawberry daquri with a little umbrella!!
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 
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From: esrun3
Date: 05-23-2006, 10:37 PM (13 of 23)
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Great idea Stephi but my daughter is sure this is a boy and I think he might look kind of funny in those skirts! I sure do like them though! My daughter and her boyfriend heard the heartbeat for the first time today and they did an ultrasound...my daughter was all excited, but said the baby's arms are longer than it's body. LOL.. Can't believe she's 3 months already. Next ultrasound in 6 weeks when they hope to be able to tell the sex of the baby.
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: sewingcybermom
Date: 05-23-2006, 11:19 PM (14 of 23)
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Stephi, I don't even know what a horse show slinky is!!! Can you share some info? Yet another realm of sewing to get into!! See some of my work here:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ce%20costumes/ |
User: sewingcybermom
Member since: 01-18-2006 Total posts: 58
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From: swartzrn
Date: 05-25-2006, 10:13 AM (15 of 23)
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These dresses are simply breathtaking!!! You certainly have a wonderful talent!!
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: MaryW
Date: 05-25-2006, 10:20 AM (16 of 23)
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Lovely outfits. I believe the horse slinkies go on the horse's tail. Correct me if I am wrong.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: stephi
Date: 05-25-2006, 02:06 PM (17 of 23)
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http://www.rods.com/dg/364,358_Ladies-Western-Show-Slinkies.html These are very basic slinkies. You can get very creative with them the same as Ice skating and gymnastics outfits. They have to be long sleeve for most horse show assoc. But they can sell for as much as $200 each and up. Like I said this link is mass produced generic ones. If you search ebay you will run across them. Mary you are thinking of a tail bag, but they do have a slinky type bag for the tail tube. That might be what you are thinking of!! When I get a little better at the childrens clothing I am going to move into designing some show clothes for the people at my barn. Sparkles Sparkles Sparkles!!!
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
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From: stephi
Date: 05-25-2006, 02:13 PM (18 of 23)
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http://www.hobbyhorseinc.com/06_shopping/slinkies/slinkies_index.shtml This lady started as a small time show seamstress and grew and grew!! Her clothes are awesome and last forever!! Just to show what the nicer slinkies look like! 
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
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From: sewingcybermom
Date: 05-25-2006, 11:27 PM (19 of 23)
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Wow Stephi, I could definately make some money with those! How easy they are! No skirts, no panties.....hmmmmmm...let me put my thinking hat on now!!!
See some of my work here:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ce%20costumes/ |
User: sewingcybermom
Member since: 01-18-2006 Total posts: 58
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From: stephi
Date: 05-26-2006, 09:23 AM (20 of 23)
Yeah!!! I used a tan velvety material to make the yokes when I played around with it. Its way cheaper and alot cooler than ultra seud. You can make tham body suit style or tunic style I preffer tunic because body suit tends to ride when you ride...and thats bad  Any way if you surf the web you can find lots of ideas. My one suggestion is, I know non horse people think western stars and saloon when they think horse rider but most of us hate that, so stay away from it if you can!!! Go with what you have done on you skating outfits simple and pretty fading colours 
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
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From: sewingcybermom
Date: 05-27-2006, 01:09 AM (21 of 23)
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Stephi, you are the best! I am planning to start making these in the next few weeks. I can't believe the money they are selling for, and they are sooooo simple in comparison to skating dresses. I can't thank you enough!!! I'll keep you posted......you'll be the first to see my new slinkies!! I have several competitive stables around me, I think I'll make some appointments with the owners/managers. I can't hurt! See some of my work here:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ce%20costumes/ |
User: sewingcybermom
Member since: 01-18-2006 Total posts: 58
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From: stephi
Date: 05-28-2006, 09:51 AM (22 of 23)
Thats a good Idea! If they say that they are english, that means they show ina different type of outfit. You might ask if they are interested in short sleeve slinkies, LOL, you could branch out and be it to be wearing at all the horse shows  Haha Keep me updated. 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
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From: MrsSnuggly
Date: 05-30-2006, 01:45 PM (23 of 23)
| Those slinkies are clever - they sure look like super decorated leotards for dance. That was a great suggestion. |
User: MrsSnuggly
Member since: 05-21-2006 Total posts: 104 |
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