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From: diannab
Date: 04-17-2007, 08:44 AM (1 of 18)
Okay, be brutally honest.... LOL It was my first time shirring...  I drafted the pattern myself... but not much to draft if you know what I mean I didn't have enough purple fabric left to do the ruffle around the pants :(  LOL But she does have a headband coming.  I haven't shirred it yet but it is done. http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/diannaleigh/102_0306.jpg http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/diannaleigh/102_0308.jpg http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/diannaleigh/102_0307.jpg What do you guys think? I was going to leave it without straps but that just didn't work for her....so the straps were a last minute add on.
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User: diannab
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From: cshortsew
Date: 04-17-2007, 05:23 PM (2 of 18)
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Very cute, the polka dots are really fun!
cshortsew
Projects Completed in 2007: Sewing: biscuit quilt, 7 baby dress sets, piggy pillow, 7 baby pants, eyeglass holder, purse, 5 baby outfits, toddler dress set Crocheting: red purse, piggy slippers, sweater shawl, 5 pr. sock trims, 89 squares, baby sweater, 2 afghans, toddler harness, baby poncho, baby dress Other: 14 Autism pins Works in progress: Sewing: toddler overalls & shirt Crocheting: vertical stripes afghan |
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From: dmoses
Date: 04-17-2007, 05:48 PM (3 of 18)
 I like it. I think the straps are a good idea, also. 
Take care,
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From: sugar-spice24
Date: 04-17-2007, 06:14 PM (4 of 18)
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This is really cute!! It looks great!!
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User: sugar-spice24
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From: Brenisback
Date: 04-17-2007, 06:26 PM (5 of 18)
Okay you wanted brutally honest!!! I think it looks great!!!your daughter is so pretty to!!  looks very nice on her.
Brenda
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User: Brenisback
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From: MotherInLaw
Date: 04-17-2007, 06:38 PM (6 of 18)
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AWEEEE that is so cute. You did a great job. I cheated on mine I bought the fabic already shirred. But yours came out really good. I'll have to try that one. Love the colors and your little model is so cute. I could hug her.
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User: MotherInLaw
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From: MaryW
Date: 04-17-2007, 06:52 PM (7 of 18)
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Yup, I agree. Too cute.
MaryW
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From: luv2sew
Date: 04-17-2007, 08:14 PM (8 of 18)
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A beautiful dress for a beautiful little girl. Congratulations!! Job well done.
Luv2sew
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From: grandma C
Date: 04-18-2007, 01:18 AM (9 of 18)
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The straps bring the outfit together. it is a great outfit and your daughter seems to enjoy modeling it. Grandma C She is so pretty. |
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From: diannab
Date: 04-18-2007, 08:21 AM (10 of 18)
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Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I loved the shirring! LMBO I just made another one last night for my other dd! LOL I didn't have a chance to snap a pic of her... LOL I love watching the fabric shrink up when you steam it! I am going to be making some headbands with the shirring method instead of elastic! WOot!!!! Thanks again guys!
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User: diannab
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From: lizzybugsmommy
Date: 04-18-2007, 08:41 AM (11 of 18)
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It looks great. I tried the shirring but it wasnt tight enough. I hand wound several bobbins and after the 3rd broken bobbin I decided I was winding to tight. Then The shirring was not as tight as the one in the store. Catherine Catherine
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User: lizzybugsmommy
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From: diannab
Date: 04-18-2007, 10:50 AM (12 of 18)
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Catherine-I was able to use my machine to wind in order to get the tightness needed on the bobbin. After you sew it, it won't look as tight as the ones in the store. You are 100 percent right You have to steam it with your iron or with a steamer. The fabric magicly shrinks before your eyes! Try it one more time, I promise you will love it! If you have any questions feel free to ask. Also, if you want really tight shirring, put your machine on the longest stitch length. On Zoe's I used a 3 because I didn't know better. On Kammies I just made last night I used a 6 and it actually scrunchied as I was sewing (a little bit anyway). Then the steam really shrank it up. Give it a go and let me know
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User: diannab
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From: lizzybugsmommy
Date: 04-19-2007, 02:07 AM (13 of 18)
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Thank you so much. I will try it again this weekend. I will go purchase some more thread. Also need more bobbins. I did not know to steam it after. I will try it on thr onr I made also. Catherine Catherine
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From: diannab
Date: 04-19-2007, 08:25 AM (14 of 18)
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You are welcome! I can't wait to see!! Good luck!
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User: diannab
Member since: 10-28-2006 Total posts: 78 |
From: Elileti
Date: 04-19-2007, 07:40 PM (15 of 18)
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She looks very well!!! Congratulations for this dress!!
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User: Elileti
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From: diannab
Date: 04-20-2007, 07:35 AM (16 of 18)
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Thanks!
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User: diannab
Member since: 10-28-2006 Total posts: 78 |
From: Sews4kate
Date: 04-20-2007, 08:49 PM (17 of 18)
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beautiful dress, beautiful girl!! The first time I tried shirring I didn't think it was working til I read about steaming it. I was like magic!! I hope to make some more sundresses with shirring this summer!
Wendy
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User: Sews4kate
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From: esrun3
Date: 04-21-2007, 01:46 PM (18 of 18)
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What a fun outfit! You did a great job and your dd is beautiful!
Lyn
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