disneynan Posted October 3, 2015 #126 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I agree - I wish I had the talent. I have a friend who sews and she can make such fabulous clothes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted October 3, 2015 #127 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Most seam allowances are 3/8ths of an inch... Sent from my XT1030 using Tapatalk Most seam allowances are 5/8ths, unless otherwise instructed,but still not enough for Marie to let out to fit properly.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthomaniac Posted October 3, 2015 #128 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Most seam allowances are 5/8ths, unless otherwise instructed,but still not enough for Marie to let out to fit properly.;) Yeesh, I tried to type 5/8...stupid tiny phone keyboard. Sent from my XT1030 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted October 3, 2015 #129 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Marie, you could add a gusset to the dress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imgagesmom Posted October 3, 2015 #130 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I sewed a night gown in 8th grade. Lol that's all I wish I knew how. Very cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relic2 Posted October 3, 2015 #131 Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) I made my wedding gown...from a pattern...47 years ago. Have sewn a lot, but would rather make an entire garment than alter one. Way to go Marie! I did make patterns several times, but prefer a purchased pattern. Edited October 3, 2015 by relic2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthomaniac Posted October 3, 2015 #132 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Took sewing in high school..I got so frustrated trying to put in a zipper that I never tried it again. My hats off to those talented ones who can sew!:) To be fair, zippers can be a bitch and a half. Sent from my XT1030 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted October 3, 2015 #133 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I made my wedding gown...from a pattern...47 years ago. Have sewn a lot, but would rather make an entire garment than alter one. Way to go Marie! I did make patterns several times, but prefer a purchased pattern. I agree I hat to alter. Now I am shorting sleeves on my DH shirt, starting with taking off the cuffs and then the shoulders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grammyceej Posted October 4, 2015 #134 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I made my wedding gown...from a pattern...47 years ago. Have sewn a lot, but would rather make an entire garment than alter one. Way to go Marie! I did make patterns several times, but prefer a purchased pattern. I totally agree, altering is tricky. I have made several wedding gowns one of which I made my own pattern for. Made many articles of clothing. Am currently making a California king size quilt, it's about my 50th quilt probably but the only one this big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted October 4, 2015 #135 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Yeesh, I tried to type 5/8...stupid tiny phone keyboard. Sent from my XT1030 using Tapatalk No harm, no foul.:) Yes, tiny keyboards. How DO those kids type so fast with fingers on both hands? I use one finger and still type the wrong thing or else I hit delete.:o:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthomaniac Posted October 4, 2015 #136 Share Posted October 4, 2015 No harm, no foul.:) Yes, tiny keyboards. How DO those kids type so fast with fingers on both hands? I use one finger and still type the wrong thing or else I hit delete.:o:D I firmly blame autocarrot for most of the typos! Sent from my XT1030 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted October 4, 2015 #137 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Autocarrot? LOLOLOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthomaniac Posted October 4, 2015 #138 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Autocarrot? LOLOLOL Hey, if it can't spell my words right, I am under no obligation to spell it's name right! Sent from my XT1030 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzisme Posted October 4, 2015 #139 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Have been researching baby quilts so will be looking for material this week. :)Have two to make for twin grand girls. Should be fun!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burm Posted October 4, 2015 #140 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Have been researching baby quilts so will be looking for material this week. :)Have two to make for twin grand girls. Should be fun!:) What a lovely project. I love how you can personalize quilts. Do you have something that belonged to the baby's mother or father that you could use in the quilt? Perhaps even pieces of something that belonged to the grandparents or other family members? When I was young, I lived in Africa for 3 years. Shortly before I left, I discarded several items of clothing that I did not want to carry home in a backpack. The African servant (whose name was Two by Four-I always wondered why his parents chose that name) took me out to see the gorgeous patchwork quilt he had hanging on the clothesline. Africans don't waste anything, so the pieces were all very small. It would have taken an incredible amount of work to piece them together so beautifully. Anyway, lo and behold, he showed me several pieces of my old clothing in the quilt. Those pieces represented years of incredible travel experiences around the world. I have always regretted not offering to buy the quilt and have it shipped home, but at the time I had very little faith in the African postal system. I would have treasured that quilt today. :( Even if you had a pretty, traditional baby design in mind, you could still sneak a few pieces of family history into the quilts. Have fun with your project and with your new grandbabies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxmann65 Posted October 5, 2015 #141 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Anyway, lo and behold, he showed me several pieces of my old clothing in the quilt. Those pieces represented years of incredible travel experiences around the world. I have always regretted not offering to buy the quilt and have it shipped home, but at the time I had very little faith in the African postal system. I would have treasured that quilt today. :( ! Seems as we get older, we have more regrets. But the memories we have...! I love your story:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxmann65 Posted October 5, 2015 #142 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I firmly blame autocarrot for most of the typos! Where is the Like button:D? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted October 5, 2015 #143 Share Posted October 5, 2015 What a lovely project. I love how you can personalize quilts. Do you have something that belonged to the baby's mother or father that you could use in the quilt? Perhaps even pieces of something that belonged to the grandparents or other family members? I have a friend who quilts and she had saved her father's flannel shirts. She made quilts for her 2 nephews, the grandsons. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallivanting Souls Posted October 5, 2015 #144 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Hello! I have a nice black and white 2 piece dress to offer.(Free) Women's size 20W. Skirt part is black and top is white with silver and black with glitter. Very classy. Offering to the first person who would like. Just pay shipping. Should fit in a USPS Priority pack. It is clean and ready to go! I am about to put up on Craigslist a nice size 14. Email if looking for a size 14. screen name at comcast dot net. Same goes if you are interested in this beauty of a dress! Happy sailing! I hope the picture worked. I was having problems with it. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porthopper101 Posted October 5, 2015 #145 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Marie, you could add a gusset to the dress. Thank you geocruiser, I will try it today. Marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porthopper101 Posted October 5, 2015 #146 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Good morning ladies, Hope you all had a great weekend. We were in Las Vegas, as always, we had fun. I will try to fix the dress as geocruiser have suggested. I will post a picture later on. Also, when I am able to get off my lazy .... [emoji16]. I will post some item too. Take care and have a great day. Marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted October 5, 2015 #147 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Marie, I hope that it will work. Your dress has a lot of work in it and it came out beautiful, it would be a shame not to be able to wear it. Good luck with it. Can't wait to see it on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee0307 Posted October 11, 2015 #148 Share Posted October 11, 2015 When I was young, I lived in Africa for 3 years. Shortly before I left, I discarded several items of clothing that I did not want to carry home in a backpack. The African servant (whose name was Two by Four-I always wondered why his parents chose that name) took me out to see the gorgeous patchwork quilt he had hanging on the clothesline. Africans don't waste anything, so the pieces were all very small. It would have taken an incredible amount of work to piece them together so beautifully. Anyway, lo and behold, he showed me several pieces of my old clothing in the quilt. Those pieces represented years of incredible travel experiences around the world. I have always regretted not offering to buy the quilt and have it shipped home, but at the time I had very little faith in the African postal system. I would have treasured that quilt today. :( Just found this interesting thread and loved this story (above, probably quoted incorrectly) about the quilts! I never thought of trading cruise clothes...will have to see what I might have! Thanks for sharing! Denise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherilyn70 Posted November 3, 2015 #149 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Marie, I finally had opportunity to wear the gorgeous free you sent me. :) here is a pic from our first formal on Sunday night. Thank you do much once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princessmich Posted November 3, 2015 #150 Share Posted November 3, 2015 You look fantastic! Michelle:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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