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Post by purples on Jun 27, 2009 14:34:14 GMT -5
Hey everyone!
So, we've got a plan for our sew-along, it seems! We are sewing Samantha's lacy pinafore dress from the AG patterns.
Here is the thread where you can post updates on your dress, your fabric choices, your questions, and anything else to do with the sew-along!
-Kylie
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Post by Libby on Jun 28, 2009 3:37:58 GMT -5
I am very excited  Yesterday I bought my fabrics: 1 metre of pink and white striped cotton:  The patterns said taffeta, but I am not a skilled enough seamstress to sew with that sort of fabric yet! And cotton for the apron, white with random gold sparkles:  The gold comes off in warm water. I am wondering whether I should leave it gold, or take the gold off. It would be more historically accurate if I took the gold off, but Nicki is modern so the gold might be quite a nice trendy touch. What do you think? |
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Post by purples on Jun 28, 2009 8:33:43 GMT -5
That's really up to you, Libby, but if you are making the dress for a modern girl, the gold might be a nice touch and compliment the pink quite nicely.
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Post by Quinlyn on Jun 28, 2009 9:59:52 GMT -5
Ooh! I like the pink and white cotton!  That dress, though, has never been my favorite.  |
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Post by Greta on Jun 28, 2009 14:19:09 GMT -5
Those are great fabrics! I don't think the gold flecks will be too noticeable. But you can take them off if you want.
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Post by agruthie08 on Jun 28, 2009 15:09:55 GMT -5
Ooh love the fabric choices!!!
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Post by puppyluv on Jun 29, 2009 13:37:18 GMT -5
OOh, you inspired me to go off and hunt for cloth, too. I think I will do it in green flannel, though, for one of my dolls who needs a nice winter dress and looks nice in green. I'll have to but white for the apron, though, or make it another color. What do you think? What would go best with a grass green dress?
Libby, I say leave the gold for now and if you don't like it later you can remove it. I also think it's a nice touch for a modern girl.
Tell us when you decide what you're doing!
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Post by Libby on Jun 29, 2009 14:00:35 GMT -5
I will keep the gold, as puppyluv said, I can always remove it later. Plus, it suits Nicki's hair, and is only noticeable in certain lights.
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Post by purples on Jun 29, 2009 15:53:24 GMT -5
That sounds really pretty, puppyluv! I still need to pick out a fabric. I haven't found anything in my stash that really calls out to me, so I might have to go shopping.
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Post by Libby on Jun 30, 2009 11:38:26 GMT -5
^ There is always a reason to shop! I agree, green flannel sounds nice! |
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Post by puppyluv on Jul 1, 2009 18:34:55 GMT -5
Hey, guys! I changed my mind on fabric. Since I don't have a Victorian/Edwardian era doll, I will be making this dress for my pioneer doll! Instead of green flannel, I'm using really nice yellow and blue plaid. It's woven too, not printed, so it's historically accurate. Also, for the cuffs, I have gathered eyelet lace. I cut out the pieces today, so I have to keep this fabric choice. The only change I made besides cloth and lace choices was I lengthened the skirt an inch or so. The cloth is a bit like this NOT MY PICTURE but the squares are solid yellow and the bars are solid blue. It's not quite plaid but I didn't know what to call it. Also, each yellow square is about as big as the quarter. www.miaspetchic.com/Yellow_and_Blue_Plaid.jpgDo we sew at our own pace, or do it at the same time? Who else is participating? |
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Post by Libby on Jul 2, 2009 10:58:48 GMT -5
I am pretty sure we sew at our own pace, posting pictures as we get to different stages.
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Post by purples on Jul 2, 2009 13:06:14 GMT -5
Yep, you sew at your own pace! That fabric is beautiful!
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Post by Libby on Jul 6, 2009 12:06:34 GMT -5
I've printed off the pattern just now! I am so prepared *laughs*
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Post by purples on Jul 6, 2009 15:29:24 GMT -5
Yep, I've printed the pattern and cut it out, but I still need to find a good fabric.
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Yesterday I bought my fabrics:
That dress, though, has never been my favorite. 
