September 2010
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last day of school dress up help 2nd September 2010hey all, at the end of term 3 all yr 12s at our school get to dress up. was wondering if anyone could help with a few ideas. it needs to be based around our current uniform which is basically a white shirt and grey pants, were boys. So yeah any help would be greatly...2 replies · Last reply almost 14 years ago
July 2010
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DIY Lady GaGa 27th July 2010I want to try and make all of lady gaga's accessories and some the represent her outfits. any one else want to partake?? the reason for this is simple: I love lady gaga and im a little monster!!!2 replies · Last reply almost 14 years ago
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Dress of Awesomeness. Hah. XD 21st July 2010So I get it- I'm not the best at sewing. I've known how to sew for about a year now, and I still STINK. I'm a very picky clothes person- I hate pink, small ruffles, floral, sparkly, shiny, obviously store-bought dresses. I went to 23 stores looking for a graduation (8th grade...12 replies · Last reply almost 14 years ago
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Having a gown custom made? 20th July 2010So does anyone here know how to find a stellar seamstress? I ask because I am going to be competing in a high-end pageant, and I fully intend to win (I've been competing for several years). I have a dress in mind, but it's just that--in my mind! I need to find a top-notch...6 replies · Last reply almost 14 years ago
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Tunic tops/long t-shirts~ideas&help? 15th July 2010I've got a few pairs of leggings etc and would like to make some tunic tops and long t-shirts to go with them... could anyone help me with how to make these kinds of things, both from old large t-shirts and material? (i have both) or just give me any advice in general for...5 replies · Last reply almost 14 years ago
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LADY GAGA COSTUME HELP! 8th July 2010I'm dressing up as Lady GaGa for my 18th (in a bit over a month) I want to make one of those puffy-type big shoulder dresses, do they have a certain name? Does any one have any suggestions on how I can make it? like these:...2 replies · Last reply almost 14 years ago
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Destroying a pair of perfectly good jeans 4th July 2010I am going to make a pair of jean awesome again. They will be inspired by one of my favourite bands, goatmill. Before I launch at them, scissors and teeth bared, Im wondering.. How do I do neat (ish) tears and those things that are like holes, but still with the white thread....3 replies · Last reply almost 14 years ago
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Destroying a pair of perfectly good jeans 4th July 2010I am going to make a pair of jean awesome again. They will be inspired by one of my favourite bands, goatmill. Before I launch at them, scissors and teeth bared, Im wondering.. How do I do neat (ish) tears and those things that are like holes, but still with the white thread....0 replies · Last reply almost 14 years ago
June 2010
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Lace up dress HELP PLEASE! 30th June 2010Hello all! I really need help a costume for a party on saturday. The zip has totally broken on the green dress i bought and i don't have the equipment/ money to replace it easily. I was thinking of creating a lace up back using ribbon i already have. Can anyone tell me how i...2 replies · Last reply almost 14 years ago
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Fursuit/Quasuit help please!! :D 29th June 2010Okay, so I want to make a quadsuit fusuit. It will be my very first fursuit. I was wondering about how to do the padding on it, as in would you glue the foam to the dummy then measure the fur, or would you pin it??. It will be wolf and I already made a duct tape dummy. Also,...0 replies · Last reply almost 14 years ago
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cosplay help big time 28th June 2010ok hi i'm mika and i love anime and i love going to anime con and meeting new people and ummmmm i want to cosplay this year i wanted to cosplay at the last anime con but i couldn't make it in time and will i have about 2 months before the next anime con comes and i want to...0 replies · Last reply almost 14 years ago
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cosplay help big time 28th June 2010ok hi i'm mika and i love anime and i love going to anime con and meeting new people and ummmmm i want to cosplay this year i wanted to cosplay at the last anime con but i couldn't make it in time and will i have about 2 months before the next anime con comes and i want to...4 replies · Last reply almost 14 years ago
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Basic Patterns - Where to find? 5th June 2010Hi everyone, First I'd like to say... ZOMG you're all wonderful, and I can't stop staring at this site. I am so full of ideas, I don't know where to begin! Ahem. I am in need of basic patterns. I've tried looking on Ebay and Etsy, and though I did order one simple halter top...9 replies · Last reply about 14 years ago
May 2010
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HELP :( I seam to have some trouble with dress making!! 27th May 2010I've just recently bought my first sewing machine! I've been excited for weeks as I've only been able to use school or college machines and I'm ready to FINALLY make dresses from this beautiful pattern pieces I got off ebay. Howeverrrrr, I'm really unsure about what to do with...5 replies · Last reply about 14 years ago
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Butterfly Back Dress.... 27th May 2010Hey Ladies, I found this adorable dress while on etsy. http://www.etsy.com/listing/45915642/black-butterfly-back-dress-small [I hope the link works] For the life of me, I cannot figure out how I would go about making the top part that ties in the back. I am a very...1 reply · Last reply about 14 years ago
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Adding ruffles to the back of a skirt 27th May 2010Hi, I am a beginner sewer and want to have a go at Kata B.'s 'Easy Skirt Out of a Tshirt' tutorial (http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/easy-skirt-out-of-a-t-shirt). I want to add two small ruffles to the back on the bum (side seam to side seam) but I can only find tutorials...2 replies · Last reply about 14 years ago
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Butterick B5383 24th May 2010I am wanting to make a "Wiggle Dress". I ave found this pattern Butterick B5383 . Has anyone tried this? Or have it? Any input please!5 replies · Last reply about 14 years ago
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Need a OOAK dress design... anyone up for the challenge? ;) 12th May 2010Hi all, I'm going to be doing a photoshoot in a few months with a few other girls in the organisation I model for- this shoot is based on our modeling names. Mine is 'Piccola Tempesta,' meaning 'Little Storm,' and thus, I'd like to put together something that would represent...5 replies · Last reply about 14 years ago
April 2010
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Costume Patterns 27th April 2010I twirl a baton with my highschool marching band, and we usually wear costumes to this Halloween parade. Our unit captain wants us to be cowgirls, or indians. I just don't like how costumes from a party store fit me, so I want to try making a costume. I can read patterns and...1 reply · Last reply about 14 years ago
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Wedding Guest Dress 13th April 2010I know I posted a similar topic last year or something, however I have a friend's wedding to go to in July (which I know is cutting it fine) does anyone know any free dress patterns like for wedding guests? Or anyone that has any ideas? I'm up for anything, was thinking of...15 replies · Last reply about 14 years ago
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Help on making my prom dress. 10th April 2010Okay, I'm going to make my prom dress. Hopefully, Just like this. http://prommafia.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/demi-lovato-red-dress.jpg However, I can't figure out how the hell they did the front gather! I kinda of get it, But I guess I just don't understand how the top is...5 replies · Last reply about 14 years ago
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super long tank top 7th April 2010So I just realized that my favorite Alesana tank doubles as a dress, its an american apparel medium so its really long. and im really short and tiny. its autographed on the side seam, and fits me nice, except it goes down to my thighs. any ideas of what i can do with it? I...1 reply · Last reply about 14 years ago
February 2010
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Laser Cut Tiered Dress 27th February 2010For a play, me and the other person in charge of costumes have to make a laser cut tiered dress. Does anyone have any tips/tricks/tutorials on how this could be done? Thank you so much for your time! http://cdn2.overstock.com/images/products/L12217545.jpg (In case you're like...1 reply · Last reply over 14 years ago
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Two jackets so many ideas 26th February 2010So I have a black corduroy blazer that I got a spot of bleach on. Oops. I have a packet of purple dye, what should I do with it? I also have a lab coat from a pharmacy, I also have a silk screen and fabric ink, what fun stuff should I screen on the coat?1 reply · Last reply over 14 years ago
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Slouchy/Harem Pants 13th February 2010I'm including some links because I've been asking everyone I know about these things for any sort of idea how to make them, and everyone I've asked insofar is like "slouch what?" Not slouch-what: slouchy pants! They're made of draping material and kind of remind you of the...2 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
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Costume HELP!!!!! 12th February 2010Okay, so I like to plan ahead(sue me, I dare ya), and I've already decided my Halloween costume, but I need help! I'm going to be The Mad Hatter(a very close version of Johnny Depp's) I just need help with actually putting it together The problem is that I don't exactly know...7 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
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Corset Dress -- HELP! 9th February 2010Hey y'all! So, I'm one of the girls working on costumes for my schools Spring play. There's 2 casts, and me and the other girl in charge are having a bit of a problem: One of the lead characters has a specific dress that we want to replicate from the Broadway play. There's a...1 reply · Last reply over 14 years ago
December 2009
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Help with a dress? 28th December 2009Hey guys, so I'm making a Belle costume of Beauty and the Beast. Her yellow gown version. I just can't seem to figure out how to do the skirt portion of the dress. The little bits that are gathered? [IMG]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b31/singer_girl13/15043belle.jpg[/IMG]...4 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
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Fancy Dress Suggestions 23rd December 2009Hi I'm off to the fancy dress party in January and the theme is the letter "Q". I'm searching for some ideas on easy costumes to make at home which aren't too expense. All wild and whacky ideas welcome!7 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
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Steampunk costume ideas? 9th December 2009Well, I'm trying to compile a few of steampunk costumes for a con I'm going to in the summer. The thing I'm wondering about is how to age or vintage-ize my props, specifically my gun. I'm going as an airship pirate. Here's my plastic flintlock gun....7 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
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I NEED a dress form!!
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How do you make a skirt puffy?
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Altered clothing
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Without sleeves
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Dressforms for unusual shapes
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Sisters wedding ideas. !(P.S. the indian wedding)
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Making a prom dress disaster!!
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Help making a traditional German dress?
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prom dress head start need ur creative ideas
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Pattern suggestions for a beginner?
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