Dressmaking

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I have a gorgeous silk corset that I've had for several year and I am going to a ball next month and want to wear it. The only problem is that I have put on a little bit of weight and when i do it up I get quite a bit of back cleavage showing through the lacing. I was just...

i saw ths dress in GOSSIP GIRL..n i loved it.. may anyone give me some idea about how to create the following dress.....

I really need to get some new pyjamas and the ones in the shops are so boring. Do you guys have any cute ideas for some I could make? Maybe Crafterella pyjamas would be awesome - I like the idea of superhero ones with a cape!

Hi, I'm new to this site and loving everything about it! Going to post some of the crafty things I have done soon, but on to my current dilemma. I have a white&black polka dot halter style dress, kind of retro/rockabilly. I bought it before I got pregnant, and now that I have...

Ok.. So basically, I need a dress to wear to a graduation this month. I've actually been planning to make this dress since Jan. but it never happened, but now I have about 2 weeks so I need it to happen NOW. I've been looking around the internets, and I've found a couple of...

Hi guys, I'm currently in the firs week of my indiegogo project located at www.indiegogo.com/rapturecostumiers I thought people might be interested here because I will be starting with the availability of my lolita dresses in digitial format then moving on to other designs as...

Ever since I gave birth to my daughter 2 years ago my tummy has looked 6 months pregnant, I tried exercising, dieting (for a short short while, I admit) but it's still big. I'm a cup B, so no matter what I wear, my belly is my most prominent feature. I'm invited to a friend's...

Hi there, Im looking to make a zombie outfit, i know i could just cover a dress in cheap fake blood but Id like to be able wash it and use it again Is there anything anyone can recomend dye wise etc i can use that wont run in the wash?

So I bought a super cute simple but sexy black cotton dress, it is knee length and I want to stencil a raven in a medium red color onto the tail of it in the front. Think a "poe" raven. Any ideas on the best paint to use? also, any help with how to make the stencil would be...

Hello fellow crafters, Was just wondering whether anybody knew of a place to find cheap/free clothes patterns (preferably skirts!) Please help! Willow Bon-Bon

My brother is getting married in under a month and I need something to wear to his wedding in Punta Cana. I've looked at dresses online and tried a few on in stores but they all seem to have the wrong shape and fit for me. I've gained 20 pounds since I moved away from home, so...

Hey everyone! I found a pair of demin shorts with an image of a skull on them. The image looks like it is 'distressed' into the fabric. The shorts are pretty pricey so I want to try and do this on a pair of old shorts I have at home but I can't figure out I would achieve this...

Hey! So I've decide to do my first cosplay as Mary Poppins, in the dress seen in the links bellow. My biggest problem is Spotlight fails me when i need interesting material!!! so does anyone know of somewhere i can order materials online, and what kinds i should get? please...

Hey! So I've decide to do my first cosplay as Mary Poppins, in the dress seen in the links bellow. My biggest problem is Spotlight fails me when i need interesting material!!! so does anyone know of somewhere i can order materials online, and what kinds i should get? please...

I just bought this dress for next to nothing on sale at a shop, so I can modify it. When I told my mother how much it was she immediately shoved the money in my hand because it's so ridiculously cheap for a dress like that (she normally refuses to buy me any clothes). The...

I'm entering a costume contest type of thing for a theater conference for high school this month... Thes Con for those familiar with the stage world. I need to fully construct a size 8 garment for a character. I chose Emily from Our Town, Act 1. The basic details I've though...

I have quite a few old bras that I've grown out of or just don't want to wear anymore. I don't want to throw them out because I know I can use them for other things. I've used one for shoulder pads in a blazer and I've used one for making my bikini top looking even more...

Ellos Everyone, I'm making a "Steampunk Princess" costume for the Texas Rennisance Festival next year in Plantersville and I need help on what should be included in my enssemble. I have an idea for a choker, necklace, and earrings that I need to get on the ball now as well as...

I'm looking for a good site that has some plus sized clothing tutorials. Or multiple sites I really want to make some dresses but anything is good!

I've got some lovely material that Ive decided I want to make a skirt with. I like the ones which are longer at the back and short at the front - I think they're called Mullet skirts but don't quote me on it. Thing is, I can't find a pattern - how would I go about making my...

Hi, Completely new to this forum bit on the website so hopefully someone will find this and give me some info. A while ago I bought 3 strappy, stretchy tops from Primark - didn't try them on in the shop (as the queues in Primark are aweful! and didn't have a spare day to bring...

I was given a very plain very boring grey dress made out of tshirt fabric on the w.e and I was wondering if anyone had an idea of something exciting I could with it??

After shopping for a wedding dress, finding one I love and having it not fit in one certain area, I want to make my own. Does anyone know of any tutes on how to make a (preferably strapless) dress from scratch? Time frame: 2 years, but I want to practise making a dress...

I got a dress today that I ordered online and it fits perfectly expect for in the bust area. The dress has a slip with cups sewn into it . My own cup size is much boggier then the cups sewn into the dress, so there's a very awkward bulge (so it looks like I have 4 boobs o_o)....

I LOVE the yellow circle skirt that is all over pinterest, but the directions link is down I've been trying to find directions, but can't find anything about how to do the waist to get that great bow in back. Does anyone have them? Thanks!!!

Okay so I've been searching everywhere. Trying to see if theres a way to make my denim skirt into shorts. I don't really like it as a skirt because it's kinda short. But I think they'll make beautiful shorts. I've looked online, can't find any type of help and I figured; well...

For a renaissance project at school I'm making a dress... Colors: Black, White, Gold Does anyone know of a tutorial that might help. Even pictures of dresses could help Thanks in advance

Hey guys :] I'm in major need of a prom dress and my patents won't buy me one at all. So, I really have no choice but to recon one of my own dresses to a formal prom dress or not go. I'm a senior in high school and to miss my prom would be horrible. So, here's my homecoming...

Hi! A while ago I bought this denim dungaree skirt (not sure if this is the right word for it, do they call them overalls in America? Anyway it looks kinda like this -...