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I sold two gowns! Sort of accidentally
tourist   Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 2007 Posts: 4714	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/12/11 8:52 PM We recently had a very low key competition in our own club - more of a demonstration really because it is mostly for fun - and as we were getting ready I was talking to someone who has not competed except a few times in this little club one. She doesn't have a regular partner and I had no idea she was planning to go into anything that requires a costume. She sounded a little interested and she is the same height as I am so I tentatively asked if she wanted to try my gowns. Well, she just about jumped up and down! So I saw her on Sunday and she loves them and wants to buy both of them. She is buying gown #1 and gown #2 I was ready to part with the blue one as it was just my first effort and made out of $7 worth of thrift store fabric. The pink one was a real work of the heart and I absolutely love it, but I still have two gowns that I really love and another two on the go, so it was time to let it go. I think I have covered the cost of the crystals, so that will go toward crystals for the new gown. Pretty exciting! Now I can hardly wait to see her in the gowns and see how they "dance" for her. ------ http://bgballroom.wordpress.com to follow the progress on my next ballgown.
a7yrstitch   Intermediate TX USA Member since 2008 Posts: 2944	Login to reply to this post In reply to tourist Like this post Date: 12/12/11 9:02 PM That is very exciting. And, really very smart. My MIL kept all of her gowns even though she rarely wore them more than once. It will be great fun to watch your creations on the dance floor and probably will give you more ideas on how you want to work with your new gowns to make them move. I have no idea what the crystals would cost. Maybe we should be sleuthing the thrift shops for you for gowns with recyclable crystals??? I suspect you also have a new friend now, too. Best wishes. ------ I have no idea what Apple thought I was saying so be a Peach and credit anything bizarre to auto correct.
JEF   Intermediate VA USA Member since 2005 Posts: 2025 Board Moderator	Login to reply to this post In reply to tourist Like this post Date: 12/12/11 9:02 PM Wow - you are generous. I think I'd have kept those masterpieces in my closet for decades just to admire what I did! JEF
poorpigling Advanced TX USA Member since 2007 Posts: 8680	Login to reply to this post In reply to JEF Like this post Date: 12/13/11 8:39 AM Me too most probably. but what more excuse does tourist need to sew more of these creations.
gramma b Advanced USA Member since 2008 Posts: 1418	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/13/11 8:48 AM MY SIL used to do ballroom and the gowns were very costly. Seems like the Assoc. would have an exchange system going? Meanwhile, the guys get to buy 1-2 tuxes, sort of like the wedding dress/men's rental disparity.
tourist   Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 2007 Posts: 4714	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/13/11 10:28 AM It's funny, but I mostly felt sad seeing them not being used and the urge to keep them just to look at was overwhelmed by the need to move on. I guess I am not a hoarder in that sense! The crystals vary widely in price and it is cheaper to buy 10 gross at a time. I think the cost for the last gown was about $250. Actually, the purple dress only used leftovers because I had that fabulous glitter fabric. I figure the current one will be $250 - 300. Grammab - the guys really are the worst off in ballroom. Not only do they have little to no choice in their dress, the tuxes are wool and heavily padded in the jacket to make them look super smooth. The ladies are all in lycra with open backs so we are comfy and cool. The guys also have a harder time getting in and out of their gear, so quick potty stops are impossible. It just about makes up for the fact that they have super comfy shoes and we have to be in heels. ------ http://bgballroom.wordpress.com to follow the progress on my next ballgown.
a7yrstitch   Intermediate TX USA Member since 2008 Posts: 2944	Login to reply to this post In reply to tourist Like this post Date: 12/13/11 9:50 PM Thought of you again last night, tourist. Last year, and again this year, our PBS station has been broadcasting a variety of Nutcracker performances. When I saw the movement on Clara's gown last night I thought it was something you would surely need to see. It was the Mariinsky Theatre Nutcracker on PBS. They are airing a few more times here so you may be able to catch it there. In case anyone catches it, it was the perfection of the lift and the volume of each of the skirt layers that was fascinating. The layers did not all flare out at the bottom with her turns. They rose up and extended up just above the hems of each of the layers with each layer creating its own inverted mushroom cap. It appeared that there were three of these layers that were staggered so the mushroom caps were then staggered to stack one upon the other. Just saw that it was on last night and am looking forward to watching the entire recording later. Best wishes all, back to the wrapping and packing jungle that needs to transform to a dining room soon. ------ I have no idea what Apple thought I was saying so be a Peach and credit anything bizarre to auto correct.
JTink Intermediate VA USA Member since 2008 Posts: 4036	Login to reply to this post In reply to tourist Like this post Date: 12/14/11 8:49 AM How strong of you to part with those. I'm with JEF. They would be hanging in my closet for eternity. I look back on the evening wear I use to make. I pumped out some pretty nice stuff. Makes me wonder, why I have so much trouble just cutting out a simple cotton blouse these days. Can I blame it on age?
happytobehere Beginner Member since 2010 Posts: 216	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/14/11 11:52 AM As lovely as they are, I would be happy to part with them myself. It would give me an excuse to make more and I do love that! Beautiful gowns.
threaddy   Advanced WY USA Member since 2009 Posts: 1199	Login to reply to this post In reply to tourist Like this post Date: 12/14/11 11:32 PM Wow...that is where sewing really makes a difference. No way can you get the fit, design and fun in the dresses off the rack. What an excellent diversion! ------ formerly kirstensews "The problem is not that there are problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem." Theodore Rubin "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life's about creating yourself." George Bernard Shaw Bernina vintage and embroidery serger 234 and BLcoverstitch

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