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Textile Studio: 1409 (Madison Avenue Dress) thumbsup - Type:Dresses    printable version
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Reader Comments
Bernie 8/22/07Love this dress and the addition of the crystals is so clever. It looks great on you.
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Robbie Jo 8/22/07Very Elegant--that long front line is very slimming.
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franatic 8/22/07Stunning dress, looks great on you!!! The crystals are fabulous.
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Costume & Retro Kellie 8/22/07Very pretty dress. The crytals add a nice touch!
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mastdenman 8/22/07Gorgeous dress. You look great in it.
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cindyann 8/22/07What a lovely solution to your pressing problem. The crystals make the dress. I admire your patience in applying all those crystals.
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Levone 8/22/07Such a pretty dress!
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Nancywin 8/22/07What a beautiful job you did on those crystals. Well worth the effort. I've made this dress and wish I would have done something like the fisheye dart because it wrinkles above my rear.
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clin 8/22/07Lovely dress - looks wonderful on you and congrats on such a wonderful fix for the little problem with the CF seam - well done girl
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Lynngray 8/22/07Wonder dress and looks great on you. Great job with the crystals. Thanks for the review.
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Vonnevo 8/22/07Totally fabulous dress Kathy ! The crystal embellishment adds that special elegance to a beautiful dress. Thanks for sharing with us - the wait was worth it :)
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moss 8/22/07ooooooooh wow that is so beautiful and it looks fantastic with your coloring.
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Tiner 8/22/07Perfectly elegant! Aren't you glad for that ironing mishap?
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cindy-lou 8/22/07Kathy, what an awesome dress! I love how it turned out-- love the marriage of the tie-dye velvet look with the crystals. Very 21st century fashion! I have this pattern and need to get to work on it. Thanks for the great 2 reviews to read up beforehand!
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CSM--Carla 8/22/07AMAZING! Really love the save you did here! Did you use a design pattern for applying the crystals? You look great in this dress!! Carla
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bunz 8/22/07What a great "error becomes an opportunity" dress! good for you for finishing. It was on the form for only 18 mos? I have multiple layers of UFO's on my form!! LOL!!
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Irina 8/22/07Gosh -- that is gorgeous embellishment. It was well-worth the 16 months it took to complete it.
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moushka 8/22/07Very elegant with the beautiful crystal design. Hope you get some place to wear it soon. Have you written a tip about how you did the design? I'd love more info. Thanks for a great review. Sue
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RobinE 8/22/07OMG-- the sparkle! Beautiful dress! I've had this pattern for awhile now-- I think I might actually be motivated now. :) Thank you for the helpful tips.
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GwenC 8/22/07Very elegant and what beautiful trim with the crystals! It's so cool! :)
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cecelia 8/22/07Don't you love how mistakes become design opportunities? Very pretty--I hope you get a chance to wear it someplace elegant!
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Sew4Fun 8/22/07Beautiful dress. The crystals really make it, and obviously meant to be. Great save, even if it took you over a year. :-)
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HeathersMom 8/22/07You look ready for a nice evening out! Wonderful save on the dress! Great idea! I always admire your impeccable fit and creating something that looks so much better than the original pattern design. Enjoy your stunning one of a kind dress!
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PixieCat 8/23/07Beautiful! Excellent save using the crystals and I love the pattern you used.
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BillieJean 8/23/07Simply gorgeous! And to think that you owe this lovely embellished look to a mistake! Beautiful recovery.
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Linda L 8/23/07great idea to use crystals to save this lovely dress. Looks great on you.
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2BSewing 8/23/07Stunning and gorgeous on you! At first, I thought what a pretty necklace you're wearing with the dress. I am in awe of your talent and creativity. Enjoyed reading your review. Your persistence in finishing...paid off. Congratulations on your 50th review. :)
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SarahWeb 8/23/07Don't you feel great about getting this one done? Especially since it is gorgeous! Love that trim in the front.
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mudcat 8/24/07Fantastic dress... your perseverance served you well.
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bananaoil 8/24/07Be glad pressed that seam. Those crystals absolutely make this dress. I first thought you had some never seen before necklace that went to the hem. This is perfect!
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mochalover 8/24/07Very cute dress.
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MelissaB in WA 8/25/07Very elegant dress - plan a hot date so you can wear it! :-)
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