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Message Board > Bridal and Formalwear Sewing ( Moderated by MissCelie)

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Sewing Silk Tulle & Lace (Pages 1 2)
luckysweetheart 14 6/17/13 6:02 PM by j Renee Design
Source for soft tulle for a skin sensitive bride (Pages 1 2)
DD gets hives. She also wants a flowey look.
Maripat 16 6/17/13 5:53 PM by ConnieBJ
Bridesmaid Dress Dilemma
How to Alter a ready made dress to fit a pregnant person
drcy22 7 6/17/13 2:26 PM by Maripat
I made my sister's wedding gown! Chiffon madness, and six months pregnant... (Pages 1 2 3)
HanPanda 21 6/12/13 9:17 PM by HanPanda
unpicking the dreaded invisible thread
gemmima 3 6/10/13 2:33 PM by Maripat
So I'm making this rushed sash with crystals...
Need answers quick please!
CynthiaInTexas 1 6/8/13 3:14 PM by carry
At the risk of exposing my
lack of experience,
Dana Cetz 4 6/6/13 10:28 AM by tourist
Satin back crepe - do I need to underline?
I'm using a lining instead of facings
Scrappy Gram 1 6/5/13 10:54 AM by Rosalaya
Sewing chiffon with lining together?
Fran Sam 2 6/4/13 9:35 PM by MaryDB
Need a referral for beadwork in NYC
Altering a gown with hand beadwork
Tom P 1 6/4/13 2:26 PM by JKimes
Need help with style lines (Pages 1 2)
Designing a wedding gown for small busted plus size woman
barbarahf 17 5/31/13 8:11 AM by barbarahf
Shifting chiffon
making a doule layer detachable train
Passion4Sewing 2 5/27/13 2:16 PM by Passion4Sewing
Waist Stay Relation to Corset Lacing (Pages 1 2)
DIY wedding dress with back lacing no modesty panel and hiding a waist stay.
arianateaveliv 15 5/26/13 10:23 AM by delirium
Prom Dress Alterations Help!
I think I'm in over my head on this one...
michele s 5 5/25/13 1:12 PM by michele s
Bias Cut Flange Skirt?
yourlovealive 4 5/23/13 9:58 AM by mmcp
I have the book How to Sew the Wedding dress of your Dreams
and she suggests polyester bridal satin,
Dana Cetz 7 5/23/13 2:52 AM by Dana Cetz
Any good sources to learn
wedding gown embellishment techniques?
Dana Cetz 3 5/20/13 8:50 PM by tourist
Petticoats (Pages 1 2 3)
dancub 20 5/20/13 12:11 PM by Kathi R
Adding concealed bra cups
prostheticsgirl 6 5/20/13 10:10 AM by barbarahf
where to get hook & eye to bustle wedding dress train (Pages 1 2)
nitsel 17 5/16/13 11:43 PM by jayl65
Washing Fraying Silk Organza Wedding Dress
Clc204 8 5/16/13 3:28 AM by Vonnevo
Good Source for Horsehair Braid
In LA or online
Rainspa 4 5/12/13 11:35 AM by Rainspa
Wedding Dress: 3 years later. What to do? (Pages 1 2)
Dress is a street size 12, and I'm now a 6/8. It's lovely, but taking up room, but I don't want to part with it!
Heidilea 15 5/11/13 8:15 PM by beauturbo
Wedding Dress Lining Fabric
EmmaLeighs Mom 3 5/7/13 5:46 PM by kkkkaty
Silicon Gel for Strapless dresses
ryan's mom 8 5/7/13 2:26 PM by ryan's mom
Communion Dress (Pages 1 2)
will this work?
emilyibis 17 5/7/13 12:52 PM by solosmocker
infinity dress for 20 year old
fabric
short37 5 5/4/13 3:03 PM by Sew Cool
Wedding dress pattern suggestions
elerrina 4 5/1/13 10:28 PM by jenleeC
Seam allowance on flower girl dress's banded hem
Press it up or down??
Slyvchan 5 4/30/13 9:30 PM by nitsel
My name is Dana and I am a (Pages 1 2)
formal fabricholic. Is there anyone else hopelessly addicted to all those luscious fine fabrics ?
Dana Cetz 11 4/30/13 0:31 AM by BriarRose
Back v neck prom dress
ladyampton 4 4/29/13 7:14 PM by prostheticsgirl
I have big dreams, but no idea if they're do-able
some questions about making a wedding dress
bvxo 9 4/25/13 12:34 PM by clothingengineer
where to find lace in SF
bridal and formalwear sewing
swany 2 4/23/13 3:31 PM by LauraTS
Incomplete Instructions- Please Help!
I have a pattern but the instructions seem incomplete... can you help me?
mmnj 3 4/22/13 7:27 PM by Kelly D.
adding lace up back to prom dress
how to handle the zipper
diane s 6 4/22/13 11:46 AM by ryan's mom
lace wedding dress
how to make a lace wedding dress
taximomdriver 8 4/19/13 5:25 PM by Maripat
Vogue Pattern 2134 (Badgley Mischka Gown)
etchgirl 0 4/19/13 2:30 PM by etchgirl
Sweeping train
how to draft
DeareMe 3 4/17/13 0:35 AM by DeareMe
2-Way Stretch Taffeta and Vogue Pattern 8190 (Pages 1 2)
How do I position the pattern on the material?
KVF Designs 12 4/10/13 3:41 PM by KVF Designs
Waist Stay for Empire wedding dress
readers500 6 4/9/13 7:12 PM by goodworks1
What sort of lace should I use on silk
Lace for silk
chris1947chris 2 4/9/13 7:20 AM by Maripat
Altering strapless prom gown
Altering strapless prom gown
Kay Ellen 4 4/8/13 9:27 AM by Maripat
Wedding done, completed, success! (Pages 1 2 3)
What I learned from making my dress
dragonzflame 22 4/7/13 11:40 PM by carry
Pattern recomendation? (Pages 1 2)
formal dress, found one I like but not quite what I want D:
CollegeHanPan 12 3/29/13 8:36 PM by limer
Drapes driving me craaazzyyyyy
Need help and advice as to how I can drape fabric
penniee 6 3/27/13 3:04 PM by Anne Frances
Support for strapless bustier?
Need help - the bodice is slipping!
penniee 8 3/25/13 0:22 AM by penniee
Lace-up Back (Pages 1 2 3 4)
jadee2005 35 3/22/13 7:08 AM by ryan's mom
Foundation for chiffon surplice bodice
Do I use the overlapping shape in the underlining?
barbarahf 4 3/19/13 12:53 PM by MaryDB
I'm stumped. Please help me find a pattern (Pages 1 2 3 4)
for going to my sister's wedding
rmusic1 32 3/14/13 6:18 AM by KathySews
Jewels/ Beads for Prom dress
looking for a source to purchase
quiltnsew 3 3/12/13 4:02 PM by quiltnsew
Rodeo Queen Shirt (Pages 1 2)
ramoleis 16 3/10/13 1:21 PM by SheBear0320
more dresses for Lady Edith
patterns
carry 1 3/8/13 3:14 AM by Cheyene
Dress pattern
Tab022308 5 3/5/13 8:06 AM by alanaerin
Help in finding right pattern
Help finding plus size formal dress
Sally Mander 6 3/4/13 1:50 PM by carry
Taffeta vs. Shantung--wedding dress fabrics
darse 5 3/3/13 12:14 PM by darse
anyone ever have "sizing" done at cleaners to add body to sewn dress?
Improve "body" or crispness of dress with sizing?
Memaddiemike 0 2/28/13 6:44 PM by Memaddiemike
Embellished Fabric
Needles?
PChuter 2 2/21/13 2:01 AM by PChuter
Silk for Baby Clothes (Pages 1 2)
LBH2010 10 2/19/13 8:48 AM by MarinaVK
Too difficult to copy this gold lace Alice Temperley dress? (Pages 1 2 3)
Wedding dress
Yesilikethat 29 2/17/13 7:51 PM by slmstyle
Edith Crowley's wedding dress (Pages 1 2)
I found one
carry 11 2/11/13 9:22 PM by Patti B
Question On cleaning fabric (Pages 1 2 3)
sewing for others
DressingCats 21 2/11/13 1:00 AM by Sancin
flange skirt (Pages 1 2 3 ... 5)
how to achieve vera wang's flange skirt effect?
dmariecouture 41 2/10/13 10:16 PM by HDWen
Edith Crowley's dress, Downton Abbey (Pages 1 2)
kimdkus 13 2/9/13 9:23 AM by prostheticsgirl
Plus Size Jean Coat Dress Pattern
I ask for helping in locating this pattern
Mooniekwe 5 2/7/13 7:57 PM by KathySews
Sewing/fabric stores in Daytona Beach Area
lindaT 4 2/5/13 6:42 AM by Karla Kizer
Online Sewing Supplies
Any suggestions?
gmakelli 5 2/3/13 8:49 PM by 61sew4fun
Raise the neckline in a strapless dress?
Strapless neckline too low
Memaddiemike 6 2/1/13 8:08 PM by Memaddiemike
Do I need to flatline silk satin if I'm bag lining it?
JuniperAnn 1 2/1/13 7:27 PM by stirwatersblue
Dress for sister-in-law's wedding (Pages 1 2 3)
prostheticsgirl 23 1/30/13 9:20 AM by prostheticsgirl
I need help with a strapless bodice (Pages 1 2)
chibialex 11 1/29/13 7:54 PM by Silknmore
Fast and fun jewelry making
Fun with bathtub caulking
tourist 8 1/27/13 2:59 PM by Quickie
Anyone buy from SpandexDepot.com?
Amykakes 2 1/23/13 10:44 PM by Fictionfan
Where to find patterns for wedding dress
Elaray 6 1/22/13 1:53 PM by carry
Eliminating midriff panel and changing to french darts
prostheticsgirl 1 1/21/13 9:02 PM by Miss Fairchild
gown for a cruise (Pages 1 2)
fabric for this pattern
compozer 15 1/19/13 1:09 PM by prostheticsgirl
Help finding a pattern - fishtail skirt
Fishtail skirt pattern for a plus size figure
Skaapie 8 1/18/13 6:22 AM by SandiMacD
Patterns for Bridesmaid Dresses???
Help finding patterns
gmakelli 8 1/8/13 3:40 AM by Clareew
Advice please on changing some ready-made dresses?
LauraJ 7 1/2/13 3:11 PM by LauraJ
We have a muslin! (Pages 1 2)
dragonzflame 12 12/30/12 5:24 AM by Quickie
Pre-shrinking silk (Pages 1 2)
For wedding dress
sophielas 13 12/29/12 4:48 PM by stirwatersblue
Spaghetti straps fro bridesmaids' dresses
Adjustable or no?
Slyvchan 9 12/29/12 5:27 AM by KathleenS
Babylock Grace???
Purchasing a new machine for my wife
hubbyneedshelp 5 12/27/12 7:48 PM by carry
Wedding Dress Planning - fabric, construction (Pages 1 2 3)
Help me formulate a plan for this pattern please!
sophielas 27 12/14/12 4:07 PM by sophielas
Flickr Group
For photoshopping if you use Flickr
sophielas 2 12/14/12 4:04 PM by sophielas
Making a wedding dress (Pages 1 2)
How to charge
Passion4Sewing 19 12/13/12 6:36 AM by arianamaniacs
What shape to make lettuce edged curly pieces for spandex latin dance dress?
Bias cut, but what shape so they curl into a spiral?
Sewcial Dancer 1 12/12/12 5:51 PM by Mel.J
Advice for metallic stretch fabric
underlining a stretch?
Katherine 3 12/7/12 6:22 PM by Katherine
So I have the pattern for my wedding dress.... now what? (Pages 1 2 3 4)
Or, the fabric hunt by someone who has often chosen the wrong fabric!
SquishSews 33 12/7/12 5:56 PM by j Renee Design
I need a pattern for this dress...
Ashley1008 2 12/2/12 6:17 AM by Sewshable1
Mom's wedding dress,from 1891 (Pages 1 2 3)
andye 20 12/1/12 4:02 PM by SquishSews
Kate Hudson "Bride Wars Dress"
Third time around, can you say enuff tulle already!
61sew4fun 4 11/29/12 0:16 AM by MaryDB
Fitted, no-stretch and room to breathe?
Looking forward to gown #8
tourist 6 11/25/12 8:18 AM by JTink
Looking for a pattern for this dress
I would love to wear this to my son's wedding but not in satin
Scrappy Gram 2 11/24/12 6:06 PM by crazygrad
How to finish seams in silk chiffon below invisible zipper
Vogue 9668
prostheticsgirl 6 11/15/12 10:32 PM by marjoryt
Advice on a pattern for wedding dress (Pages 1 2)
Simplicity 4698
rmusic1 11 11/15/12 12:16 PM by rmusic1
The Queens Wardrobe
Home sewing at the palace
WTG 5 11/8/12 4:12 PM by missticky2
Photos of the latest gown (Pages 1 2)
Not quite finished, but close enough
tourist 15 11/8/12 10:16 AM by tourist
Help with tulle!!
Cutting/sewing specific style
Phantasm 5 11/8/12 9:20 AM by Phantasm
Underlining crepe-backed satin
would organza do the trick?
Alice Wang 2 11/2/12 5:11 AM by Alice Wang
Matron of Honor Dress (Pages 1 2)
mommy2myboy 11 11/1/12 6:34 PM by mommy2myboy
HELP me PLEASE - chiffon pleats
dreamdesigner 4 10/29/12 2:21 PM by MaryDB
lining for wedding dress
joyfuljan 3 10/18/12 9:45 AM by joyfuljan
Pattern suggestions? (Pages 1 2 3)
About to tackle my wedding dress, looking for patterns
sophielas 22 10/16/12 2:23 AM by sophielas
Ballroom dance dresses
Hazel UK 1 10/12/12 8:00 PM by tourist
She's breaking out in hives from the crepe back satin (Pages 1 2)
what fabric to use for an ultra-sensitive bride?
MsKate 16 10/12/12 12:14 PM by Adarsya
Wedding cloak
Looking for pattern/instructions
RuthHendry 6 10/11/12 6:38 PM by kkkkaty
Help -need pattern suggestions! (Pages 1 2)
Looking for something like this...
SquishSews 18 10/11/12 0:05 AM by dragonzflame
How to choose a gown... (Pages 1 2 3)
when you're over 40 and have "wobbly bits"?
SquishSews 26 10/2/12 10:23 PM by SquishSews
Looking for a pattern or patterns to combine to make this dress.
hillebrandts 2 9/25/12 3:48 PM by Silk Challis
Couture dress online class (Pages 1 2 3 ... 23)
Susan Khalje at Craftsy.com
sewme47 224 9/23/12 11:07 AM by KathySews
need help finding a flower girl dress pattern
the dress has verticle ruffles
jewelsfashions 5 9/19/12 10:41 AM by B
How to create a pleated ruche bodice
Karirose 3 9/17/12 3:40 PM by MaryDB
Hemming multiple layers
My technique is pretty unsatisfactory
tourist 2 9/17/12 10:05 AM by tourist
Rolled Hem foot size
What size is best for Wedding alterations
rebe 2 9/14/12 6:23 AM by ryan's mom
How do I tackle this
gemmima 3 9/11/12 9:32 PM by candicer
Photos of my wedding dress (Pages 1 2 3 4)
I can finally share "in action" photos!
Alice Wang 33 9/10/12 7:48 PM by Sharon1952
hOW MANY WEDDING GOWNS SEWN (Pages 1 2 3)
carry 21 9/8/12 9:44 AM by Anne Frances
All-over lace on princess seams (Pages 1 2)
Would this work?
dragonzflame 11 9/6/12 8:47 PM by dragonzflame
sewing chiffon
trouble with seams
Shas 5 9/5/12 1:30 PM by MamaSewing
done :)
kiggi 9 9/2/12 10:38 PM by AdaH
Combining all the Layers
How to attach the under-structure to the dress?
Skaapie 4 8/31/12 8:28 AM by couturemom
Practice with silk
I need a practice project
Megan21475 4 8/27/12 3:55 AM by Tina Rathbone
Bustle with Tulle overlay
sewmom41 6 8/21/12 10:54 PM by sewmom41
I am so upset!! (Pages 1 2)
The tailor I sent my dress off to shrank my sleeves!!
Courtney Ostaff 19 8/21/12 12:42 PM by beauturbo
Mother of Groom, Destination Wedding (Pages 1 2 3 ... 7)
All comments and participants welcome - let's celebrate and share some information.
a7yrstitch 64 8/21/12 11:30 AM by schmammy
zipper for convertible wedding dress
Candian on-line source
cassaroo 5 8/16/12 8:50 AM by cassaroo
twisty train troubles
lickerishwhip 0 8/16/12 7:32 AM by lickerishwhip
Plus size prom dresses (Pages 1 2)
kimdkus 10 8/16/12 3:08 AM by craftinginmycave2
Contrast Bindings on Lace - Will it Look Good?
luckysweetheart 9 8/15/12 12:18 PM by luckysweetheart
sleeve help
kiggi 6 8/15/12 10:57 AM by kiggi
Tips needed for taming all this fabric
first time to sew formal gown
schmammy 4 8/13/12 3:33 PM by tourist
long sheath dress hem length?
tutti frutti 1 8/11/12 10:07 PM by candicer
How is this type of embellishment made?
penniee 6 8/8/12 9:27 PM by penniee
request for help finding a pattern for a specific design
my sister would like to make her own wedding dress!
rmusic1 6 8/8/12 7:43 PM by carry
What is a good men's formalwear to make?
penniee 1 8/8/12 11:30 AM by Pamela R
pattern search for palazzo pants and long split skirt
need assistance finding patterns for palazzo pants, split long skirt.
debviolet 4 8/8/12 10:20 AM by Elcue
Butterick 5779 (Pages 1 2)
Is the lace back going to be a pain to sew?
Cicerolover 17 8/3/12 2:45 PM by carry
Tips for pressing wedding dress (Pages 1 2)
With 9 days to go - time to press!
Alice Wang 16 8/3/12 10:20 AM by Sew it seams
How to prevent foundation layer from showing through
couturemom 4 7/30/12 7:17 PM by junebug57
Pattern Weight Magic
Sad Iron
Jypsea 0 7/29/12 8:18 PM by Jypsea
Zippers - Invisible vs. Regular (Pages 1 2 3)
Ursula578 26 7/28/12 6:57 PM by dmariecouture
Draping tulle--does it need to be cut on the bias?
orata 3 7/25/12 7:33 PM by Miss Fairchild
Advice on boning, and a few other things for my sister's wedding dress (Pages 1 2)
Boning location, pick-up skirt, hemming, train, neckline, etc.
Coluber42 14 7/20/12 3:51 AM by chika85
How to clean a tiara? (Pages 1 2)
tg33 15 7/15/12 12:12 PM by PattiAnnJ
Fabric Trims in colors
Amythyst02 3 7/14/12 4:55 PM by stirwatersblue
My first big job! (Pages 1 2)
It's done :) .
ryan's mom 18 7/10/12 10:34 PM by candicer
How to recreate this enemble? (Pages 1 2)
finding colored laces and 4 ply silk, silk/linen blend
moushka 12 7/8/12 7:04 PM by emg
Ideas for some cotton-poly burnout fabric
Fabric/Pattern
Diane333 2 7/8/12 1:15 PM by Courtney Ostaff
Assembling many layers
puss 3 7/5/12 9:53 PM by Courtney Ostaff
seam finishes for silk/cotton twill MOG dress
What to do? Advice, please!
Courtney Ostaff 8 7/4/12 1:46 AM by Courtney Ostaff
How should I line this dress?
plus size dress indecision
Lynz 3 7/2/12 8:36 AM by Lynz
Toilet Paper Wedding Dress
2012 contest winners
mastdenman 3 7/1/12 9:58 AM by heathergwo
Need to make a slip for a wedding dress....
Karla Kizer 1 6/30/12 10:39 AM by Doris W. in TN
Argh I found the dress, but how to add denim to it? (Pages 1 2 3 ... 5)
kacilusk 46 6/29/12 11:42 PM by kacilusk
Wedding done...here's the veil (Pages 1 2)
eggs3 13 6/29/12 6:10 PM by eggs3
Hem treatment for underlined skirt
Need ideas for narrow hemming taffeta skirt underlined with cotton broadcloth
barbarahf 3 6/28/12 10:21 PM by barbarahf
Bias-cut Dress: To line or not to line?
How to make a bias-cut dress look neat inside without ruining the shape!
koyukineko 6 6/28/12 2:38 PM by a7yrstitch
Waist Stay
over or under the lining?
kidmd 4 6/27/12 7:05 PM by kidmd
Serging a rolled hem on tulle
Amsimmo 6 6/26/12 4:21 AM by arianamaniacs
wediing dress Burda pattern #8057
lbrennecke 2 6/24/12 12:24 PM by lbrennecke
Hoop skirt is slipping off
Any suggestions for keeping a hoop skirt up
barbarahf 3 6/20/12 9:12 PM by barbarahf
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