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copycat dress making a Macy's dress
Olenmetra Advanced Beginner Member since 5/5/11 Posts: 17	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/11/13 10:19 PM I am an intermmediate sewer and I would love to make this dress. I know it prob will be cheaper to buy (since it is on sale) but I "must" make it longer (at least to the knee). I searched patterns but cannot find one to compare. DOES ANYONE HAVE A PATTERN# TO COMPARE OR INSTRUCTIONS FOR NO PATTERN????? Thx in advance for your help. ------ Love God, live life, laugh often.
Olenmetra Advanced Beginner Member since 5/5/11 Posts: 17	Login to reply to this post In reply to Olenmetra << Like this post Date: 1/11/13 10:21 PM sorry.. here's the link http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/soprano-plus-size-dress-three-quarter-sleeve-embellished-v-neck?ID=618016&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results ------ Love God, live life, laugh often.
Karla Kizer   Advanced FL USA Member since 4/8/02 Posts: 6970	Login to reply to this post In reply to Olenmetra << Like this post Date: 1/11/13 10:27 PM Link I don't have a specific pattern to suggest at this time, but I would suggest that you concentrate on finding a knit top pattern first. I feel certain we can track down a dolman sleeve, V-neck top that would come close. After that, we can find a skirt pattern to attach to the top. ------ “Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig.” -Robert Heinlein and Ann's father. Thanks for the reminder, Ann. Where are we going, and what am I doing in this handbasket? Matthew 25:40 (New International Version) The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
Olenmetra Advanced Beginner Member since 5/5/11 Posts: 17	Login to reply to this post In reply to Karla Kizer << Like this post Date: 1/11/13 10:42 PM thnx Karla. That is exactly what I needed. I didn't know what type of top to call it. I"m sure I wont need a pattern for the skirt, I can freehand/cut that. But I want to attached the top to the skirtwith elastic so it can stretch. Where can I find instructions on attaching them with elastic. (i already know how to put elastic in a skirt but this is different bcs i am connecting the two). ------ Love God, live life, laugh often.
Karla Kizer   Advanced FL USA Member since 4/8/02 Posts: 6970	Login to reply to this post In reply to Olenmetra << Like this post Date: 1/11/13 10:58 PM Dresses like this are often made with a standard seam at the waist, with elastic zigzagged to the inside of the finished seam - supereasy. The top will drape over the seam and hide it. ------ “Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig.” -Robert Heinlein and Ann's father. Thanks for the reminder, Ann. Where are we going, and what am I doing in this handbasket? Matthew 25:40 (New International Version) The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
Olenmetra Advanced Beginner Member since 5/5/11 Posts: 17	Login to reply to this post In reply to Karla Kizer << Like this post Date: 1/11/13 11:17 PM @karla...ttttyyyyy. i also just discovered elastic thread. no i just have to find a pattern compare. you've been so helpful! ------ Love God, live life, laugh often.
nicegirl Intermediate DC USA Member since 5/10/06 Posts: 1607	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/12/13 0:45 AM Burda 7678 does not have the gathered neckline you're looking for, but it does have the dolman/batwing sleeve gathered to a band, which you can lengthen for the skirt. If you use the seam allowance between the bodice/skirt as a casing, you can pull the joining seam to the waist for blousing as in the inspiration. You can slash and spread the front to get the gathering volume. Inspiration: ------ http://theslapdashsewist.blogspot.com ================= 2007: purchased 115+, sewed 105+ So close to parity, yet so far Trying again in 2008 Yards purchased: 133 Yards sewn: Somewhere around 95 2009? I give up
Sewshable1   Intermediate GA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 422	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 1/12/13 4:00 AM How about this pattern? S2804 ------ You can judge the true character of a man by the way he treats the people who can do nothing for him
Karla Kizer   Advanced FL USA Member since 4/8/02 Posts: 6970	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/12/13 10:48 AM V neck, gathers, but the sleeves are generous raglans. Still, it might give you the look you're after. New Look ------ “Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig.” -Robert Heinlein and Ann's father. Thanks for the reminder, Ann. Where are we going, and what am I doing in this handbasket? Matthew 25:40 (New International Version) The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
Karla Kizer   Advanced FL USA Member since 4/8/02 Posts: 6970	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/12/13 5:42 PM Here's a possibility: Marfy ------ “Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig.” -Robert Heinlein and Ann's father. Thanks for the reminder, Ann. Where are we going, and what am I doing in this handbasket? Matthew 25:40 (New International Version) The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'

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