Posted by lovebug on 2008-02-08 16:33:59
Post Subject: Copyright Infringement?
I am in an amateur fashion show (16-year-old girls etc.) and have used patterns as basic guidelines to construct my pieces. For instance, I used a full skirt pattern to create a dress. These patterns are free off burdastyle.com. Do you think a simple "special thanks to" in the program would suffice? I'm reluctant to say something to the chair because she is evil, but at the same time I don't want to plagarize!
Posted by pudding on 2006-08-01 00:21:05
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sunshine_fix suggested fitzpatterns to me. They have some free patterns to download. The patterns for sale are less expensive than normal patterns too. They have a long wrap skirt pattern which is nice.
Posted by sunshine_fix on 2006-07-22 01:44:33
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fitzpatterns are really good, but printing them out all tiled is kinda a puzzle...the other night the bf and I actually had a good time sorting one out. They have a shrug pattern and their wrap skirt pattern is pretty cool. Skirt patterns are definately the easiest patterns to start off with. Plus they usually teach you some sewing basics if you don't already know them yet...like sewing a curve and a closure of some kind. Zippers aren't as hard as people make them sound, but I usually substitute buttons for zippers in patterns since there are all sorts of cute buttons out there and it lets me add a little pizzaz here and there without being overwhelming. Sorry such a long post.
Posted by cherriesontop on 2004-10-15 17:28:53
Post Subject: halloween costume help!
heyhey!
i have decided to be Marilyn Monroe for my friends halloween big bash!
i want to wear a white halter dress like the one she wore......umm well i dont no exaclty when but the famous marilyn monroe dress? anyways i am trying to sew it but i cant seem to find a pattern. would it would it i used a haltertop pattern and a skirt pattern and sewed them togetehr? any ideas on how to make the dress?
Posted by fairgreenlady on 2005-08-05 21:48:23
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There skirts that every child of the 80's wore or .
Hmmm, as a child of the 80's, I still can't picture it.
Is this like a cheerleading skirt? If so, any full circle skirt pattern should do. Just cut to length. If you search for "full circle skirt" or maybe "poodle skirt" you should be able to find directions.
Posted by glitter_girl13 on 2005-01-29 21:02:41
Post Subject: a-line skirt pattern?
hi, all! there was an a-line skirt pattern on here a few years back, and i was trying to find it again, with no luck. does anyone know where to find it? or can ya suggest another free skirt pattern for a sewing beginner? thanks a million!
Posted by smudgy_cat on 2004-11-08 15:19:18
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If you have Threads magazine at stores near you, this month's issue has a section on making a duct tape skirt pattern. It probably won't help you much if you don't know how to do the actual sewing, but I think it looks like a promising technique to get a skirt that fits properly.
Posted by tootsiecat on 2006-01-24 11:10:06
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i would think you'd have to sew all the little squares together to create a big piece of fabric. then use that fabric for a simple A-line skirt pattern, or sew them into pillows.
Posted by Miss M on 2004-11-06 08:47:24
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teehee - I love you gals! I swear my machine hates me too! I have had a heck of a time w/ sewing as well. And the worst part? My mom is a FANTASTIC sewer - so it should be in the genes, right? Um no.
Anyway, I have the sewing for dummies book(shamefully displayed on my bookshelf) and it's good with lots of advice and info that helps the new sewer. My advice is to take a basic class - you will learn your way around your machine. You'll be surprised - believe me, I was. Then, find someone who can help you when you need it! This is key. My mom has been invaluable in helping me understand patterns, etc. (You might even meet someone at the class!)
Most of all, give yourself a break! You don't expect perfection from ready to wear, so why expect it from yourself??? Find a simple pattern you like, work on it until you perfect it then make a million skirts, blouses, whatever. I did that this summer with a bias skirt pattern. I had to adjust it for length but I made like 6-7 skirts.
I started with purses and only made purses for about 4 years. It is only very recently that I have made clothes that I'd actually wear in public. It was thru sheer determination and desperation that I made clothes.
I still fight with my machine all the time, but Jezze you're right, it DOES get better!
Good luck and hang in there!
