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[dollydaydream]

I have loads of that, I really don't have the patience at all lol lol lol

 

[mackenzie]

So sew the cotton to the hem and turn it over? That's a good idea. Then again do I have the patience to pin it

Well, it is better if you do, 'cause then you are going to end up with a good looking hem that you don't have to redo. Be good- PIN!

 

[RedHotRidinHood]

I've made a few from that pattern & they are great & soooo easy to make too! I made the last one from net curtain material. It's very soft & frothy & not scratchy & wears very well too. I love it

I think I might have asked before, but in those directions it doesn't tell how to do a waistband. What did you do for yours? I'm still trying to figure this out. Joann has net for half off tomorrow and Saturday so I am going to stock up and give this pattern a go!

 

[Babydoll]

I think I might have asked before, but in those directions it doesn't tell how to do a waistband. What did you do for yours? I'm still trying to figure this out. Joann has net for half off tomorrow and Saturday so I am going to stock up and give this pattern a go!

A simple way to do that is make a casing and do elastic.

 

[SweetieStarr]

Hello ladies,

This is my first ever attempt at making anything...please, be kind!

This is grand! It looks great on you. What pattern is it?

 

[Joie DeVive]

This is grand! It looks great on you. What pattern is it?

It's on page 140 of this thread. Entry #2790.

 

[RedHotRidinHood]

A simple way to do that is make a casing and do elastic.

Oh, duh. Of course...you'd think after 20 years of sewing I could have come up with that myself! :eusa_doh:

 

[TheSwingingBee]

Ok I've made a couple things lately. I made "The Dress" Butterick 4790 in a red and white gingham with white bias tape. I liked the pattern but had to add about 2" to the back so it wasn't super tight and I had to take up the shoulders about 2" each so that the armholes were the right size. I love this dress, now I just need to knit a white cardigan to go with it.

Pics:

fabric:

And Shoes to match:

 

[PS]

^^^ You look great! I love the dress! You are lighting a fire under me to get mine finished.

It sits on my sewing table right now waiting for the snaps. But I can't get them on!!! Grrrr.

 

[deadpandiva]

Ok I've made a couple things lately. I made "The Dress" Butterick 4790 in a red and white gingham with white bias tape. I liked the pattern but had to add about 2" to the back so it wasn't super tight and I had to take up the shoulders about 2" each so that the armholes were the right size. I love this dress, now I just need to knit a white cardigan to go with it.

Pics:

fabric:

And Shoes to match:

That looks wonderful. I sort of fell out of love with that pattern but maybe I'll have to give it a try.

 

[kamikat]

Oh, SwingingBee, that is darling! and OMG! where did you get those shoes??? I must have them!

 

[Inky]

I like The Dress very much and it looks really good on you! I have a fondness for gingham - must have your shoes!!!

Great job SwingingBee!

 

[TheSwingingBee]

The shoes are from Target, but I ordered them from Amazon as my Target didn't have them in stock. I love them they are remarkably comfy, who would have thought?

 

[Pink Dahlia]

The shoes are from Target, but I ordered them from Amazon as my Target didn't have them in stock. I love them they are remarkably comfy, who would have thought?

I was gonna say...I saw them at Target!

 

[Red_Lipstick]

TheSwingingBee, those shoes and dress look so good on you!
And the dress looks very well made :eusa_clap

 

[cherry lips]

collar?

Ladies, since you sew I thougt you might be able to answer this simple question: what is the type of collar on the second dress called?

I know the first is called peter pan, it's the second one I'm wondering about. Thanks!

 

[Miss Sis]

If the collar goes right around the back then it's a sailor collar. If it doesn't? Well, then I'm afraid I haven't got a name for it, although I'm sure it will.

 

[grey ghost]

Very nice you look stunning.......

Thanks! Details...um...Wal-mart.

 

[mackenzie]

Finally had some time to do something for me.

 

[Antje]

o gosh i just love all the things i'm seeing here. keep up the good work gals