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02-13-2012, 07:11 AM | #1 |
Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member | Just Plain Pitiful!!! Ok guys, you gotta promise me not too laugh....too hard! As you know, I am trying to learn how to sew. I took the beginning sewing class and learned a lot about reading patterns. So I attempted KS's first dress yesterday. I worked all day long and let's just say...it did not turn out too good. A lot of my sewing is not as straight as it should be, it did not sit right on her body, it was a little bunched up on the back where it should lay flat, and so on. But dang it, I tried! I ended up taking the D-ring off of this one after pix and tossing it. It wasn't fit to wear. I would've been embarassed for anyone to see her in it. But I did decided to share my pix with you guys. I am hoping that this can be something I can look back on when I get a bit better. After cleaning up, I re read the pattern many times and did a lot of research. I do see a lot of places where I went wrong. So I am going to the fabric store asap and going to try this again. I am determined to get this right!!! I put the dress (if you choose to call it that....LOL) on over KS's sweater she had on last night. But maybe you can tell and get a chuckle! I hope to show you a better one soon! But for now, laugh away!
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02-13-2012, 07:15 AM | #3 |
Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa
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| Aymee it isn't perfect I won't lie ...but for your first attempt at reading a pattern and making a dress, I think you did pretty darned good. (PS... I hate patterns I make my own)
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02-13-2012, 07:16 AM | #4 |
Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA
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| good job!!! not bad for your first time!!! youll get the hang of it...trail and error is how we learn!! ps KS is a cutie either way....not grooming or not!! what a doll.
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02-13-2012, 07:17 AM | #5 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | to all beginers i recomend to use a seam guide, it helps a lot to keep your seams straight while you are learning, don't give up, sewing like everything is a Lot of practice, here's a seam guide so you can see what it looks like, the goggy dress is not an easy item to start sewing with...LOL so is pretty good for someone that has never sewn a line in their life... eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices |
02-13-2012, 07:44 AM | #6 |
Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member | Thanks guys! I appreciate all of your kind words and support! Love my fellow YT'ers! And I will for sure check out that seam guide!
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02-13-2012, 08:00 AM | #7 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FtWorth,TX,USA
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| I think that you did a good job! You are a beginner and like said before, a doggie dress isnt an easy thing to make. When teaching someone to sew I usually start them out on pj bottoms (for people). Easy fit and nice long seams,so you can practise keeping them straight,5/8" seams are sometimes easier than 1/4" or 1/2" seams. A seam guide is a great idea. Looking forward to seeing your next project. |
02-13-2012, 08:01 AM | #8 |
Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA
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| You got the skirt looking pretty darn good...it's just the bodice that needs a little work You will have it down in no time. I think the pattern you are using a bit harder than some too. I'll be checking back and I'm sure your progress will amaze you!
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02-13-2012, 08:15 AM | #9 |
Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Texas
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| I'm impressed! You go girl! Hurry up and make the next one so we can see! Katie Scarlett will be the best dressed girl on the block!
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02-13-2012, 03:15 PM | #11 | |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mesquite, TX
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And I LOVE that fabric!! It's gorgeous!!
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02-13-2012, 03:19 PM | #12 |
Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member | I know! I fell in love with the fabric the minute I saw it at Hobby Lobby! I am going to get more and hopefully the next one will look better. Thank goodness it was on sale! So I was only out my time and about $3 for fabric. LOL Thanks guys! I appreciate all of your support! I felt kinda silly posting those pix, but now I know I'll be more appreciative if the next go round is better.
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02-13-2012, 03:29 PM | #13 | |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mesquite, TX
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This is how I sew. Pillows, dresses, beds, curtains, etc. I can't follow a paper pattern. I just can't. I made allies valentines dress off of another dress I found a picture of on the internet. I studied other people's clothing from other websites and adapted the pieces I would need. http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/...3/6086d12d.jpg http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/...n/301174e7.jpg first dress ever (for a dog) made out of an old pillowcase.
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02-13-2012, 04:03 PM | #14 |
Donating YT Addict | First attempt I think you did good. Practice makes perfect with everything.
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02-13-2012, 04:34 PM | #15 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX, USA
Posts: 388
| I think it's great for a first try. My first few dresses were awful! The only way I learned was to make mistakes, then I knew not to do that again. Lol. KS is a doll. |
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