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CarolJane

Otterburne, MB, CA
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craft interests: fashion, holidays, paper-crafts, quilting, sewing

Member Since: 04/06/2009

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Shauna's wedding dress

For Shauna I made a dress from organza with a rouched bodice and flounces trailing diagonally down the skirt to the knees, then straight down.   I designed the pattern based on a designer...

Wedding dress for Joanne

Wedding dress for Joanne:  bridal satin with Georgette chiffon overlay.  Embellishments of swarovski crystals and glass beads.  Corset back with satin ribbon & bow


recent comments

Re: Magazine Giveaway: "Quick Stuff to Sew"

I sew all the time and could use these new ideas.

Re: Book Giveaway: "Horrockses Fashions: Off-the-Peg Style in the '40s and '50s"

I'm a bridal seamstress and would totally love this book, both for my own interests and those of my clients!

Re: Advice for those thinking about a career in sewing or design

I sewed for years without a manequin/dressform. Don't do that! You need a 3-D model to drape your creations on, and you need quality tools of various types: several types of scissors, rotary cutter, cutting board, straight and curved edges, ironing ham, steamer. Visit a seamstress or take a class to learn about the latest innovations and what is necessary to work most efficiently.

Re: Georgia

Dainty looking. Very pretty.

Re: Sommersby

Very unique and interesting.