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CarolJane
Otterburne, MB, CAmember
craft interests: fashion, holidays, paper-crafts, quilting, sewing
Member Since: 04/06/2009
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









Re: Magazine Giveaway: "Quick Stuff to Sew"
I sew all the time and could use these new ideas.
posted: 6:19 pm on December 9thRe: 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!
posted: 11:30 am on November 24thRe: 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.
posted: 5:32 pm on June 1stRe: Georgia
Dainty looking. Very pretty.
posted: 8:05 pm on April 6thRe: Sommersby
Very unique and interesting.
posted: 8:04 pm on April 6th