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Reply To: Reducing fullness in a skirt

You're not the only one who's looking to do this. I actually found this thread where someone offered a suggestion. Take a look: http://forums.threadsmagazine.com/gatherings/general-sewing-info/reduce-fullness-line-skirt...

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Reply To: Ostrich Feather Cape

...on using it so I'm not sure how much help I can be. I did find this site http://lynnmcmasters.com/Turbanlast.html they're using the feathers to decorate a turban so it's not...

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Reply To: Turtleneck into a collar?

so it's kind of in the style of a pullover, with a partial zipper placket in the front....at least that's what I'm imagining. Check out this pattern: https://butterick.mccall.com/b6241?page_id=147 The next...

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Reply To: Adjusting bust for empire dress pattern

I haven't adjusted the empire-waisted bodice but I did find this blog post: http://stitchesandseams.blogspot.com/2001/03/alterations-full-bust-alteration-on.html I don't know if it helps you or if your pattern has a dart. I don't...

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Reply To: BedSheets

...we do not have tutorials on either of those topics but maybe in the future. This blog seems to have pretty good instructions on making fitted sheets at least: http://mypoppet.com.au/makes/2013/04/how-to-make-a-fitted-sheet.html...

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Reply To: Corset Dress Question

I was only able to find one dress that didn't have a separate bodice and skirt and it looked like this: https://butterick.mccall.com/b5184 This one, obviously, doesn't have the exposed boning...

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Reply To: XXL SIZES

hello, you can buy professional dressforms through this company http://theshopcompany.com/professional-female-dressform-w-collapsible-shoulders.html?gclid=CJyXu-jGn9ICFQ-dfgodThANjQ They're more expensive than the adjustable dressforms but a better quality and easier to work with when it comes to...

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