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19 June

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  Jun 19, 2009, 09.47 AMby theluxuriousvagabond

  I just saw your cascade vest and really love it. How did you create the large ruffles for it?

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    Sep 6, 2009, 06.36 AMby jhippolyte

    I’m sorry this is sooooo late, but I haven’t been on Burdastyle in a while. Anyway, I basically drew a triangle next to the opening of the vest. The top of the triangle is the same length as the extended collar. The rectangular strip at the top of the ruffle is an extended mandarin collar. The part the extends away from the neck line is the top of the ruffle.

    I slashed and spread that piece spreading the bottom portion (the part not touching the neckline). From that I blended the spread piece into a curve and checked to make sure it matched. I would suggest making the ruffle and the extended collar portion one piece so you don’t have that ugly seam. I hope you understood that, if not let me know.

16 June

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  Jun 16, 2009, 03.33 PMby bola

  Cool, well I really meant how are the ruffles attached? what shape did you cut out to make them up?bx

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    Sep 6, 2009, 06.41 AMby jhippolyte

    I’m sorry this is sooooo late, but I haven’t been on Burdastyle in a while. The ruffle shapes are circles. The inside of the ruffle is the length you want it to be. Draw a bigger circle around the little one, the distance between them is how wide you want your ruffles. Cut a slit to the center and cut out the inner circle. I drew on top of the fabric so that I sewed it on straight. Sew it down, then flip the fabric over to cover the stitching and fabric edge and topstitch. I hop you understood that, if not let me know.

6 April

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  Apr 6, 2009, 09.09 PMby chissa83773

  Sorry for the late reply school and work has kept me busy and I haven’t been on burdastyle for months!Thank you so much for your kind words! Actually I still feel very much like a novice and like I have much to learn, I’ve only been doing it for a few months, but I’m so flattered that you think so. Especially comming from someone who has created such beautiful things. I especially love your Exaggerated Shawl Collar Jacket. It’s so sweet looking =)

26 February

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  Feb 26, 2009, 08.18 PMby kquade

  thanks for that tip! I saw muslin on sale a joann’s for like 99 cents once, so next time that happens again i’ll have to stock pile. I have a REALLY hard time cutting into my fabric, its really ridiculous sometimes! thanks for liking my bags :)

25 February

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  Feb 25, 2009, 07.26 PMby hamble

  Your creations are great! I particularly love the campus dress. You have a great sense of style, classic with a modern edge. Thanks for sharing your pics!

24 February

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  Feb 24, 2009, 02.03 AMby kquade

  wow, all of your creations look wonderful!

23 February

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  Feb 23, 2009, 10.30 PMby flash1

  You have got great style; I just love what you’re doing! Are they your own designs or are you using patterns?