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This is the first time that I have sewn something to wear! I made this dress for my brother-in-law’s wedding. In true-to-me fashion I finished it the morning of the wedding. The dress is made from McCall’s 5382. It looks like a prom dress from the pattern, but I used a light weight cotton voile that I think made it look less prom-ish.
Since this was my first real sewing experiment, there are a few things that I learned (invisible zippers and boning) and a few things I would change (make one size smaller – I pinned it to my bra so I wouldn’t lose the dress while dancing!. I would also have chosen a different fabric for the lining, it was a stiff broad cloth that gave the dress a little too much structure in the skirt).
Overall I am happy and hope to have many more projects to come!
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Jun 24, 2011, 07.06 PMby anandahernandez
amazing! love it.
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Jun 25, 2011, 02.10 AMby aluckmann
Oh my, thank you for the compliment!
Jun 14, 2011, 02.07 AMby squiddlepop
Wow! This is so good for your first project! its so pretty :)
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Jun 14, 2011, 02.44 AMby aluckmann
It is so heartwarming to read your sweet words. Thanks you.
May 20, 2011, 06.16 AMby Tokie Ang
nice dress!! love this one^^
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May 20, 2011, 11.20 PMby aluckmann
Tokie, thanks for the compliment! (I’m smiling today because of it)
Apr 19, 2011, 11.22 AMby charlotteauzou
You did an amazing job for a first dress ! Bravo !
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Apr 20, 2011, 02.54 AMby aluckmann
Wow, thank you! I am delighted by your encouraging words.
Feb 22, 2011, 04.32 PMby shyloli24
this is a job well done for first timers! yay! i love it especially the color! I want to make one too! :))
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Feb 23, 2011, 12.01 AMby aluckmann
Your kind words make me smile. Thanks!
Jan 27, 2011, 03.58 AMby Dupioni
This is amazing for a first project! Well done!!!
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Jan 28, 2011, 12.57 AMby aluckmann
Thank you for the sweet words :)
Nov 7, 2010, 10.48 AMby junespoon
I agree…it looks very professionally done! Just think how great your next project is going to be!! I was always into doing crafty stuff and only recently started making clothes, just like you…and now i can’t stop!! Keep it up and good luck!
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Nov 7, 2010, 06.50 PMby aluckmann
Thank you for the lovely words of encouragement. I agree that this ignited a new passion in me and I can’t wait to do more. Hopefully I can some day be creative like you and mix patterns or add more personal touches.
Nov 3, 2010, 10.22 PMby antraxdesigns
wow, is that really your firs projects? I’m impressed. I haven’t posted my first project yet (I can’t find time to take the pictures) and it isn’t nearly as impressive. I thought I had an excuse since I’m just learning how to sew, now I see I don’t. awesome job!
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Nov 5, 2010, 01.23 AMby aluckmann
Thanks for the sweet words! I’m sure your first project is just wonderful – we are all the most critical of our own work. I didn’t think my dress was anything special, so all of these wonderful compliments have taken me by surprise.
Nov 5, 2010, 09.09 AMby keerthana Sundarkumar
i cant believe its her first project too..! so many talents over there……!
Nov 3, 2010, 09.10 PMby juststef
I love this! You did an awesome job, especially since this is your first project.
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Nov 3, 2010, 10.17 PMby aluckmann
What a generous compliment, thank you.
Nov 3, 2010, 08.29 PMby Maria Alejandra Curbelo Cal
So beautiful!..Really?…Was your first project?…wow.
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Nov 3, 2010, 10.16 PMby aluckmann
Really, my first project! Thanks for the sweet words.
Nov 3, 2010, 04.57 PMby rebeccaaa
You did an absolute fabulous job on this dress! You are talented Grrrl!
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Nov 3, 2010, 10.15 PMby aluckmann
My heart is melting at these compliments, thank you.
Nov 3, 2010, 01.41 AMby paulajean
Your first project?! It’s gorgeous. I think your fabric choice was right on.
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Nov 3, 2010, 10.15 PMby aluckmann
Thank you for the praises.
Nov 2, 2010, 10.50 PMby caje-une
1st time? Amazing You are inventive in solving problems. You GO girl!
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Nov 3, 2010, 10.14 PMby aluckmann
I genuinely am flattered, thank you.
Nov 2, 2010, 05.38 PMby rchavez215
I wish I could make something like this in my first time experiment! BEAUTIFUL! well done!
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Nov 3, 2010, 10.13 PMby aluckmann
You are so sweet, thanks.
Nov 2, 2010, 04.27 PMby libra-s
Beautiful!
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Nov 3, 2010, 10.09 PMby aluckmann
Thank you.
Nov 2, 2010, 03.11 PMby nishavinod2009
a very beautiful dress! keep sewing!
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Nov 3, 2010, 10.09 PMby aluckmann
Your encouragement is truly appreciated.
Nov 2, 2010, 07.16 AMby oshy31
wonderful!
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Nov 2, 2010, 12.56 PMby aluckmann
Thank you!
Nov 2, 2010, 04.11 AMby scarletohara
i love the colous! well done :D what kind of fabric did you use?
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Nov 2, 2010, 12.55 PMby aluckmann
Such a sweet compliment, thank you. The main fabric is a sheer wine colored cotton voile, the lining is black broadcloth with a lace trim sewn to it.
Nov 2, 2010, 02.01 AMby louisebarbara
This looks great on you! You did an awesome job, I love the colour.
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Nov 2, 2010, 12.54 PMby aluckmann
Thank you, it means a lot to receive such praise on my first project.