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Heikedog
Unusual fabric
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August 11, 2017, 15:30:52 PM »
Does anyone know what kind of fabric is on the plate of this tutu? It looks like circles of different sizes. I tried Google and found "3D tulle" that looks like of like it, but I only found butterflies and flowers. Thanks.
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BrendaP
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August 11, 2017, 20:05:03 PM »
To me it looks as though it's a flocked tulle.
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Brenda. My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co
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August 11, 2017, 21:20:20 PM »
I agree with Brenda, but, it looks to me as if silk rose petals have been added as well.
Jessie
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Heikedog
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August 11, 2017, 21:49:54 PM »
Thanks!
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UttaRetch
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August 11, 2017, 21:50:04 PM »
The photo is taken from the Royal Ballet's production of Don Quixote. You can see more pictures
here
. It is a beautiful costume and I should image quite expensive to recreate.
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BrendaP
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August 11, 2017, 22:30:08 PM »
Looking at one of the other photos in UttaRech's link of that tutu
https://alicepennefatherdancephotography.wordpress.com/the-royal-ballet/don-quixote-the-royal-ballet-2014/#jp-carousel-3603
I take back what I said about flock fabric. This one's a clearer image and it looks like separate flowers glued/stitched to the fabric. Hours of work!
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Brenda. My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co
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UttaRetch
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August 12, 2017, 07:58:36 AM »
I found this
embellished net, so you can begin your project Heikedog.
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fajita
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BrendaP
like this
b15erk
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Re: Unusual fabric
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August 12, 2017, 09:00:17 AM »
That's beautiful UR! Probably have to mortgage the house though
Jessie
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Heikedog
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August 12, 2017, 12:37:51 PM »
You guys are awesome!! I may have to rethink even the simplified version I had in mind for my 12yo! I have neither the skills nor the time for something that complex. DD asked for something similar for Queen of the Dryads.
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Catllar
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Re: Unusual fabric
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August 12, 2017, 13:50:43 PM »
I need them both!! The alibaba and the don quixote!
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If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !
Heikedog
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August 12, 2017, 14:21:16 PM »
This is a bargain on Etsy at $20 US per yard. I think it would work. Still considering whether I'm up to the challenge, but there's enough time between now and YAGP in February to screw up and start over several times!
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CarolC
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August 12, 2017, 17:22:24 PM »
Isn't that pretty! This is another option for an embroidered net - from China, but not too hideously expensive and not too dissimilar to theirs:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-Yard-Guipure-Flower-Embroidered-Lace-Fabric-3D-Wedding-Bridal-Lace-Fabric-51-/222576878214?hash=item33d29da286:g:tE4AAOSwg0pZY5ZF
or this which isn't as heavily flowered but more 3-D
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1Yard-Embroidery-3D-Chiffon-Flowers-Lace-Fabric-Wedding-Bridal-Dres-51-Width-/282331289771?var=&hash=item41bc4198ab:m:m1FzU2bSOLz3YEUxgmZfQ1A
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