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The Emporia => The Show Must Go On => Topic started by: b15erk on May 09, 2017, 08:52:18 AM
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DD is taking Lilya to the theatre to watch The Wizard of OZ, and has asked for a Dorothy Costume. Had a quick look yesterday, and I love the original dress, and sketched out a workable copy. (Sketch is really too grand for my scribbled lines on paper!)
I dug some white cotton lawn out of the White box last night and some lovely dotted lawn fabric for the underblouse. I wonder if this would count as part of the White Sewalong entry? Hmmmmmm.
Later, I'm going to skive off for an hour to get blue gingham....
Just got to find the right pattern to use now. I have one in mind, but where to find it, there's the thing (I had a tidy up).
Jessie
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Well, I'm now on the hunt for another pattern. The one I wanted to use is OK, but I only have a traced copy as the sheet has been lost from the Ottobre magazine, and the toile I made from it, is not only a tad tight, but the bodice and the skirt are too short....
I've got the fabric though, which is a start.
I'm going to see what Marina Brumpton has I think, as I like her patterns and they fit well.
Jessie
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I've drafted a pattern for Dorothy, fingers crossed as I don't draft....
I made one dress to test for size, and Lilya likes it very much. she spent some time preening and twirling in front of the hall mirror.
Finishing off the prep today. Lots of bias binding, and edging (burnt fingers too).
Pics of Dress one below.
Jessie
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Oooh I like that. :flower: Very wearable all through the summer, not just for a theatre visit.
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That's really lovely - and as Brenda says, it's a go-anywhere dress. :D
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The dress is lovely, Jessie. Is that a picture of granny as a baby I can see in the background? 0_0
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Hahaha! :D Well spotted UR, I think it's the only picture of me as a baby in existence! I don't look much like that now, although our Lil has a bit of a look, and definitely the hair - poor soul....
Jessie
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This is the current situation (see pics). I am in panic mode and have to have this ready to at least do a final fit tonight. Preferably, I'd like to hand it over, but I don't think that's going to happen.
Going to start the under blouse now.
Jessie
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Looking fabulous! Sew for your life, Jessie!
Suzie :vintage:
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That is gorgeous. :flower: 0_0 She's a lucky girl!
I really love the strip of diagonal gingham - looks wonderful.
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Dorothy, done and delivered! :)
Thanks for all the moral support girls, I couldn't have done it without you.
Here are the finished pics, fingers crossed DD will send me some action pics tomorrow.
Jessie
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That is just beautiful - and Toto too! :woof: 0_0
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Beautiful! You really have gone the extra mile, Jessie! Bet Lilya loves it :)
Suzie :vintage:
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What a lucky little girl, that is beautiful Jessie! :toast: :vintage:
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All turned out beautifully, Jessie and the dog in the basket is a sweet touch.
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That is incredible!!! What a lucky, lucky lil girl to have such a talented Gran (?)
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I saw the picture someone kindly posted and had a good look through my stash i couldn't find the ones I thought I had but I have found 3 largish pale blue buttons that may fit the bill. They are yours if you want them just pm me.
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Surestitch, thank you so much for your kind offer, but I really had to get this done and away on Friday, so it went out with 2 matching buttons on the front, but different buttons at the back! :[
Lilya went to see the Wizard on Saturday, and DD said that I could put a couple of pics up. So, finger crossed, here they are.
Jessie
eta She looks a bit unsure in the pic with the cast :loveit:
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What lovely pics B15erk. :)
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<3 <3 <3 :D You should be very proud indeed. :toast:
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Gorgeous <3
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She's growing up fast Jessie.. she looks fab in the dress
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That's lovely.
Well done B15erk.
Great photo with the cast.
Sandra.
xxx
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Thanks girls!
I have to say Veg, the tears came when DD sent the pics over. I guess I'm just a sentimental old fool at heart. :)
Jessie
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oh wow - that's lovely!
Well done!