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Title: Copa.....Copacabana!
Post by: Lolli on May 09, 2018, 21:43:56 PM

Well I finally did it  0_0

My daughter is so happy with it and that makes me feel really proud. She'll be wearing it at this Saturday's competition performing her Copacabana Song and Dance routine (I can confirm her hair will be in a neat bun on the day!)

Three mock ups needed before I got it right. As you all know the nude insert was a real challenge for me and I lengthened the body by 3cm. I made the sleeves by unpicking one of the original ones and making a pattern from it.....you never know, I might need to make more in the future.

Thank you to everyone who helped me, I know I was a pain at times asking a zillion questions. Some of you went above and beyond to help, I can't thank you enough  :loveit:

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Post by: Acorn on May 09, 2018, 21:50:37 PM

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Title: Re: Copa.....Copacabana!
Post by: fajita on May 09, 2018, 22:57:05 PM

Well done @Lolli, your daughter looks great in that lovely outfit.

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Post by: Stitches on May 10, 2018, 06:16:21 AM

Well done it looks fab

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Post by: Ploshkin on May 10, 2018, 07:40:12 AM

Well done Lolli, very impressive and your daughter clearly loves it.

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Post by: b15erk on May 10, 2018, 08:48:50 AM

Fabulous!!  Well done!

Your daughter looks amazing! 

I hope you made lots of notes and diagrams so that you can make lots more.  ;)

Jessie

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Post by: Sewingforfun on May 10, 2018, 10:56:18 AM

Oh wow!! That looks fantastic!!!! Well done you, and good luck to DD this weekend!

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Post by: Lolli on May 10, 2018, 20:28:35 PM

Thanks guys! I'm so chuffed, can't wait to see her dance in it  :D

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Post by: Yellowfeather on May 10, 2018, 20:49:48 PM

The costume looks fantastic, and your daughter looks lovely in it.  Well done with persevering, it was worth the effort.

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Post by: Lollipop on May 10, 2018, 22:32:10 PM

Yay, well done you! She looks amazing and obviously loves it. :) Better watch out now, you will be in demand at dance school! I am so glad it all turned out so well. :loveit:

Title: Re: Copa.....Copacabana!
Post by: Lolli on May 10, 2018, 22:45:03 PM

Quote from: Lollipop on May 10, 2018, 22:32:10 PM

Yay, well done you! She looks amazing and obviously loves it. :) Better watch out now, you will be in demand at dance school! I am so glad it all turned out so well. :loveit:

Thank you, me too! I got it finished just in time which is a huge relief. To know it was a challenge but achieved it in the end, the fact she's so happy with it and it fits, is so satisfying. Phew!

Title: Re: Copa.....Copacabana!
Post by: Alangus on May 16, 2018, 15:35:23 PM

Well done, that looks amazing, it fits nicely round her waist and the nude insert sits nice and flat - no wonder she is pleased, its a triumph.

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Post by: Catllar on May 16, 2018, 20:49:14 PM

Beautiful and a great model!

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Post by: Marniesews on May 17, 2018, 02:08:26 AM

You got there! I knew you would, you're unstoppable.  :D Doing a great job for  your daughter and you've got so far so fast.

All the best for the weekend. Enjoy it all.  :) 0_0

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Post by: eclectic on May 17, 2018, 15:14:14 PM

Hey @Lolli , you did it ... and what a great result!   :toast: and your daughter is gorgeous

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Post by: Lolli on May 18, 2018, 19:37:51 PM

Aww thank you all! I'm kind of glad it took a few attempts, I've learnt a lot along the way. And of course I couldn't have managed it without your (very patient) help  ;)

Here is my beautiful girl just after her performance on the day  :D
(and it didn't drop to bits during the dance....result!)

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