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Solving Sewing Problems


McCall Pattern's were on sale 99 cents at Joann's Fabric last week. I picked up the two easiest patterns possible. Here is the first dress. I will hopefully have time to do the next dress sometime this week.


I followed the pattern size 4 but found the dress to be very shapeless and ill fitting especially on top. Solution: I added the ribbons on top to solve the gaping neckline and the tulle on the bottom to dress it up a bit. Simple to do and makes the dress a little extra special.



A very happy customer!

13 comments:

  1. AmyOctober 26, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    How sweet. I know I could never do that. My child would have no dress at all.

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  2. ***Sharon***October 26, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    I can see why you have a happy customer! :) It turned out fabulous...and I love the kitty print! Welcome to the wonderful world of sewing!

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  3. maryanneOctober 26, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Very nice! I love your addition of ribbons and tulle, they definitely make the dress much cuter!

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  4. CrystalOctober 26, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    Very cute! I love the little extras you added.

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  5. abbieOctober 26, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    I just love it!! You are quite a seamstress! And very frugal for a 99c pattern! I love that you made it cordaroy too. I love that fabric, but have a hard time finding the right time to use it! Great job!!

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  6. kriszOctober 26, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    I love the ribbon and the tulle.It is super cute with it!And i love the fabric as well!It is so adorable!

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  7. jacque4u2cOctober 26, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    Just adorable! What a fantastic idea!

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  8. Amanda PedroOctober 26, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    good call! Love it. it is very special indeed.

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  9. DawnOctober 26, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    That's adorable!! Great job-love the fabric and tulle.

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  10. TiciaOctober 26, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    I've seen the pattern, but haven't done that one yet. Yours turned out very cute.

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  11. Beth- the mama beeOctober 26, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    Yeah for a sewing mama!

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  12. Valerie @ Frugal Family Fun BlogOctober 27, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    This turned out beautifully! I love that you added your own little touches to it. So much better!

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  13. Sippy Cup CentralFebruary 15, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    I love your blog. I also enjoy sewing, but anything with out zippers, etc, you made me laugh because sewing easy things isn't always easy for me.

    Sippy Cup mom

    http://sippycupcentralmom.blogspot.com/

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