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| I've missed our little rascal! |
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| And the big rascal... |
Erm, yes darling, I have missed you but it has been lovely watching what I want on the tv, eating what I want, sewing at the drop of a hat (6am anyone?!) and the house has stayed tidy! Sometimes it's good to have a break from each other isn't it? We lived in our own homes as singletons for years so sometimes we just get on top of each other - his flying "stuff" gets on my nerves, and I know my very important sewing room drives him bonkers when I'm in creative mode (no, it's not a mess - ever).
Here's what I have been working on during March. It's about to go to my customer so I can share it with you now.
It's the first tutu I have made and I'm happy with it. It is simply decorated because she is such a tiny little thing so we didn't want her to be overpowered by it. The most costly aspect of a tutu is time - hand pleating and sewing on sequins - two of my favorite things!
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| Balanced on the ironing board and stuffed with a feather pillow - it helps with the steaming |
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| Sorry, the bodice looks a little wonky on this picture.... |
The leg casings and the straps will be tried and finished on the dancer when we meet, and it needs a good steam so the tutu isn't so "bongy" (that's a technical term I made up!)
If you like tutu's take a look at Tutu.com the work there is amazing.
Happy Tuesday all
5 comments:
You did a beautiful job on this dance costume. The little girl will feel like a princess when she dances in it.
Gita
Gorgeous! Just curious... How many layers of netting are there in the skirt? I've only made one tutu in my life, and that wasn't "real" - just a quicky costume. I've always wondered how many layers it takes to make the skirt stand out like that.
Hi Irene, there are 12 layers in total (even for a tiny frame)and it's tutu net, don't think you can get away with dress net, it just won't work. She was delighted with it and her reaction made my day!
That is beautiful! I can't imagine any response other than delight at getting this little piece of fluffy gorgeousness. :-)
evening, thanks for the sewing classes, I have learnt so much. I have decided to join the world of blog. with luck I shall be working on my jacket tomorrow and start the dress soon after.
and the dress is so beautiful, I am in total awe. x
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