tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598357895737427353.post8731000420531465117..comments2024-03-12T17:53:41.023-05:00Comments on Ice Mom's Adventures in Figure Skating: How-to: Ruin a figure skating dress with fabric paintIce Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05639175462486739483noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598357895737427353.post-52583148619191823172009-04-09T08:17:00.000-05:002009-04-09T08:17:00.000-05:00Hi, poor clare. Specialty Sportswear freaks me out...Hi, poor clare. Specialty Sportswear freaks me out, too. I swear, I need a sherpa to guide me through those patterns. The instructions are from Dr. Frankenstein - cobbled together from the remains of other instructions.<BR/><BR/>However, those styles suck me in. If you're a first time sewer, stay away! If you have a good guide (or sherpa) and some sewing experience behind you, attempt it.Ice Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05639175462486739483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598357895737427353.post-12813138103372220602009-04-08T23:21:00.000-05:002009-04-08T23:21:00.000-05:00Another way to get a beautiful ombre is to dip dye...Another way to get a beautiful ombre is to dip dye. I've done both painting and dip and had good results with clothing. I lvoe your blog btw!poor clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14927083515564127238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598357895737427353.post-79534104712729441042009-04-08T21:38:00.000-05:002009-04-08T21:38:00.000-05:00I'm really hoping you'll review that Specialty Spo...I'm really hoping you'll review that Specialty Sportswear pattern soon! I've had success with Kwiksew and Jalie, but that Specialty Sportswear system freaks me out. I can't figure out what to buy, let alone how to sew it!Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13013732781696018071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598357895737427353.post-12202107964933174572009-03-18T22:52:00.000-05:002009-03-18T22:52:00.000-05:00The next time you paint a garment, cover the cardb...The next time you paint a garment, cover the cardboard form with plastic wrap or a trash bag. I tape an old hanger to the board (before covering with plastic) so that I can hang the garment up to dry if needed. That will keep the paint from seeping thru to the other side. <BR/><BR><BR/>You might also want create a customized dress form using tape. There are several sites that have instructions. I love to sew with the dress form because I can play with the patterns and designs to get the prefect look.<BR/><BR/>JanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598357895737427353.post-56253255413291746372008-12-01T04:45:00.000-06:002008-12-01T04:45:00.000-06:00Joann Fabrics is my favorite store for cool stuff....<A HREF="http://www.couponalbum.com/coupons/joann.htm" REL="nofollow">Joann Fabrics</A> is my favorite store for cool stuff...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598357895737427353.post-45890215083129543312008-11-05T08:13:00.000-06:002008-11-05T08:13:00.000-06:00Thanks for the comment, Renee! I'm hoping to see y...Thanks for the comment, Renee! I'm hoping to see you this Sat. in Milw. when I pick up Ice Girl's new skates.<BR/><BR/>You'll have to tell me which dress at the Cranberry Classic you beaded. We were there and looking avidly at dresses and sparkles.Ice Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05639175462486739483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598357895737427353.post-35193845634918344332008-11-05T05:37:00.000-06:002008-11-05T05:37:00.000-06:00Next time we meet up, I'll have to tell you about ...Next time we meet up, I'll have to tell you about my painting practice sessions - let's just say that, for birthdays this past year, my (female) friends and family members were the recipients of Lands End's mesh bra-and-panty sets, ordered in white and painted by me in graduated shades they liked. It was great practice for me to work on fabric similar to many skating dresses and they were able to get something rather original. And yes, I learned that it's always much nicer looking to paint prior to sewing the pieces of a garment together (the seam lines can make it look "painted" rather than "flowy".<BR/><BR/>By the way, I'll have to tell you about the bead/applique work I did last week with aarum preciosas - it was worn at the Cranberry Open. I'm pretty critical of my own work, and yet I couldn't stop looking at it - it was so darn stunning! I cannot wait to see the photos her mother promised me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598357895737427353.post-39460161377595585792008-11-03T22:26:00.000-06:002008-11-03T22:26:00.000-06:00Thanks for all the tips as I am a beginner in the ...Thanks for all the tips as I am a beginner in the costume making and design for my daughter as well. It is a lot of work but just by looking at our beautiful daughters with the dress on I would do it again. Also want to let you know I love reading your blog.Keep it up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598357895737427353.post-81563093465747627142008-11-03T16:19:00.000-06:002008-11-03T16:19:00.000-06:00Way to be a sport and be willing to give it anothe...Way to be a sport and be willing to give it another go! Most people would just give up and start flipping through pre made catalogs!Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12064343000309585083noreply@blogger.com