I need HELP!!!!!

Posted by Kate XXXXXX on January 12, 2009, 4:50 pm

Edward Hughes wrote:
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That sounds more like a Flamenco dance dress than a traditional costume.
Flamenco is the southern, Andalician tradition. Never make the error
that these costumes are universal in Spain!

Take a look at these before making too many plans...
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http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/RHPOD/737-141~Spanish-Children-in-National-Dress-Performing-Outdoors-at-Plaza-De-La-Puerto-Del-Sol-Madrid-Spain-Posters.jpg
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http://pedagogie.ac-montpellier.fr/Disciplines/lettres/ressourc/catalan/Costume.jpg
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Posted by BEI Design on January 12, 2009, 9:01 pm

Edward Hughes wrote:
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http://www.patternsoftime.com/proddetail.asp?prod=FW140
might get you started. But be aware that "size 8" is
probably not the pattern size you need to purchase if that
refers to Ready To Wear sizing. Take measurements *of your
daughter*, this site has good instructions:
http://www.voguepatterns.com/indextec.htm
to determine what size to use.

Good luck,

Beverly

Posted by Kathleen on January 12, 2009, 9:23 pm

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Beverly, I thought about you and all the time you spend on your
granddaughter's dance costumes when I posted the pix up thread from
here. The detail involved was amazing.

Each girls' costume was obviously custom made, with variations in trim
and design. Their black velvet jackets had v-necks, with petalled hems,
and gussets under the arms for freedom of movement. These were worn
over white cotton blouses. The skirts were red velvet trimmed with
black lace in a variety of patterns. The girls wore white crocheted
lace stockings and flat-soled mary-jane style dancing shoes. They wore
their hair braided in a variety of elaborate styles.

It was a COLD day - maybe 30 degrees - but when it was time to perform
they stripped off their jackets and shawls and danced like champions as
their families beamed.

Posted by on January 13, 2009, 1:24 am

Dear Edward,

I agree that there are many costumes or ethnic dress in Spain, but
I'll bet that the Flamenco dress is the one the scouts are dreaming of
wearing. How about if you first ask them, then offer a lesson on the
various garments worn across the country. It would be a very
educational lesson, and they can have their fun, too. Or you might
talk to the scout leader, and see if she can talk the girls into
wearing different costumes, instead of all the same.

Teri

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