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Posted by Emily Bengston on April 1, 2009, 4:48 pm
On 3/30/09 5:44 PM, in article 73d0avFsrdg7U1@mid.individual.net, "Betsy"
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> I managed to finish the skating dresses on time. I couldn't get all the
> group ones in a picture together. The on-the-ice picture is from the
> finale. I didn't get one during the group routine.
>
> http://www.kodakgallery.com/ViewSlideshow.action?&collidparam=346549102.619411
> 690703.1238449933833
>
> They would have been better with more time. I did sew the seams twice
> and trimmed and used French seams for the sequin skirts. I was glad I
> did when I saw one of my last year's dresses being used in a solo
> (maroon with a gold sequin skirt). As the skirt flipped up the look was
> uniform, with no sequins peeking out at the seams.
>
> The lion costume was for a solo to "I Just Can't Wait to be King" from
> "Lion King." The fleece had basically no stretch. It wasn't my first
> choice. If I had had more time I would have redone the zipper and made
> some improvements in fit. As it was, I started to try to draft a skirt
> pattern in the wee hours of the show day. After sleeping on it, I
> decided to use a double "circle," actually square, The bottom layer is
> opaque, a bit smaller and has the corners at the center front, back, and
> sides. The sheer layers have their points at the side fronts and side
> backs. All the skirt seams line up at the side.
>
> These are less perfect than the things many of you make. I am happier
> with my designs than with my execution. I have had higher standards on
> other projects, but just didn't have the time for perfection.
>
> --Betsy
Great oufits!! They are really beautifully done!
Never "beat yourself" up over outfits as well done as they are.
Take credit for doing a GOOD JOB.
Emily
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> group ones in a picture together. The on-the-ice picture is from the
> finale. I didn't get one during the group routine.
>
> http://www.kodakgallery.com/ViewSlideshow.action?&collidparam=346549102.619411
> 690703.1238449933833
>
> They would have been better with more time. I did sew the seams twice
> and trimmed and used French seams for the sequin skirts. I was glad I
> did when I saw one of my last year's dresses being used in a solo
> (maroon with a gold sequin skirt). As the skirt flipped up the look was
> uniform, with no sequins peeking out at the seams.
>
> The lion costume was for a solo to "I Just Can't Wait to be King" from
> "Lion King." The fleece had basically no stretch. It wasn't my first
> choice. If I had had more time I would have redone the zipper and made
> some improvements in fit. As it was, I started to try to draft a skirt
> pattern in the wee hours of the show day. After sleeping on it, I
> decided to use a double "circle," actually square, The bottom layer is
> opaque, a bit smaller and has the corners at the center front, back, and
> sides. The sheer layers have their points at the side fronts and side
> backs. All the skirt seams line up at the side.
>
> These are less perfect than the things many of you make. I am happier
> with my designs than with my execution. I have had higher standards on
> other projects, but just didn't have the time for perfection.
>
> --Betsy