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Posted by Bobbie Sews More on September 8, 2006, 9:35 pm
I would suggest taking a small 4 X 6" notebook and draw a picture of what
looks good on you, and the details of what you really like----a special
pocket, embroider, etc. Then go find a pattern that comes closest to what
you want. You might could even trace out the special whatever it is. Good
Luck!
Barbara in SC
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> Sharon & Jack wrote:
> I just recently
>> realized I've never made anything for me. Probably (at least in part)
>> because I don't know what would look good on me, and don't want to waste
>> time and money on something I'll hate. I have a pretty casual lifestyle,
>> in Virginia, at the northern end on the Shenandoah Valley. I'd like to
>> start wearing dresses, skirts, etc., at least part of the time.
>> "Sew".............., any suggestions? In case you couldn't tell, I'm
>> clueless, and in serious need of advise.
>> Thanks!
>> Sharon
> My best suggestion is........ go shopping. Leave your wallet at home,
> take just enough money to buy your lunch. Then try on a variety of
> different skirts and dresses whether you think you will like them or not.
> Make sure you check yourself out in side and rearview mirrors as well as
> from the front. As you are not actually going to buy anything, you may as
> well go to the "best" stores. After you have tried on several different
> styles (you may have to go to a number of shops, so many of them carry
> only one style) you should have a better idea of what flatters you and
> what doesn't.
> Olwyn Mary in New Orleans.
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> take just enough money to buy your lunch. Then try on a variety of
> different skirts and dresses whether you think you will like them or
> not. Make sure you check yourself out in side and rearview mirrors as
> well as from the front. As you are not actually going to buy anything,
> you may as well go to the "best" stores. After you have tried on
> several different styles (you may have to go to a number of shops, so
> many of them carry only one style) you should have a better idea of what
> flatters you and what doesn't.
> Olwyn Mary in New Orleans.