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The Jolly Seamstress: Finished Bodices

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Saturday, February 19, 2011. Paquita is finished. And, Bluebird is too. Finally something good! This applique I pieced together from 2 appliques I bought online. The tutu was a pre-made tutu that I got from Discount Dance. It is the " Natalie Professional Tutu"-. Style No: N5835. We tacked the pieces to the hoop. The applique on this bodice was pieced together from 5 of the same appliques. Purchased from Joann Fabrics. This one is a double strap. Sewed with a "zig zag" stitch on the machine.

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Patterns

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Downloadable sewing patterns for ballet. Pattern 120 Sweetheart Bodice. 10 piece sweetheart neckline bodice, boned. Corded top and bottom. Straight back with hook and eye closure. Pattern 100 Classic Basque. 8 piece boned bodice. Classic styling. Faced top line. Hook and eye back closure. Pattern 110 Scoop Neck Bodice. 8 piece boned bodice. Finishes at waist. Scoop style neckline front and back. Corded top and bottom. Hook and eye back closure. Pattern 130 Insert Neck Bodice. Pattern 200 Pancake TUTU.

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The Jolly Seamstress: November 2010

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Saturday, November 13, 2010. Mockup for Tutu Bodice. Once I can fit the mockup just right, I can start the real ballet bodice made from non stretch Velvet :-). Sewing a mock up of the bodice is when you can make all of the adjustments for fitting purposes. Using broad cloth, muslin, or something inexpensive is a good way. The Jolly Young Seamstress. I just finished my dance pants :) They are so fast and easy to make! The Jolly Young Seamstress. Friday, November 12, 2010. Mock up for bodice.

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The Jolly Seamstress: Paquita

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Friday, February 4, 2011. Here is a picture of the Paquita bodice I am almost finished with. I still have the applique to sew on. I hand stitched the boning on with the catch stitch I bought steel boning and boing tape from Vogue Fabrics. I also bought some "Rit Liquid Dye" in the color wine to make the boning tape match. And, the hooks and bars at the local sewing shop. I made a pattern for the tan insert by the outline of the bodice. The elastic straps are sewn on by hand. The Jolly Young Seamstress.

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The Jolly Seamstress: December 2010

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Tuesday, December 21, 2010. For my Velvet bodice, I am sewing with 100% Silk thread. I first tried sewing with Polyester thread. But, it kept breaking. I also had to sew on a slightly bigger stitch. The Jolly Young Seamstress. Friday, December 17, 2010. I serged the cotton lining to the Velvet. The Jolly Young Seamstress. Sunday, December 5, 2010. I had a problem, some parts are too tight and others were too loose. So, I had to take in a few places on the seams. It is working out pretty good so far.

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The Jolly Seamstress: Princess Blue Bird Florine

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Friday, February 4, 2011. Princess Blue Bird Florine. Here is my "Blue Bird" bodice I am starting. It is for a small competition I will be doing. I cut it out yesterday, and got it all put together today. In the picture below is me sewing piping onto the bodice with my machine. It is hand basted onto the bodice so it won't slip. It is much better than using pins. I still have some work to do. With the feathers and etc. After I get back, I will post a picture of the finished product.

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The Jolly Seamstress: Serging

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Friday, December 17, 2010. I serged the cotton lining to the Velvet. The Jolly Young Seamstress. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). The Jolly Young Seamstress. View my complete profile. Ethereal template. Powered by Blogger.

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The Jolly Seamstress: My next project....

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Saturday, January 5, 2013. It is that time of year again when ballet competitions come around! This year I will be performing the "Clapping Variation" from the ballet Raymonda. I am making my costume and I actually found a couple patterns that will be perfect for it. Now, there are two different costumes styles depending on if you are doing the Russian version or the French version. I'm not sure which one I would like to do yet, so I am making both styles to see which one I like the best. I will use some...

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The Jolly Seamstress: January 2013

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Saturday, January 5, 2013. It is that time of year again when ballet competitions come around! This year I will be performing the "Clapping Variation" from the ballet Raymonda. I am making my costume and I actually found a couple patterns that will be perfect for it. Now, there are two different costumes styles depending on if you are doing the Russian version or the French version. I'm not sure which one I would like to do yet, so I am making both styles to see which one I like the best. I will use some...