Skating Dress Pix

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.

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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

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Those came out great!!!! I really love the lion. That is possibly one of the very cutest things I have ever seen in my life! Great work, Betsy.

It's always easy for us to see the imperfections in our own work. But trust me, these are darling and you did a marvelous job.

Sharon

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cute, and look very well executed for the "10 foot rule", so relax!

Beverly, who also point out every flaw and imperfection when I sew....

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Thanks, my skater is very happy with it and doesn't notice the imperfections.

--Betsy

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> Very cute, and look very well executed for the "10 foot > rule", so relax!

Thanks, I've done more sewing for the "3 foot rule" than for the "10 foot rule." I'm thankful that the finale picture is the closest they got to the audience.

--Betsy

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What a great job. Costumes are difficult. Now give yourself a big pat on the back. I think we all tend to be very judgmental of our own work. Take a good look at some of the commercial costumes out there and you'll realize how very good yours are. I have never made anything that I haven't said was terrible for some reason or another. It drives my DH nuts when I do that. I feel that if I see a mistake it's out there for the world to see. Juno

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Cute, very cute. well done Betsy.

Claire in Montréal. FRANCE

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Betsy those are great set of costumes - and the kids are cute too. Lizzy

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They look all very pretty, and the kids seem to be perfectly happy with them. Good job, even if you don't think it perfect.

U.

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Thanks to everyone for the generous comments. I wish I could have gotten the kids to stand, or even to sit up straight for a picture, but they were all freezing and it was hard enough to get them to take their coats off.

--Betsy

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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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Thanks, after seeing some great projects posted here, including pleats that could probably pass a "3 inch test" I was a bit nervous about showing off costumes that didn't try for perfection. I am happy with them, and it was fun for me to see them on the ice.

I'm pleased that I have been able to make costumes without vertical stretch and have them look decent in the show. However, I've resolved to spend some time this year, finding a suitable 4 way stretch fabric online for next time. It will make the project so much easier and the costumes will be able to fit a wider range of sizes for future shows.

--Betsy

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