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Looking for a new image - would love some suggestions

dust1n

dust1n

Zindīq
Seriously though, Heather (can I call you Heather?), you should just make your own clothes. Yeah.. it's a decent amount of work and a little time consuming, but with the right sized mannequin and a little intuitive spirit, you can make the clothes to perfectly match your desires, down to last detail. If you want colorful and really form fitting (not exposing), than DIY clothes are probably going to be the best way.

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IMO, much better looking than the **** that comes out designer factories. Try getting a drawing pad and see what you come up with. You will save money, as well as not exploit children on your venture, be productive, look one of a kind, and it will be all you. Not to mention the millions of resources online.
 
MysticSang'ha

MysticSang'ha

Big Squishy Hugger
Premium Member
Thanks, dust1n! And yes you can call me Heather. :)

I've made my own clothes before, at that time in my life it was sheer desperation for having any clothes that fit me - at 4'11" with a ginormous chest due to lactating mammory glands and an itty bitty waist that made me a real life Jessica Rabbit, literally nothing fit me. NOTHING. LOL

Now, with some determination, I can find clothes to fit, but to look super duper I need them tailored anyway. So, come to think of it, looks like Mystic might be having some fun creating a wardrobe. :D

I'm still going shopping though. I might find some deals at vintage shops and/second hand stores. And I'm calling that designer too. She made me look GOOD.....*strikes diva pose*
 
dust1n

dust1n

Zindīq
MysticSang'ha said:
I'm still going shopping though. I might find some deals at vintage shops and/second hand stores. And I'm calling that designer too. She made me look GOOD.....*strikes diva pose*
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That would probably be a good place to start. Thrift shops are a good place to find half produced materials for alteration.
 
NewEnglandGirl

NewEnglandGirl

Member
Heather, if you don't mind my bumping this thread...

You have both an interesting problem, and a fabulous figure. Ironic that what most women would kill for is actually a detriment in your profession.

There were so many great ideas here!

When I was younger and professional and appearances made a big difference, I sewed quite a bit of my own clothes. We had the opposite goal, as I had to look professional and mainstream, but I was still able to be individualistic in style. The trick is in choosing both the right pattern and the right fabric, before you even think about accessories like buttons, scarves, etc.... but you already know that.

You might find the look you are going for in the Burda and New Look pattern lines, unless they have changed dramatically since I stopped sewing.They are both European companies, and many of their designs were avante garde at the time. One concept I embrace is that of re-purposing. You may find some absolutely amazing fabrics that are already garments in your vintage and second hand shops that just beg you to be made into something else.

I hope this helped a little. :)
 
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MysticSang'ha

MysticSang'ha

Big Squishy Hugger
Premium Member
NewEnglandGirl said:
Heather, if you don't mind my bumping this thread...

You have both an interesting problem, and a fabulous figure. Ironic that what most women would kill for is actually a detriment in your profession.
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I know, right? It's hysterical when I try to present my problem to some of my girlfriends, and they wind up pointing and laughing at me saying "Oh, BOO HOO!"

I mean, it does sound from the get-go like an underhanded attempt to show off. It really isn't, though. I want a professional wardrobe in the dance industry that shows both my authenticity as an artist in the field as well as my style.

There were so many great ideas here!

When I was younger and professional and appearances made a big difference, I sewed quite a bit of my own clothes. We had the opposite goal, as I had to look professional and mainstream, but I was still able to be individualistic in style. The trick is in choosing both the right pattern and the right fabric, before you even think about accessories like buttons, scarves, etc.... but you already know that.
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Actually I sometimes dismiss it, but the right fabric is crucial to how a pattern is going to drape. Not just that, but there are even variances in how different dyes affect the texture of the fabric. Thanks for the reminder. :)

You might find the look you are going for in the Burda and New Look pattern lines, unless they have changed dramatically since I stopped sewing.They are both European companies, and many of their designs were avante garde at the time. One concept I embrace is that of re-purposing. You may find some absolutely amazing fabrics that are already garments in your vintage and second hand shops that just beg you to be made into something else.

I hope this helped a little. :)
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It did, girlfriend. I like the Burda site, and especially some of the albums of the dressmakers. Quite a few pics successfully merged quirky, fun, smart, and beautiful all together.

Thank you!
 
NewEnglandGirl

NewEnglandGirl

Member
You are so welcome!

One of the things I had really liked about Burda's patterns is that all sizes are on one pattern. It makes adjusting for your own body's individuality much simpler. I'd never worked with New Look, so I can't speak to theirs. But both lines are typically carried by Jo-Anne's Fabrics, if you have one near you, so you don't even have to mail order if you don't want to.
 
MysticSang'ha

MysticSang'ha

Big Squishy Hugger
Premium Member
NewEnglandGirl said:
But both lines are typically carried by Jo-Anne's Fabrics, if you have one near you, so you don't even have to mail order if you don't want to.
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I'm practically a card-carrying member of their store, along with Hobby Lobby and Jackman's Fabrics. In fact, I think between me and my daughter (who designs and creates her own dolls), we were probably the reason why JoAnne's Fabrics expanded to a huge warehouse to keep up with the demand. :D
 
NewEnglandGirl

NewEnglandGirl

Member
MysticSang'ha said:
I'm practically a card-carrying member of their store, along with Hobby Lobby and Jackman's Fabrics. In fact, I think between me and my daughter (who designs and creates her own dolls), we were probably the reason why JoAnne's Fabrics expanded to a huge warehouse to keep up with the demand. :D
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Oooohh... we don't have either of those! *envy emoticon*

And good for your daughter!
 
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*Anne*

Bliss Ninny
JoAnne's, Michael's Arts & Crafts, and Hobby Lobby. :jam: My closet is loaded with yarn and fabric.
 
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