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« on: January 05, 2007, 07:49:24 PM »
Woo hoo!  After much sewing and much more planning, the dress is done!
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You can read all about the construction saga on The Sewing Divas.

Next up?  Something easy!

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« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2007, 07:55:50 PM »
WOW Ann, fantastic!

Since we shut our TV off I don't get the reference, it sounds like Project Runway, but the dress is FABULOUS!!

where are you going to wear it?
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« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2007, 08:08:44 PM »
That is absolutely gorgeous!!  All that planning turned out one exquisite garment.

Do we get to see a picture of you in the dress??

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« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2007, 08:10:22 PM »
Fabulously glamourous, darling!  You need to post it on Project RunGay.  The boys would love it! confettitoss confettitoss confettitoss confettitoss confettitoss
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« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2007, 08:18:43 PM »
I am proud to say that I was there when Kashi convinced Ann that she needed this fabric...but none of us (Barbara & Ann's friend) could have predicted that this amazing garment would be the end result!  Bravo!  Bravo!  It is an amazing dress, Ann!
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« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2007, 11:38:57 PM »
Beautiful, Ann!  Now, we just need to see you in it.  Wink  Are you planning a special event (with or without music) for the debut? Smiley
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« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2007, 06:02:06 AM »
Ann, it's beautiful!!  I have been reading of the progress on the Divas - thanks for sharing all the details.
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« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2007, 06:21:31 AM »
 applause2 applause2  WOW the just is beautiful...    applause2 applause2 applause2 confettitoss

When I grow up  I want to be able to see pretty dresses like that.  Oh I also want to be able to wear those dresses (lol)  faintthud   notworthy
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« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2007, 06:42:04 AM »
Stunning!

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« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2007, 07:11:09 AM »
Thanks so much everyone!  Liana, the dress will make its non-singing debut at a dinner on the 23rd of this month in New York.  For singing, it will have to wait until April, when I have a noontime recital planned.  I want to make a sweater coat from my double faced knit next.  Or maybe a top from some wool double knit that has been aging in my stash.  Whatever it is, it won't require so much planning!

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« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2007, 07:29:33 AM »
Gorgeous thing, Gorgeous Things!  You did a marvelous job!  The fabric is TDF as well.

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« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2007, 08:58:59 AM »
Oh Ann!  What a stunning dress.
I am sure you have made Laura Bennett proud!

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« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2007, 09:24:10 AM »
Faboulous.   A picture of you in the dress would be wonderful.
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« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2007, 09:33:52 AM »
Fabulous, absolutely fabulous!  What a great use of a special fabric.
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« Reply #14 on: January 06, 2007, 11:08:25 AM »
Ann, what can I say that hasn't already been said? I'll just repeat: fabulous!!!!!

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« Reply #15 on: January 06, 2007, 04:07:59 PM »
It just makes me happy to know there are people in the world capable of creating beautiful dresses like this, Ann, and to think of you singing in it -- too fabulously glamorous for words!
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« Reply #16 on: January 06, 2007, 04:40:25 PM »
Wow!!!

I need to clean the drool off the keyboard now.....
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« Reply #17 on: January 06, 2007, 06:37:04 PM »

Ann the dress is truly remarkable.  Its all that you would see in a vogue, or Harpers Bazaar or any of the high end
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Just truly a great use of both patterns, and in a remarkable fabric.  I do hope you enjoy wearing it, and get a ton of
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« Reply #18 on: January 06, 2007, 06:56:36 PM »
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Brava!  Brava!

It's just beautiful.  Thanks for sharing, Ann.
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« Reply #19 on: January 07, 2007, 03:46:11 AM »
Ann the dress is beautiful, and I really enjoyed reading about the process and the ultimate decisions you made, making it.
You'll be stunning in it.
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« Reply #20 on: January 07, 2007, 05:09:14 AM »
An absolutely stunning dress Ann!

 And it's great to see someone else extolling the advantages of hand basting and marking; the extra few minutes is worth it every time.
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« Reply #21 on: January 07, 2007, 04:21:48 PM »
Beautiful dress Ann! You will be a hit in it!  Could you tell me how you did the fringe?  I did not see it in your blog...

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« Reply #22 on: January 08, 2007, 07:04:29 AM »
Kristen, the fringe was already on the fabric.  It was a "border print", if you want to think of it that way.  It made my life easy.  Trust me, I don't have that kind of patience!
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« Reply #23 on: January 08, 2007, 05:45:06 PM »
Ann, 
Absolutely gorgeous dress!!  AND you did me a big favor as DD is going to be giving her senior vocal recital in a couple months and we've been talking about what special dress she might want.  Until I showed her your creation she was completely undecided... now she/we have a direction thanks to your wonderful frock.  DD thinks the dress must be all black but I may be able to convince her to use a deep saphire blue under lining to accentuate the light airy lace.  Thank you for the inspiration you provide.  Alice
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« Reply #24 on: January 08, 2007, 08:16:31 PM »
Thanks for the info Ann...It really is inspiring!
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« Reply #25 on: January 10, 2007, 03:55:29 AM »
Oh my Ann---what a true talent you are!!!

And yes, of course we'll need pics of you wearing that FAB dress!!!
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« Reply #26 on: January 10, 2007, 07:28:36 AM »
Wow Lisa!  You're no slouch either.  I love your website and truly love your choice of colors.  Just smashing!!!  Do you do adult clothing as well or just children's?
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« Reply #27 on: January 10, 2007, 07:36:29 AM »
thanks  Grin...just kids (other people's kids that it...my own are nekkid...LOL)
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« Reply #28 on: January 10, 2007, 08:24:00 AM »
Ann, your dress is absolutely stunning! I'm in awe!
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