by pennifold 09 Oct 2014

Have been home all day with a head cold and decided to sew out a lovely Ainslee Fox Disco dress for my grand-daughter Jasana. This is the fabric for Monster High "Draculaura" that Jasana requested. I bought it from Spoonflower, Inc. 2810 Meridian Parkway, Suite 176 Durham, NC 27713, USA +1 (919) 886-7885. I can't fault their service. I ordered the fabric on the 27th September and it arrived at my place on Tuesday morning only 10 days later 7th October! I am very impressed. I haven't finished off the hem as yet, and as I have run out of the skull fabric I will put a plain black band on the hemline. I am thrilled with the finished dress and I know Jasana will love it. Love Chris

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by cfidl 10 Oct 2014

Great dress! She will enjoy it for sure!

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by babash 10 Oct 2014

Thanks for your answer. Feel better now about ordering. Just didn't want to end up with pyjama fabric.

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pennifold by pennifold 10 Oct 2014

You are most welcome. Love Chris

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by babash edited 09 Oct 2014

Beautiful dress. Thanks for the site I had never heard of them before.
Maybe you can answer a question for me. What is combed cotton on their site? Is it what we would call flannelette?
What weight of fabric did you purchase?
I tried doing some research and some comments I have read say it is a very thin fabric like Voile.
As I am like you in Australia I want to get it right.

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pennifold by pennifold 10 Oct 2014

Hi Babash, I ordered the combed cotton. It is a lovely weight cotton (not flannelette). It's a softer weight cotton than what I've used before and it sewed up beautifully. I had no dramas whatsoever with it. I purchased 2 yards of the pink and black stripe and a fat quarter of each of the Bat and Skull fabric. It was just enough for the dress. I should have bought a bit more of the skull fabric as I wanted to put a band around the base of the dress and forgot about that when I ordered it. I will just put a plain piece of black now. Love Chris

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by shirley124 09 Oct 2014

I am sure she will be so proud of her beautiful dress. A one off. Her friends will be so envious. Hugs Shirley

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pennifold by pennifold 09 Oct 2014

Thanks Shirley, yes she loves having pretty dresses made by her Nanna. Love Chris

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by pennifold 09 Oct 2014

This is the little Draculaura girl that Jasana loves. She has the bat as her symbol and the little skull, plus the pink and black stripes! Isn't she gorgeous? Love Chris

P.S. Pictures courtesy of the Monster high Google search - these pictures are for Jen15957.

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jen15957 by jen15957 edited 09 Oct 2014

Thank you Chris, I'm a little behind with the kids, yes she is gorgeous. My little girl is 25 and the next youngest in the family is 19. Hopefully someday we'll be blessed with grandchildren.

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by jrob Moderator 09 Oct 2014

All of the kids from "Monster High" will be so envious! This is a great dress and Jasana will rock it, I'm sure. Kick that cold to the curb!

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pennifold by pennifold 09 Oct 2014

Thanks Jerrilyn. No-one else has this dress amongst her friends. I'm the only one who sews! Love Chris

asterixsew by asterixsew 09 Oct 2014

sounds like you could be busy with loads of orders

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by jeanfoz 09 Oct 2014

Gorgeous, xx

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pennifold by pennifold 09 Oct 2014

I agree Jean, love Chris

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by dailylaundry 09 Oct 2014

What a great dress!! Your Jasana will simply love it - I bet it will be her favorite dress!!! Feel better! Hugs, Laura*

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pennifold by pennifold 09 Oct 2014

Thanks Laura, that was a wonderful compliment and thanks for the well wishes, I feel better already!!!!! Love Chris

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by 02kar Moderator 09 Oct 2014

Great job on this dress. Hurry and kick that cold out of your system.

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pennifold by pennifold 09 Oct 2014

Thanks Karen, yes onto the cold tablets and lots of vitamin C. Love Chris

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by dragonflyer 09 Oct 2014

Another Beautiful job...I love the fabrics...she will be a hit at school!

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pennifold by pennifold 09 Oct 2014

Thanks Kim, well the kids at school won't see it. All our Australian children wear a school uniform. This dress will only be for going out with Mum and Dad and to some of her friend's parties. Love Chris

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by asterixsew Moderator 09 Oct 2014

Lovely work Chris and yet another happy grand daughter. I have a friend who buys a lot of Spoonflower fabric to use in the UK. She gets so much that she has to pay customs duty

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pennifold by pennifold 09 Oct 2014

Wow! Caroline, that is amazing. They have such a wonderful selection. Of course I had to pay extra due to the exchange rate and postage (express!) Tell your friend from me she has good taste! Love Chris

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by designgirl 09 Oct 2014

Great little dress,Jasana will love it. Hope your head cold goes away.

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pennifold by pennifold 09 Oct 2014

Thanks so much Lynn, me too! Love Chris

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by lindalee757 09 Oct 2014

What a great little dress and hope the head cold doesn't stay with you long-feel better :) ~linda~

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pennifold by pennifold 09 Oct 2014

Thanks Linda, me too - at the moment I feel like your Avatar!!!!!!!!!! Love Chris

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by jen15957 09 Oct 2014

What a great dress, Love it, I've never seen a dress made of Halloween fabric, what a fun idea.

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pennifold by pennifold 09 Oct 2014

Hi Jen, yes, this fabric is from the Monster High collection. It's a cartoon series and Draculaura is Jasana's favourite character. Love Chris

P.S. I'll put in a picture of her at the top.

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by lbrow 09 Oct 2014

Love it Chris and Jasana will to/Lillian

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pennifold by pennifold 09 Oct 2014

Thanks so much Lillian, I know she will. Love Chris

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by dfischer 09 Oct 2014

adorable!

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pennifold by pennifold 09 Oct 2014

Thanks so much - my maiden namesake! Love Chris

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by marianb 09 Oct 2014

Chris you are amazing! Jasana will be rapped in your latest creation, well done

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pennifold by pennifold 09 Oct 2014

Thanks Marian, I know she is very excited about it. Love Chris

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by sewilso 09 Oct 2014

That is very cute! Your dress looks very very nice and love your pattern.
I know my grandies would love it too.

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pennifold by pennifold 09 Oct 2014

Hi, this is a wonderful pattern Sharon and not dear. I know your grand-daughters would love it. Love Chris

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by lidiad edited 09 Oct 2014

That's a terrific dress, Chris! Jasana will be thrilled.
Hugs, Lidia

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pennifold by pennifold 09 Oct 2014

Thanks so much Lidia, I'm in love with this pattern. Love Chris

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