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OH my! I did it again. I posted my project in the wrong place. I hope sewing is correct this time. I made this "Poodle Skirt" for my younger granddaughter for her up coming cotillion dance. She is just turning 13. I have made 3 or 4 of these but had the most trouble with the braid leash. It wiggled and pins would not hold it either. I finally used blue painters masking tape. I did rip off parts of the leash twice and finally just went for it. I hope she likes it. Kay
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Perfect. She will love it!
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Thank you.
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It's adorable!!! I remember having one of those. No one will know how you talked that leash into submission if you don't tell them. :)
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I first tried that invisible thread with a long zig-zag stitch using the Bernina #12c bulky overlock foot and it puckered and I ripped it out and put the black thread in using the same foot with a straight stitch and on third try just settled. When I pressed it slightly ,it did help some. Kay
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designgirl
27 Sep 2015
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So cute, she will love it.
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She and my daughter picked out the felt fabric and applique. I hope she likes it. Kay
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It is gorgeous Kay and she will love it! I made one of these for Amy when she was in high school and she loved it! Love Chris
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Did you not have one of these , Chris?
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asterixsew
27 Sep 2015
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Very nice. Please what is a cotillion dance?
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Well. since I never did it , I may not answer correctly. It is a well organized activity for teens. Both boys and girls and meets for several times. They learn how to properly set a table and manners eating and social. They learn dance techniques and basically have fun. If any of you have either done this or had your children do this , please help me!! Kay
The cotillions we have in my city are more like a debutante ball. It is a formal ball and social gathering where the parties leading up to it teach manners, social skills and appropriate attire. (It's really a bit stuffy.)
Well , in the South a cotillion was a formal dance, with beautiful ball room gowns and the me/boys in uniforms or tuxedo dress. Now as Kay says the word is used for a gathering where formal manners,proper social etiquette etc. Is taught while having fun in a Par--ty atmosphere/Lillian
Should be men/boys in dress uniforms or tuxedos
I don't think so. it is not that formal. They will come as 1950's attire also. probably greased up hair and what ever! Kay
I think the debutante ball stuff is for high school junior and senior activities. More like a coming party out thing. The cotillion is more for the younger kids. Kay
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crafter2243
27 Sep 2015
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I begged my parents for one of them and once I owned one, I would have worn it every day, if they only would have let me. Thanks for the memories and you did a great job
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My Mom made mine. She made most of my clothes. Kay
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clintonmiss22
27 Sep 2015
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Cute! I made one for my great niece last year. She was also 13. She loved it. She's going to try and make a skirt for herself this year! I had a felt circle skirt (turquoise) at about the same age, but mine didn't have a poodle.
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Oh! My! Mine was turquoise ,too and I had a grey real fur poodle with a red leash. We wore all those petticoats under the full shirts. Kay
Yes, I had petticoats and I either wore a little scarf tied at my neck or a white fur collar with pearl dangles that slipped over the neck of my sweater. I felt so grown up!
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sandralane
28 Sep 2015
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This is very cute, love the design. Beautifully embroidered, well done. Sandra.
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Awww she will love it Kay. Really brings back lots of memories. Love it/Lillian
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i am having a terrible time remembering were to post .It is sometimes hard to teach an old dog new tricks .But i am trying lol
Anyways it looks great Kay hugs
Anyways it looks great Kay hugs
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me ,too
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Patricia109
02 Oct 2015
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Pretty skirt. Never thought of making clothes out of felt before.
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This was popular in the 1950's. I have no idea who came up with the idea. Yes, I had one!!
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I love it Kay. Ashley wore one at a school 'sock hop' or dance at the gymnasium. She sure had fun. Everyone was dress in that period, satin jackets with emb on back!
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So cute wish my three granddaughters would wear a skirt like this but they live in jeans