Do you make your own?

[ami]

do you make your own dresses, or do you purchase them?

I am thinking about getting a dress, but they are expensive, and couldn't sew a stitch to save my life.

Ami

[skirmishgirl]

If you're going to Nationals, talk to Jackie Wakeling at Past Reflections in Suter's Row. She makes dresses, and knows what she's talking about!

-tzp

[ami]

Thanks Tassie. Mike keeps asking me to post, so I am really trying to not start cut and dry topics. It isn't easy! LOL!

Ami

[civilwartalk]

I know that I don't make my own, I buy my stuff... oh wait, I guess I am a guy, after all....

Mike

[cwmusician]

Dressmaking is easier than you think.

I am not even old enough to drive yet, but I have made every one of my outfits- Satin day/evening dress, cotton camp/work dress, cotton day/evening dress, Vivandiere uniform(Confederate-all wool), and a cape. I have also made all of my underpinnings.. And I am sure you KNow what those are.... And I won 1st with my cotton day dress(green plaid, pagoda sleeves, it's just plain gorgeous!)

If you want to make your own, I will readily answer any questions you have, to the best of my ability. I don't know of many people who make dresses for other people(though I myself am considering to start), but I do know one lady. She is in the 14th kentucky Artillery, USA. If you would like to contact her, email me, and I will see if I can get ahold of her for you.

[ami]

Very cool, Ardyth, I wish I could sew, but I have so many other things that take up too much of my time.

Ami