Sep 8, 2009, Multiply, creative with the sewing machine

Been creative with my sewing machine

Sep 8, '09 7:17 PM for everyone

The Reason I’ve been off line for the last couple of days.

This is the reason. I’ve spent the last couple of days working on my sewing machine. My grand daughter Erin has been taking Scottish dancing lessons for the last year and we thought she should have the ‘proper kit’. To buy a complete dancing outfit, (kilt, shirt and waistcoat) from a specialist supplier apparently costs somewhere in the region of £250.00+, crazy when you think they only use it for shows and exams and they grow out of it annually. So I scoured the second hand market, bought an old kilt, an old school shirt, a large blue velvet top and put them together with some off cuts of blue/green tartan material I already had. I unpicked, cut, sewed and ironed and this is what we ended up with. It’s not exactly the same as the professional and expensive version. The shirt is supposed to have what Erin describes as ‘white fluffy bits down the front’’, but as I didn’t come across any old lace, a tartan ruffle around the neck and sleeves will have to do. The most import thing is, Erin is pleased, and if she’s happy, we’re all happy.

Tags: scottishdancing, sewing, erin

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edit delete reply forgetmenot525 wrote on Sep 9, '09 kathyinozarks said haven't sewn clothes since I was in high school-lol ahhh but you do an awful of other types of sewing,

edit delete reply forgetmenot525 wrote on Sep 9, '09 djdx said Hmmm, fluffy white bits,.........would that be crocheted by any chance? lol................somthing like that, the blouses usually have a 'bib' of white lace,

delete reply greenwytch wrote on Sep 9, '09 she looks very smart! well done, ma'am!

delete reply brendainmad wrote on Sep 9, '09 It would be ridiculous to pay so much money. I really enjoy Scottish dancing.

delete reply veroniquemariquita wrote on Sep 9, '09 How nice Loretta! You did a great job and shes such a pretty girl. I love that smile.

delete reply aimlessjoys wrote on Sep 9, '09 A very worthwhile use of your time, I'd say! She's adorable! Love that perky attitude!

delete reply sandycaar wrote on Sep 9, '09 LOOKS WONDERFUL TO ME, LORETTA,,WHY SHOULD YOU PAY ALL THAT $$$ WHEN YOU CAN MAKE SOMETHING LIKE THIS!!!! AND ERIN LOOKS HAPPY AND PLEASED!! SO, YOU'RE ALL HAPPY :)

delete reply hadenough1 wrote on Sep 9, '09 A bonnie lass Very nice of you to do. Glad it turned out

delete reply hadenough1 wrote on Sep 9, '09 A bonnie lass Very nice of you to do. Glad it turned out

delete reply djdx wrote on Sep 9, '09 You did great! Hmmm, fluffy white bits,.........would that be crocheted by any chance?

delete reply lrrpslady wrote on Sep 9, '09 Such a cute outfit. You did a wonderful job.

delete reply starfishred wrote on Sep 8, '09 you did a great job loretta she looks so happy

delete reply 4reetz28 wrote on Sep 8, '09 Good job, Grandma. I had 7 kids and sewed for them til they found the mall. Now I'm making a quilt for my soon coming grand baby. I love to sew. Thinking of getting a quilting table.

edit delete reply forgetmenot525 wrote on Sep 8, '09 Thanks for your comments, have spent so much time finishing off my sewing the night is now late and time for me to go, hope to catch up with every one tomorow .............................

delete reply bennett1 wrote on Sep 8, '09 Oh, that is just wonderful!! She will treasure it forever, and look at her in the first picture, cute as a pixie.

delete reply msowens1 wrote on Sep 8, '09 how multi talented you are! it is wow oh wow wonderful..... how really neat!! [my grandmother sewed dozens of outfits for my dolls, I still treasure them!!!]

delete reply kathyinozarks wrote on Sep 8, '09 me an expert-lol-hehe I don't thinks so, I haven't sewn clothes since I was in high school-lol

delete reply veryfrank wrote on Sep 8, '09 Very nice Loretta. My Erin would like the 'kit' as well.

edit delete reply forgetmenot525 wrote on Sep 8, '09 kathyinozarks said you did great!! coming from the expert.................wow that's a compliment, thanks kathy :-))

delete reply nessiek wrote on Sep 8, '09 Fantastic!!! Well done you!!! Nessie x

delete reply kathyinozarks wrote on Sep 8, '09 you did great!!