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Comment by kaaren Smith on May 31, 2010 at 6:37pm

wonderful example of using different patterns and textures. Makes this really classic peasant dress tre chic!

Comment by Mary Falkner on May 1, 2010 at 11:01am

Very pretty!

Comment by sawsan on April 29, 2010 at 12:19am

I loved your dress,lovely color combination, tip i already try it on a piece of material.
I would say wow 4 your allllllllllllllllllll pictures i watched
Seems talented mother,
regards to your small princes .

Comment by Patricia McClain Osborne on April 28, 2010 at 11:49pm

Very pretty. Love the mix of prints.

Comment by Winsome Evans on April 28, 2010 at 3:06pm

Its a very pretty dress the fabric is beautifull, well done.

Comment by Sadie on April 28, 2010 at 1:43pm

Thanks for describing the cool tip Cheryl!! I guess it'd be even easier if you use the cording foot for the 'string' inside the zigzag... Love you guys.. totally!! Thanks again!!

Comment by Cheryl Keith on April 28, 2010 at 1:20pm

For the "gathering-challenged", here's the easiest tip ever: Stitch with a zig-zag over a piece of string (or dental floss or button thread or crochet cotton). Don't change your tensions -- it isn't necessary. Just be sure your zigzag stitch doesn't "zig" closer than 1/8" INSIDE the seam allowance and that it doesn't pierce the string either. That way, when you sew the seam, the zigzag won't be visible from the right side of the garment and the "string" will be able to move freely inside the zigzag stitching. Once you've tacked down the "string", you can gather the garment piece simply by sliding the fabric into position on the "string". For small pieces of gathering, you can use a lighter weight "string"; for long ones, use a heavier string. You can also break a L-O-N-G stretch of gathering into smaller sections and use separate "strings" for each section. When you're done with the seaming, pull the "string" out. VoIla!! All the bulk is eliminated!

Comment by Amanda Daughtry on April 28, 2010 at 12:14pm

Not sure what machine you have I have heard people complaining about getting it back to normal. I have mine on Auto...lol but adjust mine all the time. Usually between 0-2....but I know every machine is different. DON'T be scared of your machine. ;)

Comment by Mary Deforge on April 28, 2010 at 11:38am

Very nice! I love your choice of fabric........the colors are great!

Comment by Sunshine America Clay on April 28, 2010 at 9:41am

It IS a lovely dress; I would love to make one like this for my daughter! And THANK YOU for the ruffling tip; I, too, avoid gathers because I can't stand making them - they are never evenly spread out. This would make it so simple - BUT I am concerned any time I adjust the tension - do you ever have problems getting it back to "normal" after kicking it out so far? This would be a hesitation for me in using this trick. Thanks!

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