"Carolina, all I can tell you is GO FOR IT!! That is what I did about 6 years ago. I quite my job working with Kindergarteners (which Ioved) to jump into my sewing business (Dressmaking and Bridal alterations). It was one of the scariest things I…"
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"These are the cutest little ornaments I have seen in a long time! Very creative!"
Candi Roetman commented on the blog post 'Bridesmaid Dresses Colors of Gerber Daisies.'"These dresses are so cute! I love the brightcolors - unusual but so refreshing to see for bridesmaids!"
Candi Roetman posted a blog postPearls & Lace
I finally finished my latest gown; which I designed for an upcoming bridal show this weekend. Here are pictures and my blog post about it!http:// http://formalsandmore.wordpress.com/2010/07/29/pearls-and-lace/ See More
Fran(grami) commented on the blog post 'My latest Project - Lace & Charmuese'"Hi, I happened to catch you on a blog about sewing and hoarding with a bunch of other people claiming to have this wonderful problem, only problem now, I can't find the blog this was on or how to get back to it. I was having such sun reading…"
Candi Roetman posted a blog postMy latest Project - Lace & Charmuese
http://formalsandmore.wordpress.com/2010/07/07/progress-opinions-welcome/If you go back a few blogs you can see the beginning of this project, as well as other stuff. I appreciate any input!!Thanks!!!See More
Candi Roetman left a comment for Candi Roetman"Hi Peg!
Thankyou for your comments! Yes, apparel sewing is a different animal than upholstery! I have a Babylock Ellageo. It is a combination embroidery/sewing machine I purchased specifically for my business about 4-5 years ago. It has been an…"
Peg Baker left a comment for Candi Roetman"Candi, your work is stunning! Very elegant designs!
What machine do you use for getting such fine and accurate stitching on the lightweights and sheers?
I sew primarily custom slipcovers and use industrial machines to handle the weight. I must…"
Candi Roetman commented on the blog post 'AAAAAGGHHHHH.... I'm a SEWING HOARDER !!!!!!!!!!'"Please don't try to fool yourself into thinking you are no longer a sewing horder. This is a serious disease- there is no cure. Be prepared to live with this disease for the rest of your life. Trying to purge yourself of your stash is only a…"
Melinda Sarpal left a comment for Candi Roetman"Thanks so much Candi. I love sewing and am fortunate to have a little girl who appreciates it. I love your dresses. I am currently doing alterations for customers to put myself through fashion design school. I hope to be as talented as you one…"
Candi Roetman left a comment for Melinda Sarpal"Thnkyou for all your sweet comments! I was looking at your pics, and saw the baby shoes! How adorable! Wish I had some grandchildren to put them on. Your daughter is quite the little fashion model isn't she? She is lucky to have such a talented…"
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- I am an awesome:
- I am a professional seamstress/dressmaker, specializing in formal wear design and contruction and alterations. I am always looking for other seamstresses to network with, and i just happened upon this site.
- My sewing interests are:
- garment, embroidery
- My sewing machine(s):
- Babylock ellageo
- I am interested in patterns such as:
- vogue, butterick
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Pearls & Lace
Posted on July 29, 2010 at 9:26pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I finally finished my latest gown; which I designed for an upcoming bridal show this weekend. Here are pictures and my blog post about it!
My latest Project - Lace & Charmuese
Posted on July 8, 2010 at 12:11am 1 Comment 0 Likes
http://formalsandmore.wordpress.com/2010/07/07/progress-opinions-welcome/
If you go back a few blogs you can see the beginning of this project, as well as other stuff. I appreciate any input!!
Thanks!!!
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- At 12:52pm on June 30, 2010, Candi Roetman said…
- Hi Peg!
Thankyou for your comments! Yes, apparel sewing is a different animal than upholstery! I have a Babylock Ellageo. It is a combination embroidery/sewing machine I purchased specifically for my business about 4-5 years ago. It has been an absolute dream! I have it serviced once a year to check for any issues and to be cleaned, but ti has never given me any trouble at all. I know alot of people have sergers and coverstitch machines, but my trusty ellageo is the only one I have or need. I have thought about purchasing a serger, but then I think, why? My ellageo can do just about all the same work, and I don't have time to learn a new machine, nor do I really have the space to set up another spot for one.
I get calls all the time from people asking if I do pillows or drapes. I have to tell them no. It is just as big a business as what I do!
- At 7:29am on June 30, 2010, Peg Baker said…
- Candi, your work is stunning! Very elegant designs!
What machine do you use for getting such fine and accurate stitching on the lightweights and sheers?
I sew primarily custom slipcovers and use industrial machines to handle the weight. I must make several adjustments to switch to apparel sewing. I'm thinking it might be time to add another machine to the collection.
Sincerely,
Peg
- At 1:21pm on May 31, 2010, Melinda Sarpal said…
- Thanks so much Candi. I love sewing and am fortunate to have a little girl who appreciates it. I love your dresses. I am currently doing alterations for customers to put myself through fashion design school. I hope to be as talented as you one day... :)
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