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About how much skill would it take to sew this?
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I'm in an upcoming production in Guys 'n Dolls, and much to my mother's horror, I won't be able to just bit and piece my costume together from the thrift store. I will have to sew it, since it's a uniform!
We haven't been given the pattern numbers or the cloth samples yet, but I want to know if someone with zero skill (me) could do something like this with just a little help.
I need to borrow someone's machine, and I'll probably be at her house. She always makes costumes for her kids (they do plays with me), and she could help me out if I get stuck.
I know a *bit* about sewing, but I've never done more than sew a button back on.
You're fortunate that it will only be viewed at a distance, unlike costuming for movies or television which must bear up to camera close-up views. Basic sewing should suffice for the sewing itself.
Aside from your sewing skill level, there's the degree of difference bwtween your form and the result from an unaltered pattern. The uniform needs to *fit* or it will look like feces even from a distance. If you can get someone to help with doing any suitable pre-alterations on the pattern, you should be able to manage the rest if you do it one step at a time, seeking verbal feedback from more experienced folk at each stage. You may also need some hands-on assistance with the final fitting.
I suggest provision of chocolate or soda pop or other suitable tributes for those from whom you seek guidance. So, beyond initial alteration of the pattern, and the cutting layout (if you're tall, you may need more fabric and an entirely different layout), and any final fitting, you will be brain-picking.
Take notes. If you never need to ask the same question twice, it's easier on the teacher/mentor's patience.
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Your Style, Your Budget
Tired of ogling the latest styles in brand name home furnishing stores and catalogues, only to find that the price of one little coffee table equals more than half your monthly salary? Don't be discouraged — with a little ingenuity, your home can be as beautiful and stylish as a Hollywood celebrity's, for just a fraction of the cost.
* Start with the walls. It's easy to forget that sometimes just adding a fresh coat of paint or changing the color of your walls can give your living room, bedroom, or dining room a brand new look and feel.
Wallpapering is another way to jazz up a room — but don't break your budget hiring a contractor. Consider wallpapering just one wall, or only wallpapering borders.
* Create atmosphere with Light. Don't overlook the power of a lamp. The right lighting can transform any room. Forgo overhead lighting for lamps, and stay away from halogen unless it fits into your modern decorative scheme.
Wall sconces are another great way to add a stylish touch to any room. Look for the type that lends itself to easy, self-installation.
* Accessorize. Another inexpensive way to create a designer look is to buy a few key accessories, like silk pillows, chenille throw blankets, and fresh-smelling candles. Choose an elegant centerpiece for your dining room table or coffee table, like floating white candles, fresh flowers, or a ceramic or glass fruit bowl.
Pictures, photos, prints and paintings can be hung around a room to create whatever look or feel you desire. Shop flea markets and thrift stores for prints and interesting photographs, or go to a discount store for frames and hang some of your own creations.
* Buy furniture that won't break the bank. Shop smart for couches, lamps, tables, entertainment centers, and more. Estate sales, consignment stores, flea markets, junk and thrift stores can be gold mines for second hand but stylish furniture.
If you don't want second hand, shop clearance sales or online. Online furniture stores can be treasure troves for good deals, since they generally have little overhead and therefore don't pass those costs on to you, the consumer.
* Can't afford a new couch? If you are somewhat handy with a sewing machine, use discounted fabric or beautiful sheets to sew yourself a couch cover. Still have energy? Create more cheap but beautiful "new" furniture by sewing upholstery covers for your armchairs or dining room chair seat cushions.
If you can't sew, buy a shabby chic slipcover or tuck in a large beautiful sheet or blanket for a homemade slipcover. Finally, consider simply rearranging your furniture — finding a different wall to put your couch against can create a whole new look for your living room.
Use any or all of these tips to achieve the style you want at a low, low cost. Amaze your friends and family with your stylish home, then dazzle them with the shoestring budget you had to work with. Go ahead! It's your home and you deserve the best without having to spend the most.
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