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astroe

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I don't think this can apply to guys.
Sif I'm making my own suit, HAHA.

Wouldn't it be easier to buy a mainstream dress and alter it in such a way to represent your individuality?

The idea of making a dress to make is like.... aaaaahhh..
Back in Year 7/8/9/10 when D&T was compulsary, I never finished any of my works. HAHA.

Broke the sewing machine needle so many times, ROFL.
 

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I don't think this can apply to guys.
Sif I'm making my own suit, HAHA.
Yeah it can. Males need to have it properly fitted to avoid looking like a douchebag (or to just look better than everyone else) - it's hard to find a suit with the exact shoulder/waist/midsection measurements.
 

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I don't think this can apply to guys.
Sif I'm making my own suit, HAHA.

Wouldn't it be easier to buy a mainstream dress and alter it in such a way to represent your individuality?

The idea of making a dress to make is like.... aaaaahhh..
Back in Year 7/8/9/10 when D&T was compulsary, I never finished any of my works. HAHA.

Broke the sewing machine needle so many times, ROFL.
lol yeah, a suit would be more of a challenge.
i dont know, i think for me starting from scratch is just easier than altering to suit me.
and i'm just dying to sew something other than major work on my new sewing machine =D
and it would also mean i could add it to my portfolio, which is good cuz i dont want to have to make dresses for no apparent occasion. especially formal dresses, good fabric can cost a lot..
 

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Yeah it can. Males need to have it properly fitted to avoid looking like a douchebag (or to just look better than everyone else) - it's hard to find a suit with the exact shoulder/waist/midsection measurements.
your so right, there are always those guys that show up to a formal with a suit that doesnt fit. they look like such douchebags..
 

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Ther is a word for people like you: "crazy"
Have you any idea of the crappy quality of the fabric used for evening wear in retail nowadays?

She ought to be commended for having the skill and foresight to make her own!
 
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your so right, there are always those guys that show up to a formal with a suit that doesnt fit. they look like such douchebags..
lol, i don't think douchebags was a good word to have used. Well, i think that's a bit harsh as it could be because they're not as financially well off as others are to get a fitted suit for $AAA(A).

anyways, this looks interesting.
Interested in seeing the completed dress though.
 

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lol, i don't think douchebags was a good word to have used. Well, i think that's a bit harsh as it could be because they're not as financially well off as others are to get a fitted suit for $AAA(A).

anyways, this looks interesting.
Interested in seeing the completed dress though.
yeah i get where your coming from, but i'm more refering to the ones that just get any suit, dont really bother trying anything on, or think its cool having a suit thats too big.
 

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moar like Im not buying a fucking dinner suit to wear for 3 hours.
 

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I regret spending the amount of money I did on my formal dress let alone going to the effort to make one.

just buy some cheapie.
making clothes is kinda my thing.
and i love any excuse to make a formal dress
 

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Riet said:
Formals are pretty lame anyway.
lol you still have to look good! even if it is a lame event

good on you for making your own dress evil kitten :D
they generally look so much nicer than store bought ones! and with your skills i'm sure you're no exception
 

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I'm in yr 12 this year and I've decided to make my own formal dress. I'm just sick of all the plain old ones that everyone wears.

Does anyone think I'm mad like some of my friends do? Is anyone else doing this? and has anyone done this and how successful was it?
Cool, you should do it if your're good
i know i girl in my school who made hers for the yr 10 formal
 

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u definitely should do it!

i wish i can sew like u too

it sounds awesome & no one will have your dress & & & u'll be PROUD of it!
 

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