Pattern blueprint question

nativegal · 08-19-2005, 10:33 AM

Ok so I went to Wallie World, Walmart, lastnight to get the pattern number that was suggested to make the jingle dress. Ok....... is it really as hard as it looks? There is like 3-4 pages of patterns, and i was like OMG!!!! I hope it is not as hard as it looks. For those of you who have used the pattern, is it as hard as it looks? I am going to start to assemble the dress tomorrow, so I am hoping that you all are able to help me. Thanks!

Singing Otter · 08-19-2005, 01:21 PM

On some patterns it's kinda hard.... the Sew Easy and Simplicity's are what I get usually.... unless I see something I reaaaaaaaaaaaally like. I'm still relatively new to sewing so I'll call mom up and ask questions. Now one thing she showed me that I thought was hella sweet was how to take less fabric and still make the same size dress (when it calls for 4 yards she'd only use 2 1/2). It was all in the layout of the pattern on the fabric. If you go by the pattern's instructions you'll waste alot (scraps) but mom would fold the fabric to the very edge, pin it, then cut it... and still have a good bit left.

All of the pages are for different sizes. The instruction booklet should tell you what you need to cut out. Girl I bought one that had like a bazillion freakin pieces to one outfit. I folded that mess up and it's still sittin where I threw it!

Hope everything goes well!

DancingCreek · 08-20-2005, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by nativegal

Ok so I went to Wallie World, Walmart, lastnight to get the pattern number that was suggested to make the jingle dress.

What pattern number were you looking for?
My MIL will be making a new dress for me soon and I'm interested in a different pattern than the Missouri River Pattern we used the first time.

Sweet Syilx · 08-21-2005, 12:48 AM

If it's the pattern that I was suggesting earlier on, then it's quite a simple pattern. Keep in mind that there are different patterns in there, and you are not going to be using all of the pieces. I usually use the jacket pattern, and then just eyeball my skirt part of it. I like it because it's a bit form fitted and it is quite easy to sew. Hope that helps.

nativegal · 08-26-2005, 10:06 AM

The one I got was sew easy and it looks really awkward, mom says it is because it is not sewn together, cause it is pinned with straight pins right now and cause it is inside out. We will see, but if it doesn't work, back to the drwaing board I go!!

n8vladyjingler23 · 03-14-2007, 12:46 PM

what pattern did you get at wal mart because i am also trying to make a dress, and i don't know what pattern to use either?

Blackfeetwonderwoman · 03-14-2007, 01:39 PM

I used that pattern and it was EASY!! Do not be afraid!!! I've never made a jingle dress in my life, and I made one for my 10 year old granddaughter in 4 days. I scaled the pattern down to her size and we now have a jingle dress that fits good and looks great.

08-19-2005, 10:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
nativegal Putin' a lil jingle in it Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dirty Dirty South Posts: 424 Blog Entries: 1	Pattern blueprint question Ok so I went to Wallie World, Walmart, lastnight to get the pattern number that was suggested to make the jingle dress. Ok....... is it really as hard as it looks? There is like 3-4 pages of patterns, and i was like OMG!!!! I hope it is not as hard as it looks. For those of you who have used the pattern, is it as hard as it looks? I am going to start to assemble the dress tomorrow, so I am hoping that you all are able to help me. Thanks! __________________ What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger!!!!

08-19-2005, 01:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Singing Otter Gotz ta be me! Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,391 Blog Entries: 1	On some patterns it's kinda hard.... the Sew Easy and Simplicity's are what I get usually.... unless I see something I reaaaaaaaaaaaally like. I'm still relatively new to sewing so I'll call mom up and ask questions. Now one thing she showed me that I thought was hella sweet was how to take less fabric and still make the same size dress (when it calls for 4 yards she'd only use 2 1/2). It was all in the layout of the pattern on the fabric. If you go by the pattern's instructions you'll waste alot (scraps) but mom would fold the fabric to the very edge, pin it, then cut it... and still have a good bit left. All of the pages are for different sizes. The instruction booklet should tell you what you need to cut out. Girl I bought one that had like a bazillion freakin pieces to one outfit. I folded that mess up and it's still sittin where I threw it! Hope everything goes well! __________________ Cowboy wisdom: A thong is like a barb wire fence, it protects the property without blocking the view.

08-26-2005, 10:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
nativegal Putin' a lil jingle in it Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dirty Dirty South Posts: 424 Blog Entries: 1	The one I got was sew easy and it looks really awkward, mom says it is because it is not sewn together, cause it is pinned with straight pins right now and cause it is inside out. We will see, but if it doesn't work, back to the drwaing board I go!! __________________ What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger!!!!

03-14-2007, 12:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
n8vladyjingler23 PoW wOw LiFeR Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: VEGA$$$$$$ Posts: 5	what pattern did you get at wal mart because i am also trying to make a dress, and i don't know what pattern to use either? __________________ Do NoT jUdGe WhAt YoU dO nOt KnOw, AnD bE tHaNkFuL fOr WhAt YoU dO kNow

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08-21-2005, 12:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sweet Syilx V-Style Jingler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Vancouver - Coast Salish Territory Posts: 248	If it's the pattern that I was suggesting earlier on, then it's quite a simple pattern. Keep in mind that there are different patterns in there, and you are not going to be using all of the pieces. I usually use the jacket pattern, and then just eyeball my skirt part of it. I like it because it's a bit form fitted and it is quite easy to sew. Hope that helps.

03-14-2007, 01:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Blackfeetwonderwoman Junior Dancer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northern Montana Posts: 112	I used that pattern and it was EASY!! Do not be afraid!!! I've never made a jingle dress in my life, and I made one for my 10 year old granddaughter in 4 days. I scaled the pattern down to her size and we now have a jingle dress that fits good and looks great.

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