https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-ylf-sewists-and-divas Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:14:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-ylf-sewists-and-divas#post-754134 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:33:03 +0000 Anonymous 754134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How exciting! I've never sung a solo in The Messiah, but I've provided piano accompaniment for a choir a performance of it. That dress is stunning, and you look fantastic. I say go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-ylf-sewists-and-divas#post-754037 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 05:24:31 +0000 Beth Ann 754037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>CJH -- Thanks for the pattern suggestions! It is a silky blend (oh, my better get a fresh needle and be prepared to pin the daylights out of it before cutting). I will probably take the skirt to the fabric store and actually "try out" the netting fabrics over top of it. I figure that I the more I gather, the more opaque it will get. I may do the netting as a complete overskirt on a black band, much like the dress is constructed in the picture. I think I want a little more opacity than the model dress, however.</p> <p>Wish me luck. Maybe I'll have to do my singing practice while I sew! Not far off from "Whistle While You Work." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-ylf-sewists-and-divas#post-753782 Sun, 21 Oct 2012 19:27:41 +0000 cjh 753782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann, this fabric is gorgeous. Is it very drapey? If it is like a peach skin weight or silky satin, the tulle could work very well, but if it has more body closer to a taffeta, you might think about using black organza as an overlay instead. It would be a bit more opaque, perhaps. Then I could see using a gored or circular style pattern. Like this <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/p-2196-misses-skirts.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.simplicity.com/p-21.....kirts.aspx</a></p> <p>Or The black one on this pattern <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78573627/50s-gored-skirt-pattern-simplicity" rel="nofollow">http://www.etsy.com/listing/78.....simplicity</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-ylf-sewists-and-divas#post-753717 Sun, 21 Oct 2012 16:41:09 +0000 shiny 753717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous fabric. I do not think the pattern will overwhelm at all. I love the idea of paring with a crisp white shirt, ala Angie style. </p> <p>Can't wait to see the finished project!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-ylf-sewists-and-divas#post-753696 Sun, 21 Oct 2012 15:49:14 +0000 Mander 753696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, awesome print! I love it!</p> <p>I think this sounds like a fantastic outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-ylf-sewists-and-divas#post-753367 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 23:25:45 +0000 Beth Ann 753367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BJ ---- I'm going to keep the top simple. I'll wait to buy it until I see the finished product of the skirt, but I'm imagining a fine gauge turtleneck, or perhaps a crisp black blouse with a popped collar. This last option was inspired by Angie's prom post from last spring, and her recent post on maxis with chunky sweaters (although chunky would never work for Handel, my top will be more streamlined). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-ylf-sewists-and-divas#post-753156 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 17:51:21 +0000 JulieJohn 753156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Beth Ann, that will be stunning and lovely! I can't wait to see the finished product modeled on you with your black top. What a divine, diva-worthy skirt that is going to be! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-ylf-sewists-and-divas#post-753154 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 17:45:23 +0000 bj1111 753154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE! what are you planning to wear on top? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-ylf-sewists-and-divas#post-753101 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 15:32:32 +0000 Carole 753101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Beth Ann! You will be Queen for the Day, I wish I could come. I envy your amazing talent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-ylf-sewists-and-divas#post-753035 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 13:26:13 +0000 Beth Ann 753035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the feedback! Sometimes these prints can overwhelm, so I wanted to throw it out to the community. It's really hard to find performance wear that is out of that ordinary "mother of the bride" variety in my price point.</p> <p>Oh, and Carole: The rule in the opera/singing community is that everyone needs to match the soprano. I'm kinda like the bride. Gotta love that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-ylf-sewists-and-divas#post-753017 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 12:33:26 +0000 Ornella 753017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Breathtakingly beautiful, Beth Ann! The idea of netting is fantastic. I am excited just thinking about the finished garment and what you'll look like in it. I do agree that the simple top with statement bangle would be just perfect.</p> <p>And if only I could hear you sing.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-ylf-sewists-and-divas#post-753016 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 12:32:21 +0000 Karie 753016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a sewer, and I love the print and the style of dress you chose. The black netting overlay will make it stunning. Can't wait to see the finished outfit, please post pictures! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-ylf-sewists-and-divas#post-753014 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 12:27:08 +0000 Anonymous 753014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome print and fabric. I am loving the idea of the black netting overlay too. Big thumbs up from me. I'd love to see you perform. I got to say, YLF has a collection of the most talented women on the planet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-ylf-sewists-and-divas#post-752998 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 10:55:19 +0000 Mirp 752998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous fabric. I'm sure you will look great in it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-ylf-sewists-and-divas#post-752952 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 07:51:59 +0000 lyn67 752952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, you'll be the most gorgeous diva on that performace! Mesh overlay is such a sophisticated look in my book, and that print is glamorous!!!! cannot wait to see you in this!!! Excellent ideea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-ylf-sewists-and-divas#post-752942 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 06:59:38 +0000 Caro in Oz 752942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a simple black top would work really well with this. It is gorgeous fabric &amp; I love the idea of the tulle overlay, very diva. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-ylf-sewists-and-divas#post-752927 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 06:35:12 +0000 Ingunn 752927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>THis will be just brilliant. The fabric is beautiful, and with a tulle overlay, it will be very sophisticated. How wonderful that you can sing like that - I wish I could come. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-ylf-sewists-and-divas#post-752922 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 06:24:40 +0000 Scarlet 752922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not a sewer, but that looks like a gorgeous fabric and dress style! I agree with MK, you can't be too bold for a gig like this. gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-ylf-sewists-and-divas#post-752915 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 05:35:38 +0000 MsMary 752915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think it's possible to go overboard when singing Handel! What fun! I love to sing along with all the soloists on my recording of the "Messiah!". I wish I could attend your performance! you will be gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-ylf-sewists-and-divas#post-752912 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 05:29:34 +0000 Carole 752912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that's stunning fabric and I love the style of the skirt you post. Since its a solo performance you wouldn't need to coordinate with anyone, right? I say go for it. You will look gorgeous in those colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-ylf-sewists-and-divas#post-752899 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 04:43:16 +0000 Beth Ann 752899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm planning to make a long skirt for my upcoming turn as soprano soloist in an area Messiah. I was looking for a Downton Abbey inspired brocade or velvet for a draped, tulip front skirt (kind of like photo #4) but couldn't find suitable fabric. What did I find? This brilliant (or whackadoodle, can't decide which) silky print. </p> <p>I'm imagining a treatment like photo 3 -- skirt only, with black netting overlay. I think I'd choose a simple top, likely black, perhaps a fine-gauge t-neck with scrunched sleeves and one statement bangle. A crisp black shirt might work as well. Purple and cobalt would "go," but might be a little OTT.</p> <p>Whatdya think? Unique and powerful, or too much? This is an afternoon performance, but a Messiah requires full-length, I think. BTW --- the pattern is called "Abstract Peacock." Perfect for a soprano! </p>