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Miss Poodle, Santiago, Chile/San Bernardino, CA Age and Occupation: 27, Industrial & Web Designer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Firefighter & Mountain Patrol Engagement Date: February 25, 2009 Wedding Date: January 2010 Venue: Mr. P's Grandparents’ Ranch About Me: I’m a Chilean girl who's crazy about nature and swimming. I enjoy carving, drawing, reading and sewing; I drool over computers, fabric, pretty paper, purple and patterns. To me, chocolate should be one of the seven wonders, right next to lemon pie. I never thought an exchange work experience program was going to change my life forever, but while working in California, I met Mr. Poodle, and ever since my days are better and brighter. We are two goofy souls that, after finding each other, couldn’t help but want to be together forever. It has being a long and sometimes hard road, since we have to deal with such a long distance between us, but we are now facing the last stage of our Fiancé Visa, and soon we will be together. You know the best part? We will be married! So I’ll be blogging from Chile until just a few months before our “green and purple” wedding.
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Sewing: The Update

August 3rd, 2009 @ 3:54 pm by Miss Poodle

I thought I should show you all the very first DIY project I did for the wedding. Unfortunately I have no record of the process, but I’m planning on adding some small white clay flowers because it’s TOO purple. I was so excited about adding purple to everything that I didn’t even think about not having a purple garter, so here it is:

{  I’ll add the flowers and final touches to it, and show it to you, I promise. }

Now, moving on to what I really wanted to show you all!

As usual, click through, and If your name is Mr. Poodle… DON’T!

{ A sneak peek to into my work }

I’m still trying to figure out how the top part of the dress is going to look, (I just can’t seem to get happy about it yet) but here’s the undergarment.

First, the top: I haven’t finished the outer lines ’cause I was hoping I could tone a lil bit before the wedding. That’s why that will be one of the last parts I’ll finish.

{ It still has clothespins on the sides }

The bottom (crinoline): As some of you read before, I’m making the dress out of recycled fabric, so I’m really excited about the final price of the dress, and cant wait to finish!!

Anyway, for the bottom part I started with a huge circle of white fabric. This will be the base where all the tulle layers will be sewn to. Each layer is separated by height so the bottom part will end up with more material and will be bigger. I used two different kinds of tulle—a very thick one, and a soft one, so I could add body with the thick one, and soften it up with the other tulle on top.

{ A look from the top }

{ Laying on the floor }

{ Layers and more layers }

Now here it is, all ready to be used!

{ The crinoline and undergarments together }

{ And that’s me, trying to conceal my excitement!! }

{ The front view }

Here’s the lace I bought for the top. I hated it at first, but now I’m starting to like it. It’s so hard to be completely happy about my fabric purchases.

{ lace with my hand behind it }

What do you think so far?

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58 Responses to “Sewing: The Update”

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lkristine7
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lkristine7 (message)  65 posts, Worker bee

Wow Miss Poodle you are so talented!! Wow!

 
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Miss Star (message)  1,277 posts, Bumble bee

Wow, Miss Poodle. Just wow.

 
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Mrs. Quiche (message)  2,175 posts, Buzzing bee

I don’t even know what to say…incredible!

 
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Headuh (message)  105 posts, Blushing bee

Wonderful job so far! You are very talented :)

 
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elanar (message)  9 posts, Newbee

your skills are awesome!

 
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MerryMary
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MerryMary (message)  34 posts, Newbee

That is awesome! As a seamstress you have my congratulations!

 
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Jessie516
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Jessie516 (message)  3,976 posts, Honey bee

Wow, I’m totally impressed with your skills! You are amazing!!

 
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Mrs. Perfume (message)  1,632 posts, Bumble bee

What do I think? I think you’re pretty amazing!!!! AMAZING.

 
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ScarletJwl
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ScarletJwl (message)  147 posts, Blushing bee

I am really impressed! I can’t wait to see the final product!

 
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msashleymarie
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msashleymarie (message)  373 posts, Helper bee

SO impressive. Seriously.

 
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Mrs. DG
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Mrs. DG (message)  4,225 posts, Honey bee

Yeah. Awesome. Some people would call what you’ve already done a dress! It’s going to be so much fun to watch this take shape!

 
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LatteLove
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LatteLove (message)  4,094 posts, Honey bee

that top is sexay! I can’t wait to see the final bodice!

 
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Miss Beagle (message)  1,051 posts, Bumble bee

Gorgeous! I can’t wait to see it all come together.

 
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purpleHaze79
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purpleHaze79 (message)  875 posts, Busy bee

Holy sewing, Batman! You’re a sewing goddess! That’s so awesome! I’m lovin’ the purple! ;)

 
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eileen marie
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eileen marie (message)  373 posts, Helper bee

Tone what up?-your figure is great! Such talent–you made your own crinoline & long-line bra?! You are very daring to show us yourself in your undergarment! ;) How does the lace fit it? Does it go over the bra part? Can’t wait to see your dress!

 
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Kristyn

It’s phenomenal as is! I can’t wait to see the finished product….you are going to be perfection!

 
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ladybuglove
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ladybuglove (message)  707 posts, Busy bee

A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!! that’s actually a synonym for your name, btw. i am in awe! i so cannot wait to see the finished product! although, it looks pretty good the way it is.

 
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Miss Okami
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Miss Okami (message)  28 posts, Newbee

you are amazing! i can’t even say anything else…

 
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Mrs. Deviled Egg
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Mrs. Deviled Egg (message)  892 posts, Busy bee

I am impressed!

 
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LoriLori
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LoriLori (message)  234 posts, Helper bee

Amazing! Looks great so far and can’t wait for more….

 
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Miss Bruschetta (message)  5,553 posts, Bee Keeper

Lookin’ good!

 
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littlebug
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littlebug (message)  270 posts, Helper bee

Oh my goodness!! I am so jealous of your DIY skills. This dress is going to be out of this world beautiful!!!

 
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Miss Bear Cub
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Miss Bear Cub (message)  1,350 posts, Bumble bee

poodle! hotty mc-hothot! it looks like it’s coming along great! :)

 
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Miss Duckling (message)  1,349 posts, Bumble bee

You are amazing…the dress is coming along beautifully!!

 
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LovestheBear
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LovestheBear (message)  875 posts, Busy bee

Holy moly….that is awesome!

 
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Miss Dream (message)  27 posts, Newbee

You are very talented. Is there any chance you could post a tutorial on how to make a garter? I think I’d like to make mine but I’m a total novice.

 
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Miss Hot Sauce (message)  932 posts, Busy bee

Looks great! Btw, I love purple and my wedding colors are lavender, eggplant and green and I LOVE your purple garter!

 
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Miss Cloud (message)  587 posts, Busy bee

Wow I’m impressed! Your skills are no joke! it looks fabulous so far :)

 
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Mrs. Taffy (message)  2,598 posts, Sugar bee

It looks wonderful!!! :)

 
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Sophie

Ohh WOW!! I was really hoping you were going to update us on your process soon - this is so much more than what I expected!!
and I second Miss Dream! Garter tutorial - Pretty please?

 
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Bellini (message)  552 posts, Busy bee

your skills amaze me! can’t wait to see it as it continues to progress. you’re glowing, btw ;)

 
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Miss Poodle
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Miss Poodle (message)  3,020 posts, Sugar bee

Thank you so much for all the sweet words :) I think this is the project that excites me the most by far and I can’t wait to show how the rest is going, even tho right now I’m fighting with the top lol

@Jessie516: it really means a LOT! to me :)

@Miss Dream & @Sophie: Of course I can do that! stay tuned :)

 
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Miss French Bulldog
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Miss French Bulldog (message)  6,063 posts, Bee Keeper

Your dress is going to be GORGEOUS! Thanks for the sneak peak :)

 
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ggsb
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ggsb (message)  842 posts, Busy bee

your skills are really amazing….I’m already excited for when you start your recaps b/c I can’t wait to see all your projects in action :)

 
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Monica

I love the sneak peak!! and I cant wait to see the dress!!! I’m in awe!

 
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carablossom (message)  36 posts, Newbee

Amazing job so far!!! I can’t wait to see what you decide + how loevely all this will turn out :)! And I think it’s so exciting you’re making your dress — it seems like such a fabulously special detail to take of yourself :) Go you!

 
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Miss Sprinkle (message)  175 posts, Blushing bee

wow! you have super talent! looks amazing so far!

 
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Miss Labrador (message)  1,324 posts, Bumble bee

Poodle, you are too cute for words! And that pic of you trying to contain your excitement looks like a red carpet photo despite you being in an unfinished dress. You’re gorgeous!

 
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mrspaetz
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mrspaetz (message)  1,707 posts, Bumble bee

Can I ask a question?

What CAN’T you do, Ms Poodle????
You should be Miss SwissArmyKnife instead, because you can take on ANYTHING!!!!

*utterly impressed*

i can’t even sew in a straight line!

 
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FutureMrsBond

OMGoSH!! This is awesome!! I can’t wait to see how you put your dress together! :) Love it so far.

 
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Lillindy
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Lillindy (message)  4,228 posts, Honey bee

Wow, your talent is amazing!

 
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Mrs. Ballet Flat (message)  642 posts, Busy bee

Awww I love it so far! I need to learn to sew! :)

 
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Mr. Mango
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Mr. Mango (message)  146 posts, Blushing bee

i feel like im watching project runway. make it work!

 
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MexicanGirl
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MexicanGirl (message)  642 posts, Busy bee

amazing skills! i can’t wait for the final result!

 
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MrsSl82be
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MrsSl82be (message)  1,472 posts, Bumble bee

You’re doing such a great job, can’t wait to see the end result!!

 
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pvaulter718
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pvaulter718 (message)  1,593 posts, Bumble bee

o.m.g. Poodle, you are amazing! oh and tone what? You are stunning!

 
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evelinej
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evelinej (message)  364 posts, Helper bee

Your talents are amazing. I’m liking that purple garter!

 
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tampabride17

AMAZING!!!! You are incredible!

 
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Miss Mouse (message)  3,281 posts, Sugar bee

I like it so far! I still can’t believe you’re making your dress from scratch. If it turns out well (which it will!) you should open up an Etsy shop. You can sell dresses AND clay flowers, hehe.

 
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Miss Poodle
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Miss Poodle (message)  3,020 posts, Sugar bee

@ggsb: hehe we have a long wait before the recaps, actually long wait before the wedding, but I’m SO anxious to see everything in action :)

@Miss Labrador: aww Miss Lab! Thank you!!

@Mr. Mango: How I loved that show!!! you can be my Tim ;)

@pvaulter718: Thank you! thank you!!

@Miss Mouse: Actually I kind of like the idea! maybe I’ll end up making dresses :)

 
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Mrs. Champagne (message)  1,068 posts, Bumble bee

you are umaaaazing! I bow down to your sewing skills!

 
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MissKiss (message)  15 posts, Newbee

can hardly wait to see the final product!!!

 
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kmattso2
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kmattso2 (message)  990 posts, Busy bee

That is awesome!!! I can’t wait to see what you come up with as the final product

 
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Jenniphyr
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Jenniphyr (message)  1,397 posts, Bumble bee

Pretty! =) I love the skirt.

 
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KatieBug3017
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KatieBug3017 (message)  1,418 posts, Bumble bee

Dang! So skilled, you are! ;) Can’t waiiiiit to see the entire dress!

 
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