Conference tallis::celt

1011.0. "IRISH_STEP_DANCING_COSTUME" by HEADER::MWALSH () Fri Feb 28 1992 09:18

    Does anyone know where there might be a "solo" Irish Step Dancing dress
    for sale?  Also, does anyone know where there's a source for matching
    crocheted collars and cuffs for Irish Step Dancing dresses?
    
    My daughter takes Irish step dancing, and I have (with the help of
    several people because I don't sew) made her last several step dancing
    solo costumes.  She is 13 years old, and going through a growth spurt,
    and even though I am in the process of making her new dress, I am
    looking ahead to next fall when I may have to do the same thing.  I
    would like her to have something really beautiful with fancier
    embroidery than I am capable of doing.  
    
    I know in the larger schools of dance that the older kids sell their
    dresses to the younger kids, but we come from a small school and my
    daughter is the oldest one in the school.
    
    For the collar and cuffs - I have seen many collars for sale (at Irish
    stores and vendors at the feisianna we attend) but most of them don't
    come with matching cuffs.  
    
    So --- any sources?  (Dressmakers - stores - catalogs -
    individuals????)
    
    Thanks for any help.
    
    Maureen
       
    

    
    Where do you live and what size is your daughter.  I can ask around.
    I have a friend who makes lace collars and cuffs.  She was taught by
    the nuns in Spiddal.  I have no idea what she would charge but I will
    find out for you.  She does really beautiful work.
    
    Julie