i go to a medical supply store and get rolls of the paper doctors use for their examination tables. it's not quite wide enough for a pair of pants but almost. it's nice because it's see through and more durable then tissue paper. and not too expensive either.

i don't live in the states but it looks like what we call mactac here in canada. and we sell it at the dollar stores. i believe ikea also was selling something similar in their window covering section but it was more transparent colours and of course more expensive. i also once saw something on a debbie travis show and she said she got it at an art store but again, more expensive.
if you google mactac you will get a few of their sites.
that's a good idea, i'm moving and wanted to do something fun in my sons' playroom. thanks for the idea!
atomic mary

i just want to say thank you sooo much for this! my hair has just developed a slight wave and i noticed that after spending time in vancouver it started to become curly. i came back home to onterrible and it went back to a slight wave. after seeing your post yesterday i went and bought some sea salt and tried it. i now have curls! yay!
atomic mary

use your iron on the curves! it workes like a charm!
there are a few posts on here about how to use bias binding with ease.
good luck!
atomic mary

the latest simplicity has come out with some new boys/men's patterns. they are usually cheaper than burda and easier to get than ottobre. there's not much but they are coming along. i have 2 boys and i think i'll try making some of the new simplicity for them.
atomic mary

both vogue and mccalls have similar patterns. i can think of two vogue off the top of my head.   one is an options patterns and does have a full and narrow shirt options. the other is the galaxy dress.
good luck
atomic mary

burda has one too. 8488. i don't think the front is functional but you could modify it so that it is. i just think it would be easier to put in an invisible zipper in the back (or side as they suggest) i made these pants a few years ago and loved them! now that i think about it maybe i'll make another pair!
atomic mary

i'm so juvenile
okay i am a busty girl (32G) and recently found a strapless bra in my size! i have been making a few strapless dresses and tops (oh the freedom! it's amazing!) without using any boning because i don't know if when making a boned garment the boning would go up over the bust?
would the seams sit smooth? because they don't get clipped then, right?
or would i do it to just under the bust? i have a hard enough time getting the bust seams to lie flat as it is. would it even help? most of my things are not lined either, some are but not everything because of having a hard time getting each side even and similar.
i have also toyed with the idea of a corset but i think i am more looking for a bustier. does anyone know of any patterns for such a thing?
any help would be greatly appreciated
thanks,
atomic mary

this may or may not help you but i have dyed tons of pantyhose using kool aid. i just boil a pot of water, add the kool aid, a dollop of white vinegar my wet nylons and let them stay in the water until they are the colour i want. then i toss them in the dryer. easy. and cheap. especially if they are for a costume. i have also used dylon dyes when the colour (yellow) wasn't available in kool aid. a little more expensive but still not too bad. nylons take the dye quickly as well so depending on the colour you want keep an eye on them.
have fun
atomic mary

thank you for your kind replies. i'm just new at this so it is definitely a learning process.
i would totally love a screen printing day with you grand theft uno. maybe we could learn a bit (or a lot) from eachother! <sigh> i'm going to miss you in september.
i have been learning from grand theft uno and the tutorials on here. it's a lot of fun! the next thing i think i want to screen is a skully "prom" dress!  we'll see if i have time between now and june 2nd.
atomic mary