Here's some pictures of what I've been busy with over the past few weeks.
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| Final bodice/yoke sketch |
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| Cutting silk charmeuse |
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| Add caption |
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| Hand basting cotton batiste underlining to silk charmeuse. |
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| Taming the Ambiance Bemberg lining with pins. |
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| Something blue in the bustier |
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| Satin hook & eye tape from Ebay |
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| Up next: lace overlay |
Looks like a great deal of effort on your sewing table :) Good luck on its completion
ReplyDeleteThanks, Diya!
DeleteWow - gorgeous!! I really love the cobalt accents inside!
ReplyDeleteThanks - I like them, too, even thought they won't ever be seen once the dress is assembled. It's just nice to know that they are there!
DeleteSo much attention to detail, and it really shows. This dress is going to look amazing when it's complete (it already does). And, I love your "something blue" detail.
ReplyDeleteAmazing, gorgeous! You must be very proud of yourself. I wish I could sew as good as you.
ReplyDeleteDid you use anything on the neck to keep it from stretching?
ReplyDeleteHi, Preethi - I stay-stitched the neckline before construction. I made piping from 1/8" cotton cording and the charmeuse/lace and inserted that between the dress and the yoke, which certainly makes it more stable. I finished the yoke neck & arms with organza. The biggest challenge to all these steps was how thin/delicate the charmeuse/lace was (although I did underline the charmeuse with cotton batiste).
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