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Bodice test
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Pattern changes
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Lace pleated
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Lining sewn in.
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Bead colors and sizes
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Picot beading at the neckline (#15s)
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Beading done
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I'm fitting 41" of fabric into just under 8" of bodice by pleating
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Phew! All pinned!
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Under-dress complete except for the snaps.
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View of the inside.
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I took a couture class and they always talked about making the inside of your garment being as attractive as the outside. Instead of making a knot to end your sewing, just weave it underneath the snap several times.
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Marking the over- dress skirt on the velvet
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All cut out
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Pressing velvet skirt on a needleboard
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New sleeves pieces
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Tea dyed the fabric to match the lace.
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First sleeve puff
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Completed puff
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Two trims sewn together
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Cut into 6 pieces
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Shoulder puff pinned into place
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Ready to baste into place
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Completed sleeves except for possible beading
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Over-bodice test front. Neckline needs to be lowered just a tad.
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Test bodice back. Remove 1/2 inch from center back. (Pinned out)
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When I sew any tight curves, like those on doll clothes, I reduce stitch size. To get a smoothly curved neckline, make lots of clips in the curves.
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Quarter inch feet w/guide showing the three different lengths I own.
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Ha! It fits!!! Lol, I'm so grateful it fits after all that work!
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Stitching down the lace.
