These days the majority of my sewing
involves underlining - I cannot seem to escape it!
My latest Britex project has me working with this incredible linen blend. Because the fabric is a very loose weave and rather sheer, it would be rather scandalous to leave out a lining of some kind on a fitted dress. I decided an underlining would be my best bet and found a very suitable linen/rayon blend.
The fabric is highly textured and on the thick side for a
Parfait, but the delicate pinky-rose color was just too perfect for the design to pass up. And very suitable for Spring!
I decided to omit the pockets and install a
basic strap instead of dealing with the multiple layers involved with the original buttoned
up design, cute though it may be.
The only fit issue I had on my wearable muslin was that the side front bodice edges want to stick out. I am not sure if I stretched the bias during construction, but to be safe, this time around I stay-stitched the seam using seam binding as a stay tape. After working with the bodice more, I decided to also stay the center front diagonal style lines as well.
So I have been busy in the sewing room!
Beautiful fabric! This is going to be a gorgeous dress! :-)
ReplyDeleteLoving it!
ReplyDeleteIt is going to be so lovely for spring. The fabric and the pattern are a perfect pairing.
ReplyDeleteThe fabric is gorgeous - beautiful color.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see it finished! It looks lovely :)
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely :)
ReplyDeleteThis fabric is really gorgeous! I recently bought a piece of lime green linen that I would like to use on a pair of shorts; but I was afraid it might be too scandalous. Underlining might be a great option. Thanks for the idea!!!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful fabric, reminds me of the classic Chanel-bouclé, but I love the idea of your light linen-version becoming a summer's dress.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your finished version!
love, ette
That is such a gorgeous fabric. It's elegant, feminine and also happens to be my favourite colour: dusty rose.
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
It is fabulous already. The pattern and fabric really work together and underlining makes everything look better.
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