I have been working away in the sewing room.
This week it has been a real challenge to get myself out the door to
work because I would rather be stitching away.
Because the fabric is very lightweight, I felt that it
needed some reinforcement around the neckline.
Instead of finishing the raw edges with a facing, I applied an organza
facing to the lining that will get sandwiched between the bodice and the lining.
And to
avoid any stretching, I used some rayon seam binding as a seam stay.
The more time I spend with seam binding, the more uses I find for it!
The curved edge of the "sleeve" requires clipping and trimming in order to lay flat, which weakens the area.
I like to reinforce the seam with an extra line of stitching.
After it is pressed open, I add two rows of top-stitching to the lining for an added bit of reinforcement.
Lately, I have been hand picking my underlinings. It works for zippers, so why not a
facing? I like the added control it
gives. As if I need any excuse to
hand sewing something!
Thankfully I had some leftover silk thread from last year's Symphony Gala Outfit. There is something about this color that I clearly find very appealing, but finding matching thread is a real problem!
[The pattern for this project was received in
exchange for my contributions as a Sewing
Indie Month sew-along host]
Fascinating. Thanks for the tips. The bodice is coming along nicely.
ReplyDeleteYou're not alone, I find this colour tremendously appealing as well. It is elegant and powerfully feminine, two traits I adore in my clothes (and most things in general). This is truly shaping up to be a stunning dress.
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
*PS* Thank you deeply for your caring, supportive and very kind comment (re: my new Etsy shop) yesterday, sweet dear. It sincerely means a lot to me. ♥
Oh, this is gorgeous. I think I might have pull my Anna pattern out this long weekend... I've been putting it off for some ridiculous reason! This dress is so gorgeous, though, I want one just like it!
ReplyDeleteGood ideas I hadn't thought of. Thanks.
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