Once underlined, the only alteration I really had to do to the bodice on my Red Spot Dress was shorten the back waist. A lot of the original wrinkles appear to be caused by Polyester-Vs-Skin static rather than the actual fit. I’ve reattached the skirt with a lining and here it is so far, […]
Read MoreDo you remember the Red Spot Dress that wasn’t going too well? Well I have been busy with my quick-unpick and now have the bodice underlined with calico. I haven’t fitted it yet, but here it is on the mannequin and it is looking a lot better: As well as eliminating static and giving the […]
Read MoreI live in the middle of Rugby World Cup mania, so what else do you expect me to call my new black dress! I’ve had this vintage pattern for a while now, but couldn’t decide what to make it in. However during a clean-out-under-the-bed I discovered a long forgotten roll of black polyester knit that […]
Read MoreWhat started as a cute-dress-to-whip-up-quickly-on-a-whim-out-of-stash, turned into a time-consuming-extravaganza-of-couture-construction! But it’s worth it don’t you think, just to have this in your wardrobe? Even if you have absolutely no proper occasion to wear it – lol! I’m really pleased with the outcome – no toile, a complex fitted bodice – and it fits perfectly! (As […]
Read MoreProgress continues on my burgundy satin dress – #125 from Burda 11/2006… Lost in Translation: “Work from the inside to baste support strips to lower edges of sleeves so that the edge lies even with the hem allowances. Overlap ends of support strips. Neaten hem allowances, catching outer edge of support strips. Sew inside edges […]
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