It's coming together. Slower than I want, but I haven't spent much time in the sewing room the last couple of evenings.
The sideseams are only pinned at this point. I still have to sew the tie, and it has to be perfectly straight for it to match up with the waist inset. It's not the thing to do at the end of the evening so I'll work on that tomorrow.
I did manage to squeak out the upper back bodice on the bias, but I didn't cut it as straight as I could've. At least it's in the back where I'll never see it. (And, yes, I did cut a bunch off the skirt length but the weight of the knit is dragging it back down.)
I also decided to reinforce the waist inset, after looking at my similar RTW dress and discovering its waistband was double-layer. I was already thinking it could use some stabilization so it doesn't wind up at my hips by the end of the day. I used Power Dry instead of self-fabric not because of any magical properties it might have, but because I think I might just have enough scraps left of the dress fabric for a tee and I didn't want to ruin the chances for that by cutting two more waist pieces.
Parting Shot (Summerset really ought to trademark this): My sewing companion Dani. She's really become "Mama's pooch" (as they all are!) and spends lots of one-on-one time with me in the sewing room. Of course, she's usually stealing things out of the trash basket to cart off and shred, but sometimes she justs hangs out and keeps me company. Tonight was hang-out time.
It's looking really good! I make a lot of knit dresses and the growing of the length is always a problem.
ReplyDeleteLooking good, Debbie! I do like the bodice on the bias. Dani is so adorable!
ReplyDeleteDebbie, it looks good. I was just wondering why power dry vs a knit fusible interfacing. Power dry is something I'm just starting to hear about. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteIt's looking very good Debbie!!
ReplyDeleteDebbie ~ I like the bias touch...it will be interesting to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteIt looks good. What kind of knit are you using for this?
ReplyDeleteWhen my very geriatric dog, he's 16, was a puppy he was inclined to steal out of the garbage too. He ate a foam shoulder pad once and of course what goes in must come out. We called it expanda poop. It was funnier after we cleaned it up!
that's a very beautiful dress ... it looks like it will be very flattering on you ... good work .....
ReplyDeleteDani is just so lucky to find a good home with good people. Security and love is gold for an animal. And Dani knows it for sure.
ReplyDeleteAww, Dani looks so cute. Who could deny him the pleasure of chewing on a few things when he's got eyes like that.
ReplyDeleteLove the dress. The bias bodice is a great touch. Not sure I'd have thought of that. I'm with cidell as to why you used powerdry vs. interfacing.
You know, I wasn't so sure when I saw the first draping pictures, but I'm really liking this. Can't wait to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, makes me more eager to start again on mine this weekend. Glad to see your reinforcement tip. Dani Pup is so cute...I once had an old "foundling" cocker that stayed curled up under the machine whenever I went to the sewing room. He just snored right along with the machine's hum....I think he was just so glad to finally have a good home. My pups now are not allowed into the sewing room....no telling what those boys would eat off the floor! ML
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful.... I really need to get to the sewing room.....
ReplyDeleteI couldn't believe the difference that changing the fabric to the bias made. It really looks nice. I'm also interested in your use of power dry as I have probably 12 yards and haven't sewed a thing out of it.
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