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[theladyrebecca]

I didn't wind up going ice skating or seeing the movie. Which means that other than running a few errands, I spent most of the day sewing!

This morning, I set the overskirt to its waistband. Then I pulled out a bodice mockup I had draped in a "19th c Bodice Draping" class this summer, which I loosely based on this bodice. I thought it would be close, but possibly a couple sizes too small, and or too short, since I had just draped it on a dress form. But lo and behold, it pretty much fit! That made me sooo happy, because that makes everything so much easier. The only things I had to change were to add more in the CF to allow for the closure, change the shape/length of the hem, and cut the armseye farther up on the shoulder. I also took the same pattern, made a different hem and back skirt shape, and I'm using it for the skating bodice, too.

Of course, since I decided to try to cut out the interlinings for both the skating bodice and the green wool bodice, I wound up with not enough twill to completely cut out either. So I'll have to go back to Joanns tomorrow to pick up more. I managed to cut out all but the side-back piece on the green wool bodice, and the front and side-front pieces on the skating bodice. I also cut all of the wool for the green wool bodice. Unfortunately, I am getting really low on that fabric, so I have a feeling I'm going to have to piece the sleeves, which is stressing me out. :(

While I was at Joanns today, picking up more lining for the back skirts of the bodice, I also was trying to find a ribbon solution for the green wool dress. I was hoping for something in the deep grey or dark tan family, but no avail. So instead, I decided to make my own ribbon. I found deep grey poly matte satin, and have cut it into 3.75" wide strips. Then I melted all the edges. I've already made all the ribbon pieces for the larger bows on the overskirt and the back bodice skirts. Right now they're just pinned into place, but I think they work great! Here's a pic:



Oh, and as you can probably tell by the picture, I've decided that this dress definitely needs the lobstertail and pad together to make the right shape. I even pulled my petticoat out of the laundry and put it on here, though I really think I need a new one. I think I might make a matelasse petticoat, for warmth.

Tomorrow, it's back to work, and I'm determined to go see a movie for $5 movie night, but I hope to at least work on the bodice some more.  

Comments

[fairegoddess.livejournal.com]

I'm loving it!

[theladyrebecca.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Me too!

[m-of-disguise.livejournal.com]

It's coming together so nicely! I love all the details, like the velvet trim and the rich golden color of the fur. I can't wait to see it finished!

[theladyrebecca.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I lucked out with the fur - it was random scraps that I found at the CoCo bargain basement this year.

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Looks great! The ribbon trick is cool. It's really coming together.

[theladyrebecca.livejournal.com]

Thanks! The wonders of melting polyester, right? ;)

[stinkymonkey41.livejournal.com]

This is so pretty, looking forward to seeing it finished.

[theladyrebecca.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)