Didn't happen.
Because instead, life happened.
Oh well. So I tried to catch up today.
First the basics - put the zipper in, sew darts, sew shoulder seams and side seams, press up hem.
Then I could devote time to the neck and armhole edges.
I staystitched the curves with a matching thread (good thing) which made it difficult to see it (bad thing) when I had to press the seam allowances toward to inside. After the first tentative press, I basted very close to the edge to ensure a smooth line.
Susan Khalje says to press before clipping to avoid having divots in the edge. After pressing, I clipped the seam allowance until it lay flat.
Same thing with the armholes: press tentatively, baste, press for real, then clip seam allowances.
And then I catchstitched the seam allowances to the underlining only. The nice thing was that I could take nice big stitches, not pick one thread, because they don't show on the fashion fabric.
The next sewing session will entail catchstitching the hem and sewing in the lining. That should be fun!
5 comments:
You know what I found very interesting about your pics? You really clip your curves--looks like every half inch. I never really clipped my curves (at the armholes or neckline) less than 1". I don't know why that is. Maybe someone told me when I was starting out to do it that way? I'm going to try it your way next time I do a neckline and armhole. Funny how we do things a certain way, just "because".
Your dress is looking very couture from the inside, thanks for sharing all these details.
Ooh, I dig this. I'm glad you photographed your technique because I always wondered about that process. Now I know how it's done and why :)
I can't wait to see how you put the lining in! :) Otherwise I love all of the interior construction details...this is going to be an amazing dress. Are you wearing it for Easter?
Alexandra, who work so laborious in this dress, I am sure that the final result will be wonderful. Greetings and see you soon, Paco
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