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Cloning a bridesmaids dress - part 2

4/1/2012

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After 3 attempts at making the drape (first one the iron spat black stuff on, second attempt I cut out back to front (so it would've been correct fot the left side of the dress, but had the dull side out on the left)) I finally have the bridesmaid dress outer layer put together!
The picture on the right is there because it was my first attempt at melting the ends of rigelene boning to stop the ends sticking into the wearer - surprisingly easy to do, although I was also surprised how easy it is to set fire to!
I'm finding this project time consuming, not because its complicated but because I constantly have to go back and correct my own sloppy habits which I've developed sewing for myself - for example I pinned in the zip before overlocking the seam, sewing for me I'd have shrugged my shoulders and just overlocked below the zip, but I want to 'up' my standard so it was unpinned, overlocked and pinned in again. Ironing with a press clothe is another one which is taking a bit of practise!
I had a fitting of the muslin, and I've realised I don't realy know how much to allow for the thickness of the bridal satin. At the moment I've sewn all the seams at 5/8" except the side seam, which I've sewn a scant 1/4" - I figure that gives me 1 1/2" to play with, which should be plenty. If not, I have plenty of blue fabric to recut the front bodice and should be able to make any adjustments needed there.
Now to contact the bride and organise another fitting!

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