Dream gown - slow progress
Jun. 24th, 2005 01:30 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
mellymellI haven't gotten much chance to work on it in the past couple of days, but I did work a little last night and this morning.
I've decided instead of trying to do both layers at once, I'm going to do the front and back of the under layer, then do the same for the outer layer. It seems easier to fit that way. I've also decided, after seeing what two panels on the back looks like, to only have the extra fabric (the huge seam allowance) on the outer layer. It seems more true to the original and not as bulky as it looked with both layers there. I'm fitting the under layer a bit more snuggly and the hem will not touch the ground in an attempt to keep the two layers from bulking up on each other. The outer layer will have the 10"-12" train in back and the front just touch the tops of my feet. The side seams will go from under the arm (loosely) to about mid-thigh.
I'm wondering how this is going to work with a fitted under layer and loose over layer sewn into the same seam (at the zipper). I guess I'll just have to play with it and see. Any wisdom to share from experience?
I got the under layer fitted where I wanted it to be (no fitting below the waist really, just hangs from the hips, which is best for my body type for sure), and got one side pinned all the way down this morning. The other side is only pinned where it's fitted. Once I get that side done, I'll work on getting the "straps" attached and done so independently from the dress form (right now they're pinned directly to it), then try it on to be sure it fits. I have yet to cut the front of the under layer.
But, alas, tonight, I need to work on and finish up the dog door. I stopped working on it to work on this and now that I realize it's taking me a little longer (I'm being too picky about it really), I need to get some other things finished first. So I need to just spend tonight working on that and doing the mound of dishes in the sink and ignore my seemingly uncontrollable urge to finish the gown. I swear, I've been having trouble sleeping because I'm falling asleep dreaming about the thing and keep wanting to get up and work on it. heh, That's why they really call it the dream gown isn't it? Actually, by that rule, every gown would be called the dream gown I'd think. I realize now why I used to fall asleep to the sound of my mother's sewing machine at night and wake up to it periodically in the wee hours of the morning. Once she started a project, she couldn't put it down until it was done.
But, this weekend, I should be able to finish it up and get pics. Really ready to have a sense of closure on at least a couple of my projects. I need to revamp my to-do list and start tackling some more things on it. Monday (sick) and Tuesday (crappy day) threw me for a loop.
I've decided instead of trying to do both layers at once, I'm going to do the front and back of the under layer, then do the same for the outer layer. It seems easier to fit that way. I've also decided, after seeing what two panels on the back looks like, to only have the extra fabric (the huge seam allowance) on the outer layer. It seems more true to the original and not as bulky as it looked with both layers there. I'm fitting the under layer a bit more snuggly and the hem will not touch the ground in an attempt to keep the two layers from bulking up on each other. The outer layer will have the 10"-12" train in back and the front just touch the tops of my feet. The side seams will go from under the arm (loosely) to about mid-thigh.
I'm wondering how this is going to work with a fitted under layer and loose over layer sewn into the same seam (at the zipper). I guess I'll just have to play with it and see. Any wisdom to share from experience?
I got the under layer fitted where I wanted it to be (no fitting below the waist really, just hangs from the hips, which is best for my body type for sure), and got one side pinned all the way down this morning. The other side is only pinned where it's fitted. Once I get that side done, I'll work on getting the "straps" attached and done so independently from the dress form (right now they're pinned directly to it), then try it on to be sure it fits. I have yet to cut the front of the under layer.
But, alas, tonight, I need to work on and finish up the dog door. I stopped working on it to work on this and now that I realize it's taking me a little longer (I'm being too picky about it really), I need to get some other things finished first. So I need to just spend tonight working on that and doing the mound of dishes in the sink and ignore my seemingly uncontrollable urge to finish the gown. I swear, I've been having trouble sleeping because I'm falling asleep dreaming about the thing and keep wanting to get up and work on it. heh, That's why they really call it the dream gown isn't it? Actually, by that rule, every gown would be called the dream gown I'd think. I realize now why I used to fall asleep to the sound of my mother's sewing machine at night and wake up to it periodically in the wee hours of the morning. Once she started a project, she couldn't put it down until it was done.
But, this weekend, I should be able to finish it up and get pics. Really ready to have a sense of closure on at least a couple of my projects. I need to revamp my to-do list and start tackling some more things on it. Monday (sick) and Tuesday (crappy day) threw me for a loop.
