tabs - yuck!

[jennylafleur]

I had a massive headache today so I didn't go out tonight like I wanted to - blah! Once dinner was settled in my tummy and the meds kicked in I managed to work on my stays a bit though.

I was hoping not to baste the tabs before I attached the binding but they were not being friendly at all. So I'm basting the tabs with a very loose and sloppy buttonhole stitch (love that stitch, so handy!). The binding is going much better now so the extra effort is rewarded - yay! I must say I'm totally digging the matching binding/lining on the inside - so cool!

The clear majority is for curve faux seams, which is nice because that is what I was leaning towards myself. If I'd had the time I would have attempted a stays pattern with that shape (so pretty) but with my deadline restraints I couldn't mess with a new pattern. Much better to perfect the stays I've been wearing for the couple of years and make my new "bleu outfit". You know the one I have changed my mind 4 times about...


I'll give the finial grand plan soon (let us just say MA!) but for now a pic of my new cheeptrim trims for the outfit. I can hardly contain myself, I'm so excited to put this outfit together. Just have to get past the stays and pannier first... *rubs hands together*

Comments

[pinkdiamond.livejournal.com]

Oh yes the binding is definitely worth the effort:) At least for those of us watching, and that's all that matters right? ;)

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

Oh but of course! *bows* I live to serve. *hee hee*

[girliegirl32786.livejournal.com]

The stays look really wonderful! The color combination just makes me smile, its so pretty! And I cant wait to hear all about the bleu outfit!

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

Thanks! The more binding I get on them, the more they make me smile too. I wanted a pair of pretty, girly stays and these certainly fill the bill. I have been scheming endlessly about the bleu fabric - I can't wait to wear my pretty new outfit at last! :>