tearing & sewing

[jennylafleur]

The chemise la reine is going well. Wish all my projects were this simple!

Yesterday I got as far as fitting the petticoat toile (which I'm using as a base for the shaping of the gathers), made a clean and tidy second one for the fitting (out of purple so I could see it under the voile).

I then cut (actually tore) my panels and sewed them together. Originally I tore and sewed 5 panels (36" wide) but after pinning that on to Narcissa we decided that wasn’t enough so I added another. Again pinned that on Narcissa and decided that wasn’t enough and so added another panel. So I have a total of 7 panels. I hope that will be right. I don't want it to look skimpy but I also don't want it to overwhelm me.

So all the panels are sewn and the seams pressed open. The sleeve straps are cut and sewn. I decided to line the straps in cotton organdy, mostly because it as sitting right there and I didn't want to stop and go hunt out my linen scraps. I think it will work well. I used spray starch on the voile before I cut it, two layers on each side. It was so much more friendly after that. I do love spray starch!

I have to take a break for most of today to work but I'll get back to it tonight or tomorrow. Next up... gathers!

Comments

[jennil.livejournal.com]

Yay progress, and yay kitty cuteness! I think it's such a neat idea how you hang all your inspiration pictures over your work area for your current project. :)

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I used to just have books and papers for reference all over the place. More of my research seems to be online these days and pinning them up on the wall has turned out to much more practical and tidy. This way I get to hang up an LJ buddy to keep me and Nefret company too! (proof I don't do much that is original I guess!)

[girliegirl32786.livejournal.com]

Its looking great! I definitely think Im going to have to go with a lining for this dress.
And yay! My messy sewing room is on your wall! :)

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

Just giving inspiration to my messy sewing room - LOL!

[koshka-the-cat.livejournal.com]

Hooray for progress! And cute kitty :)

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

Thanks! She loves it when I sew, it's the only time she is allowed in my room, so she's super cute these days. :>

[lahoo88.livejournal.com]

Just love your inspiration wall, will have to find a space to do this as well.

I have the twin of your cat. Mine is call Gingernuts and he loves to sit on my sewing as well (hate the ginger hair all over it).