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. :)

[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! :)

[koshka-the-cat.livejournal.com]

Hooray for progress! And cute kitty :)

[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).