working out the kinks

[jennylafleur]

Worked a little on my anglaise toile tonight. My first try on looked okay, really just had to re-cut the too short should straps. After attaching some new straps it was just a matter of tweaking little things here and there. I figured since I had time I could be a little more anal than normal.

I also cut out a sleeve toile, and had Mom help me pin in place on. It needs a little work, mostly adding to the back so I can have some little pleats back there and move my arms. I don't think I'm going to bother with any more toiling, I can make all the little tweaks when I trace out the master pattern... which I'm going to go do right now. :>

I love a project without a deadline - this is fun!


Oh and also today I updated my website with all the recent projects and event pics... man was I behind!

Comments

[girliegirl32786.livejournal.com]

Looks great! I really think you have have 18th century mastered.

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

I guess I should after this many trips into the century! :>

[s0mmer.livejournal.com]

Wow, the fit looks so good! I am super impressed and excited to see your finished dress :)

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm excited too. :>

[hohenstein.livejournal.com]

Asking for a bit of advice here, since you have a lot of 18th c. experience. Do you have an anglaise pattern you'd recommend for for a woman with a large bust & upper arms? I can draft my own patterns & have the proper corset. I've always done saque-backs, but feel like branching out into other 18th c. styles.

A.

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

I've never used a commercial 18th century pattern so I'm afraid I'm not any help. If you have a sacque pattern you like though I would just draft a pattern from that.

[hohenstein.livejournal.com]

Thanks! (Bonks palm to forehead). Why didn'T I think of that?

A.

[tailordrews.livejournal.com]

Cant waite to see more, it looks soo good!

Bjarne

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much!

[vanityfairy.livejournal.com]

So clever to use a zipper in the front for the toile!