03.22.08
Finished (for now)
I still have some adjustments to make to the top….But you get the idea.
Me and Brigid modeling our new dresses. (Brigid made her own!)
03.10.08
Satin stitching and whatnot
I’m really on a roll now. I have 4 “pleat” panels finished, plus all 8 panels completely lined, embroidered, and the edges are satin stitched. I just need to finish 2 of the smaller “pleat” panels, which wont take long, and then I can just throw it together in no time. (well, that’s the plan anyway)
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03.05.08
Things are really moving along now!
The appliqués are all embroidered now. I just have to add some more stiffener to the front panels, and line 7 of the 8. I also need to the finish the pleats. (well, more like smaller panels, but I call them pleats because they’re going where I’d normally put a pleat) Once that’s all finished I’ll be making the underskirt. Tomorrow I want to line the panels, and prep the pleats for finishing.
Images:
On Sunday I embroidered the first 4 panels.
Here’s an example of what embroidery can do for appliqués. The stitching really makes the design pop.
Today I finished the appliqués on the remaining panels, and got the lining cut out, along with the rest of the stiffener.
I also bent some pins along the way. The stiffener is flexible, but it certainly isn’t kind to cheap straight pins
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03.01.08
Panels
Well, I have half of the appliqués ironed on. I *might* need to re cut the blue fabric for the side panels…I think they need to be a little wider…
02.27.08
Progress Report
I made a lot of progress tonight. I got a lot of cutting done. Enough that I can really see how the whole thing will come together. I’m so happy that it’s moving along so fast. =)
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Skirt Pieces cut out.
Single Panel, with the appliqués laid out.
(hehe it looks like some sort of bizarre Necktie)
3 of the panels, with pleats and lining fabric.
I have a bit more ironing and cutting to do with the appliqué’s. I also need to cut out the stiffener and the lining. I think I’ll be embroidering by the weekend. Yay!
02.23.08
Pattern
I’ve just about got the skirt pattern in order. I’m feeling comfortable with it, so hopefully it works like I think it will! My next step is to get everything cut out. I’m still waiting on the silk. (hopefully it gets here, the mail man is not reliable…)
I’m happy that I’m keeping the skirt design simple, it wont take very long to embroider. I could probably cut the appliqués in one day, and embroider in another. My goal is to have this done for Saint Patrick’s day, so we’ll see…
02.19.08
Finally getting started
Well, after months of talking about it, I’m finally getting a move on this dress makeover. I ordered the blue silk on Saturday, so that should be here by the end of the week. Dance was canceled tonight so I went to Joann’s and picked up some thread, heat and bond…and get this: the same lining fabric I used the first time around! I was so happy to find it. =D
