Most of a skirt

[mala_14]

I serged all the edges, got the pockets in, and sewed all the seams. What's left: putting on a waistband, hemming, attaching to the bodice, and adding closures. I think I'm going to add a little button and loop to the overlap on the inside, just so I don't have to worry about the skirt flying open at the front. :p

Two things about the skirt that are a little less than ideal:

1. The actual skirt has one more gore than mine. I was looking at pictures yesterday and realized there is a centre back seam. This doesn't really bother me, but it's something that differs that I could have avoided.


2. The fabric, being a synthetic taffeta, has a lot more body than whatever the original skirt was made of (probably a thin silk with an underskirt, which can be seen in a scene where Margaery is walking around). Holding up the skirt to myself, it looks a bit more prom dressy than I would like. I don't think it'll be a big problem, especially once I get it attached to the bodice, but it makes me wish that I had found something else for the skirt. Oh well, it's not the end of the world.

Comments

[starlightmasque.livejournal.com]

I'll bring you a wrist corsage! ;)

I'm sure it is totally fine--- can't wait to see it!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

lol A corsage would be fitting if it was a golden rose! I think it'll be ok, just being picky today.

[nuranar.livejournal.com]

You could always try washing the taffeta and see what happens! I doubt it will make it any stiffer. :) Or maybe it's possible to slightly weight the hem, so it doesn't do the poof thing.

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Hmm... Smart ideas! Thanks!

[quincy134.livejournal.com]

I bet it will look great attached to the bodice, though!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

I think it will be fine. Although, I'm also going to investigate Gingers suggestion and look for something around the house that I can use to weigh down the hem. :)

[quincy134.livejournal.com]

Coins! Obviously cheaper denominations might be better. :)

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

I was thinking small metal buttons but coins would be good too! I could sew little pockets in the hem to hold them! Thanks!