Almost finished

[mala_14]

I got the jacket all together with the collar and everything. I think I made the collar a bit too stiff, but it's ok. All that's left is hemming the sleeves and adding the closures. Tomorrow I am going to get back to my Tyrell costume so I can finish that off. I need to make the shoulder pieces. For this I need to:

1. make the pattern


2. dye the fabric


3. cut out the pieces: lining and velveteen


4. interface the lining


5. sew pieces together


6. sew to bodice

Not too bad and I'm pretty sure I can get it done by Friday. *fingers crossed*

My next project is going to be some Victorian/bustle stuff. I should really finish my Regency stays, but I'm feeling meh about them at the moment and I just bought a bunch of buttons for Victorian bodices (see here and here). Best case scenario, I can make all the underpinnings before the end of the year. This includes: corset, chemise, ruffled petticoat, and plain petticoat. I conveniently already have a bustle pad, so that's good. And getting back to corset making should be fun. I think I'm going to try using all spiral boning, a la the_aristocat. I find that the flat steels at CB are usually uncomfortable and twist a bit, probably because I have a swayback. Thoughts?

Comments

[quincy134.livejournal.com]

Keep going! You can finish!!

I often find I don't need boning to be quite as thick and stiff as I initially think it should be.

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks Gloria!

Good point! I've begun to notice that too and my research around the internet often seems to say the same.