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Sabrina ([personal profile] mala_14) wrote2015-03-27 12:42 pm

Print polonaise skirt

I started sewing up the skirt for my Little House print polonaise outfit. I got the darts sewn and the front panel sewn to the 2 side gores. Not much progress really, but better than nothing.

I've been thinking about whether I should pleat or gather the back and how I'm going to do the collar on the polonaise and having massive indecision when suddenly today I realized all the answers were waiting for me on the internet! Right here: http://koshka-the-cat-antiques.blogspot.ca/2014/03/an-1880s-cotton-print-bustle-dress.html. Thanks [livejournal.com profile] koshka_the_cat! So I'll be gathering the back panel of the skirt. Katherine's awesome detailed post also brought to my attention that I didn't put in any pockets in my skirt. Silly me! I'll have to rip out some of the seam I sewed and add one, because one of the best bonuses of sewing ones own clothes is being able to put pockets into everything!

[identity profile] koshka-the-cat.livejournal.com 2015-03-27 06:31 pm (UTC)(link)

Woohoo! I am so glad it helped!!!

[identity profile] starlightmasque.livejournal.com 2015-03-27 08:47 pm (UTC)(link)
I need pocketses everywhere!

[identity profile] mala-14.livejournal.com 2015-03-28 12:12 am (UTC)(link)
Super helpful! There are so few resources for every day clothing like this.

[identity profile] mala-14.livejournal.com 2015-03-28 12:12 am (UTC)(link)
Yes! Definitely! Pocketses for all the hobbitses!