Polonaise progress

[mala_14]

I have all the big pieces together now. It just needs ironing before putting together the sleeves and adding them. Then it will be all the smaller, fiddly bits, like collar, cuffs, buttons, buttonholes, hems, and ties for bustling.

There's also seam finishing. I'm not sure I even want to bother, but if I did, it'd be whipstitching all the seam allowances like in koshka_the_cat's antique cotton bustle dress. What do you think, friends: is it worth spending the time doing the hand work to neaten up the seam allowances, or should I just leave them so I can get on to sewing other things?

Comments

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

I really enjoy hearing what other people do. It brings so much more experience to the table. It's so true that I can always go back and finish the seams later. Right now it's more important to get the darn thing wearable! Thanks!