Moving right along

[mala_14]

The train is finished enough that I'm crossing it off the list. It could use a little loop thingie to put around my wrist, but it's not really necessary. (The hem weights were a good addition and worth the extra time.) So I'm counting it as done! I wanted to have the bodice cut out today but, as I was laying out my pattern pieces (with their new ballgown neckline), I realized I didn't have enough sateen, which is what I'm using as the lining. I had to do some creative cutting. This involved cutting the strap separate from the front piece and cutting the front piece on the widthwise grain instead of lengthwise. I hope this doesn't make anything wonky. The silk outer layer front will be cut out with the strap in one piece on the lengthwise grain. I'll cut the silk out tomorrow and get it sewn together then a preliminary try-on for fine-tuning.

I'm going away for the weekend on a short road trip. I figure this will be the opportune time to overcast all the seam allowances and get the eyelets done. Productivity is time management, right?

Comments

[ashamanja-babu.livejournal.com]

Creative cutting is the best. I doubt the cross grain direction will matter much, unless your fabric has a significant cross grain stretch.

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Makes me think of all the piecing on 18th century things. Good to know! Thanks!

[starlightmasque.livejournal.com]

*can't hardly wait to see!*

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Maybe pictures today? Once I get the bodice together, I'm going to need to try everything on. Might as well document it!