Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Bridesmaid dress: V.2 finished





This is version 2- I managed to overfit Version 1 plus I ended up hating it so much I never finished lining it or hemming it!

Some quick dress details;

Bodice from Simplicity 4070
Sleeves from Vogue 8943
Skirt is just the width of fabric gathered.
Rigelene boning in the back and front seams.

Adjustments;

Size 18
1" FBA
1" Back width
1" bicep adjustment

Fabric;
Lace from Clear It in Melbourne
Chiffon and Lining from Lincraft

The dress was constructed from directions in Bridal Couture - there is a muslin underlining which is overlayed with the lining then the chiffon - my lace has a purple undertone that I couldn't match with plain chiffon but with the purple lining layered underneath it matches pretty well.



I catch-stitched down all the seams and fell stitched in the lining. First time I've used prick stitching instead of understitching and I'm really happy with it.




I added bra strap holders.



All in all I'm pretty happy with the fit. I do need to do some more tweaking - the back lace section is a bit loose, I should have interfaced or stay stitched it before I started sewing. I have some crumpling in the back waistband also, so it needs to be moved slightly higher and have a sturdier interfacing in it. The fit around the armholes needs to be refined too, I have a bit of excess at the front. But its definitely wearable and I like the shape on me

16 comments:

  1. Ohh, very pretty! I love the colour on you and I think the style is so flattering on you.

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  2. This dress is seriously awesome! Loved seeing the insides of this garment;it looks so well made!

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  3. A very nice dress, you look lovely.

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  4. A very nice dress, you look lovely.

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  5. Beautiful dress! You look lovely & have done a great job!
    Bonnie @ sewplus.blogspot.com

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  6. What a beautiful dress! It looks lovely on you! Great job!!

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  7. That dress is so wonderful - and the colour is fantastic! Serious dress envy at this end!

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  8. Very very pretty and a fabulous fit. You look awesome in this lovely dress!

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  9. that is gorgeous, everything about it, color, fabric etc. you look fantastic and I think the fit is perfect.

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  10. Super gorgeous and excellent work as usual!

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  11. This is so beautiful! I really love the color, and your finishing techniques are great. Well done!

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  12. It looks so good! I love the detailed 'guts' photos - your finishing looks so good. Is this the finished version?

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    1. Nope, I have one more practise dress planned and then will start on the finished version (which is pink.......on god I never wear pink, lol).

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  13. I love your dress, it is gorgeous! It shows all advantages of the body and it is really girlish. Great job!

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