Yes, I said I was going to make a jacket. No, I still haven't found that damned muslin. So on Monday of last week I grabbed my dress form that is closest to my current measurements and started draping a bustier. On Tuesday during lunch, I basted it and then tried it on and tried (hah!) to do some fitting on me. After 20 minutes of futility, I decided that I would wait until the class. I'm glad I did. I'll talk all about the process later, but here's the project in its almost current state:
The lace is a corded, beaded French lace. The underlay is silk duchesse satin. The backing of the underlay is muslin. So far the toughest part was actually cutting the lace. But it's coming together and will be a spectacular outfit for my next singing recital. Good thing I don't have a date yet. I need to get this baby (and the accompanying silk chiffon skirt) finished first. More later...
Happy sewing!
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So did you have a good time? What did you learn? Sorry I had to cancel on you...I was really looking forward to seeing you again!
Great to spend time sewing with you and the rest of the gang this weekend! Can't wait to see the finished product! Stay in touch!
Laura
Loved spending the week with you and the girls! Everyone: this picture doesn't do the lace justice, it's absolutely amazing in person! In case you were wondering, I'm still quilting...
Oh my goodness, your bustier is going to be gorgeous! Can't wait to see the finished product!!!
wow! I'm so impressed - this looks like real couture sewing - beautiful fabric.
Oh, that is going to be gorgeous! Beautiful color choices for you, too.
You are going to be GORGEOUS!!
I'm curious, are you taking a bustier class from Kenneth King. He used to teach that here in the Bay Area if I remember correctly and he is such a super teacher.
Looking spectacular!
OOOOOh I'm sooooooooo jealous!!!! I'm so glad that 'the calm after the pneumonia storm' was soooo wonderful! Sewing nirvana!!! Oh yeah, that bustier is TDF!!!!
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