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Old April 25th 04, 07:50 AM
BEI Design
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If you've been there before, just skip over the first three pages. I
was working this week on the maid-of-honor dress, and made a little
progress. And with the new camera, I don't have to wait for
developing. A few of them are kind of fuzzy, I'll get better, I
promise.

http://home.comcast.net/~beidesign/wsb/index.html

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Old April 25th 04, 09:21 AM
Kate Dicey
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BEI Design wrote:

If you've been there before, just skip over the first three pages. I
was working this week on the maid-of-honor dress, and made a little
progress. And with the new camera, I don't have to wait for
developing. A few of them are kind of fuzzy, I'll get better, I
promise.

http://home.comcast.net/~beidesign/wsb/index.html

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You HAVE been busy!

I tend NOT to serge the edges as you did with that bodice lining, as I
find that it can lead to the sewn edges showing through on the outside
as a ridge either side of the seam. I interline the fashion fabric
rather than the lining for the same reason, and hand baste the pieces
together as well. Then I can pull out the basting once the garment
pieces are seamed. Makes things a little harder to handle, and the work
slower, but I like the finish I get. Once it's all lined and finished,
ravelling edges are not a problem. We all have out different preferred
methods, and I'm a great believer in doing what works best for us!

It's all going to look fantastic when it's done! I like the changed
neckline... Hm... Wonder where I've seen pattern alterations like that
before! And the pictures are coming along just fine!
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Old April 25th 04, 10:14 AM
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"BEI Design" wrote in message
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If you've been there before, just skip over the first three pages.


http://home.comcast.net/~beidesign/wsb/index.html
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It's like a course for sewing profs, Beverly, I like your slideshow! Nice
work and the dress also.
Suzan from Amsterdam

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Old April 25th 04, 10:25 AM
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"BEI Design" wrote in message
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If you've been there before, just skip over the first three pages. I
was working this week on the maid-of-honor dress, and made a little
progress. And with the new camera, I don't have to wait for
developing. A few of them are kind of fuzzy, I'll get better, I
promise.

http://home.comcast.net/~beidesign/wsb/index.html

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Wow Beverly,
What a great job. I love the wedding dress! It must be hard, being
emotinally involved as well. Are you also arranging the wedding?
I know my mom was a nervous wreck before my wedding. But, we were in
Norway, she was in Miami and the wedding was outside of Tallahassee (just 8
hrs away by car). So I made my dress.

Keep the pictures coming. I can't wait to see the dress finished.

Kirsten Sollie



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Old April 25th 04, 07:03 PM
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"BEI Design" wrote in message
news:2dJic.27175$aQ6.1544380@attbi_s51...
If you've been there before, just skip over the first three pages. I
was working this week on the maid-of-honor dress, and made a little
progress. And with the new camera, I don't have to wait for
developing. A few of them are kind of fuzzy, I'll get better, I
promise.

http://home.comcast.net/~beidesign/wsb/index.html

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Beautiful work! Gosh, one might think you've sewn a few dresses before this
one.... lol ducking I really like that bodice. It's going to be
gorgeous when it's all done!! And that print fabric will make a great dress
for your granddaughter. Very cheerful stuff!!

I'm working this weekend too. Working on the spring formal dress for my
niece. You may have heard me cussing at the underlining yesterday.... lol
It's a princess seamed halter top for the bodice. I had a you-know-what of
a time getting the underlining to lay in right. Some days are just like
that. I finally beat it into submission! I'm having to build this one
like a tank though. She's quite busty and wants it to Stay Put as well as
provide some support. Going to put boning in today. (Keep your fingers
crossed!! lol)

Great work on the pictures as well as the dress. Thank you so much for
posting them.

Sharon

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Old April 25th 04, 07:09 PM
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Kate Dicey wrote:

You HAVE been busy!


Indeed! :-)

I tend NOT to serge the edges as you did with that bodice lining,
as I find that it can lead to the sewn edges showing through on the
outside as a ridge either side of the seam. I interline the
fashion fabric rather than the lining for the same reason, and hand
baste the pieces together as well. Then I can pull out the basting
once the garment pieces are seamed. Makes things a little harder
to handle, and the work slower, but I like the finish I get. Once
it's all lined and finished, ravelling edges are not a problem.


I usually apply the underling to the fashion fabric as well, but in
this case my decision was determined by the weight of the lining
fabric (very light) and the desire of the MOH to have boning in the
bodice to keep things smooth. The rayon will be very nice next to the
skin, and the organza underling should make it strong enough to handle
the strain of the closer fit. I decided I would rather make the
lining stronger, and just a smidge _smaller_ than the fashion fabric,
so that I can put the boning in the lining, and take the stress off
the fashion fabric. Also, I ran test a seam on the purple Duchesse
satin, sewing 14 stitches per inch, and then _pulling_ really hard on
the stitches. Nary a slip. :-)

And I agree, too, that it isn't usually necessary to serge bodice
seams for a lined bodice, (DD's wedding gown bodice seams will all
remain pinked) but I was a little worried about the stress on those
lining seams once the boning was in place since the fit will be quite
snug.

We
all have out different preferred methods, and I'm a great believer
in doing what works best for us!


Ah, yes! I have _preferred methods_, but sometimes particular
situations require flexibility.

It's all going to look fantastic when it's done! I like the changed
neckline... Hm... Wonder where I've seen pattern alterations like
that before! And the pictures are coming along just fine!


Yes, Kate, I did see the alterations you made to the pink bridesmaids
dress patterns. :-)

I also decided (in consultation with the MOH) to make the hemline
follow the same diagonal as the neckline, I think anything off the
strict horizontal is more flattering for plus-sized women.

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Old April 25th 04, 07:09 PM
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Pampeliska wrote:

It's like a course for sewing profs, Beverly, I like your
slideshow! Nice work and the dress also.
Suzan from Amsterdam


Thanks, Suzan! More later....

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Old April 25th 04, 07:17 PM
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Kirsten H. Sollie wrote:

Wow Beverly,
What a great job. I love the wedding dress! It must be hard,
being emotinally involved as well. Are you also arranging the
wedding? I know my mom was a nervous wreck before my wedding.


Thanks, Kirsten. :-)
Yes, I am also helping DD with _all_ the arrangements. In fact, I
have to go out today to give final approval for the second printing of
the invitations and other stationary, as there were problems with the
first batch. Fortunately, we gave ourselves plenty of lead time. I'm
also working with her on the dinner menu, photographer, music, etc.,
etc., etc....

But, we were in Norway, she was in Miami and the wedding was
outside of Tallahassee (just 8 hrs away by car). So I made my dress.


We live just a few miles from each other. The bridegroom lives in
Springfield, an hour and a half up the valley, and she goes there
every-other weekend. She works swing shift, so we get lots done
earlier in the day on weekdays.

Keep the pictures coming. I can't wait to see the dress finished.


You and me, both!

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Old April 25th 04, 07:44 PM
BEI Design
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mamahays wrote:

Beautiful work! Gosh, one might think you've sewn a few dresses
before this one.... lol ducking I really like that bodice.
It's going to be gorgeous when it's all done!! And that print
fabric will make a great dress for your granddaughter. Very
cheerful stuff!!


Well, in reality, I _have_ sewn just a few dresses in my time. VBG
I do think the MOH dress will be lovely. This is a gal who _doesn't
own a dress_ ! She is so pleased with the style, and loves the
bustier I bought her. The pink print is really cute, and has
periwinkle glitter on some of the flowers. I just couldn't leave it
in the store, and it was really cheap.

I'm working this weekend too. Working on the spring formal dress
for my niece. You may have heard me cussing at the underlining
yesterday.... lol It's a princess seamed halter top for the
bodice. I had a you-know-what of a time getting the underlining to
lay in right. Some days are just like that. I finally beat it
into submission! I'm having to build this one like a tank
though. She's quite busty and wants it to Stay Put as well as
provide some support. Going to put boning in today. (Keep your
fingers crossed!! lol)


Luck! I hope to have the MOH here soon for a fitting of the lining
before I add the boning. I really like the Ridgelene boning I found,
it can be sewn right onto the seams. I considered spiral steel, but
none of the gals wanted it.

Great work on the pictures as well as the dress. Thank you so much
for posting them.


My pleasure, more later,

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Old April 26th 04, 12:38 AM
Kate Dicey
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BEI Design wrote:

Kate Dicey wrote:

You HAVE been busy!


Indeed! :-)

I tend NOT to serge the edges as you did with that bodice lining,
as I find that it can lead to the sewn edges showing through on the
outside as a ridge either side of the seam. I interline the
fashion fabric rather than the lining for the same reason, and hand
baste the pieces together as well. Then I can pull out the basting
once the garment pieces are seamed. Makes things a little harder
to handle, and the work slower, but I like the finish I get. Once
it's all lined and finished, ravelling edges are not a problem.


I usually apply the underling to the fashion fabric as well, but in
this case my decision was determined by the weight of the lining
fabric (very light) and the desire of the MOH to have boning in the
bodice to keep things smooth. The rayon will be very nice next to the
skin, and the organza underling should make it strong enough to handle
the strain of the closer fit. I decided I would rather make the
lining stronger, and just a smidge _smaller_ than the fashion fabric,
so that I can put the boning in the lining, and take the stress off
the fashion fabric. Also, I ran test a seam on the purple Duchesse
satin, sewing 14 stitches per inch, and then _pulling_ really hard on
the stitches. Nary a slip. :-)


It's good to see a properly tested and explained reason: those less
experienced might wonder why serging was not always a good idea, or why
one was not following the classic method. Pragmatism rules!

And I agree, too, that it isn't usually necessary to serge bodice
seams for a lined bodice, (DD's wedding gown bodice seams will all
remain pinked) but I was a little worried about the stress on those
lining seams once the boning was in place since the fit will be quite
snug.


It can be a toss up as to what the best method is, at times!

We
all have out different preferred methods, and I'm a great believer
in doing what works best for us!


Ah, yes! I have _preferred methods_, but sometimes particular
situations require flexibility.

It's all going to look fantastic when it's done! I like the changed
neckline... Hm... Wonder where I've seen pattern alterations like
that before! And the pictures are coming along just fine!


Yes, Kate, I did see the alterations you made to the pink bridesmaids
dress patterns. :-)

I also decided (in consultation with the MOH) to make the hemline
follow the same diagonal as the neckline, I think anything off the
strict horizontal is more flattering for plus-sized women.


Ha! Don't I know it! It's horrifying how many people just don't see it
when you explain...

I'm keeping some spare fingers crossed that it's all plain sailing from
here on in!
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Kate XXXXXX
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
 




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