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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 -- Beverly ---to reply, delete no spam and .invalid--- |
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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 -- Beverly ---to reply, delete no spam and .invalid--- 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! -- 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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"BEI Design" wrote in message news:2dJic.27175$aQ6.1544380@attbi_s51... If you've been there before, just skip over the first three pages. http://home.comcast.net/~beidesign/wsb/index.html Beverly to reply, delete no spam and .invalid--- It's like a course for sewing profs, Beverly, I like your slideshow! Nice work and the dress also. Suzan from Amsterdam |
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"BEI Design" wrote in message news:2dJic.27175$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 -- Beverly ---to reply, delete no spam and .invalid--- 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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"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 -- Beverly ---to reply, delete no spam and .invalid--- 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 -- --- "Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of time and just annoys the pig." |
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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. -- Beverly ---to reply, delete no spam and .invalid--- |
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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.... -- Beverly E. Ickes aka BEI Designs http://home.comcast.net/~beidesign/wsb/index.html throw out the "no spam" and ".invalid" to reply |
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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! -- Beverly ---to reply, delete no spam and .invalid--- |
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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, -- Beverly ---to reply, delete no spam and .invalid--- |
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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! -- 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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