First, I'd like to say that my form and I don't share the same bust size, and I did not pull out the strapless for the photo. To tired. I'm pretty much finished with the front piece. At the bust line there are 3 pleats that are stitched closed until the high waist line. My plan is to edge stitch the pleats so they hold a crisp line, but still add a little movement. You can see my pins still holding them in place.
I added non-symmetric horizontal and vertical bust darts. They aren't symmetric because of the diagonal pleats at the bustline but they work.
This is the lower front portion of the dress.
So my goal with this fabric was to attempt to distort the lines with pleats and darts. I've mostly achieved that in the front, but the back panel...with the curves and all...I have more work to do, as I don't want 2 stereotypical back darts. My idea of diagonal darts, does pose an interesting situation of bias-ness that's not usually encountered.
I started this project wanting a jumpstart back into sewing, and it's done the trick! For those of you wondering. I've used no books for the drape/draft of this project. That may be very obvi to some! Just an idea and my experience. It's an unknown adventure, without a pretty picture to guide me, I'm making it work as I go!
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I admire your gumption (is that a word?) to do this totally on your own! I love the fabric and will be interested to see the final dress.
ReplyDeleteWow, you like a challenge. It seems to me without a book or picture, you are doing great! I can't wait to see the finished product. I am staying tuned in.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mushywear and Linda! Yes, I'm trying to push my own limits. Of course I'm hoping it works out, but I don't know that yet! Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteYour design is looking very cool. Recently I have been thinking that I rely on patterns too much and should push myself to experiment and play. Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristen! I completely agree! And have been feeling the same way! You'd think I would have learned so much more after all those patterns. It is really fun and risky designing as you go. Glad that you stopped by!
ReplyDeleteThat is definitely a creative move and admire that... I on the otherhand like Kristin rely on patterns too much, but hope to venture outside my safety net. Love the print of the dress and looking forward to your final pic.
ReplyDeleteHi Shelia, thanks for commenting! I hope you do take the time and explore outside the safe zone. I know that I have enough fabric to take a chance on!
ReplyDeleteI like where your dress is heading--it's very very you!! Hats off to you for doing this on your own. I keep thinking I should be able to make my own cowl neck shirt because some of the ones I've made from patterns wind up pointing as a V waaaayyy too low by the end of the day, no matter how I start off with the drape. Will have to try that but vacay is near!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great way to break up the line of the fabric, so whether it is "right" or not, I'd consider it a success! I'm interested to see what you come up with for the back.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kyle! I hope that you keep trying with the cowl neck shirt! Maybe some lightweight fusible will do the trick! Enjoy the vacay!
ReplyDeleteTheseamery, well thanks! The back is quite interesting! Thanks for commenting!