Sewing Alert –click away now if you´d rather read a recipe. Why not try this one for a cold, rainy Saturday?!
So, the Vintage style dress is finished and I have to say I am really very pleased with the way it has turned out.
The pattern is Vogue V8789, view A.
I have also made a silk shawl with a hand rolled hem to go with it, to cover up my shoulders.
I tried out a few new techniques (well, new to me). A horsehair hem, hand stitched to finish it off. This adds a little body to the hem. I had bought a net petticoat to wear underneath but when it arrived I looked like a giant meringue so back it went into the wardrobe.
I sewed a satin bias binding in a contrast colour to the lining.
I hand stitched the bodice lining to the bodice. I really enjoy sewing by hand.
A grosgrain waist stay (I think that is what it is called) was hand stitched around the inside and this really adds shape to the waist when it is worn.
But…the weather has turned cold and damp. The wedding is next Saturday so I have started work on the other Vintage style dress I had planned to make as it has sleeves. It´s the Butterick 5556…hopefully I´ll have it finished this week and then depending on the weather I can decide which one I´ll wear.
Meanwhile, the dogs snooze in the not so sunny sun room while the rain comes down, and I´ll get on with my sewing.
And now, if you enjoyed seeing my Going to the Wedding Dress, why not check out my blogging pal Evie´s Actual Wedding Dress. What a very talented and beautiful bride!
Chica Andaluza 