I got home from work this afternoon and got straight to work on my cocktail dress. I basted a sleeve in and then tried it on to see how it fit.
I'm definitely not a genius. I didn't think to factor in the heavy weight of the fabric (this stuff is the equivalent of rugby knit in terms of thickness and weight) and now the sleeve and shoulder is hanging down past my natural sleeve line. I also seem to have no ability in easing a sleeve in. Yuck.
I am so tempted to put an armhole facing in and call it sleeveless, but I think I have enough sleeveless dresses in my wardrobe as it is.
So it's back the drawing board. First steps will be to take out some of the armscye, raise the shoulders and the shoulder facings (so much for having sewn those in!) and take in the sides of the bodice.
I'm was hopeful I could finish tonight. Perhaps I should order takeaway instead of cooking dinner, and keep working.
Takeaway! Takeaway! Do it. Do it. Do it. (I really want to see the finished article.)
ReplyDelete2nd the takeaway option!!! I mean, really, it IS sewing we are talking about here....
ReplyDeleteAll power to you M, you can do it!!!
ReplyDeleteHow totally frustrating! You can do it Michelle... you can!!! I'm on the other side of the country sending you all my good sewing vibes.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realise it was this weekend - how exciting! You are a very clever sewer and make beautiful things. I am hoping to do some gardment sewing in the school holidays which are sooooooooon!
ReplyDeleteWell as someone who can only dream of being able to sew I think you are doing great. The colours are beautiful. Can't wait to see it finished :)
ReplyDeleteYour dress is looking great. I am with You on the black tie / 3 pm thing but you are handling it beautifully. As ever, I am loving reading your progress.
ReplyDeleteCarol