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Florals Rule contest - 1.05.-31.05.2019

indigotiger

Re: Florals Rule contest - 1.05.-31.05.2019
« Reply #60 on: May 23, 2019, 05:48:51 AM »
Brenda - perhaps you could sew a pin back to the bow, and use it like a brooch, adding it to the dress when you wanted it, and if you were wearing the dress with a scarf or necklace, you could remove the bow?
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I went looking for my blue floral fabric and when I found it, lo and behold, I had already cut out the pattern pieces for a blouse, but never sewn it together! Whoo hoo!! After double checking the rules to make sure that a pre-cut-out fabric was okay to use, I now think that I might actually be able to complete a new blouse by the end of May...
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Efemera

Re: Florals Rule contest - 1.05.-31.05.2019
« Reply #61 on: May 25, 2019, 14:16:51 PM »
Working on this....not glamorous but practical.... can you see me flouncing around the caravan site in this!...just call me Margo

Efemera

Re: Florals Rule contest - 1.05.-31.05.2019
« Reply #62 on: May 25, 2019, 17:28:22 PM »
This is my second entry for the Floral contest.

The pattern is Vogue 9232.
That fabric is vintage towelling.
A robe for the caravan... showering and drying is a pain in the shower block.
I shortened the bodice through the armsyce about an inch, did the matching alteration to the sleeve.
I used an open ended zip because I didn’t want to step in it or put it over my head.
I lengthened the short version by 4 inches.

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annieeg

Re: Florals Rule contest - 1.05.-31.05.2019
« Reply #63 on: May 25, 2019, 17:31:22 PM »
its charming! :loveit:

snoozi soozi

Re: Florals Rule contest - 1.05.-31.05.2019
« Reply #64 on: May 25, 2019, 17:38:03 PM »
It looks wonderful I bet you can't wait to unleash it on everyone  :loveit:
Let it sew, let it sew, let it sew

Efemera

Re: Florals Rule contest - 1.05.-31.05.2019
« Reply #65 on: May 25, 2019, 19:00:04 PM »
Well I won’t get lost!...

Acorn

Re: Florals Rule contest - 1.05.-31.05.2019
« Reply #66 on: May 25, 2019, 21:49:02 PM »
That's lovely - you'll be a very happy sight!   0_0
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Lachica

Re: Florals Rule contest - 1.05.-31.05.2019
« Reply #67 on: May 26, 2019, 08:44:08 AM »
Late as usual. This fabric was bought last year from TTC online. It has a lovely drape, is not quite see through but I think will need a lining. There's not enough to use any of the patterns I like but  it's been draped on Dolly for so long that I thought - yes! I can drape it on Dolly, tack & try on! So yesterday I took a deep breath and started.
Mary
2020 stash: not gonna count, not gonna feel guilty.

Lachica

Re: Florals Rule contest - 1.05.-31.05.2019
« Reply #68 on: May 28, 2019, 22:05:41 PM »
Lachica's Entry
For a wedding on 9 June

Pattern used: none, first attempt at draping on the dress form

A short description on how you made it/problems overcome/etc:
This was definitely an a***e about face construction method! The fabric (heavy Georgette from TTC) has a lovely drape. There was only just over a metre at 150 wide as it was a remnant. I didn't want a lot of seams as not enough fabric to pattern match. I'd held it up on myself & liked the cowl neck effect. I pinned it onto Dolly with the bottom of the fabric just below knee level (except Dolly doesn't have knees, more of this later) & fiddled with the neck drape until I liked what I saw, then pinned the drape in place.     [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]   Pattern placement: I moved the fabric to avoid a large flower on each boob. To get an asymmetric drape I made 5 pleats on one side from the waist up to underbust. The cowl was wrong side out at this point, there was one side seam as the fabric was wrapped round Dolly, but she doesn't have arms and I have 2.   [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  I tried it on and DH helpfully pointed out that my right arm was trapped inside. Also, the pleated fabric across my tummy was most unflattering. Removed pleats, stitched side seam.

Deep breath, cut off the top cowl fabric & joined it back on with right side to wrong side so cowl now had right side out. Also cut a slit to allow the trapped arm out. Rolled hems on armhole edges. It looked like a sack on Dolly. Pinched out a bust dart in the seam side, tacked. Pinched out 2 vertical front darts, tacked. Pinned shoulders, tried on. Tummy much better, would be better if I lost a stone >< made the darts a bit bigger, stitched. Each time it went on Dolly or on me, the cowl fell differently, so I hand stitched pleats on the shoulders along with a piece of ribbon with popper to attach to bra straps.   [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  This stabilised it, should have done this sooner. Finally hemmed tonight, it's a bit above my knees (because Dolly doesn't have any). I also made a waist slip to avoid static/knicker view.   [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  
 
 
 
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Mary
2020 stash: not gonna count, not gonna feel guilty.

Greybird

Re: Florals Rule contest - 1.05.-31.05.2019
« Reply #69 on: May 28, 2019, 22:36:48 PM »
Very nice. Particularly like the cowl and the fabric is lovely.

BrendaP

Re: Florals Rule contest - 1.05.-31.05.2019
« Reply #70 on: May 28, 2019, 22:58:49 PM »
That's lovely, and for your first attempt at draping it brilliant.  Well done 0_0
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
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Manuela

Re: Florals Rule contest - 1.05.-31.05.2019
« Reply #71 on: May 29, 2019, 00:03:22 AM »
@Lachica, could you please go to your attachment and then click ‘insert attachment’ - that way the photos are embedded in the text and most probably will be the right way around.
Great looking dress, love your idea of draping it  :loveit:

ETA: Sorry, by trying to help, I embedded one of them, but somehow actually deleted 2 - could you please upload them again.
« Last Edit: May 29, 2019, 00:07:29 AM by Manuela »

Morzel

Re: Florals Rule contest - 1.05.-31.05.2019
« Reply #72 on: May 29, 2019, 04:37:59 AM »
@Lachica , that dress is great! And you draoed it, by yourselve! I am impressed. Deeply impressed and in awe.
Eva

Lachica

Re: Florals Rule contest - 1.05.-31.05.2019
« Reply #73 on: May 29, 2019, 09:14:56 AM »
Thanks @Manuela. Unfortunately I'm not able to embed images in text, never have been able to, I think it may be an Android thing. When I click the 'edit' button I can add text but not do anything with the photos. I'm using Android 9 on a Nokia phone.
Mary
2020 stash: not gonna count, not gonna feel guilty.

Manuela

Re: Florals Rule contest - 1.05.-31.05.2019
« Reply #74 on: May 29, 2019, 10:56:31 AM »
Thanks @Manuela. Unfortunately I'm not able to embed images in text, never have been able to, I think it may be an Android thing. When I click the 'edit' button I can add text but not do anything with the photos. I'm using Android 9 on a Nokia phone.

No problem, I managed to embed two of them. However, I also accidentally deleted two  :o could you please re-upload the missing ones @Lachica