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Title: Satin and velvet gown how go from draping to sewing
Post by: Goth Gardiner on November 16, 2018, 08:46:25 AM

Hello,

I have been draping and tweaking this for weeks.  It is the skirt overlay for a satin dress.

My question is; having got to this stage how do I remove it from the dressform without it all falling apart.  I think i need to tack it all to a piece of gross grain ribon perhaps?

Title: Re: Satin and velvet gown how go from draping to sewing
Post by: Iminei on November 16, 2018, 08:59:10 AM

Methinks we need to call on the Fairy !!! @DementedFairy

Title: Re: Satin and velvet gown how go from draping to sewing
Post by: Samantha on November 16, 2018, 09:42:11 AM

No idea but it is beautiful!

Title: Re: Satin and velvet gown how go from draping to sewing
Post by: BrendaP on November 16, 2018, 09:48:17 AM

If the skirt is all hanging from the waist it will need grosgrain ribbon inside or a waistband to hold it together in wear.  I think I would securely tack ribbon to the outside to get it off the dress form.

It looks lovely - is it for a special Christmas event?

Title: Re: Satin and velvet gown how go from draping to sewing
Post by: Greybird on November 16, 2018, 10:31:13 AM

How lovely! I think BrendaP's idea will work well. I do hope we're going to see a picture of it on in die course.

Title: Re: Satin and velvet gown how go from draping to sewing
Post by: toileandtrouble on November 16, 2018, 13:09:55 PM

Oh, I'd love to swish about in that!

Title: Re: Satin and velvet gown how go from draping to sewing
Post by: Ohsewsimple on November 16, 2018, 14:22:55 PM

That looks lovely GG. I agree with BrendaP.  I assume you have an opening planned somewhere?? :)

Title: Re: Satin and velvet gown how go from draping to sewing
Post by: DementedFairy on November 16, 2018, 18:06:41 PM

Delicious!  No clue [I don't do draping] but the ribbon suggestion sounds the way to go