Saturday, March 5, 2011

Givenchy Finished !


Finally.
Multiple diversions (read other sewing projects) before completion.
Things I did/learned along the way.

* Vintage patterns are for very skinny waists. Always make a muslin. I did muslin the bodice. Thank goodness. This pattern would have been up under my bust. I lengthened the bodice.

* I used a cotton/poly and lined/underlined with silk organza for some body. It was the right amount of poofy. The bodice I underlined with charmeuse. The pattern called for facings. Facings are a nightmare! I would line before face. Just a personal taste.





*The pattern required a satin ribbon for the waist. I thought this would be too prissy (me who loves ruffles) and thought the same fabric sash would be be understated. I cut it on the bias.

* I love the wide neck. Some clavicle is good. I think in a silk dupioni or satin duchesse in a solid color, this dress would be really pretty.

* I enjoyed the Sewalong. It was perfect for January and just the right amount of kick needed to get the job done!

                                                            Happy Sewing All!

9 comments:

  1. Joanne
    It is LOVELY! ANd so ... YOU! Would love to see it on you! Which reminds me ----- when are we all going to get together? DC is always a great place to visit!!!

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  2. Love it! So pretty - you did a wonderful job!

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  3. Lovely! Brilliant idea to use silk organza. I can see wearing this dress a lot. Makes me want to use my fabric. Nice job and love the snowy backdrop....

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  4. I think it looks better than the envelope picture!

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  5. So beautiful, I love everything!

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  6. Love it! Job well done, Joanne! And thanks again for thinking this Sew Along up, it was so much fun!!!

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