Follow the pattern instructions!
This is the dress I would like to make, the variation with sleeves.
I’m looking a bit angry in this photo. Pay it no mind.
So the pattern calls for lt.wt crepe, lt wt pique, or lt wt linen.
I found a gorgeous purple silk chiffon that I want to use instead. can I use it and then use linen for the lining? Or will I regret going against the pattern instructions?
The skirt is bias cut and it’s not like chiffon has no drape… but sewing chiffon is still tricky for me and I have no idea about pairing something super drapey with something less so like linen.
I checked my closet and I have one dress in see through polyester chiffon that has a silky sort of lining. So the dress has no form at all. and I have one dress that has the same collar shape as this one with and it is made out of stretch cotton and it works fine.
So, in conclusion, I believe I will just try it out. I shall wake up Jack and go to the fabric store. I have a whole four day weekend coming up in which to sew this. And work on all my other commitments.
I think I have too much going on. When am I going to find time to make spats for upcoming holiday shows. I keep having horrid flashes of no one buying my spats. So far that hasn’t happened but it’s still nightmare fuel. I have some cute new designs I am going to do once I get around to getting the sewing done.
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September 2, 2009 at 3:30 pm
As for the dress, I have very little advice – I’ve had unusual successes and horrendous disasters when deviating from pattern directions. What I would do is cut yourself extra seam allowance for the chiffon and use a little something to stabilize the edges. Also, the linen could give it unexpected body – who knows? Throw the two over a kitchen chair and see how they look layered.
As for the rest, breathe. Cry. Have a glass of water. Breathe again. Repeat as needed.
January 24, 2010 at 5:26 pm
hi,
i found the pattern for sewing spats here, use them (after little changes) and just wanted to send you a pic, but i couldn’t find an email-adress, so look here: http://www.crabcards.de/?p=1296
greetings!