I finished sewing my dress that I made out of Italian Silk....finally! It is true what most seamstresses say about sewing with silk, it is a difficult material to work with. This was one of the hardest projects for me to sew even with the easiest pattern. I chose a New Look easy pattern because of the style.
So details...the bad....the hem was the most difficult part me....I am going to unpick this & try again. The material kept slipping as I was sewing even though I was sewing so slow. Sewing around the sleeves also gave me a little trouble.
The good.....the zipper went in smoothly, but that was because remember.... I sewed a muslin for this dress! Thanks Vintage Sew Along 2011 for advising to always make a muslin first! O.K so it is not perfect but no problems!
The skirt vent was easier for me this time...Yeah Me!
I sewed another waist tie as the blush chiffon seemed to blend into the dress.
I like this tangerine one better and was really the style I was going for. So silk dress is done...I have sewn with dupioni silk many times & never had issues like I had with this silk. I do love the feel of this dress and the drape. I will be using this fabric again but to maybe sew a top..... to gain more experience.
Hope you have a Fabulous weekend!
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"I have been asked to start a fashion & style blog & I have been invited to share my designs at a fashion/jewelry show in June!"
that's all big exciting news! can't wait, so happy for you! Dress looks great, congrats on finding the patience it took!
Your dress is really beautiful. Congratulations on successfully sewing with silk. And congrats on the new opportunities that have opened up for you. I wish you continued success.
The dress looks great! It was worth the trouble!
It's beautiful! I've always wanted to be great with a sewing machine, I'm just NOT! Thanks for coming by Sassy Sites and linking up. Have a wonderful weekend! :)
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Marni
Beautiful dress - very impressive. I am hoping to make a dress for myself some time this summer... But I am kind of nervous to take on that large of a project. Making it fit is what scares me most.
Hi again! Fot the ring pincushion you can use paper covered in fabric, after all it's at the base of all these amazing thimbles http://www.burdastyle.com/profiles/fuccosim/my_studio . Or some heavy interface! Good luck with you project and have an awesome happy Easter!
Hugs,
Magda
Wow! You could be submitted to a contest for new designers to this model, it's is just GREAT !!!!! The weight of the fabric about you is angelic and waist band in contrast is great.
Congratulations on the news of your project.
A beautiful dress. It iss worth the effort and time spent:-)
That dress is so beautiful, and you look so beautiful in it. Stunning! Love the shoes and did I tell you, I love your bigger pictures.
Congrats on the fashion blog! I love this dress with the bright scarf! And it is so nice in silk, good for you for sticking to it! thanks for linking this up to Fantastic Friday!
Your efforts have paid off quite well; you look wonderful in your new dress!!
Love it! So classy! New follower!
~K
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