After a year plus of just plain procrastinating my maxi dress that I mentioned
way back here is nearly done! To be honest, this project has taken so long because it was really intimidating.
My first hurdle was the bodice. I got the top portion done no problem but when it came time to attach the band I could not get it to lay right. So I stopped and put it away, thinking I would come back to it with fresh eyes a little later. Yeah, um...so a year and some change is still qualified as
later right?
Well this past spring I pulled it out again, hoping I could get it done in time for summer but that didn't happen. But the good news, I got over the first hurdle! :) But after that was another set back and it wasn't until just recently that I pulled it out again to fix my mistakes and get it to the point it's at now.
Take a look. :)
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| The dress nearly complete - just need to hem the bottom and add the zipper |
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| See that little pointy part on the band? That was the first hurdle |
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| I did french seams on both the outer and lining fabric - no raw edges! |
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| French seams just look so much prettier - it's my new favorite way to finish seams |
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| Didn't want raw edges so made my own bias tape for the seam where the bodice attaches to the skirt |
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| All that is left is the zipper -- my next hurdle! |
I think I figured out how to get the zipper in there but it's being a big pain. The original pattern didn't call for a lining for the skirt (only the bodice) but because the outer fabric is slightly see-through for me I added a lining in a cream, unbleached muslin. Only downside is that it's another piece of fabric I gotta sew to the zipper and it makes the dress overall a bit heavier than I envisioned. But I'm hoping that when I hem up the lining to above the knee it won't be as heavy as it is now. Also, when I started this dress last year I was 15 pounds heavier. So now I have to take in the bodice to fit me again. But that's another hurdle that's intimidating me so I may just give up and let someone else do that part. haha We'll see, my mom has a seamstress friend that may be able to help me navigate alterations. I'll keep you posted with the final result!
