Julia's Sewing Blog

In which I make some clothes, expound on the virtues of the flat fell seam finish, and proclaim "you CAN sew your own clothes, and even wear them in public".

Friday, May 29, 2009

Prom dress continues

I was glad I made that draping piece "#9" larger - it would have been a disaster if I'd cut it according to the pattern piece....

Monday, May 18, 2009

Prom dress II

Oy, this dress IS a lot of work! After I had cut out the dress, I went to buy interfacing. The pattern calls for "hair canvas" ...

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

The next prom dress

My niece came over to get the dress and she tried it on and I think you'll agree - so cute! Her, not the dress. Well okay, the dress t...

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Prom dress finished!

I'm done! And it all came together smoothly, much to my relief. Not that I expected trouble but when you are sewing for someone else, ...

Prom dress almost finished

Into the home stretch! First, I had to adjust the back, where I had added an inch extra width "just in case". Not only did I not ...

Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Prom dress continues

Nobody panic! That's the lining attached to the bodice! I wanted to be sure that the whole thing fit, as the lining is narrow in order ...

Monday, May 04, 2009

Prom dress progresses

Despite my lack of blogging (and responding to comments), I am here working away! To update the boob thing, I have only got three more radi...

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