Here’s the progress over the weekend: Mumsie came up the mountain to help out with some beading. Pleating the skirt to the bodice. (The dress in the background was for Zip’s Homecoming last weekend. I threw that one into the sewing mix at the last minute–turned out ok!) Best of […]
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The bride has been measured. The muslin has been washed and straighted. The pattern has been adjusted, then traced onto the muslin. The original seam lines have all been stitch traced with dark thread. The bodice has been basted together. The bride has tried on the muslin bodice. The fitting […]
16 yards of 54″ wide ivory silk taffeta + 1 bathtub and 50 tea bags = A sweaty brow, a very clean bathroom, and gorgeous warm color on the silk! SUCCESS!!
Hand beading the lace. . . a labor of love!! This is the first of many!!! (I know, I’m an overachiever!)