It was no small feat getting this thing ready to muslin. There are 14 pattern pieces to trace and add seam allowances to! That is a lot!I cut a 44 from shoulder to waist, and graded out to the 46 at the hip. I had to add 1.25" of length to the bodice, which I did by slashing and spreading right above the waist band. Definitely check the length of the bodice if you are thinking about making this.
I did not use a zipper for my muslin. The bodice fit over my head with no problems, so I will not use a zipper for the real dress either.
For the real dress I plan to raise the neckline 1". It's really not bad as is, but since I plan to wear this to work, I figure it can't hurt to be a little more modest. Besides, the neckline is wide and I can see my bra at the corners, so raising the neckline will help take care of that little problem as well.
I might leave out the back vent. If I do, I will cut the skirt back and the back waistband on the fold. I could cut the back bodice on the fold as well, but there is some very subtle shaping to that back seamline, so I may just leave it.
I think I need to take in the waist ever so slightly, but I may wait and get the real dress basted together before I decide for sure.
I'm satisfied with the progress I've made this weekend- hopefully, I'll have a completed dress to show next weekend. The I can get back to my little mod dress for the Vintage Sewalong!
2 comments:
Congrats on your progress! Those are a lot of pattern pieces. Can't wait to see it finished.
This dress is on my sewing list too! I am soooo in love with this enough to trace those 14 pieces from the maze that the pattern sheets have become. Can't wait to see this one made up on you!
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