So it seems my 1950's Dream Angel dress was postponed before I could even get started. We have been on the job search now for a couple of months with some (though not concrete) success. Lots of interviews, but no offers.
We are in a period of transition, trying to figure out if we're going to keep living in the house or sell it and move over to my parents' (empty) place. So that means that my sewing room is being packed and transferred to storage until further notice. I did get a few pictures of the muslin mock-up for the bodice, but the drape was giving me fits and the next step was to re-cut it. Here are a couple of photos to show the beginning stages:
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| Basic strapless sweetheart bodice with Princess seams |
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| Flattering low-cut back |
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| Right back drape before left side is added |
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| Right front drape before left side is added |
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| This bodice will have a period-appropriate invisible side zip |
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| Pinned drape that doesn't meet for zip closure |
As you can see, I've got some issues with the drape. It's too bulky all around. My next step is to re-cut it while keeping the basic bodice (which fits the dressform beautifully). The under-bodice will be lightly boned to help it keep it's shape (and not fall down!) as well as have some type of millinery wire along the top of the bustline, also to help keep it in that wonderful sweetheart shape.
I thought to myself before that perhaps I would work on some smaller projects in the meantime, such as Victorian handbags or something that would be easy to cut and put together, but OH YEAH, my sewing table is in storage. Also, my cutting table. Also, my sewing machine.
Something definite needs to happen soon, though, I'm getting itchy to work on something!
