Our local Public school is having a
fundraiser market night and I've decided to have a stall to advertise my classes and maybe sell a few patterns and bits and pieces. I thought it would be good to have a special "wow" type garment on one of my dressmaker's mannequins to attract attention. So I decided on Vogue 2962 in navy stretch sateen with a spot or two - fabric from Spotlight (get it??). Anyway, I wanted a really full dramatic skirt and I've been
reading about using horsehair braid (Crinoline Tape / Stabiliser) in the hem.
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| Before Crinoline in Hem |
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| After crinoline in hem |
Don't you love those waistlines???
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| Sewing Crin to the hem on the right side - this tape is 54mm wide |
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| Turn the hem under - pull the little threads at the top of the tape to ease in fullness. |
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| Pin on the right side to stitch |
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| See the little loop pulling the braid tight? |
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While I was quite impressed with the fullness and definition the tape gave the hem, I think I will have to make a tulle petticoat to add extra fluff. This is an easy straight forward pattern - it's just BIG - heavy - bulky - the hem circumference was 5.35 metres - phew!!
Check out Gertie explaining this technique
here.
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You succeeded! That is a WOW garment! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteHey Shams - you win First prize - quickest off the mark in blogland!!! and Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous dress, do we get to see it on you on the weekend?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful garment. Where can you buy the tape in Sydney?
ReplyDeleteThis dress will definitely grab the attention of people passing by, in a good way! The crinoline made a huge difference.
ReplyDeleteMiss Gay this is a gorgeous dress in the flesh. You are sooo clever
ReplyDeleteFabulous sewing. Love the horsehair braid and looking forward to the tulle petticoat. Will we see you in it :)
ReplyDeleteThat is utterly gorgeous. I too would like to know if you bought the braid in Australia - and from where?
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a WOW garment! It's bound to catch people's attention. Thanks for sharing so much info about horsehair braid. All the pictures really help.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely finish. This pattern is in my to do pile....but that hem scares me :P
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for the lovely comments - I got my Crinoline via Greenfields in Surry Hills (Sydney) - but Spotlight may have it - it also used for Millinery.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful dress. Your fabric choice is 'spot on'. I've always been a big fan of spots. They just seem to scream of fun and parties!
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