Just Sew It

I finished in the lick of time and I received a number of compliments on my dress. Truly? I didn’t think it was that spectacular to receive compliments but it did.

I used a linen like material (cotton) that I purchased from Fabricland. I hate Fabricland. Period. But I did manage to find this material there. I used a bemburg for the lining. I’m picky about what I use for lining as it as to breath well and be comfortable. Nothing worse than being itchy or hot while wearing a dress.

I highly recommend making a muslin to fine tune fit this dress. I did have to take it in more at the princess seams but the bust still gaped open when I was sitting down. Grrrrr.. I also put in an invisible zipper. I think all dresses should have an invisible zipper as it looks much nicer than a centered zipper.

I’m glad I’m finished this dress. I’m going to make my dd’s Halloween costume next. She is going to be a Flapper girl. Easy costume to sew up.

THEN, I will start on my muslin for the trench topper. I want to get a start on that quickly. I’m searching for some fabric for the finished coat but still have not found anything. There are two stores I’m going to visit next weekend so wish me luck!