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I did end up piping the waistband....and I really like the way it looks!
If I'm ever in the market to do this type of dress again,
I'll certainly be doing piping everything!
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Because the universe has conspired against me in the last two weeks, I'm not going to be able to finish nearly as much as I had originally planned, but we both should have new dresses! Last night I finished up the buttons on the bodice (still need to do the wrists, though), and started attaching the skirt. I dug out my petticoats, and decided that re-doing the waists and properly starching everything is a project for another day.
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I cut the sleeves much narrower than I would have liked,
because I was worried that I would not have enough fabric for the skirts.
What I ought to have done was to leave the sleeves for very last....as I
had plenty of leftovers, I could have made the sleeves any way I wanted.
Oh well. Lesson learned!
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My good friend Strid is letting me borrow her boufty wedding petticoat instead. Not the best solution, but certainly the easiest. I'll re-do the waistbands after Dickens so they'll be ready for the next time I need emergency petticoats!
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I ended up piping the curved back seams, the waistband, collar,
and the sleeves. I think it gives it a nice finished look.
(And also somewhat hides some of the less-than-perfect
pattern matching...)
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I'll also probably re-do the buttons at some point, they're too big and white - and too closely spaced for my taste. I think they'll look a lot better as something darker that will blend in, rather than 'pop'. But that's a project for another day....my goal is to be able to put the dang thing on!
I really want to get a lace collar and cuff done, but if it is not to be, I'll be OK. I'm not particularly worried about someone snarking my garb, I would like to be as accurate as time allows, if nothing else, for my own satisfaction!
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| ....And here is the whole bodice - before buttons and skirt attachments. |
Melia and I also raided my hat stash last night, and came up with a cute lace cap & bonnet combo. As much as I wish I had a bonnet as well, I have a pretty spiffy antique lace cap that I am going to wear instead. Not the right time period, but considering the suggestions for headwear in the vendor packet, I don't think there is any room for complaints!
We also found my old black crochet sontag for Melia to use - I have the feeling that it is going to be pretty bitterly cold in there!
