So we're going to try & make a formal dress *Latest Pics Post #101*

[DawnSuiter]

Ok.. so the "bunch" at the end of the zipper was due to the fact that the back came down into a V shape... leaving all that extra material I couldn't seem to pin out. It required darts on the backside to compensate. Here are my updated photos... we're ALMOST done!
The extra fabric that was causing a problem

The solution was to dart along the back/sides

and ready to sew them up (those are my legs this is laying in my lap)

And the hopefully 2nd to last fitting... zipper isn't sewn in yet and neither is the slit up the back (which was necessary for movement). The trim around the waist is pinned on, and we're using a temporary ribbon to tie the corset together.. decided to go with black satin on that.. will have to get to the fabric store first.

I'm SO happy...still gotta got lots of things to work on.. but by and large we are IN THE HOME STRETCH!!!!

 

[tattooedchickenlady]

Looks lovely! What is her date wearing? Maybe you could get extra ambitious and sew him a vest or a pocket square?

 

[faykokoWV]

 

[M To The Maxx]

 

[DawnSuiter]

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Well, this is a Military Ball so he'll be wearing his "dress Blues"

... which are actually very much black. So, full formal Military dress for him, and we can add NOTHING to the uniform

A pocket square would be a wonderful idea though if this were prom

Thank you everyone for all the support and thumbs ups

Once this part is complete, then we'll work on her short cape with the special navy fouled anchor button and a matching handbag.

 

[mullers3acers]

 

[Fudgie]

all i can say is WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW. Great job!

 

[tattooedchickenlady]

Duh, I remember you saying it was Military Ball now....oops! She'll look beautiful!

 

[Mary Of Exeter]

Beautiful dress! It's turned out great

I bet her date will really think he's someone now! LOL.

 

[DawnSuiter]

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Thank you Fudgie, you feel like my biggest supporter!

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No problem

and thank you very much, we're so proud!

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He better! She'll be the best lookin gal there! Certainly at least have her own unique dress