Sunday, February 22, 2015

Princess Seams - Yikes!

You might remember my post Ooh La La... Learning French Seams where a lovely soul, Linda, asked if I were interested in sewing classes.  (To read my entire geeky response, just click HERE.  I am such a goober.)  So far, she has not issued a restraining order against me!  ;-)  This post is about my second class with her.
 
So, THIS BOOK is part of my Twenty Wishes for 2015, but I don't exactly know what I am doing.  LOL!  I specifically asked Linda for a class on how to fit a bodice.  Choosing the Audrey dress from Famous Frocks, we worked for three hours, with Linda teaching me how to measure my torso about a million different ways and then writing all over the paper pattern pieces.  Oooh!  Say that three times fast.  Paper Pattern Pieces.  Paper Pattern Pieces.  Paper Pattern Pieces.  Whew!  I had never sewn princess seams before and was pretty intimidated.  If they don't fit perfectly, they just look awful.  YIKES!  I am so very grateful to Linda for scheduling this class just for me.  Interestingly, two other gals signed up and we all had a great time!
 
Most of the class was spent measuring and writing.  Once the muslin was cut and sewn (get this, I couldn't believe it)) the bodice fit perfectly on the first try!  THE FIRST TRY!  Thank you, Linda!
 
 
It may not look like much, but seeing the fit made me feel like I had climbed Mount Everest!  What a victory!  It fit on The First Try!
 
The actual dress is coming along nicely!  I can't wait for you to see it!
 
What have been learning and/or teaching?
 
;-)  -Marci

5 comments:

  1. Well, you know I have no idea about any of this....yet! I'm looking forward to seeing your finished work. Mostly, I'm learning to have patience with this cold weather lately! LOL!

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  2. You are on a roll, Marci. Well done on the bodice fitting well. I look forward to seeing the finished garment.

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  3. Getting a bodice to fit right on the first go is an incredible feat. Well done!

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  4. I don't know much about sewing, but I do know that I'm enjoying following along!

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  5. My mother was a wonderful seamstress and I could never get the hang of it past a slip stitch or something. The terminology is also so foreign to me. So I admire anyone who can do beautiful garments. Your fitted bodice looks very nice! Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday.

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