action, finally
Oct. 21st, 2011 12:55 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
elizabeth_mnI got sick of hearing myself whine, so I just took a deep breath and dove into cutting my lovely printed linen. I cut the pattern as it is, and I'll add a horizontal dart at the waist (if necessary) during fittings. I liked the waist seam idea, but doing it this way meant action could happen sooner and I could get going before I had a chance to doubt my decision again.
I also cut a plain unbleached linen lining. Both layers have main seams sewn and are hanging up to stretch out before fitting/hemming.
The plan is to finish the edges by hand, turning each layer under to conceal the raw edges. Hooks and eyes, edge-to-edge, to close. Or maybe pins if I get lazy. I have two (or maybe three) trim options and I'll probably wait to decide until the rest of it is finished and I can see it all together.
I also bought some nice cotton lawn at work the other night for a kerchief and sleeve ruffles to complete the ensemble. It's washed and ready to go.
I also cut a plain unbleached linen lining. Both layers have main seams sewn and are hanging up to stretch out before fitting/hemming.
The plan is to finish the edges by hand, turning each layer under to conceal the raw edges. Hooks and eyes, edge-to-edge, to close. Or maybe pins if I get lazy. I have two (or maybe three) trim options and I'll probably wait to decide until the rest of it is finished and I can see it all together.
I also bought some nice cotton lawn at work the other night for a kerchief and sleeve ruffles to complete the ensemble. It's washed and ready to go.
