kirtle progress: done
Jun. 18th, 2019 10:53 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
mandie_rwSo I did find that motivation to try the damn thing on again yesterday! I ended up taking out an awkward wedge from the front of the shoulder strap, rather than adding a CF seam. Not overly attractive, but oh well, I can live with it. And after I fixed that, all I had to do was finish sewing in the lining and hem the skirt. And just like that, not naked anymore for Sunday! I call that progress. *nods*
The only other thing I need to make is the partlet, as if it's remotely sunny that's a large expanse of chest to fry, no thanks. Which has a rough mockup #1 cut out, and I did cut out and start hemming the neck ruffle for that. Since the measurement of that doesn't have to be exact...
Would also like to get the separate sleeves made and the front of the veil starched, but lacking either of those things will not make the outfit unwearable! I wish I had a chance at getting the gown done for Sunday (it's really what makes this outfit a recognizable style rather than ye olde timey), but the only way that could happen with work is if I didn't need to sleep! I really need sleep, alas.
I kind of enjoy how the color of this kirtle varies so wildly...can't decide f it's hot pink, salmon, or what. And these are obviously taken pre-final fixes/lining being sewn in/skirt hemmed. But it gives us a general idea. (Of how long-waisted I am, lordy. Scary.)
Approximate shape of ugly wedge to be removed. I didn't actually cut it out, just folded it under and topstitched it down. Very very attractive.
AND ALSO...I figured while I still had a shift (of sorts...) on, I should try the 1770s stays on. I like to do that before I bind stays, just in case something's gone horribly wrong with the fit, before I spend umpteen hours binding those horrible tabs.
Good news: nothing seems to have gone horribly wrong!
The fit over the hips is obviously a little janky as I haven't slit the tabs yet ( I HAVE LEARNED THINGS...don't cut linen til you're ready to sew it if you're planning to handle it a bunch!), most of the seam allowances are still flappin' free (I thought to tuck one in for pictures), and the shoulder straps are nicely rolled up and pinned out of the way. But I can tell they're going to fit nicely - a lot more nicely than that kirtle I just made, to be quite honest - so I'm pleased.
Onward, to sun-protective-garments!
(Man, if it rains Sunday I am gonna be pissed!)
The only other thing I need to make is the partlet, as if it's remotely sunny that's a large expanse of chest to fry, no thanks. Which has a rough mockup #1 cut out, and I did cut out and start hemming the neck ruffle for that. Since the measurement of that doesn't have to be exact...
Would also like to get the separate sleeves made and the front of the veil starched, but lacking either of those things will not make the outfit unwearable! I wish I had a chance at getting the gown done for Sunday (it's really what makes this outfit a recognizable style rather than ye olde timey), but the only way that could happen with work is if I didn't need to sleep! I really need sleep, alas.
I kind of enjoy how the color of this kirtle varies so wildly...can't decide f it's hot pink, salmon, or what. And these are obviously taken pre-final fixes/lining being sewn in/skirt hemmed. But it gives us a general idea. (Of how long-waisted I am, lordy. Scary.)
Approximate shape of ugly wedge to be removed. I didn't actually cut it out, just folded it under and topstitched it down. Very very attractive.
AND ALSO...I figured while I still had a shift (of sorts...) on, I should try the 1770s stays on. I like to do that before I bind stays, just in case something's gone horribly wrong with the fit, before I spend umpteen hours binding those horrible tabs.
Good news: nothing seems to have gone horribly wrong!
The fit over the hips is obviously a little janky as I haven't slit the tabs yet ( I HAVE LEARNED THINGS...don't cut linen til you're ready to sew it if you're planning to handle it a bunch!), most of the seam allowances are still flappin' free (I thought to tuck one in for pictures), and the shoulder straps are nicely rolled up and pinned out of the way. But I can tell they're going to fit nicely - a lot more nicely than that kirtle I just made, to be quite honest - so I'm pleased.
Onward, to sun-protective-garments!
(Man, if it rains Sunday I am gonna be pissed!)
