It's a long weekend here this weekend, so yesterday morning, when it was foggy and cold and we were all taking it slow in our pjs, I snuck in some hours and worked on my muslin for my Tiny Dancer Drop Waist Shirt Dress. This is the very first muslin I've ever taken the time to do and while I approached the task with a bit of trepidation, I quite enjoyed it and don't feel that it was at all a waste of (precious sewing) time.
I didn't take as much care as I should have: I accidentally sewed the back on inside out... and the collar on the wrong way.. mmm..(blaming the fabric that doesn't have an obvious 'wrong side'). Definitely things to not do on the real dress. But I also learned that, if I'd make up this size in my real fabric, it would have fit me but it wouldn't have looked great. The placement of the bust darts is too low and the drop of the waist is way too low for a shorty like me. So, hopefully if I make my adjustments correctly, then the dress will look even better. There might be more adjustments that I could/should make but I think this is a good start.
I must add that this is the first time working with a Pattern Runway pattern and I highly recommend it. The dress comes together beautifully and the instructions are very clear.
I must add that this is the first time working with a Pattern Runway pattern and I highly recommend it. The dress comes together beautifully and the instructions are very clear.
I don't think I'm ever as careful on my muslins. I do write all over my pattern instructions (lots of dos and don'ts).
ReplyDeleteHooray for making a muslin! It already looks really cute, I can't wait to see the project in your pretty fabric.
ReplyDeleteI haven't made a muslin for a while but for a dress it does seem to be worth the effort. This looks like it's going to be lovely!
ReplyDeletehehe my muslims always have instructions/corrections scrawled on them with chalk of the kids' felt tip pens. I'm really intrigued to see your final version of this dress, in that beautiful fabric - they're both so different from anything I'd ever imagine using, but I bet you'll make & wear it beautifully!
ReplyDeleteThis is looking so good! I like your notes a lot..specially the ones at the bottom!
ReplyDeleteYour side notes made me laugh. Your dress is looking good.
ReplyDeleteThe lines of this dress are lovely, and it will look gorgeous in that beautiful print :)
ReplyDeleteKirsty, I drew your name in the Bombshell swimsuit pattern giveaway, could you please send me your email address? my email address is in my blog sidebar... thank you!