Here is the completed bodice top with piping set in neck and sleeves. The sleeves were very good to me and set in right away...lots of pins, basting and sewing slowly. Now I'm debating on doing hook and eye closure or go to the buttons as the pattern suggests. I'm thinking I can always do the buttons, if I don't like the hook and eye. I know the button band will lay flatter with the h&e.
(The sripped dress is a costume my gramie made back in the 1970's I think it was. So interesting to look inside and see how she finished things.)
On to the skirt now!
Wow... that bodice really looks like the silhouette of YOU. :) Love your grammi'es dress. How did she finish her seams btw ? :)
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ReplyDeleteJen, Lizzie, I plan a post devoted to this dress...watch this space :)
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