Theatrical~Historical

[ktlovely]

I had a little time tonight that I didn't anticipate, so I did a little writing to give my fingers a break from embroidery. A couple people have asked me over the past few months about directional knife pleating, so I put together a mini how-to on the Theatrical~Historical blog.

Comments

[padawansguide]

I gotta say, you did a spectacular job with those pleats!

[ktlovely]

Thanks! I remember finishing tacking the pleats down, taking a step back, and going, "...wow! That looks way cooler than I thought it would!" ;)

[operafantomet]

Haven't read the article yet, but I am in awe with our control of the various stripes in that outfit!

[ktlovely]

Thank you! It was fun to make...I actually really enjoyed working with the large pattern. It almost made it easier, 'cause I could tell right away if I did something wrong.

[sarahnucci]

I love directional pleats - but the fact that you managed to get those pleats to look like that rocks. (why did the one plaid dress I did have the hem cut from the bottome????? oh pictures, you ruin my pleating dreams)

[ktlovely]

I love them too; used them on my ballgown, but it doesn't look nearly as impressive with a plain color!

You'll just have to make another plaid dress then...right? ;)

[sarahnucci]

oh yes, sometime after the 1910 period I'm in love with and I have a falling out, and well, then there is the gala dress..... but yep, I know I have more plaids at my house - including a gauzy red,white, and blue plaid that is destined for a rockin' fan front!

[grace_poppy]

Those are some sharp lookin' pleats! What a gorgeous dress and a gorgeous picture (and a gorgeous seamstress).

[ktlovely]

Thank you! Thank you! And...you flatterer! ;D

[fairegoddess]

If you and I weren't so different in height, I'd come to MI, break in, and totally steal that dress.

I mean, whut? Pretty. :D

[ktlovely]

Haha, I guess it's a good thing I'm short then! ;D