My first sewing progress post since... forever!
Inspired to get some work done on my 20s dress, so last night I made a bandeau. I draft/draped it myself, based on the instructions here.
http://haabet.dk/The_Practical_Corsetiere/38.html
I think it turned out great!
Sorry for the blurry mirror pics.
I made it from some blue and gold brocade I had in the stash, and it's bound with pink silk ribbon. It's hard to see in the last pic, but it laces up in the back. I decided to go for this method rather than the usual button method as it would make it easier to get a snug fic, and bit easier to take on and off by myself.
The bandeau is flat-lined in cotton voile, and the seams flat-felled. This gives the seams a little extra strength. I used a heavy-weight interfacing on the front and back panels, but left the side panels at two layers to give it a bit of stretch.
The before and afters. It takes a good four inches off my bust. It's also super comfy! Like a very intense sports bra.
I've made a pattern for the bandeau, so if enough people are interested I'll upload it here and make a tutorial It's a super cute little bra and was very quick to make. I did the whole thing (including hand-binding) in one night.
Next up, the slip!
http://haabet.dk/The_Practical_Corsetiere/38.html
I think it turned out great!
Sorry for the blurry mirror pics.
I made it from some blue and gold brocade I had in the stash, and it's bound with pink silk ribbon. It's hard to see in the last pic, but it laces up in the back. I decided to go for this method rather than the usual button method as it would make it easier to get a snug fic, and bit easier to take on and off by myself.
The bandeau is flat-lined in cotton voile, and the seams flat-felled. This gives the seams a little extra strength. I used a heavy-weight interfacing on the front and back panels, but left the side panels at two layers to give it a bit of stretch.
The before and afters. It takes a good four inches off my bust. It's also super comfy! Like a very intense sports bra.
I've made a pattern for the bandeau, so if enough people are interested I'll upload it here and make a tutorial It's a super cute little bra and was very quick to make. I did the whole thing (including hand-binding) in one night.
Next up, the slip!