I sewed some

[mala_14]

I've managed to get my skirt to where it should have been before my snafus. It still needs a hem. And preferably a flounce, but I'm waiting on the flounce until I finish the other parts of the gown to make sure I have enough fabric. For the hem, I'm doing a hem facing and I need to put weights in the train because it doesn't seem to want to lie

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[jenthompson]

That's such a beautiful shape! You are making me want a new bustle now! :)

[mala_14]

Thanks! Bustling is so much fun. Do it! ;)

[lindseyerin37]

That is a gorgeous shape!

[mala_14]

Thank you! It's my first lobster tail bustle, so I'm glad it turned out.

[pinkdiamond]

Lovely :) Have you been shaping the seam from hip to waist? I think pattern 4 in PoF2 (1868 promenade dress, V&A) is the best example of what I mean. It is described in one of the dressmaking books really well, I'll just see if I can find it.. Though I think

[mala_14]

Thanks! Yes, I know exactly what you're talking about and I was thinking about doing that (essentially making the dart into the seams, from the hips up) but I thought it'd be OK without. It's alright for now, but on my next one I will definitely do it.

[atherleisure]

Looking good! I have trouble getting the right amount of dip in the center front pattern piece too.

[mala_14]

Thanks! Yeah. I think I also need to make the gores steeper from the hips to the waist to get better shaping too. It's all those little things that add up.

[starlightmasque]

I love it! wow!

[mala_14]

Thank you! :) Soon I'll get to the froofy bits, then it'll be fun.