On Tuesday I reinforced the lace scallops with organza and attached the lace to the bodice along the top edge. The next step was to get the lace shaped around the curved bodice. I was a bit nervous, because I knew I was going to have to take in a dart or tuck on each side. The thing is, while the dart on the godet lace doesn't show when it is in place (i.e., near the floor), the bodice lace is going to be much closer to eye-level - so I really didn't want the seam to be evident!
I completely lucked out - there were symmetrical open areas in the lace pattern on each side of the bodice. I decided to start the dart at the place where the 2 upper/outer loops come together (right above the top of this picture - sorry!) and completely close up the main loop that is showing in the picture:
I hand-stitched these darts - twice! ;)
And I think it came out great! Even with close observation, I don't think anyone is going to notice my dart...
Finally, I basted the bottom of the lace to the bottom of the bodice and removed the baubles from the lace underneath that basting line. Next up: attaching the skirt to the bodice, inserting the lining, and adding a waist stay! There's still lots of work to be done, but the end is in sight! :)
2 comments:
Gwen, I put on a pair of +2.25 reading glasses and looked again; if I still couldn't find 'em, no one else will either!
Gwen, I think you are the best designer of the wedding dresses among all psychologists of the world !!! (maybe not only among psychologists)!!
Lidia
March 6, 2008
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