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From: Orc40k
Date: 05-24-2006, 03:58 PM (1 of 7)
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This isn't precisely bridal, but it is for my wedding outfit - a rust colored gauze broomstick skirt and a yet to be decided top. I want to make the top from a beautiful vertical stripe sheer I found. It's shaded from deep rust to golden yellow in strips about 3" wide. The pattern I'm looking at has a wrapped front, long trumpet sleeves and a sort of peplum that ties around the hip. I kn ow I'll need something opaque under it. My question is: would you do a camisole or tank in a golden-yellow silkie or underline the body of the top with something, leaving the sleeves (and peplum?) sheer? If doing the camisole option, how would you stabalize the long neck edges of the wrapped front? Thanks for your help, folks! P.S. Here's the pattern. I'll be interested to see what you all think. http://www.simplicity.com/assets/4477/4477.jpg |
User: Orc40k
Member since: 06-29-2005 Total posts: 47 |
From: AndreaSews
Date: 05-24-2006, 08:31 PM (2 of 7)
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I think either option is fine. If _I_ were going to wear it, I'd choose to simply purchase a plain nude/skin colored camisole (flesh tones are "in" now anyway), maybe in charmeuse, and wear it under the sheer blouse. Does the blouse use facings in the wrapped front? The facings would interfere with the sheer design wouldn't they... How about cutting some bias strips and finishing the raw edges with that instead? You can turn the binding so that it;s all on the inside. It will be opaque along the edges, but that's just a small bit, and it is expected that some construction details will be visible in a sheer garment.
Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
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From: esrun3
Date: 05-24-2006, 10:23 PM (3 of 7)
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Very pretty. I'm with Andrea, I'd just buy a tank or camisole to wear under it.
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: Sew-Enchanting
Date: 05-25-2006, 02:54 PM (4 of 7)
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That sounds *really* pretty in that pattern...I think, if it were me, I'd get something that didn't take away from the pattern of the fabric, like Andrea suggested. If you didn't want to go with a nude color, go with a nice silky yellow, but make it under the top and leave the sleeves sheer. Bias strips instead of a facing sound perfect. I might even throw in some french seams depending on time and your comfort level with a sheer. Let the material do the talking to complement the style. Sounds gorgeous - I hope you post some pictures when you're done! 
Kris
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User: Sew-Enchanting
Member since: 12-28-2005 Total posts: 53 
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From: Orc40k
Date: 05-26-2006, 08:39 AM (5 of 7)
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Thanks for the input. The consensus among my "fashion consultants" here at home seems to be the same. Make the entire blouse sheer and wear something nude and plain underneath. I was totally planning on French seams. I can't bear to see ragged seam allowances or serging through a sheer. Plus I hope to get some wear out of this AFTER my wedding and the French seams are more sturdy. Next question: bias facing or baby hem on that long front edge? If bias - self fabric or nude similar weight...or maybe organza to give it just a little more body? Wow there's a lot to think about with this and not much time. Wedding is in 3 weeks and I still have to work my day job! |
User: Orc40k
Member since: 06-29-2005 Total posts: 47 |
From: Sew-Enchanting
Date: 05-26-2006, 10:45 AM (6 of 7)
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I would go for bias facing, only because a baby hem might pull too much and you'd have an odd sticking out factor to deal with. An organza in a similar color would give it some weight and might help keep it in check - I'd worry about it flipping over to the right side in that case. Perhaps even self-fabric with a super-lightweight interfacing (non-fusible) just to give it some body? The nice thing about bias binding is the professional finish without too much pain. Three weeks! You'll be a busy woman! lol Good luck - Kris
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User: Sew-Enchanting
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From: paroper
Date: 05-26-2006, 01:24 PM (7 of 7)
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This was my daughter's drum major dress this year http://store.sewingtoday.com/cgi-bin/voguepatterns/shop.cgi?s.item.V2786=x&TI=20006&page=2 The whole crazy dress was bias cut. I had never done this before but their suggestion was to roll the edges of the garment and hand stitch. I did as they suggested, doubting that it would ever work without giving a lot of trouble. It worked out great and we didn't have floppy facings to deal with. This might be a viable option in the front, then maybe a facing or closely matched bias tape around the back? There are clear tapes that can be bought to help reinforce and stabilize your garment. pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
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