In which I experience difficulty with the skirt

[madamemodiste]

I made a mistake putting the skirt together. I didn't hem it before I gathered it and attached it to the bodice. Even though the directions said I could do that if I chose. So now it's all full and when I turn the hem under for the 5" deep hem, the lining runs around and sags and does weird things. I'm dealing with it, but it's been such a pain today. I'm disappointed because I really thought I'd have this baby done today so I could enjoy my weekend and make 1830's topiary hair.

I've finally got it turned under and pressed. I think from here I will serge the very end (already turned up)and hand tack it to the lining. Will that be ok?

So, still to do

1)hem
2)back closure
3)belt

Oh, and I should tell you that the bodice is lovely! The sleeves are so cute, too!

Comments

[m1ss-ann-thropy.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the pointers :) I usually underline/interline skirt if I do not, I hem the lining and outerfabric seperately. For the outerfabric I prefer however to add a strip of crinoline or linen and then do facing and stitch either invisibly or a running stitch.

I know how frustrating not making your own set deadlines can be!

Can't wait to see your finished results!!

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

Yeah, the directions said to attach the fashion fabric to the lining at top and bottom hem. I didn't even think about how it would bag and cause problems once I tried to turn the hem up. I'm sure there is a correct way to deal with it, but I don't know what it is! lol! Next time I will hem them separately and perhaps tack them together at the seams.