Pleating fail

[madamemodiste]

So as you may recall, I added an extra width of fabric to the polonaise overskirt to make it nice and floufy. I totally failed at getting it pleated onto the bodice. Epic fail. I had to remove the extra panel and just go with the original width to make it fit. *hangs head* I spent hours on this and wasted a whole sewing day, and since I barely have time left to begin with, this makes me frustrated. So I hand sewed the skirt to the bodice and it looks fine (though my stitching is really bad!).

Left to do on the poloniase:

Hem overskirt

make and attach buttons and loops (acquire cream ribbon for loops?)

sew on hooks and bars

sew down neckline trim

make and sew down sleeve and cf bodice trim

oh yeah, stitch pinned sleeve hem

Comments

[quincy134.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry your original plan didn't work! But I'm sure the final product will still look great!

[weyakin.livejournal.com]

Awww..that is frustrating!

But, I'm sure you'll make it all come together beautifully. You have a good way with that :-)

[ghost-ofa-rose.livejournal.com]

Oh no, that's really frustrating. Good luck with the sewing. I keep my fingers crossed that you get it all done in time.

[chloeandrudy.livejournal.com]

At least yours didn't pull out of the stitching like mine did the first time I tried it on. This is a new type of gown for us, so it's a learning situation.
But I'm sorry it had to happen with so little time left. It will work. Make it Work!