I've started sewing Marfy 1776.
First, I want to show you how I cut it out, since the pattern pieces have no seam allowances. I showed you the pattern here.
I SHOULD trace the pieces onto large paper, add seam allowances, make a muslin, adjust the muslin, cut the muslin apart, and use the pieces to cut out my dress.
What I did:
Oh yeah. I'm a rebel, man. I mentioned before that I've made just a few Marfys, but they've all fit pretty perfectly with no adjustment. I also have a deadline, so I just went for it. I'm using one-inch seam allowances in case I need to make some fitting adjustments. I didn't even trace the pattern pieces, just laid them on the fabric, held them down with cans (sun-dried tomatoes and cream of mushroom soup optional) and used a ruler to guide my cutting.
I've assembled the lining with a lightweight woven fusible, and I just added the boning (one of my least favorite tasks for some reason).
Here is the side that will be against my body:
And here is the boning:
First, I want to show you how I cut it out, since the pattern pieces have no seam allowances. I showed you the pattern here.
I SHOULD trace the pieces onto large paper, add seam allowances, make a muslin, adjust the muslin, cut the muslin apart, and use the pieces to cut out my dress.
What I did:
Oh yeah. I'm a rebel, man. I mentioned before that I've made just a few Marfys, but they've all fit pretty perfectly with no adjustment. I also have a deadline, so I just went for it. I'm using one-inch seam allowances in case I need to make some fitting adjustments. I didn't even trace the pattern pieces, just laid them on the fabric, held them down with cans (sun-dried tomatoes and cream of mushroom soup optional) and used a ruler to guide my cutting.
I've assembled the lining with a lightweight woven fusible, and I just added the boning (one of my least favorite tasks for some reason).
Here is the side that will be against my body:
And here is the boning:
I made the lining first to check fit, which seems good. Now, I need to cut out the flannel underlining (after cutting out the fashion fabric, lining, and interfacing, I stopped cutting) and assemble the outer layer. More to come on this adventure...
1 comment:
Yay! I can't wait to see this finished product- it looks gorgeous. :)
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