OK you guys, I decided to go out on a limb and try something new here. I was going to show you how to put elastic in the neckline area of the wrap dress version of Simplicity 1880 to keep it from gaping, but in all actuality I started working on it and it just…
So, how are you guys coming along on your dresses? Where’s everyone at? So that you are aware, I don’t expect everyone to be all at the same place and that’s totally fine. I’m running a little behind here and I’ve noticed a few hiccups in my scheduled plan. This week, before I talk about…
For you Shirt Dressers, we’ve got interfacing to attach. Now remember there are three pieces that need interfacing. The front bodice and this has its own piece which is piece #3, piece #11 and the undercollar – also remember that these last two pieces I added to the inventory from this post. So attaching interfacing…
Yowza! Yowza! This post is a day late and a dollar short and I’m sorry! I’m gettin a little behind over here as I’ve done what I ALWAYS do and over committed myself a bit. Sorry for that! So, just so that you know, I’ll be making up time by doing two posts tomorrow on…
The pattern instructions for Simplicity 1880 (well, most pattern instructions really) tell you to construct the skirt last. I like to do this first. Why? Well, especially for a skirt that needs to hang, this is a great idea and Simplicity 1880′s skirt does need to hang and stretch out before you hem it. I…
