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abendgules) wrote2014-10-09 04:18 pm
abendgules) wrote2014-10-09 04:18 pm
1940s clothing and look verdict: C+, can do better
While my 1940s dress was finished in time for the wedding, I'm not happy with it.
The bodice is too long, and overall I think I chose the wrong size to cut, based on the measurements listed. I was worried about cutting it too small, because I had a limited amount of fabric, and wouldn't be able to get more of the same. I even did a muslin of the bodice because I was worried about getting it wrong.
But in this style, the bodice line is straight to the waist, not puffed out, and I had a clear 'bagging' of extra fabric at the waistline. Looking in the mirror I think the shoulders are too wide too - the sleeve should start closer to my shoulder point.
I did see the bagging in the muslin, but thought it wouldn't be as bad in the soft silky crepe de chine. Wrong.
So if I'm going to wear it again, I have to take apart the waistline and unpick the bottom of the zip, and move the waistline up about 3/4". It means redoing the gathers at the waist too. but I won't wear it again as-is.
Other than this fix, I hope never to have to use this fabric ever again. Nightmare.
The shoes worked; the one area I'm pleased with is the 2 pair of vintage-style shoes from the swing dance shop I found. Hoping they'll look good with trousers this autumn.
My hard-won new skills at pincurling, unfortunately, didn't survive contact with wet October weather in Bristol.
Pincurls don't survive damp, at least not without a great deal more setting lotion than I used. I had a very good set walking out the door on Saturday morning, that had nothing to show for itself by midday - or even by 11am.
Robert, ever helpful, suggested a shopping bag over my head like a little old lady preserving her set with a clear plastic cap.
So I had to make do with brushing out and blowdrying towards modern 'big hair', not nearly as interesting.
I was surprised at the number of guests wearing black at the wedding. I know it's neutral and 'safe' but can't help thinking it's a weird choice for a wedding, and I'd avoided it myself when picking my fabric. Guess I'm out of step, again, w/ fashion.
The bodice is too long, and overall I think I chose the wrong size to cut, based on the measurements listed. I was worried about cutting it too small, because I had a limited amount of fabric, and wouldn't be able to get more of the same. I even did a muslin of the bodice because I was worried about getting it wrong.
But in this style, the bodice line is straight to the waist, not puffed out, and I had a clear 'bagging' of extra fabric at the waistline. Looking in the mirror I think the shoulders are too wide too - the sleeve should start closer to my shoulder point.
I did see the bagging in the muslin, but thought it wouldn't be as bad in the soft silky crepe de chine. Wrong.
So if I'm going to wear it again, I have to take apart the waistline and unpick the bottom of the zip, and move the waistline up about 3/4". It means redoing the gathers at the waist too. but I won't wear it again as-is.
Other than this fix, I hope never to have to use this fabric ever again. Nightmare.
The shoes worked; the one area I'm pleased with is the 2 pair of vintage-style shoes from the swing dance shop I found. Hoping they'll look good with trousers this autumn.
My hard-won new skills at pincurling, unfortunately, didn't survive contact with wet October weather in Bristol.
Pincurls don't survive damp, at least not without a great deal more setting lotion than I used. I had a very good set walking out the door on Saturday morning, that had nothing to show for itself by midday - or even by 11am.
Robert, ever helpful, suggested a shopping bag over my head like a little old lady preserving her set with a clear plastic cap.
So I had to make do with brushing out and blowdrying towards modern 'big hair', not nearly as interesting.
I was surprised at the number of guests wearing black at the wedding. I know it's neutral and 'safe' but can't help thinking it's a weird choice for a wedding, and I'd avoided it myself when picking my fabric. Guess I'm out of step, again, w/ fashion.