Yesterday afternoon the sun came out for about a half hour, so I scrambled to get
my Anouk fixed. I'd been waiting for some light - necessary for making tiny pintucks on deep black fabric with black thread! I'm pleased to say that my "fix" doesn't look too bad, and the dress fits much better now - no gaping. I'm happy enough with it that I won't be removing the yoke and doing it again. I did, however, transfer my needed change to my pattern piece:
I decided to make two pintucks on each side of the yoke and have them angle to between the tucks on the bodice. Since the amount of fabric I needed to remove was pretty large, it was easy to break it in two. I hand basted my tucks first, and then sewed each one at 1/8". While I was at it, I switched to snazzier buttons:
A few of you suggested that having the black buttons was just too much black, and you were right. Funnily, these are the buttons I originally wanted to use, but I thought they were too stark. I tried to soften it a little by using magenta thread:
I'm much happier with the dress now, so I'm calling it finished and putting it in the closet to await spring. At which time, she'll come back out so I can model it for you!
Both of your changes look great! I'd love to see it modeled, but I'm not in any hurry to get to warmer weather... ;-)
ReplyDeleteYeah, warmer in your neck of the woods really means "unbearable!"
DeleteSo glad the pin tucks worked and that you are happy with the dress. I hope this becomes your go to dress for spring!
ReplyDeleteI don't know about that - I think the knit dresses are going to take that prize! But it's wearable!
DeleteI'm pretty sure I will have the exact same issue when I finally make my anouk, too. The pintucks look really nice when you had to correct the first one. I probably will be altering my pattern. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteForewarned is forearmed, right? I'll be interested to see yours!
DeleteOh yes, these little fixes look lovely. The pintucks look as if they were supposed to be there all along!
ReplyDeleteThank you! That's quite a compliment!
Deletelove the new buttons and yay for fixing the dress! can't wait to see it on.
ReplyDeleteI've had these buttons for so long, I'm really happy I finally got to use them on something!
DeleteAah, it looks perfect. Pintucks were a great idea and I'm glad the buttons worked out. They really freshen up the dress. Come on Spring so we can see it on!
ReplyDeleteJust Come On Spring period! Not too much longer, I hope!
DeleteI knew you could do it! I will definitely be looking forward to spring-like weather!
ReplyDeleteYep! When my old-lady eyes have some light to see with, things go much easier, LOL!
DeleteOh, yay, what a great fix! The pintucks look so intentional!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteYour modifications worked their magic. Can't wait to see you wearing come Spring.
ReplyDeleteBtw, good for you to update your pattern for next time.
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Yes, I figured I'd better do it while the change was fresh in my mind!
DeleteYay!! Well done! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteNice work, glad you were able to make a good fix. Looks great and you wouldn't know it wasn't intentional!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think they actually help to break up that expanse of black in a very nice way.
DeleteWay to save the dress! The pintucks look like they should be there. They compliment the dress quite well. I really love this dress. Looking forward to you modeling it in the spring!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mela!
DeleteWhile I know nothing about sewing, these modifications look terrific.
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