Remember the Hat Dress? Β Well it’s coming along quite nicely. Β After a few hiccups and break-downs (didn’t fit the form, weird ripples here and there, things collapsing..the usual) I’m at a point where I’m pretty pleased with it. Β It’s not quite finished, and it’s definitely not perfect. Β But considering the fact that it’s a dress shaped like a hat (and who ever makes those!), I’m giving myself a pat on the back in spite of it’s uneven-ness and subtle ripples. Β I have to have it finished by friday and it’s officially due next tuesday. Β I’m feeling pretty confident time-wise, although its become quite cumbersome and barely fits through the doorframe of my room! Β I’m hoping it can make the last few trips up to school that it needs to in one piece!
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Brim sewn on and staying up! Β I used a strong shirring thread and sewed it on by hand (I’ve given up on maneuvering this thing around a sewing machine!) |
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Ribbon and bow pinned in place. Β I still need to stitch those down. Β She looks pretty cute doesn’t she!? |
Some hidden adjustments I’ve made since last time:
- Added boning around the top curve, bottom curve and zipper seam to help hold the shape.
- Lessened the depth of the curves in the gores for a smoother look – in my last update the fabric wasn’t laying right.
Now all she needs is a tacked down ribbon and a few thousand rolls of a lint roller.
I’d love to hear your questions/feedback! Β Email me or leave them in the comments below!
Hats off!
~Lady M.
Oh wow, its incredible imagination working here. I haven't seen a thing like it before.<br /><br />www.ravenamaru.blogspot.com
Thanks so much! The problem with making things that no one is ever seen is that I have no idea what I'm doing! Its really been just a stumble through process, but over all I'm happy with the result so far.
Amy, this is incredible!! I really liked seeing the creation of this from the beginning. Fingers crossed you'll be selected to be in the exhibition.
Thanks Christine!! I feel like in spite of how neat it looks and how creative it is it has a lot of little flubs and hiccups here and there that will probably be my downfall.. but you never know, I could be surprised!
looks great!! you r super talented =)
Thank you π