Thursday 3 April 2014

I began by cutting out more patterns on calico, ensuring that the pattern pieces were layed on the fabric correctly and that the grain line is running parallel to the selvedge. Moreover, I had to ensure that the grain line was equidistant to the selvedge by measuring the grain line. Once this was pinned on, I then had to cut out all the patterns in calico. I then began sewing the top toile. I initially made the cuffs and the neckline. Once this was created, I then sewed the bust panels together, ensuring that the notches matched up as this is her form of decoration which is reminiscent of the victorian era due to the shape and composition of the panels. Moreover, I had to re-trace off patterns which I had to manipulate and add seam allowance onto.