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So I decided it was time to try working with difficult fabrics again, as some time has passed since the “miracle dress” and I’ve improved my skills since then.
Sigh. I wish this is what I could say. The truth is, I went to the fabric store, saw this amazing silk (silk chiffon?) ON SALE and fell in love with it immediately, completely forgetting how extremely hard it is to work with…
Well, I did a little better than last time, I spent a long time getting the settings on my machine right, using satin bias tape for hem/seam finishings (and to give the ruffle a more dramatic effect…) and just being patient, precise and patient. And patient. And working slow.
The pattern is a current one, from “Diana Moden Sonderheft”, I think it’s a simplicity pattern. I just felt like making a project that didn’t require a muslin and alterations for once. It would probably have more effect with a plain fabric, but it is more forgiving this way.
It was a fun and quite fast project, but I’m glad to move on to more sturdy fabrics again.
Material Notes
100% silk (chiffon?)
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Mar 2, 2011, 10.14 AMby wonderlandalys
I can see why you fell in love with the fabric! Though I think I would have put a ‘Difficult’ classification on this one. That looks impossibly hard to me! Really excellent work.
Oct 5, 2010, 02.41 AMby marloncosta
beautiful job!!!
Oct 4, 2010, 09.50 PMby smallone
OMG amazing!…I think you rose to the fabric challenge :) I have a small piece of silk organza at the top of my stash….just waiting for some patience :)
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Oct 5, 2010, 09.35 AMby ajtak7171
By all means: wait for the patience! :-) But the feeling of the garment will have been worth the wait. Silk is just so delicious!
Oct 4, 2010, 07.59 AMby suechtique
gorgeous, amazing!! love this fabric.
Oct 4, 2010, 05.44 AMby nishavinod2009
ruffles look great! so the whole look.
Oct 2, 2010, 11.10 PMby calicocouture
I love the ruffles! And I think the fabric choice is great.
Oct 2, 2010, 10.29 PMby knt831
This is so gorgeous! I love the fabric.
Oct 2, 2010, 07.02 PMby allygally
Absolutely beautiful. I am about to embark on a similar project, so I appreciate your comments. I would have chosen silk chiffon for this as well, and I like your idea of using satin bias tape for the finish.
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Oct 4, 2010, 11.21 AMby ajtak7171
Oh, thank you! Yes, I very highly recommend using satin bias, even on the inside seams, at least if your fabric is as see-through as mine… The only other thing I could say is that you should probably cut the fabric in single layers, it will be more precise… Good luck!
Oct 2, 2010, 06.23 PMby irmchen
’ freu ’ :-)) Looks fantastic! LOVE the neckline. Watching your creations never becomes boring – it is fun! :-)
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Oct 5, 2010, 09.38 AMby ajtak7171
Thank you! I wish we could just meet up for coffee! :-)
Oct 2, 2010, 05.51 PMby ghainskom
Fab! Looks like a lot of work!
Oct 2, 2010, 01.03 PMby apfelbluete
beautifully delicate, elegant and romantic………… i love silk, i love chiffon! i like black..