happy(er) now

Progress at last!!

Break through was yesterday at the craft club ( Acomb Library - chat and make mornings).  I hadn't realised just what a burden it had become.

 The details and quality of finish have been a total frustration, but I think I've worked out solutions without too much compromise now. Out with ribbon trim, and hello piping! Why did it take so long? I tried contrast- plain black- but it was too new and shiny against the silk.
 The stiffening in the sleeve cap was also too strong- it's still in there but pulled apart so its more of an interlining rather than interfacing.
 I have done the same with the fronts - the silk is too soft to hold the shape. - it is tacked in at present with the pale thread and  may get removed later but it has made the handling so much easier at this stage. As for fitting the sleeve... the cap is roughly tacked and the undersleeve pinned to get the idea - may add a line of piping to give emphasis to the edge of the shoulder - but I hope to get this done today.

detail of bodice and sleeve cap.

The tv presenter has just said "cubicle buttocks". I think I must find out why... now it's Monty Python and abuse of things Belgian ....This is the BBC for heavens sake!

Still alot to do - the other sleeve cap for one, waistband, collar, cuffs  and fastenings. If I say them quickly enough it doesn't sound too much or even difficult, (mustn't forget the lining.)-  perhaps it does. The individual tasks aren't so bad but working full time really can get in the way of the important things!

opBack view. Add top stitching the back shoulder seams to the list, oh well..... more dramas to look forward to.