My instructions to her were to fold this small amount out of the armhole and let it open up in the side bust dart. But when I received her email I was on a short vacation...and she was heading to a wedding the next day. So she went ahead and sewed her fashion dress without this change. She copied a Dolce & Gabbana designer dress and off to the wedding she went.
She didn't have time for the custom belt, but it was coming...just after the wedding. Isn't this setting in Santiago beautiful - just perfect for a wedding.
But after the wedding, Caroline went ahead with the armhole and bust dart refinement. Even though this next photo is a little fuzzy, you can see that she overlapped the amount of the fold in the armscye and let it open up in the side bust dart. See the orange arrows.
This process shortened the front armscye, which means the sleeve cap front needed to be shortened as well so that there wasn't too much to ease into the armscye. Here's a look at her finished bodice pattern pieces.
If you'd prefer to watch a short video on making this pattern refinement, please click on the video below.
Happy Sewing!
Glenda...the Good Stitch!
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Your dress looks beautiful on you and fits your perfectly. You did an amazing job on your dress.
Your dress looks beautiful on you and fits your perfectly. You did an amazing job on your dress.
Absolutely Beautiful Work! Keep up the great job
#goals
#Iwannabelikeyou
What a gorgeous job! Well done…I’m jealous…love the finished look and belt. I love that NO ONE else will have that design! No “same old from the racks” that everyone looks alike in. Keep up the good work.
It’s absolutely stunning and perfect! It looks fabulous on you. You did an excellent job! I hope that once I tackle a dress it will fit me as well as yours fits you. Congratulations on job well done!