I'm still not doing any sewing for now, but I've been thinking I'd like to try draping a bodice or something for a while now, and decided this might be a time to try it. I managed to find a few moments to try with a knit fabric I want to make a dress from, and I'm not too unhappy with how it's going so far. It really was very quick and I know I'll need to work on it, but it's not too bad for a quick first try.
I've always wanted a knit wrap dress, but anything I've tried has been way off on fit for me. The lightbulb finally lit and I realized that I could easily drape one, and it would naturally fit. Tra la!
The photo above is with a piece of yarn tied at the waist, and the photo below is without. Otherwise, they're just the same. The one without the "belt" is a little more true to color, although it's not nearly as reflective. It just has a little shine.
I like the belted look, but I want to see how it will look with just a half-belt in the back. So far I have the fabric just pulled around and pinned at CB at about the waist. It isn't the worst idea, and with a little work I think it could be interesting. The back reminds me a bit of a Bonnie Cashin design, so I feel like it isn't completely unworkable.
If you want to see larger photos, and side photos as well, you can see them here.
6 comments:
Draping sounds like the perfect way to go. You also get to see how much the fabric will drop due to the stretch. Armholes maybe a bit tricky though. Good luck!
Draping is so interesting to me! Can't wait to see more. Good luck!
Nice start on the draping. Personally, I think it needs something at the waist.
What fabric is this? Is it the taupe from FabricMart (I think), 2 layers, the top is a crinkly floral tone on tone?
Thanks everyone! It's an interesting process, that's for sure.
BeeBee, It is that taupe 2-layer knit from FabricMart. I really like it, but it's kind of an odd fabric.
I love(d) it until I tried to sew it. YIKES! You will have to stabilize each seam or you will skip stitches everywhere. I ended up with wads of fabric smashed into the bobbin case, thread nests that would hold eagles and just a big mess. I tried 4-5 different kinds of needles, the needle just had a hard time piercing both layers - really 4 layers for a seam. I know part of my problem was a bad match up with my pattern that resulted in an ugly garment - not commenting on that aspect, but sewing this stuff was **YIKES**. I did a review on PR for V1025 and there's a thread on SG. I know you're WAY better at this than I am, just warning you about trying to sew this stuff, be prepared to stablize. I still have the unfinished dress and will make a top some day when the memory of this disaster has faded. I think it will be beautiful sewn into something drapey by someone (you!) with the experience to handle it and I'm looking forward to seeing your results. There are a bunch of "us" who have this fabric, but I haven't seen it sewn yet.
WoW.. like the looks already and such a lovely fabric.
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