I decided to trial this in fabric, as the drapes work so much better than in paper. This is the bodice section. I still think it comes too low, so will raise the mid-section under the arm.

The mid-section needed yo be cut on the bias to create better folds, so I cut this on the stand.

This shows how I have raised the midsection:

The original design has folds on the shoulder, so I have added extra fabric here to create this effect.

This is what the pattern looks like flat:

I'm an apprenticing seamstress and your blog, this post, is total inspiration. Thanks for doing what you do, and showing it along the way!
ReplyDeleteAah, thanks Eva! You have a beautiful blog :)
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