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Post by handa on Jul 17, 2014 19:51:03 GMT
This is my previous couture project- skirt made from silk/wool twill, underlined with silk organza, waistband with horsehair canvas. I applied horsehair braid into lining instead of fashion fabric hem. The waistband was slightly shaped with pressing. Pattern is self-drafted, the skirt has pockets in sideseams.  |
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Post by Frabjous on Jul 18, 2014 2:42:09 GMT
I love the skirt, the fabric and the flare! Is it a circular skirt? If do, how much flare did you use - 1/2 of a circle?
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Post by handa on Jul 18, 2014 5:35:27 GMT
Thank you! The skirt is something betwenn 1/2 and 1/4 circle, closer to 1/2. I've started with pattern for 1/4 circle skirt, but there wasn't enough fabric in hem, so I've decided to add some fulness.
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Post by Frabjous on Jul 25, 2014 10:54:02 GMT
Jana, I have a question about construction. Since it is a circular skirt did you have any issues with underlining and the outer fabric in the bias areas. You used different weight fabrics, which stretch out differently on the bias, so I am just wondering if you let it hang before joining the hem or used any other method? By the way, I am craving this print  |
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Post by patsijean on Jul 26, 2014 3:47:32 GMT
I love the fabric! The skirt looks well made and a 1/3 circle is terribly flattering.
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Post by handa on Jul 26, 2014 18:19:43 GMT
Thank You! Fabric is from my favorite online fabric store- Emma One Sock.
I've jointed both layers- fashion fabric and organza from beginning, but ony on the top and sides. I've also stabilised part of side seams with organza selvedge- because of pockets and zipper. Then I ve hang the skirt overnight and checked the lenght. I had no issues with this.....
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Post by Frabjous on Jul 26, 2014 19:40:38 GMT
Thanks for the details! That's how I do it as we'll, except I let it hang longer. Beautiful skirt, again!
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Post by handa on Sept 19, 2014 16:18:27 GMT
This is top and skirt made for summer wedding. The fabric is cotton faille from local-based fabric store(if you ever visit Prague, don't miss it- http://www.evi-latky.cz). Top is interfaced with cotton organdy, skirt silk organza. The top is really fitted, so I've decided to use technique from Craftsy Couture dressmaking techniques and add some boning(spiral steel) to lining- made from 2 layers of cotton net. Shoulder area is slightly padded(to achieve strong shoulder look)- the padding is self made from 2 layers of horsehair canvas, between them is layer of cotton wadding- I've also tried to slightly correct asymetrical shoulder height, so pads are not the same.  ![]()  And photo of top only:  |
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Post by Frabjous on Sept 19, 2014 20:43:42 GMT
Beautiful work , Jana. I love the rounded shoulder edges and the fabric is gorgeous! Also, thanks for sharing your favorite fabric store - I've added it to the Fabrics section on the forum. Why did you choose organdy as underlining for the top only? By the way, I sometimes use French darts to achieve closer fit in bodice. How did you place the boning? I have all these questions ) it is always exciting to see how others do it - thanks for sharing! |
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Post by handa on Sept 21, 2014 10:30:42 GMT
Thank you, Marina!
I've chosen combo of cotton organdy interfacing and cotton tulle lining, because I've decided to add boning two weeks before wedding and I had lack of time to order something else I had already in my stash. The fashion fabric is light/medium weight, so I was afraid that mediumweight muslin I had would be too bulky, and silk organza too thin. It works perfectly, the boning is not seen trough and tulle is ideal base for it. I've put boning on the front piece 2 cm (cca 3/4 inch) to the side from the dart and on the back piece 4 cm (1,5 inch) from the dart. I put in it on grain like Alison Smith advises.
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Post by handa on Dec 4, 2014 15:26:41 GMT
Winter coat, inspirated by Dior dress, pattern drafted by myself. Made with help from Thomas von Nordheim book. Fabric is from Prague store www.evi-latky.cz, lining from www.emmaonesock.com. I've added icewool layer (MacCulloch & Wallis) to the lining.   |
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