Cutting out a basic dress block in calico
and sewing it together allowed me to work on the stand, seeing exactly where
the seams would be and how the garment would look. I marked on the style lines
using tape, following the lines on my design.
I altered them if I felt they did not look right or could be better
positioned. I widened the diagonal panel across the bodice to allow the gathers
to sit more comfortably and become a focal point. Pinning fabric (on grain) to
the stand meant that I could trace the curved style line and gather it up.
After gathering, I pinned it into position to decide whether there was enough
or too much gathering.
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