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Sewing: Bombshell Bodice
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Bombshell Bodice

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Sew Retro: Perfect Fit Bombshell Dress »

Instructions

I added 4 inches to the length of the top, and ended up adding it at the bottom, as the top part already fit perfectly. This allowed me to make adjustments for my hips only in the additional area of fabric.

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Cute, Funky, Classic, Casual, Hipster, Retro / Vintage


Materials

exterior - printed poplin underlining - muslin lining - cotton broadcloth bust padding - cotton batting Sewing machine #5 separating zipper zipper stops poly coated cotton thread poly boning twill tape for casings

What was your inspiration?

My friend Sarah was taking this class, and seemed to be learning a lot, so I decided to take it too. I'm so glad I did. I learned tons of couture sewing techniques, and how to work with patterns without seam allowances.

What are you most proud of?

I'm impressed with all the hand stitching work I did. I'm usually not one for any sort of hand stitching, but I feel like it was well worth it for this project.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Make sure you have made a few pieces of clothing before you get started, especially have made a muslin or two before.

 

6 comments

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Craftsy on craftsy.com
Mar 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wow, perfect fit and such fun fabric combos. Love it!
MouseInMyPocket on craftsy.com
Mar 19, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks so much!
Jill-1234 on craftsy.com
Mar 11, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Cute!!!
MouseInMyPocket on craftsy.com
Mar 11, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!
SweetJasmine on craftsy.com
Mar 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Great job! It looks like it fits great.
MouseInMyPocket on craftsy.com
Mar 10, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks so much!