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Sewing: The Couture Dress. The muslin
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The Couture Dress. The muslin

Second muslin, better fitting

All parts done. Now its time to pin
I cut all the extra thread away
Second muslin, better fitting
First muslin
First muslin

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
The Couture Dress »

Instructions

It take some time to sew... but I love to have this muslin to make the fitting before I try the pattern on the fashion fabric
Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Classic

Materials

cotton fabric for the muslin, an old sheet

What was your inspiration?

Susan Khalje and the Couture dress. She is very good at explaining the different steps.

What are you most proud of?

That I work slow, step by step.
I,m not finished yet, so I hope I will be proud of the result

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Take your time. Follow Susans lessons and you learn a lot!

 

11 comments

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innerwave on craftsy.com
innerwave
Apr 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Great muslin dress. Would love to see the final dress! I put this course also an my wishlist. It is such a nice dress fitting so perfect when it is right done. Did you have to consult somebody to measure everything, especially where you're your eyes can not see (back)? How did you manage this?
Eva testar on craftsy.com
Eva testar
Apr 11, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you innerwave. I think this first muslin was awful... I had my husband to help me a little and I posted pictures in the class and asked Susan and got some great advice. Most of the time I worked by myself. Put the dress on, looking in the mirror with a pencil in my hand and marking on the fabric what I want to adjust and then take the dress off, make the changes and put the dress on again.... on and off several times. I have made three different muslins and the two latest are wearable. I have to take some photos of them and add here.
DonaleeK on craftsy.com
DonaleeK
Dec 06, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow.... this is impressive. I've looked at the preview for this class and wondered if I'd be interested in it. I can't tell you how long it's been since I wore a dress!!!! But maybe if I could get one that fits I'd be interested....... You should make a bowl or vessel out of all your threads..... see one of my projects.....just a thought. Love the heart!
Eva testar on craftsy.com
Eva testar
Dec 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you DonaleeK. I still working on my muslins for the couture dress. The photo shows the first muslin with no adjustments.
Scheri Manson on craftsy.com
Scheri Manson
Apr 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
You should not fit the sleeves until you have the skirt and bodice (with band\) fitting perfect. Then fit the sleeves. I would suggest that you just start with the muslin of your bodice first. Work on that till it fits perfect. Then move onto adding the band. Once you have the bodice with the band then work on the skirt portion. Then when all is good then check the sleeves.
Eva testar on craftsy.com
Eva testar
Apr 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank You Sheri I try that. Perhaps I make it without sleeves. at first I wanted The Dress in wool but if I make it without sleeves I could make a summer dress. Maybe I go for the wider skirt.
Scheri Manson on craftsy.com
Scheri Manson
Apr 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
That sounds like a great idea. Work with a lighter weight fabric and the full skirt for dress one. Dress two do the wool dress in the fitted skirt
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Scheri Manson
Apr 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
How are things Eva? am working on the Couture dress currently. I will check back on your progress. Take your time on the muslin.
Eva testar on craftsy.com
Eva testar
Apr 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Hello Scheri
Eva testar on craftsy.com
Eva testar
Apr 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Hello Scheri
Eva testar on craftsy.com
Eva testar
Apr 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Hello Scheri.( Sorry, problem with my connection.) I work with my muslin but am not so happy with that dress. Thinking of changing to another pattern in a little different design. Its something with that midrif and the sleeves that is not "connected" to my body...

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