tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132910374487654308.post7973970541980521732..comments2024-03-14T10:14:00.809+00:00Comments on Queen of Darts: Finish line......in sight!Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644415042425814372noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132910374487654308.post-17344203409504482942012-05-19T21:06:17.371+01:002012-05-19T21:06:17.371+01:00Hey, no problem - I'm very pleased to be of so...Hey, no problem - I'm very pleased to be of some help. Satin would be more tricky with the folds - perhaps gathering would work better with the fabric but the folds will be less structured I think. The dupion that I used was pretty well behaved. <br />When the folded tissue paper was cut, the edges should follow the shape of the bodice. When I opened it up, the edges were a zig zag shape so it was relatively easy for me to know where the pleats were. However I did not try to do the pleats on the fabric exactly the same as the tissue paper. After a lot of trial and error, I ended up with something I was 100% happy with and that was it. <br />HTHAlicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644415042425814372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132910374487654308.post-10855702196675752912012-05-19T03:24:27.044+01:002012-05-19T03:24:27.044+01:00Thank you Im so sorry i didnt even notice older po...Thank you Im so sorry i didnt even notice older posts. <br />I used your tissue paper technique today. and after much folding and tucking, pinning and pressing. i've realised that it wont be the same on my material <br />But thats okay it will be VERY close. but im usign a satin material its not to thin and flowy but i cant descibe it anyways. i gathers well and im going to have to baste the pleats to get them to hold where i want them but :) thanks to you I have a GREAT tutorial to go with. my only question is from your tissue paper you cut around the bodice and then open it up flat on the actual material. how do you get the same pleats?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132910374487654308.post-52547660967099545272012-05-17T09:33:36.544+01:002012-05-17T09:33:36.544+01:00Thank you Nadia. So my wedding dress is originally...Thank you Nadia. So my wedding dress is originally based on Simplicity 2959, and I’ve made lots and lots of changes to the pattern, including using the bodice of Simplicity 4070. In terms of the pleats, I used tissue paper to “draft” the pattern, using it as a guide (and a guide only – leaving lots of room for errors/changes) to cut the fabric. There are 2 pieces – one large one including the diagonal drape, and the other to cover the “empty space” on the other side. <br />I pleated the silk dupion, pinned the pleats, and then cut organza underlining to match the finished pieces. Then I underlined the piece, pressed the pleats and sewed the piece (dupion with underlining as one) into the side seams. Once I was happy with everything, I hand basted all the pleats into the bodice to secure them and so that it’ll survive the dry cleaning later on!<br />And then depending on how many layers you have, the assembly will be a little different. <br />Does this make sense? There are quite a few posts when I made the pleats, including pictures of the tissue paper trick, if you wanted to have a look? I think they would be quite helpful <br />HTH – and good luck with you dress!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644415042425814372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132910374487654308.post-70535772103933254242012-05-15T21:59:47.281+01:002012-05-15T21:59:47.281+01:00I love this dress. I had the same pleated bodice o...I love this dress. I had the same pleated bodice on my wedding dress. its so flattering its wonderful. but i did not make my wedding dress. <br />Could you explain the steps in making this pleated bodice. <br />Im using simplicity patter 4070 for my dress (wedding guest) <br />and i'd love the pleated top and simple wide A line skirt for the bottom. Please! :)<br />Nadia_m87@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132910374487654308.post-87150537541768926012012-05-09T09:27:48.935+01:002012-05-09T09:27:48.935+01:00Thank you Susan! I would like to finish it 2 month...Thank you Susan! I would like to finish it 2 months before the wedding so that gives me just under 3 week... I'll be sure to post lots of (too many probably) photos of the dress on the big day!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644415042425814372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132910374487654308.post-36989561280941130992012-05-08T00:16:55.279+01:002012-05-08T00:16:55.279+01:00Wow! You go girl! You got a lot done. I can't ...Wow! You go girl! You got a lot done. I can't wait to see you in the finish product esp on the big day!susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602123033409007082noreply@blogger.com