tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post7404233642257993271..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : Linen-Look Silvia Dress with a touch of Dior!Fiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-6873972340002194442014-09-09T21:06:02.298+01:002014-09-09T21:06:02.298+01:00It seems even harder to decide what to do with it ...It seems even harder to decide what to do with it this time as I will be using the last of it! I haven't come across any links for this particular type of zip I'm afraid, I'm not sure what it's really called to google it either. I just used my usual method for invisible zip insertion and spent quite a lot of time working out the correct placement of the top of the zip. I think inserting it accurately is really key. The instructions for this dress get you to sew up that small seam at the top before inserting it if that's useful for you to know in any way...Sorry I couldn't be more help at the moment, good luck with your top!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-73021484978179591102014-09-09T21:02:36.114+01:002014-09-09T21:02:36.114+01:00Haha! Thanks Nissa! It's been loitering in my ...Haha! Thanks Nissa! It's been loitering in my cupboard for a couple of weeks now so perhaps tonight is the night to try it back on and realise it's not so bad after all! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-36031152666473869682014-09-09T21:01:22.909+01:002014-09-09T21:01:22.909+01:00Yes that's a big help to be pointed in the rig...Yes that's a big help to be pointed in the right direction thank you! I was thinking that I needed some kind of sway back adjustment because of the huge amount of fabric back there but was wondering if my slightly maverick alteration to take it in in general had made this worse. I really love the style of it so am going to try making up a muslin in a smaller size so then i can work out how much length to remove. Sometimes it's hard to see what the fit issues actually are when so much seems to be wrong so it's great to hear that some parts do look ok! Thanks so muchFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-34404066360164739942014-09-07T01:06:09.255+01:002014-09-07T01:06:09.255+01:00Hi Fiona,
The wrinkling at the back of your dres...Hi Fiona, <br /><br />The wrinkling at the back of your dress suggests you have excess fabric there. The waistband seems to hit you at the right place and the fit around the chest is good. I think by shortening the bodice pieces you can eliminate a lot of your fit issues. Maybe this helps? <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14115410524765719590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-166816327266168822014-08-31T21:35:43.457+01:002014-08-31T21:35:43.457+01:00Fiona, after a few drinks this evening put this dr...Fiona, after a few drinks this evening put this dress back on and forget the drama of making it and blogging it and then realise how awesome it looks. I can't believe how little time you've been sewing for btwAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15161461473745049052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-67147244418482443902014-08-31T10:17:40.630+01:002014-08-31T10:17:40.630+01:00O I'm glad I could share them with you then, t...O I'm glad I could share them with you then, there's loads of lovely designs. But yes, I definitely recommend a muslin or sizing down! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-15649476988781782662014-08-31T10:16:48.641+01:002014-08-31T10:16:48.641+01:00Hoorah! I love the satisfaction of getting a sewin...Hoorah! I love the satisfaction of getting a sewing technique right for the first time! Good luck with your sewing! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-54501333055907085592014-08-31T10:15:31.137+01:002014-08-31T10:15:31.137+01:00Oo that's a good question! I've never adde...Oo that's a good question! I've never added bra cups before so I might not be the best person to ask but I'm sure it would be possible. You'd need to make sure you had a good fit to start with then fiddle around with cup placement but the structure for it is certainly there if you use a good lining. I'll keep my eyes peeled for yours! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-23024729098696825742014-08-31T10:07:45.228+01:002014-08-31T10:07:45.228+01:00That's really good to know Laura, thank you. A...That's really good to know Laura, thank you. At least it's not just me! I'm definitely going to still try some more Salme patterns but will try a muslin in a smaller size as you say Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-79611741945512070262014-08-31T10:05:57.665+01:002014-08-31T10:05:57.665+01:00The way the inside finishing is thought out is the...The way the inside finishing is thought out is the best part of the pattern I think. I love nearly all of the salme designs and I pressume the construction methods will be as good on all of them but I do recommend making up a muslin first! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-12155116882535300752014-08-31T10:04:11.845+01:002014-08-31T10:04:11.845+01:00I don't know who would have been able to resis...I don't know who would have been able to resist this fabric! I can't remember exactly how much it was but less than $10 a yard!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-8727332104389215252014-08-31T10:02:52.540+01:002014-08-31T10:02:52.540+01:00All down to the pattern really Sonja! I am pretty ...All down to the pattern really Sonja! I am pretty bloody proud of that zip though! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-59959235035362945742014-08-31T10:02:04.355+01:002014-08-31T10:02:04.355+01:00Thanks! I'm really pleased with how nearly it ...Thanks! I'm really pleased with how nearly it turned out on the inside, mainly down to the pattern instructions than anything I did though! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-3547744822484674172014-08-31T10:00:15.993+01:002014-08-31T10:00:15.993+01:00I love a sweetheart neckline too! As well as those...I love a sweetheart neckline too! As well as those princess seams for using such a little amount of fabric!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-1047490789799173012014-08-31T09:56:28.781+01:002014-08-31T09:56:28.781+01:00Thank you! I'm so proud of the zip!Thank you! I'm so proud of the zip! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-45305471064054716152014-08-31T09:37:51.312+01:002014-08-31T09:37:51.312+01:00Hello Fiona - don't suppose you've got any...Hello Fiona - don't suppose you've got any tutorial links for that lovely side invisible zip do you? It looks great, I want to try but am flummoxed as to how you don't put it in all the way to the top! A sweet sundress, sorry you're not totally happy with it, but looking forward to seeing what you make next with the rest of that beautiful fabric!Jennifer Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17976795702353948402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-59380540966436835762014-08-30T21:43:57.824+01:002014-08-30T21:43:57.824+01:00What a cute dress! I'd never heard of the Salm...What a cute dress! I'd never heard of the Salme patterns before so thanks for sharing, though it sounds like a muslin is a good idea if I want to try any of their fitted styles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-40400140346985399022014-08-30T21:10:17.822+01:002014-08-30T21:10:17.822+01:00I am still on that initial phase of sewing for rea...I am still on that initial phase of sewing for real, so I had to stop and stare at your wonderfull zip. Little victories!Catdoesithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06214360406276097524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-65444366988885984562014-08-30T02:19:16.599+01:002014-08-30T02:19:16.599+01:00Great review and dress! I have two gorgeous fabric...Great review and dress! I have two gorgeous fabrics and I can only picture them in this pattern, but have been sidetracked with other patterns. The insides are really clean, do you think adding bra cups to the lining would work here?LKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970082931701030907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-41019336804901809872014-08-29T09:45:50.067+01:002014-08-29T09:45:50.067+01:00I think this is really cute, and I'm sorry you...I think this is really cute, and I'm sorry you're not completely happy with it. I've made the buttonless shirt dress by Salme, and had to take it in at the sides by quite a bit when I'd finished. I wasn't 100% sure whether it was a case of having a lot of ease built in, or if it was just too baggy for my taste, but I'd probably try a size smaller in their patterns in future. Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806032318025702112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-66612619170624524372014-08-29T08:20:42.629+01:002014-08-29T08:20:42.629+01:00I'm swooning over the colour, just gorgeous. T...I'm swooning over the colour, just gorgeous. Thanks for the info on the fitting, I've been thinking about Salme patterns recently so this is perfect timing. I'm impressed with the inside - the facing and lining is a great detail. Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01089188588469901726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-72540491037769973332014-08-29T02:23:57.755+01:002014-08-29T02:23:57.755+01:00This turned out really great. A sweet little dress...This turned out really great. A sweet little dress; bravo for the Dior.hopflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14808010877609649152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-34726993352124635242014-08-29T00:33:43.373+01:002014-08-29T00:33:43.373+01:00Wow, I don't think I've ever seen such cle...Wow, I don't think I've ever seen such clean insides in a dress! I have no idea how to get the zipper installed so perfectly! That does seem like a lot of ease... I'll be careful if I use a Salme pattern. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-87509790497891882272014-08-28T23:52:52.742+01:002014-08-28T23:52:52.742+01:00Gorgeous! I love the color and your finishing is p...Gorgeous! I love the color and your finishing is perfect, especially the zip. Well done!Margohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071790369699996005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-1784064908709451302014-08-28T23:23:30.246+01:002014-08-28T23:23:30.246+01:00Such a lovely dress! I think that sweetheart neckl...Such a lovely dress! I think that sweetheart neckline is one of the most flattering for a little dress. I do agree with you that you can use the smallest fabric pieces for a princess seam bodice :)Thewallinnahttp://www.thewallinna.comnoreply@blogger.com