I may have missed this detail: what time period is it for? I just realized you said boned bodice, and looks like you're saying no stays or corset? The fabric just might not be up to a snug fit. One purpose of a corset or stays is to do the work of compressing -- even if there is not much of that going on -- so the fabric of the gown can just sit there un-stressed and looking pretty.
-Carol >> I guess all you can do now is line it. (With fabrics that don't hold >> their >> shape, interfacing corrects that but now that you've put the dress >> together, that would be a bear. > > > **It *is* lined. Maybe if I'd interlined it? > >> > > >> Some things to think about for your debugging: >> Did you put in all the facings, linings & interfacings required? >> > **yes > > Did you pre-shrink your cottons with hot water and then in the dryer on > zorch? > **always > > Does the stretch occur in crossgrain direction? > **no. Bodice is cut straight grain and grows around the body. > > Is your model wearing period unmentionables > **no. She's young enough that the boned bodice is enough...no bra. > Also, IMHO, the Joann's quilting fabrics on the bargain wall are not > particularly high quality. > **These were the good quilting fabrics. That's why I'm so mystified & > ticked. I didn't cheap out (but only because we didn't find anything we > liked on sale.) > --cin> _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
