First pics of the red wool

[mlsdesigns]

I don't think I've posted any photos before, but I'm rectifying that now :) The dress is nearly done, just need to put the back skirts on and sew the skirt side seams and hem, and some trimming on the sleeves and it's done.
Photos from fitting the sleeve darts are under here. The stomacher trim is now sewn on and the bodice has trim round the neck and down the fronts too.

The shoulders have slipped a bit in this photo because I was fitting the elbow darts and pulled the sleeves down too much.


I'm really pleased with the sleeves, they're so comfy, and I love the shift cuffs showing :)


I used brown silk thread for all the stitching, didn't have any red and it seems to have been a very popular thread colour, it gives a little bit of interest to the all red dress. But I have no idea where the point came from! I like it though ;)


I've been busy planning my next outfit, but I think I'll do another post about that. And I have photos from the weekend to put up too...

Comments

[sarahnucci.livejournal.com]

Very pretty - is it for UTR?

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Yes it is.

[koshka-the-cat.livejournal.com]

I love it :)

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Thank you! It looks much better now it isn't full of pins!

[lmcbeth.livejournal.com]

I was going to say "I love it" but Katherine took my answer :)

It looks great! I love the trim!

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Hee hee, you can say it too ;)
And thank you very much! It now has much more trim, so much for a simple work dress!!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Looks great! Compere fronts are so cool. And the point is fantastic.

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

They are aren't they? I've always liked this style, now I finally get one ;)

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Thank you :o)

[chloeandrudy.livejournal.com]

I too was beaten to the "love it" comment. :)
Does it button on the front, or is that just trim buttons?
Poohy, who needs a plain ole work dress?

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Thank you :D It does button yes.

[girliegirl32786.livejournal.com]

Looking great! I cant wait to see it person!

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I am SO excited about seeing you again :D