Scallops and Fabric

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nina britschgi
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July 23, 2011

Scallops and Fabric

written by
nina britschgi
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date
July 23, 2011
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Corrected the back bodice pattern (I decided I'm going to leave the front as I drafted, without the under bust dart, the straps keep the fabric from folding!) and started on the math for the 3/4 circle skirt pattern today.

I don't have enough fabric for a full circle, so I'll make a 3/4 circle skirt. In order to fit all the pattern pieces on the fabric, I'll have to sew the straps from 2 pieces (the back piece with the ties and the straps is this ridiculous shape that wastes so much fabric! I hope it'll be worth it :))

Also made "test-scallops" from newspaper. I think I'm going to make the scallops about 12cm wide (the top one in the picture):

On an unrelated note, I got this large pillowcase at the thrift store a few weeks ago, and I'm not sure what I want to do with it yet (the spool is there for size comparison):

I like the stripes and the color! Maybe a romper (chevron effect)? The colors are very summery and "fun". Or a dress with a gathered skirt? I'll have to see if I have enough fabric.