I've read on other blogs that it is the bodice that causes you the most pain and suffering. I on the other hand beg to differ. For me the part of the process which causes me the most pain (at least back pain) would be the gargantuan amount of cutting involved. Keeping in mind you are dealing with 9-12 yards of fabric, somehow that all needs to be cut accurately.
The only space available for this kind of work in my home is my living room floor. There I roll out the yards of fabric and cut for an entire day. No, sewing isn't the hardest part... the hardest part is getting around the to do list of cutting. It never seems to end. At least with sewing you see a finished product coming together. With the cutting there is always a constant anxiety of whether you picked up enough of the fabric needed.
Sigh, well at least it is over for this dress... except for the partlet, the ruff, the cuffs,
the under skirt, and the hat. Joy. :)Done List:
Upper sleeve puff- 2 red fabric, 2 brown lining
Upper sleeve- 2 red fabric, 2 brown lining
Lower sleeve- 2 red fabric, 2 faux fur
Inner sleeve- 1 white fabric
Inner over sleeve- 1 paisley fabric, 1 gold lining
Skirt front- 2 red fabric, 2 brown lining
Skirt back- 2 red fabric, 2 brown lining
(Altogether approximately 5 yards of fabric here)
Waistband- 1 red fabric, 1 interfacing.
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