In the meantime, I'm onto the skirt.
I had started cutting some of the pieces in order to cut out the top pieces. I already have piece 12 and 13 cut out of the lining. I need to cut 2 piece 11s (for a total of 4 pieces).
Piece 11 is a little tricky though. This is the only piece that has different size markings on it (kind of like pieces 4 and 7 on the top). To cut out the size that I need, I need the widest bottom on the piece. Then to expand this by another foot (remember I need additional length for all the reasons I detailed in this post), makes the bottom even wider.
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| Once I extrapolate the base of the skirt by 12" (which is marked by the rulers) piece 11 is too wide to fit on the fabric this way |
To solve this, the pattern directions recommend folding the selvages the other way. Refolding a HUGE piece of fabric like this is a major PITA and has me wishing - again - that I had a better set up than my kitchen table, office chair and ironing board. LOL
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| Here's how I normally spread out the fabric. When it's folded lengthwise, it's just as wide as my table. |
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| Here's the fabric folded in half the other way. Notice the fold line down the middle left from when the fabric is folded to roll on a bolt. |
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| I cut 2 sets of piece 11 from the refolded fabric by inverting the pieces to minimize how much material is used. |
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| To extrapolate the ends of the skirt pieces, I use my quilting tools. |
Tomorrow, to make sure the skirt is full enough (both for my tastes and to fit over the petticoat), I'm going to assemble the lining layer before I cut out any more material from taffeta or get started on the organdy.
To Do List
- Assemble lining layer
- Cut out rest of taffeta pieces
- Assemble taffeta pieces
- Join lining and taffeta
- zipper
- waistband
- hem (horse hair)
- Cut pieces from organdy
- Assemble organdy layer
- Finish skirt details
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