Pins

I just tried this dress on - the red one. Lots of pins still in it. Sorry to Jane and Maggie, I remember you being so angry about me making you try on dresses with pins in them. It hurts. Sometimes it can't be helped.

Vogue 8241, the blouson sheath! I took it up another 3/4" or so to remove the green bar from around the hem. Looks much better. That bar was weighing down the bottom half - on grain - of the dress. This is a great pattern! I would like to make it again. I believe the whole thing would be nice cut on the bias. Depending on the fabric, of course, but, yes, I would definitely try that next time. With something lightweight. Challis, silk, that's it, wool challis or silk. Faille....................