The Construction Process Continued...

After your fabric has been cut, it is necessary to transfer pattern markings. Pattern markings include darts, small and large circles for matching, slit or zipper placement, etc. Tracing paper and a tracing wheel are essential for a successful transfer. Make sure the color of tracing paper CONTRASTS with your fabric. Also, transfer markings to the WRONG side of fabric.

Patterns are made from thin tissue paper that can easily tear. Before I transferred my markings (small circle in picture below), I placed scotch tape over them. This prevented the tracing wheel from tearing the pattern. Always check for a successful transfer before separating fabric and pattern.

Another good tip is to always remove straight pins before they enter the "needle danger zone". :) Your machine needle will most often break if it hits a straight pin.

It is finished!!

Sadly, it is too small! ha. I can get it on, but the getting it back off is too much of a hassle!! :) That's too bad too because I REALLY like this pattern. Hancock's will have another sale though and I'll buy the pattern sized 14-22.
My fave part is the midriff. This was certainly my most challenging dress I've ever constructed, but it was also a lot of fun to make. I love the fabric too...too bad I bought all that was on the bolt! Maybe they'll reorder...

Here's my next project, View C. I think I'll wait 'til after Ashlyn's here though. We all have our suspicions that she'll be here soon and when I'm working on a sewing project my house is "all tore up"!!

I really like this fabric too...it's a deep chocolate.

***FOR SALE: Gorgeous, fully lined, dress. 3/4 length sleeves, crew neck, ruching at midriff, mint and chocolate organic print****

haha! j/k