Happy to go to Work

I had a tough day yesterday. After shredding nearly every lacing option in the house, after DH applied creative problem solving, we finally found some twine and got me in my bodice--and it didn't close. I don't know why--but somehow between the layers of lining (I added a layer of wool to smooth it out), the applied trim, it managed to cause the whole thing to shrink. So...I ripped the whole thing apart, including the eye tape I'd been using for lacing. Then I sewed the boned layer back together again with a looser fit. I replaced the eye tape with strips of grommets applied to leftover scraps of coutil. Finally--I recut the outer layer (thankfully, I just had enough leftover fabric--no extra sleeves!), leaving wide allowances (to know the layout of my pattern, I traced it in chalk).

That's when I realized that I wasn't going to get the look I wanted unless I hand sewed. So, I pinned it down (folding under the allowances) over my boned bodice and I prick stitched the pieces in place. Fortunately, it only took a couple of hours and there was a marathon of "Miss Marple" films on our local PBS.

Finally--I cut out the trim from the last bodice, folding under the edges. I'm about halfway through basting it back in place.

The good part--it really fits better and the outer layer looks much smoother. The down side is that I've got tons to do and I'm really sick of this project. So, I'm very happy to be at work...I'm not going to think of this any more until quitting time!

Sorry--no more piccies. I was racing yesterday, but I'll try to take some tonight.