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Fitted, no-stretch and room to breathe? Looking forward to gown #8
tourist   Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 7/23/07 Posts: 5414	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 11/24/12 10:27 AM I have this great flocked fabric and a general idea of a50's inspired shape but definitely nervous about the need to fit this thing properly and still have room to breathe on the dance floor. I am considering making it with an extra inch or so of ease and putting in a wide elastic waistband inside? ------ http://bgballroom.wordpress.com to follow the progress on my next ballgown.
GwenH Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 8/26/09 Posts: 371	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/24/12 11:46 AM I can't tell for sure from the images, but perhaps the laced section in the back provides some give?
Quickie Advanced NETHERLANDS Member since 10/8/10 Posts: 221	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/24/12 1:18 PM I,personally, would make it mounted (is that correct english) on a bustier or a leotard
tourist   Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 7/23/07 Posts: 5414	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/24/12 2:05 PM Quickie - yes, it will be mounted on (constructed over?) a leotard, or at least semi-attached. For ballroom competition, it really has to be that way. Gwen - I am not planning this exact pattern, but that is the flavour. Good thinking on the laces, though. That has given me a couple of ideas. ------ http://bgballroom.wordpress.com to follow the progress on my next ballgown.
Quickie Advanced NETHERLANDS Member since 10/8/10 Posts: 221	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/24/12 2:33 PM Well, if There is a leotard and if you attach the whole neckline of the dress to the neckline of the leotard and if the leotard is stretch material and the dress is not stretchtching then the dress can give you room enough, in my views. Your waist and bust can have all the extra room you want to create there yourself.
SheBear0320   Advanced MB CANADA Member since 4/8/08 Posts: 2790	Login to reply to this post In reply to tourist << 1 member likes this. Date: 11/25/12 0:53 AM Does the flocked fabric have any stretch to it? If not is cutting on the bias an option to provide a little give? What about the use of a zipper to make it easier to get on and off while still getting a good fit -- 1" of ease is not a lot when you are taking deep breaths. Double check your measurements when you are standing still "at rest" and then take a deep breath and double check the measurements. Look forward to seeing how you proceed -- will be following your journey. ------ Sheila "sewing very slowly to fill an empty closet" 2012/2013 Stash Busting Sew-Along: 27.25 yards sewn (as of 05/15/13) 21.75 yards purchased (as of 05/15/13)
JTink Intermediate VA USA Member since 4/20/08 Posts: 4808	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/25/12 8:18 AM I can't wait to see the finished product. I love this type of "swish" dress. Will look lovely on the dance floor

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