Well I finished the tunic and glad I did it as a practice refresher. I still have a ways to go as far as learning, but I managed to pick up a few techniques along the way. I've been thinking about the best way to start my first project and here's the game plan so far:
- Take my detailed body measurements
- Draft basic block patterns specific to my size
- Draft dress as a bodice/skirt combination and include the shoulder string tie-straps
- Draft the ruffles as a circle pattern
- Draft the skirt tiers
- Write out the detailed construction procedures similar to how it's written in a store purchased pattern envelope
- Construct on Muslin test fabric
- Construct on actual fabric
The more I look at my sketch, the more I want to modify the design. Instead of it being a tiered maxi dress, I'll let it be separates-- a bodice and short skirt and/or bodice and pants. In fact, I'll do a maxi skirt, short breezy skirt, pants and keep the same top. Yes!
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