tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post1050116589546255313..comments2023-09-16T05:56:01.927-07:00Comments on Create / Enjoy: Sewing Circle: Searching for a shirred bodice patternAdventures in Dressmakinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-58802418041826781512011-06-15T11:06:04.990-07:002011-06-15T11:06:04.990-07:00Thanks, folks--your comments aren't too late, ...Thanks, folks--your comments aren't too late, I still totally appreciate them! Will make sure Lela sees them =)Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-19299994849275272692011-06-15T07:54:10.176-07:002011-06-15T07:54:10.176-07:00I know this is a couple days old, but I may have s...I know this is a couple days old, but I may have something useful to add. I actually bought the short version of this dress for my sister (she'll be the only bridesmaid in my wedding). Inside the dress, there is a corselet-type foundation that's about 9-12 inches long (extends from the top of the bust to the waist). It's basically a boned bodice that looks similar to this Vogue dress (http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1227-products-13645.php?page_id=857) but has more coverage. It has hook-and-eye closures, and the dress is attached only along the top. I hope that helps!Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00596360832206980948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-81484456835752469402011-06-14T05:14:26.839-07:002011-06-14T05:14:26.839-07:00Hope it's not too late to comment ... as other...Hope it's not too late to comment ... as others above have said a photo and very detailed instructions to a dressmaker that comes recommended is the best bet ... they won't use a pattern. Be very specific in detail and instruction as there is no refund or return policy and lets face it, the care factor for dissatisfaction would be nil. I had a travel client that went to India twice a year bringing dresses in and they were all beautiful. The fabric choices and colour choices would be mesmerising! Good luck! and as an added thought ... where do you think all these big companies get their stuff made????? At least the dressmaker will get paid directly and not ripped off!Summer Flieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092393256871735567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-2118621531287125412011-06-13T10:22:10.210-07:002011-06-13T10:22:10.210-07:00This Simplicity pattern is freaking hideous at fir...This Simplicity pattern is freaking hideous at first glance, but the top is very similar to the one above: http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/patterns/sewingpatterns.pl?patternid=17977Elisa Squatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15755855658638442605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-43745905479154989042011-06-11T06:58:15.203-07:002011-06-11T06:58:15.203-07:00As sandoz18 said, a pattern woudn't do much go...As sandoz18 said, a pattern woudn't do much good in India. They probably woudn't know what to do with one if you put a gun to their head, seriously. I've had several pieces made form pictures from Vogue, Elle etc. And years later I sill wear them, they are such good quality. Have your sister ask around for a good dressmaker, Ex-Pat ladies are usually in the know. What is very important is good measurements of each of your bridesmaids. The before mentioned sewing sites will help you take them. Print out the instruction picture for each of the bridesmaids and write all the measurements on them (make sure you know if they use inches or cm's in India! or you might end up with barbie dresses). And have them made out of silk, it's so cheap there and the girls will love you for it: how many silk gowns will a girl have in her life??<br />Good luck!<br />JanineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-47810626618647801482011-06-10T20:11:00.857-07:002011-06-10T20:11:00.857-07:00Great tips and thoughts, commenters!
@Sarah, that...Great tips and thoughts, commenters!<br /><br />@Sarah, that Vogue pattern is super close! All she'd need to do is give it a natural waist!<br /><br />@Sandoz18, very good point--she should probably check with the potential seamstress first, and find out what they need. Good call...Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-28295015673344856472011-06-10T17:38:26.090-07:002011-06-10T17:38:26.090-07:00This is a gorgeous dress
Looking at the original d...This is a gorgeous dress<br />Looking at the original dress it looks like the detail on the bodice might actually be pieces of fabric wrapped from the front and tied at the back. To copy this if you could find a simple floor length gown pattern with a strapless sweetheart neckline it would be easy. <br />Take this McCalls pattern for example http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6030-products-10728.php?page_id=109<br />Two pieces of gathered chiffon attached at the neckline, essentially over each breast and wrapped and tied at the back would create a similar effect. Another change I would make with this dress is possibly making the skirt more full with an even hemline. The McCalls pattern M6029 mentioned has a great skirt.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13873283442841062732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-10247077533552885342011-06-10T17:01:36.842-07:002011-06-10T17:01:36.842-07:00I've lived in a country where--much like India...I've lived in a country where--much like India--having things handmade is the norm, and I had several formal dresses successfully designed and made for me while there (did not have my machines with me), even over-coming a severe language barrier (which shouldn't be an issue in India) with the commonality of sewing terms. Based on that experience, my 2 cents is that detailed sketches (or even photos) or the original dress would be more helpful than an actual pattern. It is very likely that the only portion of a pattern that would be used would be the pictures. I recommend that you send your sister some pictures of the dress and have her talk with seamstresses BEFORE buying fabric, etc. If she doesn't already have a relationship with a seamstress, that will help to build one and will give you more peace-of-mind before investing in a ton of fabric. Oh, one part of a pattern that may help is if you want any boning or special shaping help (i.e., bra cups). Those items can be hard to find in certain countries because they aren't often utilized in local dress. <br /><br />Also remember that India has amazing silks (like Mysore) available at very reasonable prices (a sari provides 6 yards of fabric). The seamstress will likely also be able to find (or help your sister find) the fabric there at whole-sale costs, even if you do a custom dye job.sandoz18noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-83363410950226023072011-06-10T16:30:05.818-07:002011-06-10T16:30:05.818-07:00Here are three similar dresses:
http://www.jcpenn...Here are three similar dresses: <br />http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=1b6f44d&DeptID=70656&CatID=80145&SO=0&SelDim=4294957900%7e&CatSel=4294936935%7cbride+%2b+bridesmaid&NOffset=0&Ne=4294957900+5+29+3+8+1031+1066+18+904+833+949&x5view=1&shopperType=G&N=4294936935&Nao=0&PSO=0&CmCatId=70656|80145&sa=1<br />OR<br />http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=F21&Category=whatsnew_app_dresses&ProductID=2000011928&VariantID=<br />OR<br />http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=F21&Category=whatsnew_app_dresses&ProductID=2000011928&VariantID=haniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934274033522097057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-75482375935625095752011-06-10T13:20:16.523-07:002011-06-10T13:20:16.523-07:00This Vogue pattern also has a similar crossed bodi...This Vogue pattern also has a similar crossed bodice, but with straps. http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v8150-products-7083.php?page_id=861Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00596515335359443107noreply@blogger.com