Life is moving on here and I'm sewing some when I have the time. I spent a lot of time doing a muslin for the Soutache dress. It was a great learning session and I'm now ready to make the dress in pink.
I'm glad that I spent the time having the embroidery on top of the pleats. I need to add 1/4 - 3/8" to the bodice so the embroidery does not get caught in the neckline seam. I also want a smaller hem.
I decided to make a pair of shoes for the Regency dress before I start the good version of the Soutache dress. The satin fabric is light weight so I interfaced the fabric. I'm glad I did. The uppers went together with no real issues. When I glued the first upper to the insole, the fabric absorbed more glue than I expected. I think the interfacing was the culprit. It took a while for the upper to stick to the insole. The second shoe was being a pain It didn't want to center on the insole and took three tries to get it in the right spot. When done, I took a picture and walked away.
I was pleased with the results though I will work on the back seam more. I have an idea to help have less bulk when attaching it to the insole. The soles were glued on and left to dry. I am thinking of just adding hotfix pearls to these shoes. As I get better at making shoes, I will do more to make them fancier.
I have to say, I am enjoying making shoes even if I get frustrated while learning. I'm hoping to get better as time goes on. I'm thinking of leather shoes that are lined. Ideas are floating in my head about this one. I'm thinking a bag and matching shoes in leather lined with cotton. I have enough light leather to make a lot of shoes, purses, and even a jacket or two.
But, it is back to sewing doll's dresses for the rest of the month.
Happy Doll Sewing....................................................
