I decided to put a band of binding around the waist before putting on another layer of elastic to try and make the waist smaller before sewing in the elastic. I then stitched the elastic in place. I struggled to get the elastic in place because it kept twisting while I was trying to sew it in. Finally after sewing it all in place I put my dress on the mannequin to see if the position on the waist had improved (image 1). I think it looks better although I don’t think I will be fully happy with it until I have the belt on because I think it will then give the dress the blousing effect that I wanted to achieve.
Evaluation-
I think overall my dress creates the feminine flowing look that I wanted to achieve; I think all of the elements that I wanted in the dress are there. I think the construction has been a success and I really feel I have developed my skills during this module. If I was to change anything on my dress I would have possibly pleated the chiffon from the shoulders to create a more definite gather. I think this would have enhanced the bodice. If I had more time I would have also created another thinner belt to wear as part of the dress as it would have created a better silhouette. Despite the few things I could have changed I am pleased with the outcome of my dress and think the belt will really create the look I was trying to achieve.
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