Here's a snap shot of the fitting:
It is missing a sash and hem, and I have not finished hand sewing the lining on the insides.
Working with shiny slippery material is somewhat of a new thing for me and I've been having some serious slip issues.
One of the most glaring is the zipper. Here's a close up shot:
Gah!! It looks baaaadd in this shot!I'm just about to use my seam ripper to tear out the zipper and re-do it because it is rather sloppy there the thickness of the fabric changes. What with the gathers and lining, I had a hard time fixing the zipper.
Part of me wants to leave it as it is. Mainly because it will be covered by a sash. Also, because it is a flower girl dress and will likely be tossed aside after the wedding. The other part is a little mortified at the shoddiness.
What would you do? Neaten it up slightly, and cover up with the sash? or Redo?
5 comments:
I think I would replace it with an invisible zipper. I recently attempted my first invisible zipper and I don't know if I'll ever go back to the other kind. I found it easier. This youtube was a great help to me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzVLRsoOVzY
I completely agree with the comment above! Replace it with an invisible zipper. They look so much better and I too find them easier to put in.
Although I rarely work with slippery fabrics, I would also agree with the top two comments, and alot of times they recommend handstitching the zipper in first. It looks as though the fabric slipped underneath your presser foot. They have a special foot for slippery fabrics. So either take two stitches, lift and then lower, or handstitch in place to keep the fabric neat. Hope this helps.
If it's really going to bug you I'd put in an invisible zipper (that's what I normally do for that kind of fabric. But if you're really busy, I'd think about disguising it with the sash. For me it would a time based decision!
Thank you very much for the comments above. I have been avoiding using the invisible zippers, but I am going to give it a shot!
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