I got a lot done today, finished off my patterns for the skirt and shirt and cut the calico pieces, all before dinner.
In the afternoon I managed to make up the skirt and got the shirt just about finished too. Making the smaller version of the skirt definitely helped in the construction of this toile, and I remembered to add notches to help me identify front and back pieces.
There was a slight problem with the shirt as I have a concealed placket and the way I had cut the pieces wasn't the simplest way. I re-cut the right side to have a grown on placket and will lay the printed placket piece on top. I also had some difficulty getting the collar to fit even though it is the right size. Thinking back to the Steampunk shirt, I had trouble with that collar too so I think they are a weakness with me, and I will need some practice. Tomorrow I’m going to ask Jill to help me fit them, from there I can alter the patterns and I’ll be ready to start on the final garments in my chosen fabrics.
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