Next, I thought I would share a little of how I draped the overdress. This part of the project was actually very fun, despite the fact that I normally dont like fitting stages. My new dressform really came in handy!
To drape the overdress I started with a modern kimono-sleeved pattern, lengthening it at the front and under the bust to from the cross over detail. I also added in three pleats at the bust, inspired by the dresses from
Cheri. The back also crosses over but only has one pleat per side for ease.
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The front and back bodice muslin
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Showing the drape of the sleeve
For the skirt of the over dress, I used the pattern I created for my petticoat as a base, simplifying it into two pieces (a shaped front and back) before I shaped the front opening. To shape the curve on the front opening, I played with the pattern on the form until it approximated what I wanted, and then I cleaned up the line with a hip curve. I matched the pleats on the skirt front with the pleats on the bodice fronts, as well as the backs.
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3/18/2012 5:03:31 PM by
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