My dress is cursed

[robinsnest]

It's the only logical explanation...that or I've lost all ability to actually sew anything, we won't rule that out either.

I finally picked up the dress of evil today again, last time I thought I had the sleeves just right...no way. They're not horrible, but they're too small across the back, and the left one has a weird pleat at the top, and the straps are set too wide and keep sliding down my shoulders. ...*headdesk* I'm not sure I care enough, maybe a nice big fichu? I'm contemplating putting a gusset under the arm, I have no idea if it's period, but it would be more comfortable.

I did realize that a lot of my fitting issues would resolve if I take an inch out of each front side, so I'm going to do that when shortening it.

ALSO in the process of getting into it for a fitting I slashed myself nicely along the bicep, nice line of blood. *facepalm* WHY do I like this hobby again?!?

Comments

[curiouschilde.livejournal.com]

Awwww sweetie!!! Sounds like this dress is evil. I don't know how tight the weave is on the wool.. but have you stay-stitched the armscye area at all... maybe things are stretching and pulling out of place... Or it's just super super evil.

[blackcat452.livejournal.com]

Ouch! I hope it drops the attitude soon, but there's always the jacket if the dress doesn't behave itself.

[mandie-rw.livejournal.com]

Big fichus are awesome for hiding all kinds of evils! That's no fun, I hate it when dresses just won't behave...but I prefer to believe that rather than the alternative "I can't actually sew anything!!", which puts me into a funk and then I can't get ANYTHING done. Ugh.

You can do it! :)

[heidilea.livejournal.com]

I know I'm probably too late, but a gusset would not be out of place in period. I've seen some interesting fit details and repairs on extant gowns, and a gusset would be appropriate.

On another note--I've totally been at the point to rip my hair out at the roots and eviserate whatever thing I was sewing because it wasn't cooperating. See most recent, my "one hour" tea gown.