#she designed it

[iplaywithstring]

Final fitting of the dress before sewing it up.

There are a million pins but it is pinned along the sewing lines so that's not an issue. I wanted to make sure the hems were all in the right place.

I'm also very pleased with the sleeves

Again, just pinned, and not gathered down properly, but they are exactly what she wanted.

And the bottom of the bodice will have piping

While the top will have a berthe that will be kinda like this

And if we have time, there will be a bonnet that matches.

This has been a 2 year project and I have learned so much!

[sweaterkittensahoy]

There's a little extra room in the cups, but overall, I think I nailed it.

The trick to sizing up the bottoms is to add all the extra inches you need on the back. Just make the front according to pattern and subtract that from your hip measurement. Then, add however many extra inches you need to fit the back, and figure out a good increase layout and off you go!

You'll need size #3 thread (I used WeCrochet Curio) and a 3.25mm hook. Pattern is here (or you can message me).

Also, enjoy this very low effort very pin up shot: