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Overlock The Basque
Time: 4 minutesSince we’re using a doubled piece of powernet, we need to overlock these pieces so they work as one. The waistband and hook/eye tape is done at this time so the basque is ready for later attachment to the skirt panty
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Completing The Bodice Prep
Time: 4 minutesWe want our lining and fashion fabric to be used as one. This is called flatlining. The overlock machine cuts away the tiny over cut fashion fabric edge without cutting away our crucial lining piece. The pieces after overlocking look clean and finished.
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Keeping The Pattern Organized
Time: 3 minutesWe want our lining and fashion fabric to be used as one. This is called flatlining. The overlock machine cuts away the tiny over cut fashion fabric edge without cutting away our crucial lining piece. The pieces after overlocking look clean and finished.
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Overlock The Bodice Pieces
Time: 5 minutesWe want our lining and fashion fabric to be used as one. This is called flatlining. The overlock machine cuts away the tiny over cut fashion fabric edge without cutting away our crucial lining piece. The pieces after overlocking look clean and finished.
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Marking The Pattern Pieces
Time: 3 minutesSince this bodice is meant to be very snug, we use lengthwise and bias pieces to achieve the smooth bodylines needed. Lightweight cottons are used for the lining and heavier weight cottons, gabardines, and poplins work well for the fashion fabrics.
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Cutting The Piping
Time: 3 minutesSince this bodice is meant to be very snug, we use lengthwise and bias pieces to achieve the smooth bodylines needed. Lightweight cottons are used for the lining and heavier weight cottons, gabardines, and poplins work well for the fashion fabrics.
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Continue cutting The Pattern
Time: 12 minutesSince this bodice is meant to be very snug, we use lengthwise and bias pieces to achieve the smooth bodylines needed. Lightweight cottons are used for the lining and heavier weight cottons, gabardines, and poplins work well for the fashion fabrics.
Cutting The Bodice Pattern
Time: 7 minutesSince this bodice is meant to be very snug, we use lengthwise and bias pieces to achieve the smooth bodylines needed. Lightweight cottons are used for the lining and heavier weight cottons, gabardines, and poplins work well for the fashion fabrics.
Cutting The Bodice Intro
Time: 5 minutesSince this bodice is meant to be very snug, we use lengthwise and bias pieces to achieve the smooth bodylines needed. Lightweight cottons are used for the lining and heavier weight cottons, gabardines, and poplins work well for the fashion fabrics.
The Net Edge
Time: 3 minutesDiamond net is the most commonly used net in the US. The method I use here involves cutting on the crosswise grain and not lengthwise grain. Keeping the net layers bundled and labeled is crucial.
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