A flat felled seam. The seam was first basted together on the seamline, then the edges were pressed under and blindstitched down. This is an excellent way to sew strong seams on couture garments. I basting thread is probably supposed to be removed, but this will weaken the seam.
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Inside a Vera Wang White Wedding Gown – Part 4
A strapless bra can be worn with a Wang gown. She has inserted a bra carrier* near the zipper at the back. She uses a thread shank and a clear snap.
I use a ribbon in my gowns. It adds security. I am afraid that a thread shank will not be strong enough.
*A bra carrier keeps the back of the bra below the neckline of the gown.
Inside a Vera Wang White Wedding Gown – Part 3
The final closure of the Vera Wang gown is at the zipper. The lining is hand stitched to the zipper with a hidden seam.
How to Create a Flounce – Part 3 (Final)
Insert the sample flounce into the seam of your sample garment. Check the drape. See how it flows. If you aren’t happy with it, redesign it until you are. If you are happy, celebrate!
How to create a Flounce – Part 1
It is best to try creating flounces with scraps of fabric until you feel comfortable with the process.
Trial and error have shown me that a flounce is best if the lower end is wider than the top end. (in the photos, the top is on the right and the bottom is on the left.)
A flounce can be made from an oval or a round piece of fabric. You can start with a square, but you will have to cut the corners off.
Cut a circle near one end of the fabric piece as I have done in the photo.
Straighten the flounce to see if it is long enough and wide enough (don’t forget to include seam allowances).
Trim the shape or use a new piece of fabric and start over until you are happy with the flounce.
When it is ‘perfect’, transfer the shape to pattern paper and note any grain lines and instructions on the pattern piece.
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