#dolheart

Seems my Steampunk Fer idea worked well. There were a few problems with the way the tiered fabric decided to lay as the material was sewn. I may be able to minimize the oops all together with a ladder stitch. Some stray cuts were made by accident but those can also be stitched. Overall I feel the project went well despite my lack of proper sewing skills. That damn satin material is a bitch to work with, but if you know what the secret is then your life becomes a whole lot easier. The burning technique. The material melts just enough to stop fraying if you use a lighter properly. This is how I can work with that beautiful brocade and keep some form of sanity. When my son naps I can take actual camera photos. On a side note she still remains topless. I'm trying to incorporate that satin material into the top so it pulls everything together. Time to flip through my Steampunk Couture folder. I'm still on the fence about layering up the bustle in the back....