BWOF 10/07 105 - Grey Dress - Progress

Success!

I managed to fix the facing last night. The invisible zip doesn't look perfect, but it's better than it was, and it's enough for me. I also got the facing stitched down, and basted the armscyes of the facing and outer shell together, ready for the sleeve insertion. Go me.

Next up: the sleeves. Ideally, I'd like to get them hemmed and inserted tonight. Then there's just the belt, the pocket tabs and self-covered buttons and the hem. Don't think I've forgetten anything.

I'm really excited about this one. I've tried it on and I think it's going to be a lovely dress. Even if it is another grey garment.

I think I might be venturing to Oxford Street tonight -- John Lewis and Macculloch and Wallis. Unwise? Almost certainly. But I need to unwind after a chaotic week. I have a coupld of items in mind, a retro blouse, a long jaquard skirt and a jersey dress. All, naturally, from Burda World of Fashion. I also need a buckle for the grey dress and a strip of leather for Paul's coat, so there is actual need here.

Honest.

Whoops

I went and accidentally ordered some snaps from www.planetfleece.co.uk. I've been hunting for snaps that are easy to set for a while, and I wanted to try this one out. They've got a wide selection of fleecy fabrics, but not a great deal more than that. A lot of children's fabric too. Not really what I want. I do find myself wondering what 'flurr' is like though. I guess a furry fleece.

I'm going to be sewing tonight. Getting a bit twitchy as I want to be sewig now. I'm also toying with the idea of popping to my local fabric shop tomorrow to pick up some interlining for Paul's coat. I haven't even finished the muslin yet! Probably next week.