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Title: Help! Me bodice is too short!
Post by: Wickedvox on April 05, 2011, 06:33:45 PM
Okay, I'm not sure how to insert an image  :-\ so I'll have to ask you all to look it up: it's McCall's pattern #M4696 bodice A. The whole thing has been put together, but I've just realized it's a little short for my torso. Any suggestions how to amend it without ripping it apart??
Title: Re: Help! Me bodice is too short!
Post by: Rani Zemirah on April 05, 2011, 07:08:17 PM
Tabs, maybe?  Just my guess... I should really let the experts take this one, though. 
Title: Re: Help! Me bodice is too short!
Post by: Wickedvox on April 05, 2011, 07:33:00 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on April 05, 2011, 07:08:17 PM
Tabs, maybe?  Just my guess... I should really let the experts take this one, though. 

No, you're right, I was just thinking that myself. Tabs or a ruffle. Thanks Rani!  ;D
Title: Re: Help! Me bodice is too short!
Post by: Rani Zemirah on April 05, 2011, 07:51:49 PM
Oh, I think a peplum might look really nice on that one, actually! 
Title: Re: Help! Me bodice is too short!
Post by: DonaCatalina on April 06, 2011, 09:35:38 AM
maybe picadills- like this.
(http://www.fantasycostume.net/renaissance/images/thumbpics/bodiceWP1004-t.jpg)
Otherwise I think you would need to lengthen the shoulder supports by inserting some fabric.
FYI, this pattern tends to slope out at the shoulder so you might need to change the angle of the piece at the very top anyway.
Title: Re: Help! Me bodice is too short!
Post by: Wickedvox on April 06, 2011, 03:23:44 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on April 06, 2011, 09:35:38 AM
maybe picadills- like this.
(http://www.fantasycostume.net/renaissance/images/thumbpics/bodiceWP1004-t.jpg)
Otherwise I think you would need to lengthen the shoulder supports by inserting some fabric.
FYI, this pattern tends to slope out at the shoulder so you might need to change the angle of the piece at the very top anyway.

Thank you Dona! Can you tell me how to insert a picture into one of these posts??
Title: Re: Help! Me bodice is too short!
Post by: Wickedvox on April 06, 2011, 03:26:16 PM
Can't lengthen the shoulders either Dona, I already sewed on the neckline trim :( But I think any of these suggestions would work, thanks again!
Title: Re: Help! Me bodice is too short!
Post by: Wickedvox on April 06, 2011, 05:37:04 PM
Thank you ladies for your ideas! I added a ruffle, and it looks like it should've been there all along.

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Title: Re: Help! Me bodice is too short!
Post by: Lady Kett on April 06, 2011, 08:56:20 PM
Quote from: Wickedvox on April 06, 2011, 03:23:44 PM
Can you tell me how to insert a picture into one of these posts??

How to post a pic thread (http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=368.0)
Title: Re: Help! Me bodice is too short!
Post by: Wickedvox on April 08, 2011, 03:39:25 PM
Thank you lady kett!
Title: Re: Help! Me bodice is too short!
Post by: Wickedvox on April 08, 2011, 03:54:26 PM
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g321/TheWickedvox/bodice001.jpg)
Title: Re: Help! Me bodice is too short!
Post by: DonaCatalina on April 10, 2011, 12:03:42 PM
Great!
Now we want to see you wear it.  ;D
Title: Re: Help! Me bodice is too short!
Post by: Wickedvox on April 10, 2011, 03:37:55 PM
As soon as I complete the chemise, I will have my husband take a pic of me in the entire ensemble Dona. It's turning out SO nice!
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