Hello! I have been making progress on the Polonaise en fourreau. What I am working on now is the back piece. The back is one piece of fabric that starts with a dart from the neck to waist (1/4" to 2") then pleated while on the body to create the shaped 'V' and then the inverted pleat at the 'tail-bone'. This was done with the fashion fabric. The lining is a rectangle cut the length of neck to waist and darted just the same but not pleated.
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| The lining is folded and darted. It is then attached to the fashion fabric which is darted then pleated and pinned in place. |
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| The pinned pleats - I ironed them to help me keep it even. |
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| Detail of pleats pinned. |
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| Sewing through all layers I am using a Mantua stitch. I think mine are too close and tight. Not sure. |
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| When you are done the inside looks like this. |
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| Detail: The stitches. |
I am using linen thread. It is thicker than regular modern cotton covered poly threads we have now. This was borrowed from a friend till I can order what I need from Burnley and Trowbridge.
http://www.burnleyandtrowbridge.com/
Next up: Finish stitching down the pleats, then cut and put the sleeves together. The sleeves were draped on my arm - using an extra piece of lining fabric and I will use it as a pattern.
3 comments:
This is looking fantastic.
Thanks Cynthia!
Can't wait to see it finished! :)
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