So I basically finished my birthday dress last night. This dress is TIGHT. I need a buddy to help me get into it. I’m pretty sure that means I overfitted, but it’s sort of a necessity. I probably could stand to have about 1 cm more ease in the bodice, but this thing is banging and I’m not ripping out any of those seams or the topstitching. I’ll just make sure to not eat a big meal when I wear this. This photo is super crappy because I took it with my cell phone to show my husband. I had no plans for it to make my blog, but I wanted to share my progress. And now the reason why I don’t have a better photo to show…
WTF?!?!?! As of last night at 10:30 I only had to finish slip stitching the bodice lining down and I would have been done. But then tragedy struck (yes, I’m being a little dramatic). I tried it on to show my husband when he got home from work, and the zipper split!!!!! I think having a dress this tight was just too much for that poor plastic invisible zipper. I’m pissed, because I had that baby in perfectly. Now I need to get another zipper before this will be finished. I’m not sure when I’ll be able to make it to the zipper store.
Since the invisible zipper broke I think I need to get something more substantial. I’m toying with the idea of getting a thick metal zip and leaving it exposed in the back. My only concern is that I think the exposed zip trend is over. Stupid fracking zipper!
Blerg! How annoying! Maybe try adding a waist stay? That might take some of the pressure off the zipper. The dress looks great, though! Hope your fix is quick and painless!
Thanks for the idea, I haven’t thought of that. I think I recall Tasia having a waist stay tutorial. It would be ideal to be able to stick with an invisible zipper, cause, well, they’re invisible. Thanks!!!
Good luck!
OH that is just wrong- I would have discolved into a cursing puddle if that happened. I hope the stay works- the smooth back must have looked killer on.
Hi Cynthia, Sorry to hear about the zipper… but if it cheers you up, you won the Advance 8622 vintage sewing pattern giveaway on my blog! Woooooo! Email me your address and I’ll put your prize in the post (you can find my email on my blog).
Thanks! That’s fantastic news.
The dress looks beautiful! There was probably too much stress in the zipper, a hook and eye would help a lot.
Eek! This looks soooooooo good! Ps you look super hot.
I miss you!