Finished Under Bodice

The Inside story

inside lining under bodice showing the lace finishing just to make it pretty and wow the bride!

Finished boning

Cutting the boning

using wire cutters on boning, I do one side of the boning then the other.

Spiral steel boning and cotton casing purchased from Aussie Corset Supplies

They are very prompt to buy from and very helpful. I followed links on Gertie's New Blog for better sewing for help on using spiral steel boning.

The top bodice. I am draping tulle across the dress diagonally in 2 directions then sewing it in place on the side seams.

being a dedicated blogger is hard!

and sew it begins...

I have just started creating a new wedding gown for my dear friend's daughter. As I start I pray for clarity of mind before I cut into the expensive fabric and lace they have entrusted me with .... it is a big responsibility!

This time I have decided to blog as I go ... something new to me.

And ... this time I am attempting to use Spiral steel boning in my bodice.

The blogging is giving me something new to learn and to maybe help someone out there like myself with some tips on sewing!

In the last week I have spent more time reading blogs than sewing 'the dress'. I have been searching for help on how to use the spiral boning. At the end of the week I have decided to jump in and take a little of what others have to say and try some of my own ideas as well.