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Red velvet dress

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Name	Red velvet dress
Status	hibernating
Happiness
Started	Feb 3, 2025
Completed	Feb 28, 2025
Progress	0 %
Privacy	public
Notes	Polyester elasthan knit based Bordeaux crushed velvet with a 2 way stretch. I will add the knit sleeves to it and try to make a less fancy neckline Update : i cut it out but i am unhappy as i put it together : Well, the pattern is not great! It has no zipper and i can’t put it though, although the fabric is very stretchy. As you gather fullness at the waist instead of flattering drape, it creates a hanging excess fabric on the belly. It reminds me of my pregnant belly hanging after giving birth. Ok I could take it in but than the vertical gathered seam will be curving the wrong way, so I don’t yet see the solution. Also if i join the shoulder seams, armholes are so small and the position of the cap sleeves is blocking completely movement. The whole thing seems to be so short on the bodice and overall, i can’t fit in. I suspected i messed up printing but it is printed accurately, and it is almost a mini dress. It was supposed to be an easy job… i will try to figure out how to selvage it. I will try to take pictures of what it looks like now. The fabric is cheap but i like it, it would be a pity to waste it.